Jennylyn Mercado
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| Born | Jennylyn Vergara Mercado May 15, 1987 Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, TV host, product endorser, guitarist |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Jennylyn Vergara Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer and songwriter. She gained fame as the winner of the first season of the Philippine TV series StarStruck, a reality search show on GMA Network. 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."
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Career [edit]
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 2003, Mercado 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.
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. Her singing career is managed by VIVA Records. Her contract with VIVA ended in 2011. Jennylyn signed back with Regal Entertainment.
Mercado recently branched out into television hosting, hosting the Philippine reality series Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break[1] with co-hosts Ogie Alcasid and Dingdong Dantes. She is also in the GMA-7 Sunday talk show, Showbiz Central.
Personal life [edit]
Jennylyn Vergara Mercado was born on May 15, 1987 to a mother who was a Duty Free store beauty consultant. Mercado had a 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 [2] not to help her daughter, but to bail out Mercado's stepfather who was in jail for abusing 4-year old Jennylynn.
Mercado's life story was featured in the weekly drama anthology Magpakailanman in October 14, 2004. She is now the official spokesperson of the Bata Foundation (Christian Mission Services), a non-government organization.
At 21, she got pregnant by her ex-boyfriend Patrick Garcia, who distanced himself upon learning of her pregnancy. On August 16, 2008, she gave birth via Caesarian section (8-9 p.m.) to an 8 pound, 12 ounce (3.68 kg) baby boy at St. Luke's Hospital, Quezon City. Her child's name is Alex Jazz "AJ" Mercado.[3][4][5]
On October 28, 2010, Jennylyn was reportedly rushed to the hospital because of a minor heart attack.[6]
She is the niece of television reporter, Abner Mercado. Her cousins are Cheri Mercado (news and radio anchor for News5), Charee Pineda, and Eliza Pineda who both work for ABS-CBN channel.
Extracurricular activities [edit]
Aside from being a performer/entertainer, Mercado is also a political activist. She works with and the Philippine Women's Organization GABRIELA,.[7]
She is also an aspiring triathlete.[1]
Filmography [edit]
Television [edit]
Movies [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Films |
| 2013 | The Bride and The Lover | Shiela | Regal Films |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Cameo Role | 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 |
FHM Sexiest Woman in the World [edit]
| Year | Rank | Notes |
| 2012 | Rank 9 | |
| 2011 | Rank 7 | |
| 2010 | Rank 13 | |
| 2009 | Rank 17 | Cover Girl November issue |
| 2008 | Rank 14 | Cover Girl January issue |
| 2007 | Rank 8 | |
| 2006 | Rank 6 | |
| 2005 | Rank 10 | |
| 2004 | Rank 9 |
Discography [edit]
Studio albums [edit]
| Year | Album title | Details |
| 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 |
Compilation album [edit]
| Year | Album title | Details |
| 2008 | Kahit Sandali, The Best of Jennylyn Mercado | Greatest hits album from GMA Records |
Soundtrack [edit]
| Year | Album title | Details |
| 2006 | Moments of Love OST | Single: "Moments of Love," a collaboration with Janno Gibbs |
Single [edit]
| Year | Album Title | Details |
| 2005 | Kapuso sa Pasko | Single: "Its Christmas All Over the World" |
Awards, Nominations and Recognitions [edit]
| Year | Award And Nominations |
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| 2004 - (During Starstruck days) | Starstruck - Starstruck's Expert Choice for Singing |
| 2004 - (During Starstruck days) | Starstruck 1 - Ultimate Female Survivor (WINNER) |
| 2004 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 9 |
| 2004 | Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Loveteam of RP Movies with Mark Herras |
| 2004 | CandyMag Awards Breakthrough Artist |
| 2004 | SOP Music Awards Breakthrough Artist |
| 2004 | Star Awards for Television Female Star of the Night |
| 2004 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards Most Popular Loveteam (with Mark Herras) |
| 2004 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Most Popular Female Young Star |
| 2005 | Extra Challenge - Astig Series Champion |
| 2005 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 10 |
| 2005 | 18th Awit Awards Best Performance by a Duet for the song "If I'm Not In Love" with Janno Gibbs |
