Jennylyn Mercado
| Jennylyn Mercado Back to Back MMFF Best Actress | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 15, 1987 Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Jen |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent |
GMA Artist Center Viva Entertainment Regal Entertainment GMA Records |
| Known for |
Lira/Milagros in Encantadia Corazon in Blue Moon Tere in English Only Please Mia in #WalangForever Rhodora/Roxanne/Rowena in Rhodora X |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives |
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| Awards | Best Actress MMFF 2014 and 2015 |
Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer and songwriter. She gained fame as the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition StarStruck. Mercado is most known for receiving much critical acclaim at her young age for her acting performances on television and film. She has released three albums from GMA Records and Viva Records which have several popular singles such as "Sa Aking Panaginip", "Moments Of Love" collaboration with Janno Gibbs, "Maybe This Time" and "Kahit Sandali".
Early and personal life
Jennylyn Mercado was born on May 15, 1987, to a mother who was a duty-free store beauty consultant. Mercado had opened up about her stepfather who abused her as a child. He burned her skin with cigarette butts. Her mother, who was working in Dubai at that time, immediately flew back to the Philippines not to help her daughter, but to bail out Mercado's stepfather, who was in jail for abusing his four-year-old daughter. After the incident, her aunt took her away from them and raised her, eventually adopting Jennylyn as her legal daughter.[1]
Mercado grew up in Parañaque, Metro Manila. She spent her senior high school year at the Augustinian Abbey in nearby Las Piñas.
Mercado's life story was featured in the weekly drama anthology Magpakailanman on October 14, 2004. She is now the official spokesperson of the Bata Foundation (Christian Mission Services), a non-government organization.
In 2008, at age 21, Mercado announced that she was pregnant. Her ex-boyfriend Patrick Garcia who distanced himself upon learning of her pregnancy, was announced as the father of her child. On August 16, 2008, she gave birth to her child, a son, via Caesarian section.[2][3][4]
She is the niece of television reporter, Abner Mercado. Her cousins are Cherie Mercado (news and radio anchor for News5), Charee Pineda, and Eliza Pineda who both work for the ABS-CBN channel.[5]
Activism and other endeavours
Aside from being a performer/entertainer, Mercado is also a political activist. She works with the Philippine women's organization GABRIELA.[6]
She is also an aspiring triathlete.[7]
Career
2002: Early career
Mercado started as a recording artist with Alpha Records in 1999 through the recommendation of her voice coach, Susanna Pichay. She was in Nonoy Tan's singing group, G4. Unfortunately the group never released an album because two of the four members dropped out. However, the group was able to record two songs. After G4, Mercado went into commercial modeling and landed a stint with Bambini cologne and a Pond's television advertisement. She was also part of the Elite Circle of 10 Modeling Search where she competed with StarStruck co-finalist, Dion Ignacio.
In 2002, Mercado 's debut appearance was in ABS-CBN's TV series Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay topbilled by Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz where she played a very minor role.
2003-2007: Starstruck and career breakthrough
A year later in 2003, she joined the reality show StarStruck She and Mark Herras won, receiving 1,000,000 pesos plus exclusive contracts from GMA Network. After winning StarStruck, she starred in the Encantadia, I Luv NY, Now and Forever titled Dangal, Super Twins, Sine Novela: Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?, SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa, Ikaw Sana and Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak.
She released her first album, Living the Dream, containing original compositions of composer Vehnee Saturno, and a carrier single titled "Kahit Sandali". In May 2006, Mercado released her second album Letting Go which included the single "Sa Aking Panaginip" by Vehnee Saturno. Her first major concert was held on May 15, 2006, at the Music Museum in Greenhills. In January 2010, under VIVA Records, she released her third album, Love Is... Jennylyn Mercado. Due to her popularity, she held a birthday concert at the Music Museum, titled I Am Woman in May 2009. The concert was sold-out.
