Mara Hautea Schnittka, better known as Julia Montes, is a renowned Filipino actress known for portraying strong female characters and romantic leads in different genres of film and television.
Her impressive career has earned her widespread acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.
Montes first received the FAMAS Award, one of the most respected honors in the Philippine entertainment industry, for recognition of his acting skills.
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- Full name: Mara Hautea Schnittka
- Stage name: Julia Montes
- Date of Birth: March 19, 1995
- Age: 29
- Birthplace: Pandacan, Manila, Philippines.
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.7 m
- Parents: Martin Schnittka, Gemma Hautea
- Siblings: Paolo Hautea, Patrick Hautea
- Partner: Coco Martin (2011–)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $50 million to $72 million
Early life and education
Mara Hout Schnitka was born in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines on March 19, 1995. She was raised by her parents, father Martin Schnitka and mother Gemma Houtka.
Schnitka left them when Montes was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her deaf mother with the help of her grandmother, Flory Hautea.
She has two younger brothers, Patrick Hautea and Paolo Hautea. Mara graduated with honors from Blessed Hope Christian School in 2011. Her ethnicity is Filipino and German, and she is a devout Catholic.
Profession
Julia Montes began her career as a commercial model and later became a television actress. In 2001, she had small roles on the GMA network show Sana ay Ikaw na Nga and also appeared in episodes of the anthology series Magpakailanman.
Montes subsequently guest-starred on shows such as ABS-CBN’s “Hiram” and “Maalaala Mo Kaya” before joining the cast of the hit children’s comedy show “Goin’ Bulilit” in 2005.
Montes’ breakthrough role came in 2010 when she played Clara del Valle/Clara David in a remake of the classic soap opera Mara Clara, co-starring Kathryn Bernardo. To avoid confusion, Montes changed her screen name from “Mara Montes” to “Julia Montes”.
In 2018, Montes starred in the political drama “Asintado”. She played Ana Dimasarang, a medical worker who was caught up in an assassination plot. Her performance was well received by the audience.
Most recently, in October 2023, Monteith co-starred with Alden Richards in the romantic drama Five Breakups and a Romance.
Critics praised her performance and noted the compelling chemistry between the two leads. The film was a commercial success, grossing over 30 million pesos in its first week.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @montesjulia08
- Facebook account: Julia Montes
- Twitter: @JuliaMSpikers
Personal life
Famous Filipino actress Julia Montes has been in a long-term relationship with fellow actress Coco Martin.
The two have been together for more than 12 years, and although their relationship has been the subject of speculation for many years, it was not officially confirmed until May 2023 by Coco Martin.
While the details about their relationship have been kept mostly private, there are unconfirmed rumors that the couple has welcomed a child. However, details about their child are still unknown.
Filmography
television
- Mara Clara (2010-2011)
- Waranghanggan (2012-2013)
- Icaramang (2014)
- Dobrkala (2015-2017)
- Aicintado (2018-2019)
- Legal Wife(2021)
- 2 Too Good to Be True(2022)
Movie
- The Way Home (2011)
- Reunion (2012)
- The Stranger (2012)
- A Moment in Time (2013)
- Khaliq’s Funeral (2015)
- My Father (2016)
- Five Breakups and a Love Affair (2023)
net worth
Julia Montes is a very successful young actress in the Philippines, but her current net worth is kept secret.
Some sources estimate her net worth to be between $50 million and $72 million. Montes has built an impressive career in the Philippine entertainment industry, starring in numerous hit television shows and films.
Her talent and fame have undoubtedly brought her a lot of wealth over the years.
