Lumang 'Kris TV' interview ni Jennylyn Mercado tungkol sa pagiging single mom, viral muli
- An old sit-down interview of Jennylyn Mercado on Kris TV from 2015 has recirculated online
- The video resurfaced following Patrick Garcia's tell-all interview with Ogie Diaz on YouTube
- In 2015, Jennylyn recalled feeling depressed and emotional after breaking up while pregnant
- The actress shared that she raised Jazz without close relatives or cousins around, choosing not to burden her 73-year-old mother with heavy child-rearing duties
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Jennylyn Mercado's interview from 2015 has found its way back into the spotlight in recent times.
The clip, taken from a 2015 episode of the morning talk show Kris TV, began making the rounds on social media following Patrick Garcia’s controversial tell-all interview with Ogie Diaz in 2026.
Source: Youtube
In the video, host Kris Aquino gently asked Jennylyn about navigating heartbreak while carrying her firstborn child, Alex Jazz:
"Nag-break kayo diba nung buntis ka?" she asked to which Jennylyn answered, "Yes... Medyo ano, emotional ako nun at tsaka depressed ako talaga."
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When asked how soon she had to return to showbiz after giving birth via cesarean section, Jennylyn revealed that she had to provide for her baby right away:
"Eight months. CS ako eh... Nagpahinga lang ako saglit, tapos balik na agad ako ng work."
Explaining why it took eight months, she noted that her surgical wound reopened months into recovery:
"'Yung sugat ko, kasi bumukas pa siya eh after mga four months, nag-pop out yung [sugat]..."
Kris then pointed out that unlike families with lots of siblings and cousins around, Jennylyn did not have a large household to share the load:
"Who helps you in raising Jazz? Kasi you're alone, wala kang kapatid... May pinsan ba na close?" Jennylyn softly answered, "Wala rin." When Kris asked if she truly did it all by herself, the actress confirmed: "Ako lang talaga, Miss Kris. Mahirap, sobra."
Recalling how she had to work hard immediately, Jennylyn recounted her hectic schedule before:
"Kasi sa totoo lang Miss Kris, halos hindi na talaga ako nakakauwi. Uuwi ako para maligo, tapos alis ulit ako." To keep from being separated from Jazz during long working hours, Jennylyn found ways to keep him close: "Sinasama ko lang siya sa mga live shows ko, tapos pag may mga out of town ako, sinasama ko na rin para lang makasama ko siya."
Kris praised her hard work, validating that taking on nonstop projects was an act of maternal love:
"It doesn't make you a bad parent if you grab all these opportunities, kasi sine-secure mo lang yung kinabukasan."
As the clip trended across multiple platforms, thousands of online viewers expressed renewed admiration for Jennylyn, praising her silent resilience and unwavering dedication to raising Jazz.
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.
As previously reported by KAMI in 2025, Jennylyn Mercado spoke 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.
Meanwhile, in the same year, 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 as well.
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