Jennylyn Mercado: From 'StarStruck' to becoming the Ultimate Star

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From first 'Starstruck' Ultimate Female Survivor to Ultimate Star, Jennylyn Mercado has come a long way.

Jennylyn gained immense recognition after winning the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003. She earned more fame at a young age for her acting talent in both television and film. She starred in 'Click,' 'Encantadia,' 'I Luv NY,' 'Super Twins,' 'La Vendetta,' 'Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell,' 'Indio,' 'Rhodora X,' 'My Love from the Star,' 'The Cure,' 'Descendants of the Sun,' and 'Love. Die. Repeat.'

She also starred in several commercially successful movies, including 'English Only, Please,' 'The Prenup, Walang Forever,' and 'Just the 3 of Us.' Her collaborations with GMA Music and Viva Records also lead to three three albums, featuring hit singles like "Sa Aking Panaginip," "Moments of Love" (with Janno Gibbs), "Basta't Nandito Ka," and "Kahit Sandali."

Jennylyn's success in Philippine cinema has solidified her as one of the country's top actresses, earning her the title "Ultimate Star."


StarStruck
Ultimate Female Survivor
Encantadia
Super Twins
La Vendetta
Rosario
Alex Jazz Then
Alex Jazz
Music
FHM
Movies
Ultimate Star
Star
My Love from the Star
Lesbian Wife
'All of You'
'The Cure'
'StarStruck Season 7'
'Descendants of the Sun'
'Love. Die. Repeat.'
2025 comeback
GMA Gala
2025 contract signing

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