2007-2014: Career expansion
Her first films included So Happy Together and the teen-flick Let the Love Begin but her most acclaimed film performance was a Filipino period piece, Rosario. Jennylyn's acting career is handled by Becky Aguila and VIVA Entertainment, Inc., where she joined her Starstruck co-alumnus Cristine Reyes. Her singing career is managed by VIVA Records. Her contract with VIVA ended in 2011 and did not renew, although she joined Cristine Reyes. On 2013, Jennylyn signed back with Regal Entertainment. Jennylyn Mercado has also signed up with PolyEast Records for her singing career which she hopes would help in her bid to reinvent herself as singer.
Mercado recently branched out into television hosting, hosting the Philippine reality series Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break[7] with co-hosts Ogie Alcasid and Dingdong Dantes. She is also in the GMA-7 Sunday talk show, Showbiz Central.
Last 2013, She made a movie comeback with Regal Entertainment with a romantic, sexy film The Bride and the Lover. Her contract with Polyeast Records ended that year. Currently, she is playing the role of a woman who has a split personality. According to her, this is the most challenging role she had ever played. She is going to release her fifth album with GMA Records in late 2014.
2015-present: FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Woman and continued success
In 2015, Mercado finally grabbed her first win for controversial FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Woman after beating Andrea Torres and Ellen Adarna, after Marian Rivera (which excluded on the list along with Rookies Tricia Santos and China Roces) vactates the title.[8] Before she leaves Philippines for New York for PreNup film with Sam Milby, publisher Aeus Reyes and Allan Altera with GMA News reporter Nelson Canlas surpries Mercado and give a plaque. And finally on July 11, Mercado ramps for the two part FHM 100 Sexiest party at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia.[9]
Filmography
Drama television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Melanie Fernandez | GMA Network |
| Second Chances | Lyra Bermudez | ||
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Rhodora/Roxanne/Rowena Ferrer | |
| 2013 | Indio | Esperanza Sanreal | |
| 2012 | Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa | Elisa Santos | |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Young Mara | ||
| 2011 | Futbolilits | Lani Melendez | |
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Rose | ||
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Cecille | |
| Little Star | Helen Estrella | ||
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak | Rachel Mantaring | |
| 2009 | Ikaw Sana | Eliza Montemayor-Olivarez | |
| Sine Novela: Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? | Elizabeth "Lisa" Valderama | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Charmaine Ambrosio | |
| 2007 | La Vendetta | Almira Cardinale | |
| Super Twins | Super S | ||
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Dangal | Alta Salvador | |
| I Luv NY | Natalie Young | ||
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Lira | ||
| 2005 | Encantadia | Milagros / Lira | |
| 2004 | Joyride | Casey | |
| All Together Now | Sugar | ||
| Forever In My Heart | Joey Almasan | ||
| Click Barkada Hunt | Herself | ||
| Click | Carol | ||
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Ayra | ABS-CBN |
Drama anthology shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | Pagsubok | Jane | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman:Rehas ng Pag ibig | Mavic | |
| 2013 | Wagas: Love me Tomorrow | Lolet Carangga | GMA News TV |
| Wagas: The Mike and Baby Enriquez Love Story | Baby Enriquez | ||
| Magpakailanman: May AIDS ang Asawa Ko | Melissa | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Singil | Bless | |
| 2009 | Dear Friend: Karibal | Cheska | |
| SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa | Nina | ||
| 2006 | Love To Love (Season 12): Jass Got Lucky | Genie Jena | |
| 2005 | Love To Love (Season 9): Miss Match | Joey | |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman: Ano ang Kulay ng Tunay na Pagmamahal | Herself |
Variety, reality, and talk shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015 | Starstruck | Herself / Grand Council Judge | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Sarap with Family | Herself / Host | GMA News TV |
| Anak Ko Yan | Herself / Host / Judge | GMA Network | |
| Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer / Host | ||
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Herself / Host | |
| 2012/2013 | HOT T.V. | ||
