Malaking karangalan ang iuuwi sa Pilipinas ni Judy Ann Santos mula sa dinaluhang 45th Fantasporto International Film Festival dahil siya ang itinanghal na best actress para sa mahusay niyang pagganap sa pelikulang “Espantaho” na may English title na “Scarecrow.”

Ginanap ang naturang international filmfest mula Pebrero 28 hanggang Marso 8 sa Batalha Centro de Cinema, Porto, Portugal.

Ibinahagi ng official Instagram ni Juday na @officialjudayph ang video ng winning moment ng aktres kung saan ay inanunsyo nga na siya ang nanalong best actress.

“It is heavy,” pabirong sabi ni Juday nang mahawakan niya ang tropeo. “There’s a lot of excess baggage when I get back home,” natatawa pa niyang wika.

“I would like to thank the jury of Fantasporto for the recognition. It is with great pride and honor that I’m here to represent my country which is the Philippines.

“I would also like to share this award with my director Chito Roño, our writer Chris Martinez and my producer, Atty. Joji (Alonzo), of course, to Espantaho team,” pahayag ng aktres sa kanyang acceptance speech.

Kasunod nito ay inalay ni Juday ang kanyang award sa asawang si Ryan Agoncillo na kasama rin niyang dumalo at sa kanilang tatlong anak.

“And to my husband and to my three children, they’ve been always my inspiration in every project I make,” sey niya.

“Porto is such a beautiful city. I’m just so happy I would be bringing home the best souvenir,” pagtatapos ni Juday.

Proud ding ipinost ni Ryan ang pagkakapanalo ng kanyang misis. “Happy to be here #fantasporto2025,” bahagi ng kanyang caption.

Nag-post din ng kanyang pagbati si Megastar Sharon Cuneta na very close rin kay Juday.

“Just a few days ago, my sister @officialjuday and I were texting while she was in Barcelona. Now she is in Porto, Portugal — and she just won Best Actress in the 45th Fantasporto Festival there for “Espantaho!!!” ani Shawie.

“CONGRATS AGAIN SIS KO!!! More pride for the Philippines (and for your Ate who LOOOOVES YOU!!!)!!! See you soon! I love you very much,” mensahe pa ni Mega kay Juday.

Matatandaang si Juday din ang nagwaging best actress sa nakaraang Gabi ng Parangal 2024 ng Metro Manila Film Festival para sa pelikulang “Espantaho.”