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IN PHOTOS: Jennylyn Mercado's journey from 'StarStruck' to becoming the Ultimate Star

By Maine Aquino

Published On: August 31, 2016, 05:06 PM

Updated On: September 21, 2020, 02:45 PM

From first 'Starstruck' Ultimate Female Survivor to Ultimate Star, silipin ang artista journey ni Jennylyn Mercado sa gallery na ito.

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StarStruck

Jennylyn Mercado was only 16 years old when she first joined the first season of 'StarStruck.'

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Ultimate Female Survivor

Her stellar performance in the artista search led her to become the first ever Ultimate Female Survivor.

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Encantadia

One of her first and biggest roles after winning 'StarStruck' was playing Lira in the nationwide phenomenon 'Encantadia.'

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Super Twins

Jennylyn also showed her action-star side when she starred as Super S alongside Nadine Samonte's Super T in 'Super Twins.'

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La Vendetta

Another memorable role of hers is Almira Cardinale in the suspense-drama series 'La Vendetta.'

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Rosario

Jennylyn really made her stamp in the local film industry when she portrayed the titular character in 'Rosario.' Critics and audience alike praised her powerful performance in the period film.

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Alex Jazz Then

In the year 2008, Jennylyn gave birth to her very handsome son, Alex Jazz.

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Alex Jazz

Jazz is now growing up as a handsome young boy.

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Music

Jennylyn has also released multi-awarded albums.

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FHM

In 2015, she was hailed FHM's Sexiest Woman.

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Movies

Recently, she has starred in various well-received films alongside many leading men such as Derek Ramsay, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales, and John Lloyd Cruz.

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