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After a string of projects in recent years, with the latest being the upcoming finale of 'Lavender Fields,' award-winning actress Jodi Sta. Maria has announced she will take a hiatus in 2025 to focus on her studies. In an interview, Sta. Maria revealed that she plans to pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology and hopes to advocate for accessible mental health care for Filipinos.
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After a string of projects in recent years, with the latest being the upcoming finale of 'Lavender Fields,' award-winning actress Jodi Sta. Maria has announced she will take a hiatus in 2025 to focus on her studies. In an interview, Sta. Maria revealed that she plans to pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology and hopes to advocate for accessible mental health care for Filipinos.
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00:00This year, I'm also taking up my master's in clinical psychology.
00:11What are you taking up?
00:13Clinical psychology.
00:14Oh wow, congrats!
00:16Why are you thinking of doing a master's?
00:18I know you're very good at what you're doing right now, but why are you thinking of doing a master's?
00:24Sometimes, I think that as a human being, I can do so much more.
00:32There's still life outside of show business.
00:39I think that, yes, I'm an actor, but I can still put on another act.
00:47Do you really want to do this professionally?
00:54Yes, it's my dream to be able to put up a small center to make mental health accessible for everyone.
01:12Of course, God said that there is no health without mental health.
01:16That's what's in my heart from the time I started studying psychology.
01:22When I did acupuncture, I got my certification there.
01:26That's what's in my heart.
01:31God willing, I hope that dream will turn into reality.
01:36Wow, I'm sure it will.
01:38Because you always end it and start again.
01:41But in clinical psychology, how does that help you as an actor?
01:45It's because you understand the motivations of your character, your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.
01:56When you create a character, you can add depth to it.
02:03Because what's given is this.
02:06This person is in front of you, but this person has a past.
02:10What happened there for her to turn out to be this way?
02:13So you'll be able to inject more things into your character to make it deeper and have more layers.
02:25So that way, she becomes more human.
02:30Going back to your style, when did you start this?
02:35This year.
02:38How many years has it been?
02:39Two years, 27 months, including my practice.
02:45But Judy, you're really hardworking.
02:48You do a lot of things, but you're still a studious person.
02:53I think I enjoy it.
02:57For some weird reason, I enjoy the feeling of being in a class.
03:03I want to be a student who can learn new things.
03:12That sparks joy in my heart.
03:15It fascinates me.
03:17When I learn something new, I get excited.
03:23Is school stressful for you?
03:25No.
03:33It's not.