Jessy Mendiola bio: age, height, real name, family, latest news
If you keep up with the magazines ranking the Sexiest Women in the Philippines, then I am confident that you have come across the stunning face of Jessy Mendiola. She has featured in these magazines a couple of times. Others may know her from her multiple appearances in certain television shows in the Philippines. One thing that we can all agree on is the fact that she is drop-dead gorgeous. What else do you know about this beauty?
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Do you know when Jessy Mendiola was born, who her folks are, or who she is currently dating? If not, here is an excellent opportunity for you to know more about her.
Jessy Mendiola profile summary
- Full name: Jessica Mendiola Tawile
- Nicknames: Jackie, Jess, Jessie, and Jessy
- Date of birth: 3rd of December in 1992
- Birthplace: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Age: 26 years old
- Profession: Actress
- Nationality: Filipino
- Education: Far Eastern University
- Parents: Roger Tawile and Didith Garvida
- Siblings: Two (Pamela and Megan)
Who is Jessy Mendiola?
Jessy Mendiola was born on the 3rd of December in 1992 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, where her dad used to work. Therefore, in case you are wondering when Jessy Mendiola birthday is, it is on the 3rd of December of every year. Jessy Mendiola age as of the writing this piece is 26 years old.
Jessy Mendiola real name or birth name is Jessica Mendiola Tawile. Jessy Mendiola father is known as Roger Tawile, and her mother is Didith Garvida. Mendiola is the second of three children. Her other sisters are called Pamela and Megan Tawile. Didith Garvida is Filipino, while Roger Tawile is half British and half Lebanese.
While she was aged three, she relocated to the Philippines with her mother and her elder sister, known as Pamela. Didith's decision to move to the Philippines with her daughters was due to the infidelity of her husband, Roger Tawile. However, the separation did not last long because Didith Garvida and Roger Tawile later reunited.
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After they reconciled, Didith gave birth to Megan in Mexico. Despite this addition to Jessy Mendiola family, her parents, later on, split due to unknown reasons. However, the separation has not affected the relationship this star has with her father.
She still communicates with her dad, Roger Tawile, who currently works as a marine anthropologist overseas. She attended Far Eastern University, where she majored in mass communication.
Jessy Mendiola nationality
Jessie was born in Dubai in the United Emirates, most people tend to believe that her citizenship is in Dubai. However, her nationality is Filipino.
Jessy Mendiola height
Jessy is 5 feet and 4 inches tall. This is around 1.63 meters.
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Jessy Mendiola career, movies, and TV shows
Jackie, as she is better known by her family and friends was among the eighteen new talents that were launched by the ABS-CBN network in Star Magic Batch 15. Mendiola was part of Abt Ur Luv when it was in 2007 changed to Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2.
She also acquired a supporting role in a film entitled Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?. In the following year of 2008, she earned a role in the television series entitled Volta. The film was an adaptation from another star cinema movie bearing the same title. In Volta, Jessie, as she is known among her pals, played the role of Chappy Girl.
She appeared in the 2010 show entitled George and Cecil, where she played a person in whom Jun was interested romantically. Mendiola acknowledged that she lost her role in Habang May Buhay but later earned the role of Christina in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.
When revealing about this loss, Jackie told that she was meant to feature in Habang May Buhay. She explained that all these changes occurred because the series had initially been canceled.
Following her impeccable skills and great reviews from her appearances in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo, her appearances in the show were extended. Jess was later to cast in Gimik 2010, as a rebellious reformed teenager known as Jessy.
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She was expected to star in Kokey @ Ako, alongside with Enrique Gil. However, this never happened because they lost their roles to Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros. However, Mendiola earned another part and appeared in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo as a recurring character.
Jessy Mendiola TV shows include: Wansapanataym: Kakambal Ko'y Manika and Maalaala Mo Kaya: Marriage Contract.
The most significant break of Jackie came when she landed the leading role in the afternoon television show entitled Sabel. It last aired in 2011, forcing her to join ASAP Rocks. Mendiola, Enchong Dee, Empress Schuck, and Sam Concepcion united to form ASAP's ''Dance Quad''.
She has also made appearances in shows such as Bianong Bulag as the character Isabel Valderama. In April of 2011, Jessy bagged a role in Showtime as a guest judge. In the same year, she earned positions in shows such as Maalaala Mo Kaya in the episodes titled Medalyon, and Budoy.
In 2012, she featured in The Reunion, alongside stars such as Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee. This is one of the most loved Jessy Mendiola movies. In the same year, Jackie also appeared in the television show entitled Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso, alongside with Jewel Mische and Matteo Guidicelli.
In the following year of 2013, she bagged a role in Maria Mercedes. Two years later, Jackie made an appearance in a movie entitled Must Date the Playboy. She featured in the drama alongside Xian Lim, Matt Evans, and Kim Chiu. She was also a cast in the romantic family drama known as You're My Home, with Dawn Zulueta, JC de Vera, and Richard Gomez. Mendiola was in 2016 recognized by the men's magazine known as FHM Philippines as the No. 1 Sexiest Woman in the Philippines.
Latest news about the gorgeous Filipino actress Jessy Mendiola
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Anne Curtis recently made headlines after she took to her social media to address the press about the questions they pose to female celebrities. She specifically focused on the subjects of when such personalities intend to get married or have children. The hot topic attracted the attention of Mendiola, who later came in to echo the sentiments of Anne Curtis.
She revealed that these questions do sometimes create pressure on female celebrities such as herself, especially those who have been in a long-term relationship. The actress acknowledged that even women not in the limelight face the same situations. Mendiola revealed that she would highly appreciate it if the press would quit asking her when she was planning to settle down.
She asked people to wait until the women in question share this information with them, rather than force them to open up. Mendiola, who has been dating Luis Manzano for quite some time now, revealed that the two have been having discussions about settling down. However, she also revealed that the idea of walking down the aisle was still roaming around.
Jessica Mendiola Tawile, popularly known as Jessy Mendiola, has a blossoming career. She has starred in so many films and alongside great actors and actresses. In each movie, she has showcased a different skill, proving that she is one of the highly versatile actresses in the Philippines.
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