Julia Montes

ABOUT JULIA MONTES

Actress and model who became recognized for her role as Clara in the TV series Mara Clara . She also starred in the show Muling Buksan Ang Puso and played roles in the films A Moment in Time and Halik sa Hangin.

She got her start by working in television under her birth name, Mara Schnittka.

She has worked extensively as a model, shooting with brands like Coca Cola and Dental Arts.

She was born in Quezon City, Philippines to a deaf mother, Gemma Hautea and a father, Martin Schnittka, who left them when she was a baby.

She co-starred with Kathryn Bernardo on the Philippine TV drama series Mara Clara from 2010 to 2011.