Julia Montes, 1995
Actors · March 19, 1995
Julia Montes
★ HOW OLD IS JULIA MONTES?
Julia Montes is 31 years old, born March 19, 1995 in Quezon City · Pisces.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Quezon City
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Center for Culinary Arts, Manila
★ LEDE
About
Julia Montes rose to stardom as Katerina Alcantara opposite Coco Martin in the Philippine TV series Walang Hanggan (2012), earning the title "Princess of Philippine Television". Born in 1995, the Filipino actress has since anchored top-rated soap operas including Ikaw Lamang and Doble Kara, winning two Gawad Tanglaw Awards for Best Actress, plus a FAMAS Award nomination and a Box Office Entertainment Award. She made her screen debut as a child on GMA Network's Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2001). Pisces energy: known for playing strong female characters and romantic leads across genres.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Julia Montes, born March 19, 1995, in the Philippines, is a Filipino actress who became one of her generation's most successful television stars. Her real name is Mara Hautea Schnittka; she adopted the stage name Julia Montes professionally. She made her screen debut as a child actress on GMA Network's Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2001), followed by supporting roles in anthology shows and bit parts in series like Hiram (2004), Ligaw Na Bulaklak (2008), I Love Betty La Fea (2008), and the gag show Goin' Bulilit (2005–08). Breakthrough came when she played Clara del Valle in the Mara Clara remake (2010–11), then the teen drama Growing Up (2011). Her major stardom arrived after being paired with Coco Martin in Walang Hanggan (2012), where she played Katerina Alcantara and was hailed as the "Princess of Philippine Television" at the 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards. She has since anchored multiple top-rating soap operas, notably Ikaw Lamang (2014), which earned her a Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress, and Doble Kara (2015–17), for which she won a second Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actress. Other major television credits include Asintado (2018) and 24/7 (2020). In film, she debuted in the family drama Way Back Home (2011), followed by the romantic drama A Moment in Time (2013) as Jillian Linden, earning a FAMAS Award nomination for Best Actress. She appeared in the romantic horror Halik sa Hangin (2015) as Mia Generoso, which earned her a Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance nomination. Other film work includes The Reunion (2012), The Strangers (2012), Padre de Familia (2016), and Five Breakups and a Romance (2023). Known for playing strong female characters and romantic leads across multiple genres, she has received various accolades and was named by Yes! magazine as one of the most influential celebrities in Philippine entertainment. As an actress, she performs in television and film roles, bringing depth to both dramatic and comedic characters.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Montes began as a child actress, appearing in commercials and making her screen debut on GMA Network's Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2001). She transitioned through bit parts in series like Hiram (2004), Ligaw Na Bulaklak (2008), I Love Betty La Fea (2008), and played supporting roles in anthology shows before her breakout role. She was part of the gag show Goin' Bulilit from 2005 to 2008. Her first major recognition came as Clara del Valle in the Mara Clara remake (2010–11).
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Her legal name is Mara Hautea Schnittka; Julia Montes is her professional stage name.
- She earned the title "Princess of Philippine Television" at the 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for her role in Walang Hanggan (2012).
- She has won two Gawad Tanglaw Awards for Best Actress — for Ikaw Lamang (2014) and Doble Kara (2015–17) — and was nominated for a FAMAS Award and Young Critics Circle Award.
- Yes! magazine named her one of the most influential celebrities in Philippine entertainment.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Julia Montes tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Julia Montes?
- Julia Montes is 31 years old (born March 19, 1995).
- When is Julia Montes's birthday?
- Julia Montes was born on March 19, 1995.
- What is Julia Montes's zodiac sign?
- Julia Montes is a Pisces, born March 19, 1995.
- What is Julia Montes's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Julia Montes was born in 1995, the year of the Wood Pig.
- Where is Julia Montes from?
- Julia Montes is from Philippines.
- What does Julia Montes do?
- Julia Montes is a actor.
- Where was Julia Montes born?
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