Jennylyn Mercado is No. 10 Most Beautiful Filipina
January 6, 2007 by cd | 5,177 Views
Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is the ultimate female survivor in GMA 7’s first season of Starstruck talent search. Since winning Starstruck, Jennylyn became one of GMA’s hottest contract stars.
In the October 14, 2004 episode of TV drama series Magpakailanman of GMA Network, which featured her life story, viewers learned more about Jennylyn’s childhood.
In May 4, 1991, when she was nearly four years old, Jennylyn made headlines as a battered child.
Her assailant was her stepfather. He burned Jennylyn’s young skin with cigarette butts and whacked her back with a flat iron. Her mother, who was then in Dubai working as a domestic helper, immediately came home. Sadly, though, she came not to take care of her daughter but to bail out her cruel partner, who was in detention.
Her mother migrated to London and had her own family. Because of this, Jennylyn’s aunt, Lydia Mercado, legally adopted her.
In June 2004, Jennylyn’s biological father, Noli Pineda, now 50 came home for a holiday. His arrival did not go unnoticed by the press. Reports came out saying that he was asking for money from his now self-sufficient daughter. This, Jennylyn strongly denied. What her father wanted, she said, was for Jennylyn to use his surname.
Still, according to Jen, she and her biological father keep in touch, even if they don’t get to see each other often, since he’s based in Korea.
Because of her experience as an abused child, she is now the Official Spokesperson of the Bata Foundation (Christian Mission Services), a non-government organization that operates with basic funding support from its partner organization Christlicher Missiondienst (CMD) headquartered in Germany, supplementary assistance from two Japanese organizations and a few local groups, with the help of Feed Hungry Inc. and the GMA Artist Center.
School
Before joining showbizness, Jennylyn was a senior student at the Augustinian Abbey in Las Piñas where she actively took part in school programs.
Because of her hectic work schedule after winning Starstruck, she had to take a leave from school. If given the time and opportunity to pursue her studies further, the young actress has answered that she’d like to take up Mass Communications as a major.
Health
On the April 3, 2004 episode of Startalk, a showbiz-oriented show in the Philippines, Jennylyn admitted that she suffers from a heart ailment which prohibits her from becoming too tired, and overly excited and angry.
Debut
A day before her 18th birthday, Jennylyn decided to spend her special day with abused children from the CMSP, distributing gifts and just spending quality time with the children, instead of a grand debutante party.
But the real-life Cinderella cannot escape the life of a princess. MAQ Productions SM Megamall Cinema threw her a belated 18th birthday celebration to coincide with the premiere of her first movie as a leading lady, Say That You Love Me. This was the Philippines’ first ever movie premiere with a birthday debut.
The production company went all-out with the celebration. Insiders won’t give exact figures, but rumor has it that the price tag is in the seven figure region in Philippine pesos.
Jennylyn wore a beautiful gown created exclusively for her by fashion genius Rajo Laurel. Award-winning production designer Edgar Martin “Egay” Littaua also put his unmistakable stamp on the glittery, flowery affair
Mark Herras, Jennylyn’s real-life beau at the time and leading man in Say That You Love Me, escorted his lovely leading lady on her very special evening, together with other young men from Jennylyn’s family, Starstruck, GMA Network, and Regal Films.
Her traditional 18 Roses Dance included the following: Vincent Pineda (Jennylyn’s father), Rainier Castillo, Jake Cuenca, Tyron Perez, Bearwin Meily, Benj Pacia, Dion Ignacio, Christian Esteban, Anton dela Paz, Alvin Aragon, Kirby de Jesus, Kevin Santos, Ken Punzalan, Jay-R, James Blanco, John Prats, Marco Alcaraz, Dennis Trillo, and Mark Herras.
Well wishers included Say That You Love Me director Mac Alejandre and producer Roselle Monteverde-Teo, manager Becky Aguila, Jennylyn’s “Mommy” Lydia Mercado and “Mother” Lily Monteverde. High-ranking executives from GMA Network, including Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Jimmy Duavit, Ida Henares, Marivin Arayata, Lilybeth Rasonable, Reggie Acuña-Magno, Bang Arespacochaga, Darling de Jesus, and Atty. Felix Gozon were also in attendance.
Three hundred guards added even more pomp to the glittery affair, which climaxed with the premiere of the movie in cinemas 3 & 4. Cinema 3 was reserved be for the stars, staff, and special invited guests, while cinema 4 hosted sneak preview ticket-holders. A sumptuous dinner was also prepared for the invited guests.
For those who were not present at the event, the giant plasma screen hanging from the EDSA face of SM Megamall allowed commuters and passersby to see the celebration. There was also a live feed to GMA’s top-rating news program, 24 Oras, that allowed TV viewers to witness the revelry from the comforts of their living rooms.
Relationships
She became the girlfriend of co-StarStruck survivor Mark Herras but their relationship has now ended. Although the pair may have declared that they have split up, their on-screen team-up bears no signs of breaking down.
Jennylyn was being wooed by numerous men (like actor Jake Cuenca who gave her a dog - Migs - while working with her in the 9th season of Love to Love entitled Miss Match. But all were just rumors.There were also hints that Jennylyn and Mark got back together again but there had also been rumors that she and her former non-showbiz boyfriend, Jigs Cristobal were back together, too. Jen denied all of these saying she has not got back together with Jigs nor Mark. Some sources also said that she’s been courted by Captain Barbell star, Patrick Garcia.
