Julia Montes

Julia Montes is an acclaimed Filipino actress recognized for her compelling portrayals of strong female characters and romantic leads across film and television. After achieving her breakthrough in 2010 with the critically acclaimed lead antagonist role of Clara del Valle/Clara David in the remake of the classic soap opera ‘Mara Clara,’ Julia Montes established herself as a formidable talent in Philippine television. Montes began her professional journey with early television roles in GMA Network’s ‘Sana ay Ikaw na Nga’ (2001) and ABS-CBN’s ‘Hiram’ (2004) and ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya.’ She further developed her on-screen presence as a permanent cast member of the kiddie gag show ‘Goin’ Bulilit’ from 2005 to 2008. Montes made her film debut in ‘Way Back Home’ (2011), quickly followed by her starring role alongside Coco Martin in the romantic drama ‘Walang Hanggan’ (2012), a series that garnered exceptionally high national ratings and led to her recognition as the ‘Princess of Philippine Television’ in 2013.

Montes returned to television in 2018 with a starring role in the action-drama series ‘Asintado.’ After a brief hiatus, she made a highly anticipated television comeback in 2020 with the action-drama series ’24/7.’ Her commitment to long-form storytelling continued as she joined the cast of the long-running action series ‘Ang Probinsyano’ in 2021, where she solidified her presence in one of the most successful and enduring series on Philippine television. Most recently, Montes starred in the critically well-received film ‘Five Breakups and a Romance’ (2023), further solidifying her reputation for compelling and nuanced performances across both dramatic and romantic leads.