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JUDY ANN OPTIMISTIC DESPITE RECENT FLOPS

Manila, Nov. 6, 1997 - Judy Ann Santos sportingly acknowledges that Angelu de Leon has overtaken her by miles and miles. While Angelu's movie "Wala Na Bang Pagibig" was a box office success, Judy Ann's last films proved to be economic failures for the producers.

"Totoo namang kumita ang pelikula niya at sunod-sunod ang flop ko. Okey lang kung sinasabi nilang ganoon, kaysa naman magsinungaling ako at sabihin kong kumita ang pelikula ko kahit hindi."

She even joked that "at least dalawa na ang titles ko: Drama Princess at Flopsina Princess. Di ba cute?"

The young actress, however, expressed optimism about the movie "Babae" that she's just finished with superstar Nora Aunor for Premiere Productions. She said it's a dream come true for her to be with the legendary actress in a movie.

"Kahit sino naman sigurong artista, nangangarap na makasama si Nora Aunor. Parang hindi kompleto ang pagiging artista mo pag hindi mo siya nakasama."

Judy Ann said La Aunor is aware that she is dubbed as The Young Nora Aunor, "pero sinabi ko sa kanya na hindi sa akin galing ang title na iyon. Sinabi nga niya na naaawa siya sa akin dahil wala akong pahinga."

Judy Ann was touched by the superstar's humility. "Tinutulungan niya ako na maiarte ng tama ang part ko. Wala talaga akong masabi sa kabaitan niya."

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