| 2012 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Herself / Player | ABS-CBN |
| 2011/2012 | Showbiz Central | Herself / Co-Host | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Protégé | Herself / Host | |
| 2010/2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Performer / Host | |
| 2004 | SOP Gigsters | ||
| 2004/2010 | SOP Rules | ||
| 2004 | Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse and Stage 1: LIVE! | Herself | |
| 2003/2004 | StarStruck | Herself / Ultimate Female Survivor | |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
| 2016 | Just The 3 Of Us | CJ Manalo | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Walang Forever | Mia Nolasco | Quantum Films[10] |
| The Prenup | Wendy | Regal Films | |
| 2014 | English Only, Please | Tere Madlansacay | Quantum Films |
| 2013 | The Bride and the Lover | Shiela Montes | Regal Films |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Prison Visitor | Viva Films |
| 2010 | Rosario | Rosario | CineMabuhay, Studio 5 |
| Working Girls | Ada Rosales | Viva Films, GMA Films, Unitel Pictures | |
| 2008 | One Night Only | Elvie | OctoArts Films |
| Half-Blood Samurai | Kristine | Forward Films Philippines (Indie) | |
| 2007 | Nars | Ella | Carl & Carl Productions (Indie) |
| Resiklo | Bianca | Imus Production | |
| Tiyanaks | Rina | Regal Films | |
| Angels | Vivian / Bianang | Eagle Eye Productions | |
| 2006 | Super Noypi | Lia | Regal Films |
| Eternity | Megan | Regal Films | |
| Blue Moon | Cora / Corazon | Regal Films | |
| 2005 | Lovestruck | Denise | GMA Films |
| Say That You Love Me | Kristine | Regal Films | |
| Let the Love Begin | Alex | GMA Films | |
| 2004 | So Happy Together | Wena | Regal Films |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2004 | Living the Dream | First solo album certified platinum; 30,000 units sold GMA Records |
| 2006 | Letting Go | Second solo album certified gold; 15,000 units copies sold GMA Records |
| 2010 | Love Is... | Third solo album Viva Records |
| 2012 | Forever By Your Side | Fourth solo album certified gold; 15,000 units copies sold PolyEast Records |
| 2014 | Never Alone | Fifth solo album GMA Records |
Compilation album
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2008 | Kahit Sandali, The Best of Jennylyn Mercado | Greatest hits album from GMA Records |
Soundtrack
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2006 | Moments of Love OST | Single: "Moments of Love," a collaboration with Janno Gibbs |
Single
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2014 | Never Alone | Single: Basta't Nandito Ka |
| 2005 | Kapuso sa Pasko | Single: "Its Christmas All Over the World" |
Awards, nominations and recognition
Performance awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival[11] | Best Actress | Walang Forever | Won |
| Female Celebrity of the Night | N/A | Won | ||
| 63rd FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | English Only, Please | Nominated | |
| 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program | Rhodora X | Nominated | |
| 2nd PEP List Awards | Editor's Choice: Teleserye Actress | Won[12] | ||
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | English Only, Please | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Won | |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Original Reality Competition Program Host | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Nominated |
| Outstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host | Showbiz Central | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break | Nominated |
| 2011 | 59th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Rosario | Nominated |
| 13th Gawad PASADO Awards | Best Actress | Rosario | Nominated | |
| FAP Luna Awards | Best Actress | Rosario | Nominated | |
| Femalenetwork.com | Best Television Host | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break | Won | |
| 2009 | PEP Forum Awards | Best Drama Actress | Ikaw Sana | Nominated |
| 2006 | FAP Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Blue Moon | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie/Film Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Nominated | ||
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy | Lovestruck | Nominated | ||
| 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival | People's Choice for Best Actress | Blue Moon | Won | |
| 2005 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Blue Moon | Won |
Music awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ASAP 18 24K Gold Award | Gold Awardee | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | Female Pop Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | ASAP POP Viewers Choice Awards | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Duet for the song | Won |
