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Mendiola in January 2015
Born
Jessica Mendiola Tawile

(1992-12-03) December 3, 1992 (age 31)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Occupation Actress
Years active 2004–present
Agent Star Magic (2007-2019; 2024-present)
Spouse(s)
(m. 2021)
Partner(s) JM de Guzman (2011-2013)
Children 1
Relatives
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Jessica Mendiola Tawile-Manzano, known by her screen name Jessy Mendiola (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɛnˈdjɔla], born December 3, 1992), is a Filipino actress.

She first appeared in TV commercials and ventured acting at age 13, portraying minor roles in several soap operas. In 2007, she was officially launched as part of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic Batch 15. In the succeeding years, she played supporting roles in a series of television shows including Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? (2007), Dyosa (2008), and Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (2010) among others. She eventually became a household name for leading several hit series like Sabel (2010), Budoy (2011), Paraiso (2012) and Maria Mercedes (2013). She also had a slew of movie stints, most notable being The Reunion (2012), Call Center Girl (2013), The Trial (2014) and The Girl In The Orange Dress (2018).

Her repertoire earned her several recognitions including the 'German Moreno Youth Achievement Award' at the 2012 FAMAS Awards. She was the first Filipino recipient of the 'Best Asia Pacific Star' at the 5th Asia Pacific Actors Network (APAN) Star Awards in South Korea. She was also included for three consecutive years (2017-19) in TC Candler’s list of the “Most Beautiful Faces in the World”. .....

Early life

Jessica Mendiola Tawile was born in Dubai, where her father used to work. She is the second of three daughters of a Filipino mother and a Lebanese father. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister Pamela to the Philippines. ..... Jessy's younger sister Megan was born in Mexico, where her parents reconciled but eventually separated again for unknown reasons. She remains in contact with her father, who works overseas as a marine anthropologist. She studied mass communication at Far Eastern University.

Career

Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBN 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 also 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.

In 2010, she had a guest appearance 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. Mendiola was supposed to appear in Habang May Buhay and 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. 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.

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Mendiola performing at the 2014 London Barrio Fiesta

She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Marriage Contract" and in Wansapanataym: "Kakambal Ko'y Manika". Her first biggest break was playing the title role in the 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 became a guest judge for It's Showtime and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, "Medalyon". She also played the role of Jacqueline Marasigan in the primetime TV show, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson and Enrique Gil.

In 2012, she starred in the film The Reunion, with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim. She also starred in the afternoon TV show Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso, with Matteo Guidicelli, Matt Evans and Jewel Mische.

In 2013, Mendiola played the titular role in the Philippine remake of Maria Mercedes. In October, she flew to South Korea for a ceremonial appointment by Korea Tourism Organization as the Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism.

In 2015, Mendiola played another lead role in the comedy drama Must Date the ..., alongside Kim Chiu, Xian Lim and Matt Evans. and in the romantic family drama You're My Home, alongside Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez and JC de Vera.

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In 2024, after a five-year hiatus, she signed a contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic.

Personal life

On December 12, 2020, Mendiola became engaged to television host Luis Manzano. The two had been dating since June 2016. Mendiola and Manzano were married on February 21, 2021 in a civil wedding officiated by Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa at The Farm in San Benito (Barangay Tipakan Lipa, Batangas). Their first child, a girl, Isabella Rose "Peanut" Tawile Manzano,” was born on December 29, 2022.

Mendiola and Luis Manzano's church wedding was officiated by Jesuit priest Carmelo Caluag II in a Coron, Palawan church and beach on February 15, 2024. Present were Edu Manzano, Vilma Santos, and the bride's parents Roger Tawile and Judith Mendiola, with their daughter Rosie as the “little bride.”

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 Hanggang Kailan Gina
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Lheny
2007 Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? Michelle
2008 Your Song Presents: Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Kitty
2008 Volta Chappy Girl
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs In Luvin lyf Shannon
2008 Dyosa Cheepa/Hiyas
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Darlene's classmate Episode: "Mansyon"
2008–2019
2024-present
ASAP Herself — Host / Performer
2009 Your Song Presents: Boystown Karen
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Samantha Espiritu Episode: "Taxi"
2009 Midnight DJ Gabby Episode: "Pabrika Ng Multo"
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Hershey Episode: "Storybook"
2009 George and Cecil Irene
2009 Katorse Bettina Godinez
2010 May Bukas Pa Young Soledad Special participation
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Christina Angeles
2010 Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 Jessy Lorenzo
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Analyn "Ana" Dela Cruz Episode: "Marriage Contract"
2010 Wansapanataym Leni/Lena Gatchalian Episode: "Kambal Ko'y Manika"
2010 Banana Split Herself Guest, 1 episode
2010 Sabel Sabel Asuncion
2011–12 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag Isabel Robles
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Lisa Episode: "Medalyon"
2011 Banana Split Darlene Belangoy Jr. Guest
2011 Wansapanataym Mylene Episode: "Flores De Mayumi"
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Laurence Trazona Episode: "Bisikleta"
2011 Budoy Jacqueline "Jackie" Marasigan .
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Joei Revilleza Episode: "Journal"
2012 E-Boy Adult Princess
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Yanie Alipio
2012 KBS World Date with Shinee Herself Guest
2013–14 Maria Mercedes Maria Mercedes Alegre
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marie Episode: "Sulat"
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Cecile Episode: "Sapatos"
2015–16 You're My Home Grace Fontanilla
2015–2017 Banana Sundae
2016 Wansapanataym Isabel Episode: "Just Got Laki"
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Christina Episode: "Pole"
2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Andrea "Andi" B. Collins / Violett
2019 Sandugo Melissa Pamintuan
2020 Fit for Life Herself Host
2022 I Can See Your Voice Herself Guest Singvestigator

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2012 The Reunion Ali Zaldariaga
2013 Call Center Girl Regina "Reg" Manlapat
2014 The Trial Isabelle "Bessy" Bernardo
2015 Must Date The ... Chloe Santillan
2016 Mano Po 7: Tsinoy Jocelyn Lee
2017 Extra Service Genevieve/Henya
2018 The Girl in the Orange Dress Anna Villegas
2019 'Tol Elena
2019 Stranded Julia
2019 Mga Mata sa Dilim Sui
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