Jessy Mendiola
| Jessy Mendiola | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jessy Mendiola Tawile December 3, 1992 Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Residence | Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino-British-Lebanese |
| Ethnicity | Filipino |
| Education | Far Eastern University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2007–present) |
| Known for |
Maria Mercedes Maalaala Mo Kaya Budoy |
| Home town | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Jessy Mendiola Tawile (born December 3, 1992), popularly known as Jessy Mendiola, is a Filipino actress. She played the role of Maria Mercedes Alegre in the remake of the 1995 Mexican telenovela Maria Mercedes.
Early life
Mendiola was born in Dubai where her father used to work.[1] She is the second of three siblings, of a Filipino mother and a half Lebanese, half British father.[2] She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister, Pamela, to the Philippines. Her mother left her father due to his infidelity. Her younger sister, Megan, was born in Mexico where her parents reconciled but eventually separated again because of unknown reasons. She remains in contact with her father, who now works overseas as a marine anthropologist.[3] She studied Mass Communication in Far Eastern University[4]
Career
Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBN under Star Magic Batch 15.[5] She, along with Megan Young, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, when it was revamped to Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 in 2007. She also had a minor role in Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?.
In 2008, she was cast as Chappy Girl in the TV series Volta, which was adapted from the Star Cinema film of the same name.
Mendiola was supposed to appear in Habang May Buhay. She was featured in the 2008 trailer of the show which was originally titled as Humingi Ako Sa Langit. The TV series, which was supposed to air in 2008, was cancelled, reshot and recast.[6]
In 2010, she had a guest appearance in George and Cecil, playing the love interest of Dino Imperial's Jun. Mendiola revealed that she was pulled out of Habang May Buhay and was cast as Christina in the TV series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo instead.[7] Due to good feedback, her one-week guest appearance in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo was extended. She was later cast in Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010, playing the role of the reformed rebel teenager Jessy. Mendiola was supposed to appear in Kokey @ Ako, opposite Enrique Gil, but their characters were written off in favor of Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco.[8] She eventually returned as a recurring character in the last few episodes of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.[9]
She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Marriage Contract" [10] and in Wansapanataym: "Kakambal Ko'y Manika". Her first biggest break was playing the title role in the afternoon TV show, Sabel.[11]
In 2011, when Sabel ended, Mendiola joined ASAP Rocks. She along with Empress Schuck, Enchong Dee and Sam Concepcion are referred to as ASAP's "Dance Quad".[12][13] Earlier, she portrayed Isabel Valderama in Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Bianong Bulag. In April, she became a guest judge for Showtime and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, "Medalyon".[14][15] She also played the role of Jackie Marasigan in the primetime TV show, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson and Enrique Gil.[16]
In 2012, she starred in the film The Reunion, with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim. She also starred in the afternoon TV show Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso, with Matteo Guidicelli, Matt Evans and Jewel Mische.
In 2013, Mendiola played the titular role in the Philippine remake of Maria Mercedes.[17] She is also the only Filipina actress to meet personally with Mexican superstar Thalía via Skype.[18]
In October 2013, she flew to Korea for a ceremonial appointment by Korean Tourism Organization as the Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism.[19]
In 2015, Mendiola will play another lead role in the romantic family drama You're My Home, alongside Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez and JC de Vera.
Filmography
Film/Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Reunion | Ali Zaldariaga | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Call Center Girl | Regina "Reg" Manlapat | |
| 2014 | The Trial | Isabelle "Bessy" Buenaventura | |
| 2015 | Must Date The Playboy | Chloe Santillan | StarFlix |
Television
References
- ↑ Bautista, Mario E. (2007-07-28). "Polo launches dance group on rival network". Dream Factory. Malaya Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ↑ Miralles, Nitz (2007-06-03). "Star Magic Batch 15". About Showbiz. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ↑ Bautista, Mario E (2007-07-27). "Prettiest New Stars at ABS-CBN". People's Journal. People's Journal. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ↑ "Jessy Mendiola Biography". Pinoy Stop. Pinoy Stop. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
- ↑ Isah V. Red. "Star Magic Batch 15: Ready for their close-ups". Life & Entertainment. Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ↑ Mendiola, Jessy (Cast). Humingi Ako Sa Langit Trailer (in Filipino). Philippines: ABS-CBN. Event occurs at 1:25. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ↑ Franco, Bernie (2010-04-21). "Jessy Mendiola talks about working with her idol Judy Ann Santos". Showbuzz. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
- ↑ Quintos, Napoleon (2009-12-03). "Enrique Gil stars in the upcoming teleserye ‘Kokey @ Ako’". Celeb Highlight. Showbuzz. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
- ↑ Bernie, Franco (2010-03-28). "Jessie Mendiola prefers to take it slow with Coco Martin". Balita. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ↑ Erece, Dino (2010-10-06). "Xian Lim and Jessy Mendiola's characters get "married" in MMK". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ↑ Llanera, Melba (2010-12-06). "Jessy Mendiola on her launching soap, Sabel: "Para akong lumulutang!"". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ↑ "ASAP Rocks promises showstopping performances this Sunday". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-04-09. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ↑ "‘ASAP Rocks’ reunites big names in showbiz". Entertainment. SunStar Manila. 2011-02-19. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ↑ Siazon, Rachelle (2011-04-16). "On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jessy Mendiola and Ejay Falcon pursue bolder roles". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ↑ "Jessy Mendiola, Ejay Falcon and Mark Gil depict a true story about obsession in MMK". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ↑ "Gerald Anderson will topbill ABS-CBN's "advocacy-serye" titled Budoy". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-06-26. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ↑ "Jessy Mendiola is Maria Mercedes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/30/13/watch-thalia-meets-jessy-mendiola.
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