Jessy Mendiola

Jessy Mendiola
Born Jessica Mendiola Tawile
December 3, 1992 (1992-12-03) (age 19)
United Arab Emirates
Other names Jessy Mendiola, Jessey Mendiola, Jessie Mendiola
Occupation Actress, Model, Dancer, Host
Years active 2007-present

Jessy Mendiola (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile; December 3, 1992), is a Filipino actress.

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Early life

Mendiola was born in the United Arab Emirates where her father used to work.[1] She is the second of three siblings, her mother is Filipina while her father is British-Lebanese.[2] 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.[3] 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-CBN under Star Magic Batch 15.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7] She eventually returned as a recurring character in the last few episodes of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.[8]

She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya's "Marriage Contract" episode[9] 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.[10]

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".[11][12] 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".[13][14] She is set to appear in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson.[15]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Lheny Credited as "Jessey Mendiola'
2007 Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Dios Michelle Credited as "Jessie Mendiola"
2008 Volta Chappy Girl
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf Shannen Credited as "Jessey Mendiola'
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Darlene's classmate "Mansyon" episode
2009 Your Song Presents: Boystown Karen
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Samantha "Taxi II" episode
Credited as "Jessy Mendiola Tawile"
2009 Midnight DJ Gabby Guest, "Pabrika ng Multo" episode
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Hershey "Storybook" episode
2009 George and Cecil Irene Guest, 2 episodes
2009 Katorse Bettina Guest
2010 May Bukas Pa Young Soledad
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Christina Angeles Special guest appearance
2010 Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 Jessy Lorenzo
2010 Panahon Ko 'To!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko Herself Guest player
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Analyn 'Ana' dela Cruz "Marriage Contract" episode
2010 Wansapanataym Leni/Lena "Kakambal Ko'y Manika" episode
2010 Banana Split Herself Guest, 1 episode
2010-2011 Sabel Sabel Asuncion-Zaragosa Title role
2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Bianong Bulag Isabel Valderama
2011-present ASAP Rocks 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 Jackie Marasigan

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita with Gerald Anderson (Remake) (Star Cinema) (Her First New Movie Big Project of the Year) Mela
2012 No Other Woman 2 (Star Cinema and Viva Films)
2012 Dalaw 2 (Star Cinema and Viva Films)

References

  1. ^ Bautista, Mario E. (2007-07-28). "Polo launches dance group on rival network". Dream Factory. Malaya Entertainment. http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul28/ente_2.htm. Retrieved 2008-07-15. 
  2. ^ Miralles, Nitz (2007-06-03). "Star Magic Batch 15". About Showbiz. The Philippine Star. http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Showbiz&p=50&type=2&sec=58&aid=2007060297. Retrieved 2008-07-15. 
  3. ^ Bautista, Mario E (2007-07-27). "Prettiest New Stars at ABS-CBN". People's Journal. People's Journal. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-07-27&sec=3&aid=25917. Retrieved 2008-06-01. 
  4. ^ Isah V. Red. "Star Magic Batch 15: Ready for their close-ups". Life & Entertainment. Manila Standard Today. http://telebisyon.net/balita/Star-Magic-Batch-15-Ready-for-their-closeups/artikulo/34250/. Retrieved 2010-12-20. 
  5. ^ Mendiola, Jessy (Cast) (in Filipino). Humingi Ako Sa Langit Trailer. Philippines: ABS-CBN. Event occurs at 1:25. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5399o-Z1YY. Retrieved 2010-12-20. 
  6. ^ Franco, Bernie (2010-04-21). "Jessy Mendiola talks about working with her idol Judy Ann Santos". Showbuzz. ABS-CBN News. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7263/Jessy-Mendiola-talks-about-working-with-her-idol-Judy-Ann-Santos.aspx. Retrieved 2010-06-07. 
  7. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (2009-12-03). "Enrique Gil stars in the upcoming teleserye ‘Kokey @ Ako’". Celeb Highlight. Showbuzz. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/5798/Enrique-Gil-stars-in-the-upcoming-teleserye-Kokey-Ako-.aspx. Retrieved 2010-01-20. 
  8. ^ Bernie, Franco (2010-03-28). "Jessie Mendiola prefers to take it slow with Coco Martin". Balita. ABS-CBN. http://telebisyon.net/balita/Jessie-Mendiola-prefers-to-take-it-slow-with-Coco-Martin/artikulo/99874/. Retrieved 2010-12-20. 
  9. ^ Erece, Dino (2010-10-06). "Xian Lim and Jessy Mendiola's characters get "married" in MMK". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/guide/6950/Xian-Lim-and-Jessy-Mendiolas-characters-get-married-in-MMK. Retrieved 2010-12-20. 
  10. ^ Llanera, Melba (2010-12-06). "Jessy Mendiola on her launching soap, Sabel: "Para akong lumulutang!"". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/news/27593/Jessy-Mendiola-on-her-launching-soap,-Sabel:-Para-akong-lumulutang!. Retrieved 2010-12-20. 
  11. ^ "ASAP Rocks promises showstopping performances this Sunday". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-04-09. http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7956/asap-rocks-promises-showstopping-performances-this-sunday. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
  12. ^ "‘ASAP Rocks’ reunites big names in showbiz". Entertainment. SunStar Manila. 2011-02-19. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/asap-rocks-reunites-big-names-showbiz. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
  13. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (2011-04-16). "On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jessy Mendiola and Ejay Falcon pursue bolder roles". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/9553/On-Maalaala-Mo-Kaya-Jessy-Mendiola-and-Ejay-Falcon-pursue-bolder-roles.aspx. Retrieved 2011-04-19. 
  14. ^ "Jessy Mendiola, Ejay Falcon and Mark Gil depict a true story about obsession in MMK". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-04-14. http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7997/jessy-mendiola-ejay-falcon-and-mark-gil-depict-a-true-story-about-obsession-in-mmk. Retrieved 2011-04-19. 
  15. ^ "Gerald Anderson will topbill ABS-CBN's "advocacy-serye" titled Budoy". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-06-26. http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/8384/gerald-anderson-will-topbill-abs-cbn39s-advocacy-serye-titled-budoy. Retrieved 2011-06-27. 

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