Jessy Mendiola
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Jessy Mendiola is a Filipino
actress.
where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings, her mother is Filipina while her father is British
-Lebanese
. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister to the Philippines
. Her mother left her father due to undisclosed reasons. Her younger sister was born in the Philippines when her parents reconciled. Her parents eventually separated for the second and last time. She remains in contact with her father, who now works overseas. Mendiola studied elementary and high school along with her elder sister in Our Lady of Mercy School in Quezon City.
under Star Magic
Batch 15. She, along with Megan Young
, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra
and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents
: Abt Ur Luv
when it was revamped to Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2
in 2007. She had a minor role in Sineserye Presents
: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
.
In 2008, she was cast as Chappy Girl in the TV series Volta
, which was adapted from the Star Cinema
film of the same name
.
Mendiola was supposed to appear in Habang May Buhay
. She was featured in the 2008 trailer of the show which was originally titled as Humingi Ako Sa Langit. The TV series, which was supposed to air in 2008, was cancelled, reshot and recast.
In 2010, she had a guest appearances in George and Cecil
, playing the love interest of Dino Imperial
's Jun. Mendiola revealed that she was pulled out of Habang May Buhay and was cast as Christina in the TV series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
instead. Due to good feedback, her one week guest appearance in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo was extended. She was later cast in Your Song
Presents: Gimik 2010
, playing the role of the reformed rebel teenager Jessy. Mendiola was supposed to appear in Kokey @ Ako
, opposite Enrique Gil
, but their characters were written off in favor of Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco
. She eventually returned as a recurring character in the last few episodes of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.
She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya
s "Marriage Contract" episode and in the "Kakambal Ko'y Manika" episode of Wansapanataym
. Her biggest break is playing the title role
of the ABS-CBN afternoon TV show Sabel.
In 2011, when Sabel ended, Mendiola joined ASAP Rocks
. She along with Empress Schuck
, Enchong Dee
and Sam Concepcion
are referred to as ASAP's "Dance Quad". Earlier, she portrayed Isabel Valderama in Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Presents: Bianong Bulag. In April, she joined Showtime as one of the guest judges and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, "Medalyon". She is set to appear in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson
.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actress.
Early life
Mendiola was born in the United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings, her mother is Filipina while her father is British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
-Lebanese
Lebanese people
The Lebanese people are a nation and ethnic group of Levantine people originating in what is today the country of Lebanon, including those who had inhabited Mount Lebanon prior to the creation of the modern Lebanese state....
. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Her mother left her father due to undisclosed reasons. Her younger sister was born in the Philippines when her parents reconciled. Her parents eventually separated for the second and last time. She remains in contact with her father, who now works overseas. Mendiola studied elementary and high school along with her elder sister in Our Lady of Mercy School in Quezon City.
Career
Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
under Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
Batch 15. She, along with Megan Young
Megan Young
Megan Lynne Young is a Filipina-American actress who is a member of Star Magic Batch 15. She is best known for being a former celebrity housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 . Megan is an alumnus of ABS-CBN's rival television station GMA's StarStruck and also a member of GMA Artist...
, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra
Carlo Guevarra
Carl Guevarra born in Pasay City, Philippines) is a Filipino actor and model. He is the winner of the Be Bench / The Model Search.Guevarra started his career when he and his brother Paolo joined the Be Bench / The Model Search where he won along with Regine Angeles...
and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents
Star Magic Presents
Star Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
: Abt Ur Luv
Abt Ur Luv
Abt Ur Luv was a weekly, youth-oriented program broadcast on ABS-CBN. The series began airing in November 2006 and ran through January 2008.-Cast and characters:*Shaina Magdayao as Neri*Carla Humphries as Brenda Smith*Valeen Montenegro as Gwen...
when it was revamped to Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2
Abt Ur Luv
Abt Ur Luv was a weekly, youth-oriented program broadcast on ABS-CBN. The series began airing in November 2006 and ran through January 2008.-Cast and characters:*Shaina Magdayao as Neri*Carla Humphries as Brenda Smith*Valeen Montenegro as Gwen...
in 2007. She had a minor role in Sineserye Presents
Sineserye Presents
Sineserye Presents is a primetime show broadcast by ABS-CBN. It literally means a film serialized to a TV series which is the show's concept.-Origins:...
