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The original StarStruck Sole Female Survivor, Jen has gone through many changes in front of the camera. From the sweet girl on the cast of Joyride, she has blossomed into a young woman, ever poised and ready to face the world in her own terms.
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."

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Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado also known as Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987 in Las Piñas CityMetro ManilaPhilippines) is aFilipina actress and singer. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in thePhilippines.

Career
Jennylyn started out as a recording artist, in 1999, with Alpha Records through the recommendation of her voice coach Susanna Pichay. She was with the singing group G4 of Nonoy Tan. Unfortunately, two of the co-members did not continue on so the group and the planned album was scrapped. But the group was able to record two songs. After G4, she went into modeling and landed an endorsing stint with Bambini cologne and a Ponds television advertisement. She also made it to the elite Circle of 10 modeling search along with fellowStarStruck member, Dion Ignacio winning the Ms. Photogenic title. Prior to joining StarStruck.

In 2003, Mercado joined the reality show StarStruck and together with Mark Herras were proclaimed the winners of the show. Each of them received one million pesos plus exclusive contracts from GMA Network. After winning StarStruck, she has appeared in several films including So Happy Together and the teen-flick Let the Love Begin. In television, she has appeared in the fantasy soap opera EncantadiaI Luv NYNow and Forever, entitled DangalSuper TwinsPaano Nga Ba Ang MangarapSRO Cinemaserye: SuspetsaIkaw Sana andSine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak.

She released her first album Living the Dream containing original compositions by composer Vehnee Saturno and a carrier single titled "Kahit Sandali". In May 2006, Mercado released her second album, Letting Go which included the single "Sa Aking Panaginip" by Vehnee Saturno.Her first major concert was held on May 15, 2006 at the Music Museum in Greenhills. In January 2010, under VIVA Records, she released her third album titled, "Love Is... Jennylyn Mercado".

Last May 15, 2009, she had her birthday concert at The Music Museum, entitled, I Am Woman with guest stars Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Richard Poon and Mark Herras. The concert ran for three hours and it was a Sold Out affair.

Jennylyn's acting career is being handled by Becky Aguila and VIVA Entertainment, Inc. While her singing career is managed by VIVA Records alone.

[edit]Personal life

She is the former girlfriend of co-StarStruck survivor Mark Herras. They started dating on April 29, 2004 and broke up on September 2005. She became pregnant by her ex-boyfriendPatrick Garcia, who, reportedly, has distanced himself upon learning about the pregnancy. On August 16, 2008, she gave birth, via Caesarian section (8-9 p.m.) to an 8.12 pound(3.68 kg) baby boy at St. Luke's Hospital, Quezon City. Her child's name is Alex Jazz "AJ" Mercado. [1][2][3] On April 9, 2010, Jennylyn Mercado and actor, Dennis Trillo, admitted that they are "exclusively dating" after a Philippine Tabloid released photos of them holding hands while strolling in a shopping center in Hong Kong. [4][5]

In May 4, 1991, when she was nearly four years old, she made headlines as a battered child. Her assailant was her stepfather, who burned her skin with cigarette butts and whacked her back with a flat iron. Her mother, who was then in Dubai working as a domestic helper, immediately came home. She came not to take care of her daughter, however, but to bail out her partner, who was in detention.[6]

Mercado's life story was featured in the TV drama series Magpakailanman on October 14, 2004. She is now the official spokesperson of the Bata Foundation (Christian Mission Services), a non-governmental organization.

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Awards

 Award/CriticsAward
2010FHM PhilippinesRank 132009Covergirl of the yearRank 6
2009Most Beautiful Pinay of 2009Rank 14
2009PEP Forum AwardsBest Drama Actress
2009Best Comeback TV PersonalityRank 2
2009SOP Tag Awards Most wantedNominee
2009Kapuso Female FavoriteNominee
2009Yes Magazine 100 Beautiful StarsMamma Mia
2009FHM PhilippinesRank 17
2008Most Beautiful Pinay of
 2008Rank 182008Cover Girl of the YearRank 4
2008FHM PhilippinesRank 142007FHM PhilippinesRank 8
2007Yes MagazineYoung Superstar
200654th FAMAS AwardGerman Moreno Youth Achievement Award
2006Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras
2006FHM PhilippinesRank 6
2006Metro Manila Film FestivalPeople's Choice Best Actress for Blue Moon
2005FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement Award
2005Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Loveteam with Mark Herras
2005Gawad TanglawBest Supporting Actress Award for Blue Moon
200518th Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Duet for If I'm not in Love with You with Janno Gibbs
2005FHM PhilippinesRank 10
2004Star Awards for TelevisionFemale Star of the Night
2004SOP Music AwardsBreakthrough Artist
2004Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Loveteam of RP Movies with Mark Herras
2004FHM PhilippinesRank 9