Jessy Mendiola Fiercer; Now Ready to Destroy Malvina in 'Maria Mercedes'

The tables have turned and now a fiercer, braver, and more powerful Maria Mercedes (Jessy Mendiola) is out to seek revenge on Malvina (Vivian Velez) as her colorful story continues this week in the primetime series “Maria Mercedes.” 

After secretly marrying Santiago (Ariel Rivera) so that she can become the heir to his company, Mercedes underwent various trainings to prepare herself to become the next President and CEO of San Carmelo Industries, a position that Malvina has been eyeing for for a long time. 

Now that she is Mrs. Maria Mercedes Alegre-Del Olmo, Mercedes will do everything she can to make Malvina pay her brother Guillermo’s (Marx Topacio) death. How will power change Mercedes? What awaits her once Santiago is gone? Can she make it on her own? Will she give her heart a chance to love again? 

Don’t miss “Maria Mercedes” weeknights after “Got to Believe” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For updates, follow @MariaMercedesPH on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/MariaMercedesOfficial on Facebook. Tweet your thoughts about the show using the hashtag #MariaMercedes.

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Video: Jessy Mendiola Sings Theme Song of Own Soap 'Maria Mercedes'

Actress Jessy Mendiola sizzles on the recent ABS-CBN Trade Event as she performs the theme song of her upcoming teleserye Maria Mercedes with her leading men Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos.

Jessy Mendiola is the one who sang and recorded the theme song which is arranged by Jonathan Manalo. The Philippine remake of Maria Mercedes is directed by Chito Roño and will premiere soon on ABS-CBN.

Jessy is very thankful because aside from the network trusting her the iconic role and letting her sing the theme song, the original Maria Merceds, Mexican superstar Thalia has also given her blessing to Jessy. Thalia, via Skype, wished the actress, the cast and crew good luck.

Watch Jessy Mendiola as she performs the theme song of Maria Mercedes:

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Thalia Approves Jessy Mendiola's Maria Mercedes Reprise; Wishes the Actress Good Luck

Mexican superstar Thalia surprised advertisers during the recent ABS-CBN trade event when she appeared on screen and wished young actress Jessy Mendiola good luck in reprising her iconic role for the upcoming Pinoy adaptation of hit 90s telenovela “Maria Mercedes.”

“Thank you to Jessy. All the luck in the world. You’re going to make an amazing job. All the production and all the cast, good luck in Maria Mercedes,” said Thalia via a taped Skype interview for the current affairs show “Tapatan ni Tunying.”

Video: Jessy Mendiola Sings Theme Song of Own Soap 'Maria Mercedes'

Jessy is the third actress to play a “Maria” role among Thalia’s Maria-seryes on Philippine television. She is the only one endorsed by Thalia herself.

“I’m really thankful. I feel blessed and lucky to be chosen to play Maria Mercedes. Thalia is so nice and beautiful. I’m so happy she gave me her blessing. I’m absolutely inspired to do my best to portray Maria Mercedes,” said Jessy.

Watch out for Jessy and Thalia’s full encounter with Anthony Taberna very soon in “Tapatan ni Tunying.” “Maria Mercedes” also airs very soon on ABS-CBN. For updates on “Maria Mercedes,” like its official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mariamercedesofficial and follow @mercedesmariaph on Twitter.

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Jessy Mendiola is Maria Mercedes; Sings Her Own Teleserye Theme Song

Actress Jessy Mendiola has been formally introduced as the new Maria Mercedes. Jessy is set to reprise the role of Maria Mercedes played by Mexican superstar Thalia back in the 90s in a new ABS-CBN teleserye premiering soon.

"Pwede ko na sabihin, ang tagal kong itinago ito—ako si Maria Mercedes," Jessy Mendiola said in a solo press conference on Wednesday. 

"Isa talaga si Maria Mercedes sa dream roles ko kaya excited ako para sa project na ito. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi ako makapaniwala na gagampanan ko ang isang napakaganda at iconic character na talaga namang minahal ng maraming Filipino," she added.

Jessy said she became emotional when the role was offered to her, most especially when the network let her sing the theme song of the series.

"Sobra akong surprised kaya noong nalaman ko na ako si Maria Mercedes, naging emosyonal ako. Pangarap kong maging siya. Tapos pinakanta pa sa akin 'yung theme song. Ang saya ko na pinagkakatiwalaan pa din ako ngayon," she added.

