Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho is a Filipino actress. She is known for playing dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her acting performances on television and film. She starred in multiple commercially successful films, including English Only, Please (2014), The Prenup (2015), Walang Forever (2015), and Just the 3 of Us (2016). With GMA Records and Viva Records, Mercado has released three albums, which have several popular singles such as "Sa Aking Panaginip", "Moments Of Love" in collaboration with Janno Gibbs, "Basta't Nandito Ka", and "Kahit Sandali". In 2017, Mercado top billed the Philippine remake of My Love from the Star.
StarStruck Kids is the junior season of StarStruck, is a 2004 Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Jolina Magdangal, the segment hosts are the 14 finalists of StarStruck season 1: Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, Nadine Samonte, Dion Ignacio, Christian Esteban, Katrina Halili, Tyron Perez, Sheena Halili, Jade Lopez, Anton dela Paz, Cristine Reyes and Alvin Aragon, all of whom serve as the junior hopefuls as they go through every phase of the competition. It premiered on March 20, 2004, replacing Search for a Star. The council was composed of Christopher de Leon, Janice de Belen and Aiza Seguerra. The season ended with 72 episodes on June 26, 2004, having Kurt Perez and Sam Bumatay as the junior Ultimate Survivors. It was replaced by Pinoy Pop Superstar in its timeslot.
Love to Love is a Philippine television drama romance anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on July 13, 2003 replacing Kahit Kailan. The series concluded on October 22, 2006 with a total of 171 episodes.
SOP Gigsters is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Richard Gutierrez and Raymond Gutierrez, it premiered on June 13, 2004. The show concluded on October 22, 2006.
Bianca Charlotte King-Wintle is a German-born Filipino-Canadian former actress best known for playing the role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint (2011), as Aviona in the hit fantaseryeMulawin (2004), as well as her first lead prime time soap, Luna Blanca (2012), where in she played the title role of black-skinned Luna.
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo, is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan. He made it as one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to Mark Herras. He is a former star of GMA Network, now a Kapatid of TV5 then in 2014, Castillo went back to Kapuso Network.
Dion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating ang Umaga?, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco, but his most notable role in TV is in the afternoon drama Magdalena, where he is paired with Bela Padilla.
Joyride is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. It stars Cogie Domingo, JC de Vera, Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, Sheena Halili and Rainier Castillo. It premiered on August 16, 2004 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse. The series concluded on March 11, 2005 with a total of 150 episodes.
StarStruck is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has aired seven seasons and 538 episodes. Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado served as the hosts for the show's most recent season. It is the longest running reality show of GMA Network.
The second season of StarStruck, is a Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes with the StarStruck Kids host, Jolina Magdangal, it premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was composed of Joey de Leon, Christopher de Leon and Louie Ignacio. There were slight changes made in the Council, Joyce Bernal was replaced by Louie Ignacio. The season ended with 96 episodes on February 20, 2005, having Mike Tan and Ryza Cenon as the Ultimate Survivors.
The third season of StarStruck, also known as StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion, is a Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal and Raymond Gutierrez, it premiered on November 28, 2005. The council was composed of Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio and Lorna Tolentino. The season ended with 77 episodes on March 12, 2006, having Marky Cielo and Jackie Rice as the Ultimate Survivors.
The fourth season of StarStruck, also known as StarStruck: The Next Level, is a Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal and Raymond Gutierrez, it premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was composed of Louie Ignacio, Lorna Tolentino and Douglas Quijano. The season ended with 91 episodes on March 25, 2007, having Jewel Mische, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal and Mart Escudero as the Ultimate Survivors.
Dear Friend is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin, it premiered on July 20, 2008. The series concluded on May 16, 2010 with a total of 92 episodes. It was replaced by Love Bug in its timeslot.
Martha Vanessa Antonio del Moral-Kier, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral-Kier, is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer, and a talent at one of the top management groups in the Philippines, the GMA Artist Center. She started her showbiz career through the interactive reality television show, StarStruck. She was eventually eliminated in Week 2 and she is best known as Hillary Suarez in Widows' Web.
The fifth season of StarStruck, also known as StarStruck V, is a Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo. Abellana replaced Jolina Magdangal for this season, while former replaced Dingdong Dantes, as the former replaced Richard Gomez, who will run as representative of the 4th district of the Province of Leyte as host of the game show Family Feud.
Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break is a 2012 reality TV series created by GMA Network. This show is the second season of Protégé where Krizza Neri won in 2011. Unlike the previous season, the age limit was set from 13 to 21 years old to find new acting talent. The show premiered on July 23, 2012 and hosted by Jennylyn Mercado and under the direction of Albert Langitan, while the Protégé Gala Night premiered on August 5, 2012, and presented by Dingdong Dantes, together with Carla Abellana and Maxene Magalona. The gala nights were directed by Rommel Gacho.
Rhodora X is a 2014 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role. It premiered on January 27, 2014, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 30, 2014, with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real in its timeslot.
The sixth season of StarStruck, is a 2015 Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Megan Young, it premiered on September 7, 2015. The segment hosts are StarStruck graduates Mark Herras, Miguel Tanfelix, Kris Bernal, and Rocco Nacino, and they serve as journey hosts, who are tasked to join the hopefuls as they go through every phase of the competition. The council was composed of Joey de Leon, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Jennylyn Mercado and Dantes is also part of the council. The season ended with 76 episodes on December 19, 2015, having Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda as the Ultimate Survivors.
Sa Piling ni Nanay is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Omar Deroca, it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Katrina Halili and Mark Herras. It premiered on June 27, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing The Millionaire's Wife. The series concluded on January 27, 2017 with a total of 154 episodes. It was replaced by Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa in its timeslot.
The seventh and final season of StarStruck, is a 2019 Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado, it premiered on June 15, 2019. The council was composed of Heart Evangelista, Cherie Gil and Jose Manalo. The season ended with 28 episodes on September 15, 2019, having Shayne Sava and Kim de Leon as the Ultimate Survivors.
