The 'rebirth' of Julie Anne San Jose

November 5 ------ Julie Anne San Jose embodies the title "Asia's Limitless Star" thanks to her incredible range as a singer, songwriter, actress, host, instrumentalist, and television personality. From her beginnings in the reality singing competition "Popstar Kids" in 2005 to her present-day status as a highly sought-after recording artist and performer, she has continually reinvented herself by staying true to her artistic vision and thriving with unwavering passion in a competitive industry. However, the 30-year-old is ready to embark on a new chapter — a "rebirth," as she puts it — following her announcement as the 2025 Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl.

"I haven't done anything like this before, so I want to try something new. I want to show a different side of me — a more confident, stronger, braver Julie Anne. This is the start of something new for me," San Jose shared during the launch. The Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl tradition dates back to 1988, showcasing beauty queens, TV and movie actresses, and models who have made their mark. Notable names include Marian Rivera (2009 and 2014), Anne Curtis (2011), Solenn Heusaff (2012), Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (2019), Sanya Lopez (2020), Christelle Abello (2021), Chie Filomeno (2022), Yassi Pressman (2023), and Heaven Peralejo (2024). "It feels like a rebirth for someone like me. I'm proud to be chosen alongside past calendar girls because they're all remarkable in their own right. I'm honored to be part of this family," she added. "It's overwhelming. I can hardly believe it. Today is a big day for me, and maybe, it's a surprise for you all. Actually, it's even a surprise for me — this moment feels surreal," San Jose continued.

To prepare for this new role in her career, the singer-actress focused on staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. "I try to do cardio when I can, but a busy schedule also helps me keep in shape. I'm naturally slim, and with performances involving dancing and lots of movement, my routines help too. As much as possible, I aim for eight hours of sleep and eat plenty of vegetables," she explained.

Source: manilatimes.net