The young singer-actress has stated that none of the rumors are true. She claimed that, at present, she still is entertaining suitors and that her career is her utmost priority.
Now she admitted that she has been going out with award-winning actor, Patrick Garcia. The two had recently been spotted together in one of the country’s finest island, Boracay. Rumor has it that the two is now officially together as confirmed by some of their friends. But the actress-singer neither admit nor deny about the status of their relationship. In one recent interview by Dolly Ann Carvajal of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jennylyn explains, “”I don’t deny that Patrick inspires me but that is all for now.â€
Jennylyn Mercado is voted no. 10 Most Beautiful Filipina.
Source: Wikipedia
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October 24th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
ganda mo talaga jen no.1 ingatz palagi be strong
September 27th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Siya talaga ang karapat dapat maging number 1, maganda, magaling kumanta. Siya talga dapat ang number 1 at tama lang na hindi nya ipakita anak nya kay Patrick at sa pamilya nya dahil mga bastos sila.
September 8th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ewan ko lang bat ganyan ang survey niyo dapat no.1 si jennylyn noh
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
jen be strong coz god is with you no matter wat happen be strong..ur fans is always supporting you especially me. im ur fan since startruck days and im wishing to seeu in person. regards me sa baby mo.. luv u…!mwah!
September 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
hi! maa iingat kah.
July 27th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Jenn talagang maganda ka sa personal nakita ko na kayo dito sa cebu noong nagpunta kayo sa fiesta sa Sto.Nio.I pray for you na sana mabuti ang panganganak mo.Talagang idol na idol kita hindi kita ipagpapalit nang iba.Sana makabalik ka dito sa cebu at mahawakan manlang kita.Hope that u have a TV sitcom together with mark aabangan ko yun kasi hindi na ako masyadong nanood ng TV kasi wala kana sa telebabad.
June 5th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
hi…alam mo ba gusto talaga kita ngaun lng ako nagkaroon ng permanenteng idol..gudluck ha??? ui wag mo na balikan c pat ok… marami pa jan iba na magma2hal sau…..wag kang li2pat ng ibang channel ok?godbless
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:48 am
ingtz klgi……………………….sna mgnda ang pangngank m…………………..bye
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:54 am
ganda ganda tlaga ni jen sa personal,sna blik luvteam kau ni mark,,,,,,,,,,,go go go go jen idol tlaga kta,
May 1st, 2008 at 6:30 pm
jen advance happy birthday sna sa sop k mag celebrate ng b-day mo gud luck nlang,
April 28th, 2008 at 11:19 am
hoy,,,,,,bk8 c jen # 10 lang dpat top 5 sya,hoy marvz bk8 m cnabihan n bruha c jen bka ikaw ang bruha dyan,maganda nga sya pra syang angel, jen idol n idol tlaga kta lge kong pinapanuod mga shows m,pero ngaun sad aq kc minsan lang kta mkita,love u nlang ate jen
April 28th, 2008 at 11:14 am
jen sna kau nlang ni mark kc yang patrick n yan pag nkita k yan sasampalin k yan kc iniwan k nya kwawa aman baby m,sna c mark nlang ama,markjen nlang 4evr,fan m tlaga aq
April 13th, 2008 at 8:27 am
lam moh bgay kau ni mark gud luck nga pla s career moh okey take care nga pla s babay moh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
April 12th, 2008 at 10:49 am
hi! jen i allways watch u in every movie u do… and perhaps of the problem u have im allways here 2 suport im still ur #1 fan fight miss.jrnnylyn mercado…..>
March 12th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
……..hi mS. jEnNyLyn..!!!!!!!hoNeStLy, u R So KInD Nd humble,perhaps dat`s y i idolize u so much….i`m so sad 2 hear dat u`r going 2 b a mom but odrwise i`m hapi coz i thnk u r hapi nMan nspite of wat happened …….just wish u n lang gud health…….god bless nd more power.!!!!!!!sna kau p rin ni mark ang mgka2luyan.jejeje……..
March 10th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
hi. . jhen u luk great. ganda ng new hair mo ngaun! hehehe. .
March 5th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
hai ang pangit moh talaga bruha kah,,,,,,,,wahahahahah
March 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
jen, i will still support you no matter what happen. i will still be you no.1 fan
February 21st, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I feel sad about what happened between you and Patrick. You must have loved him more than anyone could ever know. But whatever happens, dont give up. Youve experienced all the good times and the bad times; this one is just another challenge.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
ati jen??
lam moh idol na idol qta…..
kso bqt qa pa ng pa buntis jan sa patric na yan?!!!!!!
lam moh blib na blib aq zeo…..
kc ang gnda ng boses moh……..
wg moh pbayaan self moh uh….
godbless nlang zeo…….
bye poh…..
February 17th, 2008 at 8:11 am
jen! sayang naman nakipag buntis ka ha!!! galit naako sau bat ka nakipag buntis sa patrick nayan yan tuloy iniwanan ka naman rinlang. hmm ang masasabo ko goodluck nlang1 pag mangagnanak ka na
GOODBLESS!!!!!!
February 17th, 2008 at 8:03 am
alam mo jen. bagay kau mark herras kaisa patrick ang pangit pa nya mas gwapo mark. namis ko na yung dating jenny sa ENCANTADIA. buntis ka na pla eh….:( i am so sad na buntis ka paano na career mo. eh ikaw idol ko. at pag manganganak ka papangit kana kasi nanay kana di kana teenager.