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 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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