"Jessy Mendiola's winsome combination "

By Vanessa Balbuena (The Freeman) Updated August 31, 2012 12:00 AM 

CEBU, Philippines - No doubt, Jessy Mendiola is one of her home network’s favored ones these days.

Fresh from starring on the male-led flick The Reunion, she’s gearing up next for two exciting dramas, one for an afternoon slot while the other for a primetime schedule. Talk about in-demand!

Notice too her TV commercials for big-name brands, one of which puts her on the same breath as with classic beauties Eula Valdez and Iza Calzado. That’s worth mentioning, because in today’s more cutthroat showbiz industry, racking up endorsements is one indication that a star’s cachet is on the rise.

“I’m assigned supporting roles at one time, then lead roles the next. I just feel blessed, so well-taken care of and secure, having been given many projects by ABS-CBN,” said the soft-spoken Jessy when we caught up with her recently at the grand launch of 7-Eleven at Escario Central, where she was one of the celebrity guests.

The 19-year-old United Arab Emirates-born actress related that her upcoming evening soap opera will showcase a side of her not seen before.

“I’ll be playing the sister of Sam Milby and the sister-in-law of Judy Ann Santos. If in Budoy, my character was not well-off, this time around, I play a spoiled rich kid, sort of the princess in the family.”

This is Juday’s awaited television comeback, with Jessy and her leading man Joseph Marco playing second lead...

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