This first edition of Kapuso Faves features the Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado– fresh off a contract renewal with GMA Network on January 21.
The renewed partnership between the multi-awarded actress and GMA–her home network since 2004– is both a recognition of Jennylyn’s accomplished acting brilliance, and a celebration of some 21 years-worth of projects as a bona fide Kapuso superstar.
In an interview with GMA Regional TV News, the award-winning actress named her most memorable roles, films, and series that comprised her more than two decades in GMA.
Your favorite series as a Kapuso actress:
JM: Rhodora X (2014). Kasi dito nahasa talaga yung acting skills ko, hindi ko in-expect na kaya ko palang gawin yung role na yun.
Most challenging role you ever did:
JM: [Rhodora Ferrer-Vasquez, Roxanne Ferrer-Vasquez, and Rowena in] Rhodora X (2014).
Role or project that you found relatable and easy to portray:
JM: [Rafaella "Raffy" Batungbakal-Reyes in] Love You Two (2019).
Project you enjoyed the most:
JM: Syempre yung kasama si Dennis [Trillo]– My Faithful Husband (2015).
Something you didn't expect you’d be able to work on in your career:
JM: Nung pumasok ako sa genre ng comedy, kasi ever since naman talaga drama yung ginagawa ko. I think my first comedy was the film English Only Please (2014).
Series that you are proud you became a part of:
JM: Encantadia. Alam naman ng lahat na hanggang ngayon meron pa ring Encantadia– isa yun sa mga tumatak talaga sa mga tao.
Role that you want people to associate with the idea of a ‘Jennylyn Mercado’:
JM: Siguro [yung sa] Love You Two (2019). Yung pagka-bubbly nya.
Your dream role or project:
JM: A psycho-thriller or horror. Hindi pa ako nakapag ganun.