Jennylyn Mercado Biography

 

Jennylyn Mercado was born on October 14, 1987, in the Philippines. Estranged from both of her biological parents by the time she was 4, Mercado was raised by her aunt, Lydia Mercado, who legally adopted her. Mercado grew up in Paranaque, a city in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines. During her senior high school year at the Augustinian Abbey in nearby Las Pinas, Jennylyn had already found the Filipino spotlight, working on the reality-based TV show StarStruck, a role that proved to be her gateway to acting and singing celebrity.

Basic Info
Name: Jennylyn Mercado
Nickname: Jen
Birthday: May 15, 1987
Birth Place: Paranaque
Showbiz Anniversary: February 1, 2004
Personal
Claim to fame:
She's the first Female SUrvivor of GMA's artista search, StarStruck.

Unforgettable moment:
She says of her Extra Challenge experience, "A lot! Passing the rope bridge (that's 180 feet), bonding with the snakes, super dami!"
Favorites
Jennylyn's hit list:
1. She's into table tennis.
2. Jen knows how to play the guitar.
3. She loves Julia Roberts.
4. She's into R&B and pop.
5. Her mom's her role model.

Her most treasured item is her perfume collection.
Star Trivia:
Jen's afraid of heights!
Q & A
On the spot:

Why did you enter showbusiness?
"To have experience, exposure, and to help my family."

What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
"When I joined Starstruck."

If you weren't in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"I'd still be in school [but] still singing."

What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"To be a dancer, hehehe!!!"

What do most people don't know about you?
"Masungit, tahimik."

What are you most proud of?
"My voice and how I carry myself."

What do you value most?
"My family and the people close to my heart."

What do you want to achieve?
"I want to have a concert and stay in this business."

What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Strive hard, persevere, always ask for the guidance of the Lord, plus be nice to all and LOVE your work."