: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
"Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?" was the fourth installment of Sineserye Presents, an ABS-CBN production. It is based on the 1988 film, "Natutulog Pa Ang Diyos" , which, in turn, is based on the original novel of the same name by Ruben R...
.
In 2008, she was cast as Chappy Girl in the TV series Volta
Volta (TV series)
Volta was a Filipino television series on ABS-CBN, which broadcast from January 2008 to March 2008. The said series is a serialization of a 2004 film of the same title produced by Star Cinema...
, which was adapted from the Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
film of the same name
Volta (film)
Volta is a 2004 action-adventure-comedy film starring Ai-Ai de las Alas as Volta. It was released under Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions. The story revolves around an ordinary woman who was given the power of electricity and used this gift for the common good by becoming a caped crusader...
.
Mendiola was supposed to appear in Habang May Buhay
Habang May Buhay
Habang May Buhay is a medical drama series that aired on ABS-CBN. This is the story of a strong-willed nurse who undergoes family, career, and love challenges in the Philippines and the United States.-Genre:...
. She was featured in the 2008 trailer of the show which was originally titled as Humingi Ako Sa Langit. The TV series, which was supposed to air in 2008, was cancelled, reshot and recast.
In 2010, she had a guest appearances in George and Cecil
George and Cecil
George and Cecil is a romantic-comedy weekly primetime series starring newlyweds Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes on the ABS-CBN.-Synopsis:...
, playing the love interest of Dino Imperial
Dino Imperial
Dino Imperial Dino Imperial Dino Imperial (born (Dino Ricardo Kilates on April 9, 1988) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He is a member of ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center and stars in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur...
's Jun. Mendiola revealed that she was pulled out of Habang May Buhay and was cast as Christina in the TV series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald...
instead. Due to good feedback, her one week guest appearance in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo was extended. She was later cast in Your Song
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....
Presents: Gimik 2010
Gimik 2010
Gimik 2010 is a television series on ABS-CBN broadcast as part of Your Song weekly series. It is a reintroduction of the 90’s series Gimik.-Main Cast :*Judy Ann Santos portrays Dianne Villaruel...
, playing the role of the reformed rebel teenager Jessy. Mendiola was supposed to appear in Kokey @ Ako
Kokey @ Ako
Kokey @ Ako is a Filipino comedy-fantasy primetime series to be aired in ABS-CBN. The series is the sequel to the 2007 series, Kokey...
, opposite Enrique Gil
Enrique Gil
Enrique Gil is a Filipino actor. He is currently under contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic.-Biography:Enrique Mari Bacay Gil was born on March 30, 1992 in Cebu City. He is the second son of Ricky and Bambi Gil. He has an older brother Enrique Javier and a younger sister Diandra Frances. He is a...
, but their characters were written off in favor of Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco
Jason Francisco
Jason Veron Marasigan Francisco is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was a participant and 3rd placer in Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. He was in the follow-up show Melason In Love with his girlfriend Melisa Cantiveros....
. She eventually returned as a recurring character in the last few episodes of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.
She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
s "Marriage Contract" episode and in the "Kakambal Ko'y Manika" episode of Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...
. Her biggest break is playing the title role
Title role
The title role in the performing arts is the performance part that gives the title to the piece, as in Aida, Giselle, Michael Collins or Othello. The actor, singer or dancer who performs that part is also said to have the title role....
of the ABS-CBN afternoon TV show Sabel.
In 2011, when Sabel ended, Mendiola joined ASAP Rocks
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
. She along with Empress Schuck
Empress Schuck
Empressita Karen Schuck , sometimes credited only as Empress, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
, Enchong Dee
Enchong Dee
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee, known as Enchong Dee is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is currently part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group of contract artists. He played John Joseph "Jojo" Wenceslao in the 2009 TV series Katorse....
and Sam Concepcion
Sam Concepcion
Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion born on October 17, 1992 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, host and model. He emerged as the winner for the Big Division of Little Big Star's Season 1 in April 2006. He is under STAGES and ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Personal life:Concepcion was...
are referred to as ASAP's "Dance Quad". Earlier, she portrayed Isabel Valderama in Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet...
