Rumors surrounding Jennylyn Mercado’s potential move from GMA Network to ABS-CBN have been dispelled, as confirmed by sources from both networks.
These speculations first surfaced in March when the singer-actress recorded songs with Star Music for her upcoming album.
Jennylyn’s management, Aguila Entertainment, had already denied the rumors. However, her absence from the recent GMA Network Station ID shoot reignited the speculation. Jennylyn’s manager, Becky Aguila, firmly stated that Jennylyn remains committed to GMA Network, emphasizing her loyalty as a homegrown talent.
Contrary to netizens’ claims that negotiations for Jennylyn’s transfer fell through, Ogie Diaz and Mama Loi addressed the topic in their ‘Showbiz Update’ vlog on YouTube.
“’Di ba isa rin sa natsismis na lilipat ay itong si Jennylyn Mercado na sinimulan sa Star Music kung saan nagre-recording si Jennylyn,” Ogie Diaz explained. “May nakausap ako from ABS-CBN na Star Music lang talaga at hindi nila naisip na kunin si Jennylyn.”
The source elaborated, “Ito nga ang sabi ng source ko, ‘Ogie hindi naman maganda na may friendship ang ABS-CBN at GMA. Porke nawala sa GMA ay sasaluhin namin? Siyempre para hindi naman isanla ang friendship namin with GMA 7. Pwedeng mag-collab ng teleseryeng bubuuin ng ABS-CBN at ilalabas sa GMA. (Halimbawa) kuha tayong artista rito (GMA), may artista rin kami, tulungan parang ‘Unbreak My Heart’ na parang si Joshua (Garcia) ng ABS-CBN at si Gabbi Garcia ng GMA (isama rin si Jodi Sta. Maria from ABS).”
Ogie further clarified that any rumors of an offer from Dreamscape Entertainment to Jennylyn were unfounded. “Kaya ‘yan ang hintayin natin kasi may lumalabas na parang inaalok ng Dreamscape Entertainment si Jennylyn. Wala raw ganu’n, walang alukang nangyari. Hindi rin daw gagawin iyon ng Dreamscape bilang respeto sa GMA.”
“Kung sakaling may banggaan (alitan) ang GMA at si Jennylyn ay hindi sasawsaw ang ABS,” Ogie shared.
With the launch of Jennylyn’s new album with Star Music approaching, Aguila Entertainment’s general manager, Jan Enriquez, hinted at exciting developments. He tweeted on June 28, “Kalma lang bessies. We have Jennylyn’s best interest in mind and we have big plans for her. Unfortunately we can’t disclose every step we make but we hope to make some announcements soon.”