| 2005 | iFM Pinoy Music Awards Most Popular Adaptation of A Foreign Song for the song "If I'm Not In Love" with Janno Gibbs |
| 2005 | Gawad Tanglaw Best Supporting Actress Award for the movie Blue Moon |
| 2005 | Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras |
| 2005 | FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award |
| 2006 | Metro Manila Film Festival People's Choice Best Actress for the movie Blue Moon |
| 2006 | Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy: Lovestruck Nomination |
| 2006 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama: Blue Moon Nomination |
| 2006 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 6 |
| 2006 | Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras |
| 2006 | 54th FAMAS Award German Moreno Youth Achievement Award |
| 2006 | MOD's Magazine 32 Most Beautiful Filipinas Rank 12 |
| 2006 | ang PINAKA Exciting na Young Actresses Rank 3 |
| 2006 | MOD's Magazine Choice Most Beautiful Women in the World Rank 55 |
| 2006 | Inside Showbiz Magazine Reader's Choice Poll Most Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras |
| 2006 | Franz Entertainment's Top 50 Sexiest Women in the Philippines Rank 40 |
| 2006 | ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Female Artist Nomination |
| 2006 | Enpress Awards (Best Actress Nomination for Blue Moon) - Jennylyn Mercado |
| 2006 | Gawad Urian (Best Supporting Actress Nomination) - Jennylyn Mercado |
| 2006 | Star Awards for Movies (Best Actress Nomination for Blue Moon) - Jennylyn Mercado |
| 2006 | Luna Awards (Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Blue Moon) - Jennylyn Mercado |
| 2007 | Kapuso Box Office People's Choice Awards
- Kapuso Box Office Princess - Kapuso Movie Box Office Queen - Kapuso Television Box Office Queen - Kapuso Box Office Actress - Kapuso Box Office Sexiest Female |
| 2007 | 10 PINAKAstar na Starstruck Idols rank 1 |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 8 |
| 2007 | Starmometer 100 Most Beautiful Pinays for 2007 Rank 11 |
| 2007 | Yes Magazine 100 Most Beautiful People Random |
| 2008 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards Young Female Superstar |
| 2008 | Yes Magazine Reader's Choice Awards Celebrity Home of the Year |
| 2008 | Top 10 Friendster Top 6 |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 14 |
| 2009 | Covergirl of the year Rank 6 Starmometer.com |
| 2009 | PEP Forum Awards Best Drama Actress nominee |
| 2009 | ang PINAKA Best Comeback TV Personality Rank 2 |
| 2009 | SOP Tag Awards Most wanted Nominee |
| 2009 | SOP Tag Awards Kapuso Female Fan-Fave Nominee |
| 2009 | Yes Magazine 100 Beautiful Stars Mamma Mia |
| 2009 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank17 |
| 2010 | FEMALE POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR nomination From album Love Is... |
| 2010 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 13 |
| 2010 | Metro Manila Film Festival Best Dressed |
| 2011 | Yahoo OMG Philippines Awards Hottest Actress |
| 2011 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 7 |
| 2011 | Best Female TV Host in femalenetwork.com |
| 2011 | US Girls Face of the Year |
| 2011 | LUNA award for Best Actress Nomination for Rosario |
| 2011 | Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful Stars FIT & FAB - JENNYLYN MERCADO |
| 2011 | PASADO award for Best Actress Nomination for Rosario |
| 2011 | 59th FAMAS Awards Best Actress Nomination for Rosario |
| 2011 | Women’s Duathlete of the Year Nominee |
| 2012 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 9 |
| 2012 | Yes Mag 100 Most Beautiful Stars Hot Mama - JENNYLYN MERCADO |
| 2012 | Best Talent Search Program Host Nomination - Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Alcasid & Jennylyn Mercado – Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break |
| 2012 | Party Pilipinas: Most Liked Kapuso Artist Nomination |
| 2012 | Party Pilipinas: Most Liked Kapuso Drama Actress Nomination |
| 2012 | PEP: TOP LIST: Reality-Show Talents on a Roll rank #4 |
| 2013 | ENPRESS: Outstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host Nomination |
| 2013 | ENPRESS: Outstanding Original Reality Competition Program Host Nomination |
References [edit]
- ^ a b Bayani San Diego Jr. (15 May 2012). "Jennylyn Mercado, triathlete". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1717582/bio
- ^ 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
- ^ Jennylyn Mercado rushed to hospital after "heart attack"
- ^ "Jennylyn Mercado Now an Honorary Member of Gabriela". FemaleNetwork.com. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
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