Jennylyn Mercado has defended her husband, actor Dennis Trillo, following a hacking incident that sparked controversy online.
The actress addressed the issue during a recent event for one of her endorsements.
Speaking to ’24 Oras,’ Jennylyn admitted she was initially unaware of the hacking and only learned about it through her management team. “Sabi ko, ‘Anong nangyari?’ ‘Yung management ko ‘yung nagsabi sa akin. Sabi ko, ‘Imposibleng mangyari ‘yan. Hindi si Dennis ‘yan, hindi siya ganu’n,'” she shared.
Earlier this month, Dennis found himself at the center of attention after a reply on his TikTok account to a fan’s question about Jennylyn’s absence from GMA Network’s new station ID went viral. The response, “May ABS pa ba?” ignited debates among fans of the rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
Dennis’ management, Aguila Entertainment, promptly clarified that the actor’s TikTok account had been hacked. Dennis himself reiterated his respect for ABS-CBN, where he began his career, and denied any malice towards the network.
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“Ayokong magpaapekto dahil hindi naman totoo ‘yung mga naririnig ko, mga nabasa kong comments dahil siyempre, na-hack nga ‘yung account ko,” Dennis said in an interview with GMA Network reporter Nelson Canlas. He added, “Sa 20 years, sabay tayo sa industriya na ito, wala po akong naging kaaway, wala akong pinagsalitaan ng masama. Wala po akong anything against ABS-CBN. Mataas po ang respeto ko sa kanila, doon po ako nanggaling, doon tayo nanggaling pareho. At siyempre ‘yung respeto, importante sa akin ‘yun, kaya pinapahalagahan ko ‘yan. Ako po ay hindi sasagot ng mga ganong klaseng comments sa isang simpleng tanong. Kaya kong sagutin ‘yan with full respect, pero hindi sa ganoong manner.”
Jennylyn humorously advised Dennis to strengthen his passwords to prevent future incidents. “Ang advice ko na lang sa kaniya, ‘Hirapan mo nga ‘yang password mo!'” she quipped.
In other news, Jennylyn Mercado was unveiled as the newest face of Beautéderm, joining the ranks of A-list celebrities endorsing the leading beauty and wellness brand. She officially endorses Beautéderm’s top-tier face serums: Cristaux Retinol (anti-aging), Cristaux Vitamin C (brightening), and Cristaux Hydra-Beauty (anti-acne).
The official launch and contract signing took place on July 18 in Solaire, Quezon City. Beautéderm founder Rhea Tan praised and thanked Jennylyn for joining the brand, coinciding with the celebration of Beautéderm’s 15th anniversary. The serums, formulated with high-quality ingredients, are available on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and Beautéderm stores nationwide.
