issues that eventually clutter up its exposition and focus". Despite poor critical reception, the film grossed million (million) at the box office. 2008–2013: Established actress Santos co-produced and starred in the independent drama Ploning (2008), which was the Philippine submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards. Jimenez-David wrote that her performance showed "maturity and ripeness, a depth of character that hints at a life lived fully and well", and described the film as "moving, dazzling, and yet intimate and comforting". Santos said she considered taking the part as a "start of a new chapter" in her career. The film was screened at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center in the United States. Santos's next role in 2008 was in Jun Lanas psychological horror thriller Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam as a woman who questions her own sanity after a car accident leaves her with amnesia. Critic Karen Caliwara commended Santos's "versatility" and considered her to be the film's prime asset. In 2009, Santos worked with Agoncillo and Javier Reyes for the third time in the sitcom George and Cecil, which explored a reversal of gender roles as Santos played a police officer married to a stay-at-home husband. Her only film appearance that year was in OMG (Oh, My Girl!). Santos starred as nurse Jane Alcantara in Habang May Buhay, which premiered in February 2010. The role won her a KBP Golden Dove Award for Best Actress. She next appeared in the comedy Hating Kapatid. Leah Salterio of The Philippine Star wrote, "Judy Ann, of course, is better known for her dramatic prowess. Of late, however, it is her comic starrers that delivered the dough." In 2011, Santos served as a presenter in the reality television series Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition. Her first venture outside of acting, Santos said: "I'm the one to balance [the chefs'] emotions. We don’t want to hurt their feelings but we also need to be honest when it comes to the taste of their dishes. When they’re about to cry, I have to be strong and raise their spirits. You have to be ready with words of encouragement for them." That same year, she starred in My House Husband: Ikaw Na!. In 2012, Santos collaborated with Javier Reyes in Mga Mumunting Lihim with Iza Calzado, Janice de Belen, and Agot Isidro. She