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

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StarStruck

Jennylyn Mercado was only 16 years old when she first joined the first season of 'StarStruck.'
 

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Ultimate Female Survivor

Her stellar performance in the artista search led her to become the first ever Ultimate Female Survivor.
 

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Encantadia

One of her first and biggest roles after winning 'StarStruck' was playing Lira in the nationwide phenomenon 'Encantadia.'
 

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Super Twins

Jennylyn also showed her action-star side when she starred as Super S alongside Nadine Samonte's Super T in 'Super Twins.'
 

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La Vendetta

Another memorable role of hers is Almira Cardinale in the suspense-drama series 'La Vendetta.'
 

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Rosario

Jennylyn really made her stamp in the local film industry when she portrayed the titular character in 'Rosario.' Critics and audience alike praised her powerful performance in the period film. 
 

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Alex Jazz Then

In the year 2008, Jennylyn gave birth to her very handsome son, Alex Jazz.
 

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Alex Jazz

Jazz is now growing up as a handsome young boy.

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Music

Jennylyn has also released multi-awarded albums.
 

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FHM

In 2015, she was hailed FHM's Sexiest Woman.
 

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Movies

Recently, she has starred in various well-received films alongside many leading men such as Derek Ramsay, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales, and John Lloyd Cruz.
 

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Ultimate Star

She conquered TV, film, music, and print which is why her home network, GMA, named her as the Ultimate Star.
 

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Star

Jennylyn's star grows bigger and brighter by the day!
 

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My Love from the Star

Jennylyn Mercado portrayed the character of Steffi in the Philippine adaptation ng K-drama na 'My Love from the Star' in 2017.

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Lesbian Wife

Jennylyn has proven her ability to play different type of roles, which include being a lesbian wife on 'Magpakailanman.'

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'All of You'

She starred opposite Derek Ramsay in the romantic-comedy film 'All of You' in 2017.

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'The Cure'

Jennylyn took on the role of a brave mother named Charity in the fantasy-drama 'The Cure.'

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'StarStruck Season 7'

From being a finalist, she's also become a host for 'StarStruck Season 7.'

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'Descendants of the Sun'

Her rise to fame continues as she stars in another local adaptation of Korean drama, as Dr. Maxine Kang in 'Descendants of the Sun.'