The Filipino brand known worldwide names Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose as its 34th Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl on its 190th anniversary last October 30, 2024 in a launch attended by media and other guests at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.
Julie Anne San Jose is a Filipina singer, songwriter, actress, host, instrumentalist, and television personality, earning the title ‘Asia’s Limitless Star’ for her limitless range of talents. Just as Ginebra San Miguel has weathered changing times and remained relevant to consumers, Julie Anne has continuously reinvented herself for her fans since 2005 by staying true to her artistic vision while thriving in a competitive industry with her passion and “never-say-die” spirit.
“Her dedication to her craft and resilience in the industry mirrors Ginebra San Miguel’s 190-year legacy of excellence, making her the perfect choice for our next Calendar Girl,” says GSMI Marketing Manager Ron Molina.
With Obra Maestra (Masterpiece) as the theme for the 2025 calendars, the multi-awarded singer brings to life six visual compositions, creating a stunning collection of timeless masterpieces.
“For 190 years, Ginebra San Miguel has crafted masterpieces in every bottle, offering only the finest in distilled spirits. Our next calendar continues to uphold GSMI’s heritage of excellence with a tribute to classic art, reflecting the same dedication to quality craftsmanship that has made our gin popular and loved by many since 1834,” Mr. Molina added.
A staple in Kapuso musical and variety shows with her show stopping song and dance numbers, Julie Anne San Jose is currently the judge of The Voice Kids Philippines and the host of singing competition The Clash.
How did Julie Anne prepare for her calendar girl photo shoot?
As much I can, I do cardio when I can. Pero sa busy schedule, siguro nakatulong din po ‘yun to maintain my weight kasi hindi ako tumataba. Most of the time I do a lot, siguro nakatulong na din ‘yung load ng trabaho. As much as possible tina-try ko makatulog ng maaga, eight hours of sleep, I drink lots of water.
How will her character Maria Clara in Maria Clara at Ibarra react when she sees her calendar photos?
“Diyos mio! Siguro ganun magiging reaction niya. It’s a total 360 kasi coming from Maria Clara, becoming one of the calendar girls of Ginebra San Miguel, para siyang total different roles. Ako naman as an artist, I really love to portray different roles, I like to do different things, I like to innovate, I like to improve myself when it comes to my craft. Siguro in my own little way, as a calendar girl, I would be able to reach out to different people and somehow change their lives.
Who is her inspiration doing the Ginebra San Miguel calendar girl?
“Lalayo pa ba ako? Siyempre kay ate Marian since twice siya nag-calendar girl. Nakita ko kasi ‘yung mga layouts, ‘yung mga pictures before and talagang, grabe through the years walang nagbago. She’s still Marian Rivera. I’ve always loved her and talagang I’ve always looked up to her talaga every since. Actually, nakaka-proud nga, coming from the recent success of Balota, talagang mas marami siyang na-inspire na mga tao. Going back to being a calendar girl, katulad ng sabi ko, I want to reach out din. Isa ‘yun sa mga nilu-look forward ko, I’m excited to go to different places in the Philippines to be with our fellow ka-Barangays and celebrate with them.”
As a woman, what is Julie Anne’s message to those who are abused?
“Don’t be afraid to seek for help because seeking for help, it doesn’t mean your weak, it’s a sign of being strong as a person, it’s a sign na gusto mong maging better and mga bagay sa paligid.”
Is this the start of Julie Anne in her sexy era?
“Para po sa akin kasi, ‘yung pagiging isang sexy hindi lang nakikita sa katawan, or sa physical aspect, ang pagiging sexy ay makikita sa character ng isang tao, kung paano niya dalhin ang kanyang sarili, kung papaano niya i-voice out ‘yung mga opinions niya, kung papaano siya makapag-bigay ng inspirasyon sa ibang tao sa pamamagitan ng craft or sa pamamagitan ng kung anong kaya niyang gawin.”
Watch our coverage of the Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl 2025 reveal:
Watch our interview with Julie Anne San Jose below: