Being mom to Thirdy is Jodi’s greatest passion

MANILA, Philippines - Being a mother and an actress is a balancing act, but for Jodi Sta. Maria, the key is finding the middle ground.

After a short hiatus from show business, the 30-year-old actress is back in the mainstream and is enjoying the success of her top-rating ABS-CBN daytime drama Be Careful With My Heart.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to work again and do what I love. For someone who values this kind of work, there is no better feeling than being busy again,” says Jodi.

Her passion for acting shows in how she chooses roles. Jodi never takes on the same role twice, saying she wants to play different characters.

“I have a real passion for acting. This is where my heart is. I can have a business or I can do other things, but this is something I can’t let go,” she says.

Being a mother is her greatest passion. Like making smart choices when it comes to her career, Jodi is also determined to make all the right decisions for son Thirdy.

Such was the case when mother and son agreed to endorse Magnolia Fruit Drink. According to Jodi, Thirdy is “very curious, smart, outspoken and malambing.”

He’s also energetic, which is why Jodi feels the brand is fit for Thirdy.

“One of the smartest choices that I made for Thirdy is giving him Magnolia Fruit Drink because he likes its delicious taste and I know it is healthy. It helps him become active and healthy,” she says.

The doting mom that she is, Jodi, however, insists that she doesn’t shy away from instilling discipline at home. Yes, she rewards good deeds, but she can also be strict when needed.

“I am reasonable when it comes to discipline. Spoiling my child is only a form of reward for the good things that he done,” she says.

Having a young son also makes Jodi conscious about what she says or does in the public eye. 

“When there are controversies being thrown my way, I just try to not dignify them. If it won’t do good to my family, then there’s no need to answer such. Why fan the flames? My primary concern is to protect my family,” she says.

How she veers away from controversies and keeps a good image are also part of the reasons why she was chosen by Magnolia Fruit Drink as endorser.

“Just like Magnolia Fruit Drink, Jodi and Thirdy are youthful, refreshing and smart. We believe that Jodi perfectly embodies what being a smart mom is all about, given that she is not only one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry, but also a loving and hands-on mother. In the same way, Thirdy is energetic and very active. He is the embodiment of a Magnolia Fruit Drink smart kid,” says Jun Medrano, Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. Non-Alcoholic Beverage business manager.

Magnolia Fruit Drink comes in a new and improved packaging and is now packed with Vitamins C and B-Complex which are known to help in the development of the brain and body.

It comes in six flavors: Pineapple, orange, grape, lemonade, orange mango and calamansi.