The title of ‘RomCom Queen’ has sparked heated discussions online as fans of Jennylyn Mercado, Sarah Geronimo, and Toni Gonzaga passionately defend their favorites.
The debate began after GMA Network referred to Jennylyn as the ‘RomCom Queen’ in its promotional post for her upcoming movie, ‘Everything About My Wife’.
In the January 18 post, GMA Network announced Jennylyn’s return to romantic comedies with the caption:
“JENNYLYN MERCADO IS BACK! Marami na ang excited sa pagpapalabas ng bagong pelikula ni Jennylyn Mercado na binansagang ‘RomCom Queen’ dahil sa kanyang successful romantic comedy projects sa big screen at telebisyon.”
While many fans celebrated the acknowledgment of Jennylyn’s accomplishments, others questioned the title, arguing that it rightfully belongs to Sarah Geronimo or Toni Gonzaga, both known for their iconic rom-com roles.
Fans of Sarah Geronimo highlighted her box office hits like ