Jessy Mendiola — Biography

Jessy Mendiola has taken on significant characters in notable television productions, including leading parts in Maalaala Mo Kaya's "Marriage Contract" and Wansapanataym's "Kakambal Ko'y Manika." Her career significantly advanced with her first starring role as the title character in the afternoon series Sabel. Following Sabel's conclusion in 2011, Mendiola became a fixture on ASAP Rocks, where she, alongside Empress Schuck, Enchong Dee, and Sam Concepcion, formed the celebrated "Dance Quad." Prior to this, she embodied Isabel Valderrama in Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents Bianong Bulag. In April, she lent her expertise as a guest judge on Its Showtime and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode titled "Medalyon." Her performance as Jacqueline Marasigan in the primetime drama Budoy, sharing the screen with Gerald Anderson and Enrique Gil, further solidified her presence. The year 2012 saw her co-star in the film The Reunion with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, and Xian Lim. She also led the cast of the afternoon show Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso, alongside Matteo Guidicelli, Matt Evans, and Jewel Mische. In 2013, Mendiola stepped into the shoes of the main character in the Philippine adaptation of Maria Mercedes. That October, she traveled to South Korea, where she was formally appointed as the Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism by the Korea Tourism Organization. The year 2015 marked another period of leading roles for Mendiola, appearing in the comedy-drama Must Date the Playboy with 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. Her public image was further highlighted in 2016 when FHM Philippines magazine named her the No. 1 Sexiest Woman in the country. She achieved fourth place on that same list the following year. As of December 2024, Jessy Mendiola's presence on YouTube is substantial, with her channel boasting 1.43 million subscribers.