Jennylyn Mercado
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 15, 1987 in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Active Years
- 2004–2025 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado, born on May 15, 1987, in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actress and singer known for her dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003 and garnered acclaim for her acting performances. Mercado is best known for her roles in the films Let the Love Begin in 2005, Blue Moon in 2006, Rosario in 2010, English Only, Please in 2014, Walang Forever in 2015, and Just the 3 of Us in 2016. She won the Best Actress award at the 40th Metro Manila Festival for English Only, Please and at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival for Walang Forever.
Career overview
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado is a Filipino actress and singer born on May 15, 1987, in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Known for playing dramatic roles in film and television, she rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her acting performances on television and film.
She is best known for her roles in several feature films, including Let the Love Begin in 2005, Blue Moon in 2006, Rosario in 2010, English Only, Please in 2014, Walang Forever in 2015, and Just the 3 of Us in 2016. Her performances have earned recognition at the Metro Manila Film Festival, where she won the Best Actress award at the 40th iteration for English Only, Please and at the 41st iteration for Walang Forever.
In addition to her film work, Mercado's television career includes appearing in dramatic roles. Viewers also learned more about her childhood through an October 14, 2004 episode of the GMA Network television drama series Magpakailanman, which featured her life story. Throughout her career, Mercado has established herself as a prominent figure in the Philippine entertainment industry as both an actress and singer.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Everything About My Wife (2025) as Imogen "Imo" Karuhatan-Brizuela
- Love. Die. Repeat. (2024) as Angela Zafra-Yuzon
- I Can See You (2020) as Coleen De Vera
- Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation) (2020) as Maxine Dela Cruz
- Love You Two (2019) as Rafaela 'Raffy' Batongbakal
- 3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon (2019) as Trina Guillermo
- The Cure (2018) as Charity "Cha" Valdez-Salvador
- The Girl in the Orange Dress (2018)
- My Love From The Star (2017) as Steffanie Elaine "Steffi" Chavez
- All of You (2017)
- Just the 3 of Us (2016) as CJ Manalo
- Second Chances (2015) as Lyra Bermudez-Padilla
- My Faithful Husband (2015) as Melanie Fernandez
- #WalangForever (2015) as Mia
- The PreNup (2015) as Wendy
- Rhodora X (2014) as Rhodora
- English Only, Please (2014) as Tere Madlansacay
- Indio (2013) as Esperanza Sanreal
- The Bride and the Lover (2013) as Shiela Montes
- Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (2012) as Elisa Santos
- Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012) as Prison Visitor
- Futbolilits (2011) as Lani Melendez
- Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (2010) as Rachel Mantaring
- Little Star (2010) as Helen Estrella
- Working Girls (2010) as Ada Rosales
- Rosario (2010) as Rosario
- Ikaw Sana (2009) as Eliza Garcia / Eliza Montemayor-Olivarez
- Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? (2009) as Elizabeth "Lissa" Estrella-Valderama
- One Night Only (2008) as Elvie
- Half Blood Samurai (2008) as Kristine
- La Vendetta (2007) as Almira Cardinale
- Super Twins (2007) as Super S
- Transmutators (2007) as Bianca
- Tiyanaks (2007) as Rina
- Nars (2007)
- Angels (2007) as Bianang (segment "Angel of Love")
- Dangal (2006) as Altamira "Alta" Roxas-Marquez
- I Luv NY (2006) as Natalie Young
- Eternity (2006) as Meagan
- Super Noypi (2006) as Lia
- Blue Moon (2006)
- Encantadia (2005) as Lira
- Say That You Love Me (2005) as Kristine
- Let the Love Begin (2005) as Alex
- Lovestruck (2005) as Denise
- Wag Kukurap (2004)
- Forever in My Heart (2004) as Joey Almasan
- Joyride (2004) as Casey
- So... Happy Together (2004) as Wena
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jennylyn Mercado best known for?
Jennylyn Mercado is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Everything About My Wife (2025), I Can See You (2020), Wolf Children (2012), Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010).
When and where was Jennylyn Mercado born?
Jennylyn Mercado was born on May 15, 1987 in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
How many credits does Jennylyn Mercado have?
Jennylyn Mercado has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2025.
What is Jennylyn Mercado's background in cinema and television?
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado, born on May 15, 1987, in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actress and singer known for her dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003 and garnered acclaim for her acting performances....
Jennylyn Mercado by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- I Can See You (2020) as Coleen De Vera — aged about 33
- Everything About My Wife (2025) as Imogen "Imo" Karuhatan-Brizuela — aged about 38
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