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Jennylyn Mercado
Mercado in 2021
Born (1987-05-15) May 15, 1987 (age 37)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1998–present
Spouse
(m. 2021)
Children2
RelativesEliza Pineda (cousin)
Charee Pineda (cousin)
Enzo Pineda (cousin)

Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress.

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.[1] At age three, she was physically abused by her stepfather;[1] she was subsequently raised by her surrogate parents Lydia and Roger Mercado;[2][3] the former's sister, Jinkee Pineda is her biological mother.[4]

2005–2010[edit]

After unsuccessfully auditioning for the title role in MariMar.[5]

Artistry and public image[edit]

Musical and acting styles[edit]

Personal life[edit]

Jennylyn Mercado married Dennis Trillo in 2021.[6]

Acting credits and accolades[edit]

  1. ^ a b Licup, Michelle (November 6, 2021). "Jennylyn Mercado: The best is yet to come". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Policarpio, Allan (October 29, 2016). "Jennylyn Mercado's adoptive mother Lydia Mercado passes away". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (October 29, 2016). "9 celebs who are proud to be raised by awesome single parents". GMA Network. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (August 28, 2017). "15 actresses who auditioned for MariMar 2007 adaptation: Then and Now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (November 15, 2021). "Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo are now married!". GMA News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.