| iFM Pinoy Music Awards | Most Popular Adaptation of A Foreign Song | Won | |
| 2004 | SOP Music Awards | Breakthrough Artist | Won |
| Candy Mag Awards | Breakthrough Artist | Won | |
Box-office awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras | Won |
| 2006 | Won | ||
| 2007 | Kapuso Box-Office People's Choice Awards | Kapuso Box Office Princess | Won |
| Kapuso Movie Box Office Queen | Won | ||
| Kapuso Television Box Office Queen | Won | ||
| Kapuso Box Office Actress | Won | ||
| Kapuso Box Office Sexiest Female | Won | ||
| 2015 | Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Breakthrough Box Office Indie Film (with Derek Ramsay) | Won |
Special awards
| Year | Organization | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards | Most Popular Female Young Star |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | Female Star of the Night | |
| Star Struck Season 1 | Ultimate Female Survivor | |
| 2005 | FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award |
| 2008 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards | Young Female Supertar |
| 2012 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Dressed Female Celebrity Award |
| 2015 | PEP List Choice Awards | Teleserye Actress of the Year |
| FHM Sexiest Women in the Philippines | Philippines Finest - Rank #1 | |
Entertainment awards
| Year | Organization | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards | Most Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras |
| 2006 | Franz Entertainment's Top 50 Sexiest Women in the Philippines | Rank #40 |
| Inside Showbiz Magazine Reader's Choice | Most Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras | |
| MOD's Magazine 32 Most Beautiful Filipinas | Rank #12 | |
| 2007 | Starmometer 100 Most Beautiful Pinays | Rank #11 |
| 2008 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards | Celebrity Home of the Year |
| 2009 | Yes Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Mamma Mia |
| Starmometer.com | Cover Girl of the Year: Rank #6 | |
| 2011 | Yahoo! OMG Awards | Hottest Actress of the Year |
| 2012 | PEP Top List | Reality-Show Talents on a Roll: Rank #4 |
| Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Hot Mama | |
| 2013 | Inside Pinoy Showbiz | Sexiest Hot Mama |
| 2014 | Yahoo! OMG Awards | Female Kontrabida of the Year |
FHM Rankings
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Won by |
| 2004 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 9 | Cindy Kurleto |
| 2005 | Ranked # 10 | Angel Locsin | ||
| 2006 | Ranked # 6 | Katrina Halili | ||
| 2007 | Ranked # 8 | Katrina Halili (2) | ||
| 2008 | Ranked # 14 | Marian Rivera | ||
| 2009 | Ranked # 17 | Cristine Reyes | ||
| 2010 | Ranked # 10 | Angel Locsin (2) | ||
| 2011 | Ranked # 7 | Sam Pinto | ||
| 2012 | Ranked # 9 | Sam Pinto (2) | ||
| 2013 | Ranked # 4 | Marian Rivera (2) | ||
| 2014 | Ranked # 4 | Marian Rivera (3) | ||
| 2015 | Ranked # 1 PH Finest | Herself |
References
- ↑ Jimenez, Joyce (December 10, 2014). "Jennylyn Mercado reveals she's a battered child". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ↑ Jennylyn Mercado gives birth to a baby boy via Caesarian section
- ↑ sunstar.com.ph, Jennylyn gives birth to bouncing baby boy
- ↑ gmanews.tv/video, Showbiz Central: Jennylyn gave birth via caesarian section at St. Luke hospital - 17 August 2008
- ↑ Umbao, Ed (October 17, 2013). "Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado Break-up For Real?". PhilNews.ph. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Jennylyn Mercado Now an Honorary Member of Gabriela". FemaleNetwork.com. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- 1 2 Bayani San Diego Jr. (15 May 2012). "Jennylyn Mercado, triathlete". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ http://www.fhm.com.ph/daily-reads/news/fhm-100-sexiest-top-five-winners-2015?ref=cx_related#cxrecs_s Retrieved on 2015-06-23.
- ↑ Nikko Tuazon. "Rachel Ann Daquis, Maria Ozawa, Patricia Javier, and more at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2015 Victory Party". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/20/15/list-films-competing-mmff-2015
- ↑ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ ^, Rappler. "FULL LIST: Winners, PEP Awards Year 2". Rappler. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
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| Preceded by Ryza Cenon |
FHM Cover Girl (June 2013) |
Succeeded by Alodia Gosiengfiao |
| Preceded by Marian Rivera |
FHM Philippines Sexiest Woman of the Year (2015) |
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