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Jennylyn Mercado | |
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.jpg) Mercado in 2021 | |
| Born | May 15, 1987 Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Eliza Pineda (cousin) Charee Pineda (cousin) Enzo Pineda (cousin) |
Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress and singer. Primarily a leading actress in romantic dramas and comedies, she has received numerous awards.
Mercado rose to prominence after winning the first season of the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003.
Life and career
[edit]1987–2004: Early life and breakthrough
[edit]Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado was born on May 15, 1987, in Parañaque, Metro Manila to Jinkee and Noli Pineda.[1][2] At age three, she was physically abused by her stepfather.[1] She recalled that he used cigarettes to cause skin burns on her.[3] After being abandoned by their parents, she was subsequently raised by her maternal aunt and uncle, Lydia and Roger Mercado.[4][5] In 1999, she was signed to a recording deal with Alpha Records, where she was one of the members of the singing group G4; the group, however, did not release an album. She then pursued modeling in television advertisements.[1]
During her high school years, Mercado worked at a jazz club as a musical performer. She dropped out of her senior year to continue her career as a performer.[6] It was during this time her talent manager Becky Aguila encouraged her to audition for the first season of the reality talent competition StarStruck.[6] Prior to her appearance in the show, she had appeared in minor roles on the drama series Habang Kapiling Ka and Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay,[7] a part which she described as challenging.[6] She also recalled about her scene with the latter's leading actor, John Lloyd Cruz, and said that it was her manager who encouraged her to perform the scene.[8] In a 2011 interview with Yes! magazine, her mother recalled that she was reluctant to join the competition.[7] Mercado and Mark Herras were eventually named the winners of the competition on February 1, 2004, and were signed to network deals with GMA Network.[7] The pair debuted with supporting roles in Forever in My Heart, and appeared in the youth-oriented series Click.[9]
2005–2014: Established actress
[edit]After unsuccessfully auditioning for the title role in MariMar.[10]
Artistry and public image
[edit]Musical and acting styles
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Jennylyn Mercado married Dennis Trillo in 2021.[11]
Acting credits and accolades
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Licup, Michelle (November 6, 2021). "Jennylyn Mercado: The best is yet to come". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Franco, Bernie (January 17, 2019). "Jennylyn Mercado reconnects with biological mother". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Jimenez, Joyce (December 10, 2014). "Jennylyn Mercado reveals she's a battered child". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (October 29, 2016). "Jennylyn Mercado's adoptive mother Lydia Mercado passes away". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (August 24, 2008). "Jennylyn Mercado's adoptive mother recounts final days of her husband". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Jocelyn (July 8, 2019). "Jennylyn Mercado: Beautiful Survivor". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2019). "Jennylyn Mercado reveals why she wanted to be eliminated from StarStruck in the past". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Did you know? Jennylyn had kissing scene with John Lloyd over 10 years ago". ABS-CBN News. April 8, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Jennylyn Mercado, Julie Anne San Jose, other GMA reality show contestants and their debut projects". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 28, 2016. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (August 28, 2017). "15 actresses who auditioned for MariMar 2007 adaptation: Then and Now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Viernes, Franchesca (November 15, 2021). "Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo are now married!". GMA News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.