Jennylyn Mercado
Pop Singer
Filipino singer who rose to fame after winning the reality talent show StarStruck. She has also given acclaimed acting performances in films like 2010's Rosario.
She competed in the Elite Circle of 10 Modeling Search before making it big in the entertainment industry.
She won the Best Dressed Female Celebrity Award at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.
She has several relatives in the TV news reporting business, including ABS-CBN's Eliza Pineda. She and her ex-boyfriend Patrick Garcia had a son together in 2008.
She co-hosted the reality TV show Protege: The Battle For The Big Break alongside former Bubble Gang host Ogie Alcasid.