Presents: Bianong Bulag. In April, she joined Showtime as one of the guest judges and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, "Medalyon". She is set to appear in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents Star Magic Presents Star Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN.... : Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Abt Ur Luv Abt Ur Luv was a weekly, youth-oriented program broadcast on ABS-CBN. The series began airing in November 2006 and ran through January 2008.-Cast and characters:*Shaina Magdayao as Neri*Carla Humphries as Brenda Smith*Valeen Montenegro as Gwen... |
Lheny | Credited as "Jessey Mendiola |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Dios | Michelle | Credited as "Jessie Mendiola" |
| 2008 | Volta Volta (TV series) Volta was a Filipino television series on ABS-CBN, which broadcast from January 2008 to March 2008. The said series is a serialization of a 2004 film of the same title produced by Star Cinema... |
Chappy Girl | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf Astigs 'Astigs' is ABS-CBN's weekly youth-oriented program running under the youth anthology series "Star Magic Presents" which started airing on January 12, 2008... |
Shannen | Credited as "Jessey Mendiola |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Darlene's classmate | "Mansyon" episode |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Boystown Your Song: Boystown Your Song Presents: Boystown is part of the ninth season of Your Song a weekly series every Sunday after ASAP '09 over ABS-CBN.It is a story that would essentially differentiate teenage boys from real men... |
Karen | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Samantha | "Taxi II" episode Credited as "Jessy Mendiola Tawile" |
| 2009 | Midnight DJ Midnight DJ Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5... |
Gabby | Guest, "Pabrika ng Multo" episode |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Hershey | "Storybook" episode |
| 2009 | George and Cecil George and Cecil George and Cecil is a romantic-comedy weekly primetime series starring newlyweds Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes on the ABS-CBN.-Synopsis:... |
Irene | Guest, 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Katorse Katorse Katorse was a television primetime series that aired on ABS-CBN from August 24, 2009 to January 8, 2010. It tells the story of a simple small town girl who fell in love with a childhood friend who later sires a child with her... |
Bettina | Guest |
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:... |
Young Soledad | |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald... |
Christina Angeles | Special guest appearance |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 Gimik 2010 Gimik 2010 is a television series on ABS-CBN broadcast as part of Your Song weekly series. It is a reintroduction of the 90’s series Gimik.-Main Cast :*Judy Ann Santos portrays Dianne Villaruel... |
Jessy Lorenzo | |
| 2010 | Panahon Ko 'To!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko Panahon Ko 'To!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko Panahon Ko 'to!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko was a Philippine Taglish game show that began airing June 28, 2010 on ABS-CBN. It was hosted by the Pilipinas Got Talent duo Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano.-Format:... |
Herself | Guest player |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Analyn 'Ana' dela Cruz | "Marriage Contract" episode |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym Wansapanataym Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007... |
Leni/Lena | "Kakambal Ko'y Manika" episode |
| 2010 | Banana Split Banana Split (TV series) Banana Split is a comedy gag show broadcast in ABS-CBN every weekday mornings and Saturday evening featuring Angelica Panganiban, Jason Gainza, and John Prats, comedians Pokwang and Pooh, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, Radio personality Jobert Austria and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010... |
Herself | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2010-2011 | Sabel | Sabel Asuncion-Zaragosa | Title role Title role The title role in the performing arts is the performance part that gives the title to the piece, as in Aida, Giselle, Michael Collins or Othello. The actor, singer or dancer who performs that part is also said to have the title role.... |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet... Presents: Bianong Bulag |
Isabel Valderama | |
| 2011-present | ASAP Rocks ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Herself | "Dance Quad", "It Girls Generation F" segment |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lisa | "Medalyon" episode |
| 2011 | Showtime | Herself | Guest judge, 6 Days |
| 2011 | Banana Split | Herself | Guest |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Mylene | "Flores de Mayumi" episode |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mila | "Bisikleta" episode |
| 2011 | Budoy Budoy Budoy is a Philippine drama television series that premiered on ABS-CBN. It tackles the story of Budoy, who is mentally challenged, and his family, relationships and social issues. It topbills Gerald Anderson , Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil... |
Jackie Marasigan | |