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Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress.

1987–2004: Early life and breakthrough
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado was born on May 15, 1987 in Parañaque, Metro Manila. At age three, she was physically abused by her stepfather; she was subsequently raised by her surrogate parents Lydia and Roger Mercado; the former's sister, Jinkee Pineda is her biological mother.

2005–2010
After unsuccessfully auditioning for the title role in MariMar.

Personal life
Jennylyn Mercado married Dennis Trillo in 2021.