By Bernie Franco
Judy Ann gives back when and where it counts.
Judy Ann's other passion is charity work. She recently founded the Touch A Heart Foundation, where she fostered a group of Aetas in a Bataan community to provide educational, medical and agricultural assistance. She also has a housing project intended to help the so-called 'little people' in the industry.
Judy Ann just doesn't talk about it much. Like other celebrities who help out certain charities and charitable institutions, she feels uncomfortable talking about it. "It's payback time, and also, it's paying it forward," she says. "Kumbaga, kung ano 'yung maliliit na bagay na puwede kong maibigay, paunti-unti binibigay ko."
This desire to pay it forward is Judy Ann's way of thanking God for the opportunity to fulfill her dreams. Now that she's in a position to do so, she sees this as her turn to help fulfill the dreams of others.
Judy Ann has always had a soft spot for the little people in showbiz. Remember, this was the little girl who grew up finding father figure from among her directors, cameramen and utility men on the set of Kaming Mga Ulila, Ula, Ang Batang Gubat and Mara Clara. She had always felt a kinship, a special bond with them. Even when she started becoming a bigger star--and as the demands on her got heavier--she still kept the welfare of the 'little people' in mind. Even when the work got difficult, she learned not to complain because if she did, it would affect people who depend on her for their livelihood.
"Pinapahalagahan ko yung mga tao sa likod ng camera, mula sa utility, hanggang sa mga drivers. Hindi ako mareklamo, kasi kung may mga taong dapat magreklamo, sila 'yon. I rest whenever I want. Sila, they don't have any choice. What right do I have na magreklamo? Nakakahiya kay Lord kung magrereklamo ako. Na hindi ko i-consider yung fact na mas higit pa yung nararamdaman ko na comfort. Kaya kahit may sakit ako, nahihiya ako mag-pack up ng taping, dahil may mga tao na di susuweldo."
Judy Ann just doesn't talk about it much. Like other celebrities who help out certain charities and charitable institutions, she feels uncomfortable talking about it. "It's payback time, and also, it's paying it forward," she says. "Kumbaga, kung ano 'yung maliliit na bagay na puwede kong maibigay, paunti-unti binibigay ko."
This desire to pay it forward is Judy Ann's way of thanking God for the opportunity to fulfill her dreams. Now that she's in a position to do so, she sees this as her turn to help fulfill the dreams of others.
Judy Ann has always had a soft spot for the little people in showbiz. Remember, this was the little girl who grew up finding father figure from among her directors, cameramen and utility men on the set of Kaming Mga Ulila, Ula, Ang Batang Gubat and Mara Clara. She had always felt a kinship, a special bond with them. Even when she started becoming a bigger star--and as the demands on her got heavier--she still kept the welfare of the 'little people' in mind. Even when the work got difficult, she learned not to complain because if she did, it would affect people who depend on her for their livelihood.
"Pinapahalagahan ko yung mga tao sa likod ng camera, mula sa utility, hanggang sa mga drivers. Hindi ako mareklamo, kasi kung may mga taong dapat magreklamo, sila 'yon. I rest whenever I want. Sila, they don't have any choice. What right do I have na magreklamo? Nakakahiya kay Lord kung magrereklamo ako. Na hindi ko i-consider yung fact na mas higit pa yung nararamdaman ko na comfort. Kaya kahit may sakit ako, nahihiya ako mag-pack up ng taping, dahil may mga tao na di susuweldo."
Taken from StarStudio Magazine: Judy Ann Santos Special Edition
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