Jessy Mendiola recalls emotional argument with Luis Manzano over his political bid

• Jessy Mendiola opened up about an emotional argument she and Luis Manzano had over his decision to run for Vice Governor of Batangas
• In an interview with Bianca Gonzalez for the show The B Side, Jessy revealed she initially opposed his candidacy out of fear and uncertainty, but Luis calmly explained his reasons and reassured her
• This helped ease the tension, and Jessy ultimately gave her full support
• Jessy remained by Luis’s side during the entire campaign, offering steadfast support despite the difficulties and his eventual loss in the election

Actress Jessy Mendiola recently opened up about a tense moment she shared with her husband, Luis Manzano, regarding his decision to run for public office.

In a candid interview with Bianca Gonzalez for the show The B Side, Jessy recounted the emotional conversation they had before her spouse officially filed his candidacy for Vice Governor of Batangas for the midterm elections last May.

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When asked about the worst disagreement she and Luis had faced, Jessy revealed it stemmed from his political aspirations.

“Sa pagtakbo niya. Actually, hindi naman talaga kami nag-away but it was more of an argument,” she clarified. “I didn’t want him to run, but he wanted to.”

Jessy admitted feeling anxious about Luis entering a completely new arena. She explained that she had grown comfortable with their lifestyle and was fearful of the changes his political journey could bring.

“We were in the middle of making a decision tapos siguro I was scared kaya ang taas agad ng emotions. So kahit si Luis nun, 'Bakit ka nagagalit nag-uusap lang naman? Kaya nga tayo nag de-decision magkasama kasi I really value your opinion and I want to decide with you,'” she recalled.

Though hesitant at first, Jessy said their disagreement was resolved swiftly after Luis thoughtfully explained his intentions, leading her to stand by his decision.

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“I guess it was more of like we created this peaceful life tapos may iba na naman kaming mundong papasukin so mahirap nanaman. It de-escalated naman right away, in-explain niya sa akin kung bakit na gusto niyang tumakbo and we decided together na okay I will support you 100-percent,” she added.

Throughout the campaign, Jessy stood by Luis, showing unwavering support even as he faced a challenging and ultimately unsuccessful run.

The actor-host, who ran alongside his mother, veteran actress and politician Vilma Santos-Recto, and his half-brother Ryan Recto, ultimately lost his bid to incumbent Vice Governor Dodo Mandanas. Meanwhile, Ate Vi and Ryan won their respective races for governor and congressman.

Jessy Mendiola is a Filipino actress, model, and TV personality born in Dubai to a Filipino mother and a Lebanese father. In showbiz, she rose to fame in lead roles on hit series such as Sabel, Budoy, Paraiso, and the Philippine adaptation of Maria Mercedes. After a brief hiatus, she returned to ABS‑CBN in 2024 to star in an upcoming series alongside Gerald Anderson. Off‑screen, she is married to host-actor Luis Manzano and they share a beautiful daughter, Isabella Rose. Beyond her acting career in showbiz, Jessy has been open and candid about her journey through motherhood.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Jessy Mendiola recently voiced concern over the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) recent Facebook post In the post, the DILG took a humorous approach to announce class suspensions amid heavy rains and flooding.

In another report, Jessy Mendiola took to social media to express her deep gratitude and bid farewell to the iconic ABS-CBN Millennium Transmitter, which is set to be demolished following the network’s property sale in Quezon City.

Source: KAMI.com.gh