Jodi Sta. Maria returns to Viu via ABS-CBN and GMA’s historic collaboration

By Angelica Villanueva

AWARD-WINNING actress Jodi Sta. Maria is back on Viu with a historic collaboration series from the country’s leading network, GMA, and leading content producer, ABS-CBN

The actress hits GMA Telebabad alongside Sparkle artist Gabbi Garcia, Kapuso leading man Richard Yap, and fellow Kapamilya artist Joshua Garcia with Unbreak My Heart starting tonight.

Shot in the scenic locations of Switzerland, Italy, and the Philippines, the romantic drama is the first project of GMA Network and ABS-CBN Corporation.

For Jodi, the landmark project paved the way to end the network rivalry and opened new doors of opportunities for artists from both media outlets to work together.

“Many years ago, nobody thought, not even in their wildest dreams, that this moment right here would be possible. Back then, ABS-CBN and GMA were rivals, competing for ratings and audience share.

Joshua (left) finds the scenes easier to shoot thanks to Jodi and Gabbi

But now, that has changed,” said Jodi.

“I mean, now we can share artists and talents, and everyone is just given the opportunity to work,” she said. “It’s really more job opportunities for this industry that we have grown to love.”

The actress also emphasized that, at the end of the day, the goal is to provide the audience with good-quality content.

“In addition to us actors and industry members, of course, the ones who will benefit the most from this partnership are our viewers,” added Jodi.

Joining the cast of ‘Unbreak My Heart’ are Joshua Garcia (left) and Gabbi Garcia

Regarding her experience working with her co-stars, Jodi was asked during the media conference about the dynamics of working and performing intimate scenes with a younger actor.

“It helped to have discussions about