Jennylyn Mercado on her family's low-budget photoshoot: "kakabayad lang ng tax"
- Jennylyn Mercado shared a fun video on Instagram showing her family's Little Mermaid-themed Halloween costumes and simple photoshoot
- In the clip, she dressed as a Ursula while her loved ones became sea creatures like crabs and the mermaid
- Jennylyn Mercado joked in the caption about low budget because they just paid taxes
- The video went viral fast, with fans loving Jen's relatable and happy family vibes
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Jennylyn Mercado brought smiles to many fans with a cute and honest Instagram video.
The 37-year-old actress and singer posted recently in time of Halloween.

Source: Instagram
She stole the show as the villain Ursula. She wore a black dress and white hair.
Dennis Trillo plays the proud King Triton. He holds a homemade trident and wears a crown.
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Little Dylan, their daughter, is the cutest Ariel. She has a red wig and a shiny tail.
Alex Jazz, Jennylyn’s son, looks handsome as Prince Eric in a white shirt and boots.
Calix, Dennis’ son, steals hearts as Sebastian the crab.
The family poses together in the said photoshoot.
Jennylyn Mercado wrote a funny caption: "Happy HO-lloween! Low budget photoshoot muna... kakabayad lang ng tax! #halloweenbts #budgetcutmuna #fyp #goodvibesonly #LoveIsAbsolute"
She means they just paid taxes. So they saved some money for a pro shoot. Nevertheless, this home version is undeniably perfect.
The video got over 300,000 views in one day. Comments also evidently came fast
Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo love sharing real family moments. They got married in 2021. Their family indeed blends well. They do holidays, trips, and fun posts together. This Halloween is one of their best. Low budget? Yes. High love? Absolutely.
Fans say this is what showbiz families should be. Real. Happy. Together. No need for fancy things.
Just costumes, laughter, and tax jokes. Jennylyn shows that being a mom, wife, and star can be simple and fun.
As Halloween ends, this video keeps the good vibes alive. We hope for more family posts soon. For now, the Mercado-Trillo underwater crew wins Halloween 2025.
See Jen's post below:
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipino actress, singer, and TV host who first rose to fame after winning in the reality talent competition StarStruck. She embarked on an entertainment career that began with singing before transitioning to acting. Since then, she has starred in popular television dramas and films, and has achieved considerable success in both mediums. On television, she remains a prominent talent at GMA Network and headlined notable series including the 2024 romantic fantasy Love. Die. Repeat. and the 2025 action drama Sanggang Dikit FR. Her versatility and longevity in the industry have solidified her status as one of the Philippines' top performers.
In a previous report by KAMI, Jennylyn Mercado has spoken up about corruption in the Philippines On Instagram, Jennylyn reflected on her role as a taxpayer in the country According to Jennylyn, it is about time the people demanded accountability In her post, the Kapuso artist said "tama na, sobra na" with regards to corruption.
Earlier, Jennylyn Mercado gave her fans and followers a good laugh on social media. Earlier, on Instagram, Jennylyn posted a video of herself doing the 'jail time' trend. It features a hilarious voice-over about a fictional recipe for wives to use on their husbands. Many were very amused by Jennylyn's comedic flair.
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