Directed by Rechie del Carmen, Maria Mercedes Pinoy remake will also star Jake Cuenca, Jason Abalos, Vina Morales, Dominic Ochoa, Nadia Montenegro and Vivian Velez. 

Aside from Maria Mercedes, Jessy can expect bigger things ahead. Just recently, Star Cinema also announced that Jessy is set to do a movie with John Lloyd Cruz, Richard Gomez, and Dawn Zulueta (read story here).

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Jessy Mendiola is Maria Mercedes in ABS-CBN Remake; Jake Cuenca Plays Leading Man

Jessy Mendiola has been chosen to play the role of Maria Mercedes in the upcoming Philippine remake of ABS-CBN. According to reports, Jessy was told of the good news late last year during the Star Magic Ball.

As a teaser for the project, Jessy Mendiola appeared as Maria Mercedes Muñoz Gonzales in the ABS-CBN 2013 summer station ID. Jessy exuded so much sexiness, and the Latina vibe she possessed in her Preview magazine cover more than proved that she's Maria, herself.

Maria Mercedes is the first of the "Marias" telenovela trilogy followed by Maria la Del Barrio and Marimar, all of which starred Thalia. Aired locally by ABS-CBN in 1996, Maria Mercedes sees Thalia as a street urchin whose life takes a turn when she agrees to marry an immensely rich man who is terminally ill. Maria's leading man in the series is Jorge Luis.

Playing Jorge Luis is hunk actor Jake Cuenca. Maria Mercedes will be the first time that Jake will be working with Jessy and the actor is very excited for the project. 

"Sobrang grateful ako kasi may teleserye ako ulit. Si Jessy Mendiola pa ang leading lady. Napapanood ko ang 'Paraiso' at ang laki na ng in-improve niya, ang laki na ng maturity level niya as an actress and as a person. Tapos, magkaibigan din kami, so excited akong makatrabaho siya," the 25-year-old actor was quoted as saying by entertainment news site Philippine Entertainment Portal.

Aside from Jake Cuenca, reports also said that Jason Abalos will also be part of the project.

The rags-to-riches story of Maria Mercedes is the only hit in the "Marias" telenovela trilogy that is yet to be remade. ABS-CBN is already done with Maria La Del Barrio which was topbilled by Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee while GMA had Marimar (initially for Angel Locsin before she transferred to ABS-CBN) which launched the career of Marian Rivera. 

Slated to air this year, Maria Mercedes Philippine remake will be directed by Chito Roño. 

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Jessy Mendiola 'Very Hot' on Preview Magazine April 2013 Cover

Jessy Mendiola is on the cover of Preview Magazine April 2013 issue. The Kapamilya actress is "sultry in exotic prints" on the Latin-inspired cover photo by Roy Macam.

Styled by Liz Uy and with art Direction from Vince Uy, Jessy is "muy caliente" with that captivating look, flawless skin and sexy body. No wonder she's a favorite magazine cover girl nowadays. Last month, she covers the Korean issue of Meg and appeared on this month's Men's Health 'Girls of Summer Special' cover back-to-back with Adam Levine.

Albeit her show PHR Paraiso is nearing its end, Jessy will still have a lot to do with upcoming big projects. She is set to topbill the ABS-CBN Philippine remake of Maria Mercedes and also said to be included in the cast of Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, Judy Ann Santos comeback teleserye.

Grab a copy of Preview magazine April 2013 issue with Jessy Mendiola on the cover, available in stands nationwide for only P150.

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Jessy Mendiola Hot on Circuit Magazine February 2013 Issue

Paraiso lead star Jessy Mendiola is on the cover of the February 2013 issue of Circuit Magazine, a free monthly eventzine (event magazine) which serves as an event handbook to all the hottest gatherings and hippest destinations in and around the metro.

Jessy shows off her flawless legs on the cover photo by Raymund Isaac. The actress also appeared on the cover of this month's issue of Metro magazine.

Jessy Mendiola is very happy that her afternoon show PHR Paraiso has been extended. The actress, however has several projects lined up for her one of which is the Judy Ann Santos comeback teleserye Against All Odds. Jessy is also rumored to play Maria Mercedes in the upcoming ABS-CBN remake.

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Andi Eigenmann to Star in 'Maria Mercedes' Remake?

A facebook fan page for the Philippine adaptation of Thalia's hit series Maria Mercedes hinted Andi Eigenmann as the lucky girl to be playing the title role. If this is really confirmed, then Andi's fans will be delighted as this will be her supposedly TV comeback after giving birth to Adrianna Gabrielle.