Mara Hautea Schnittka, better known by her stage name Julia Montes, is a Filipino actress known for playing strong female characters and romantic leads in various film and television genres.
Throughout her impressive career, she has received critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards for her exceptional acting abilities.
Montes first gained recognition through her breakthrough role in the hit television series “Mara,” where she captivated audiences with her compelling and nuanced performance.
Mara Hautea Schnittka is a German-Filipino born on March 19, 1995 in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines.
She was raised by her parents, her father, Martin Schnittka, and her mother, Gemma Hautea. Schnittka left them when Montes was still a child, and only her deaf mother raised her with the help of her grandmother, Flory Hautea.
She has two younger brothers, Patrick Hautea and Paolo Hautea. Mara completed her secondary education with honors at Blessed Hope Christian School in 2011. Her ethnic background is a mix of Filipino and German, and she is a practicing Catholic.
Martin Schnittka
Martin Schnittka, Julia Montes’ father, was born in Germany in the early 1960s. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, whose names are unknown to the public.
It is possible that he grew up with siblings, but their names have not been revealed in the media. Information about his educational background is also not available.
Martin Schnittka is German and he is Catholic.
Gemma Hautea
Gemma Hautea, Julia Montes’ mother, was born in the Philippines in the early 1970s. She was raised by her parents, whose names are unknown to the public.
She may have siblings, although their identities have not been revealed. Hautea’s educational background is also private. Being Filipino, Hautea’s ethnicity is Filipino and she is Christian.
Martin Schnittka and Gemma Hautea were previously in a relationship. When their daughter, Julia Montes, was born, Schnittka left the family.
Hautea then raised Julia and two young sons, Paolo Hautea and Patrick Hautea, as a single mother.
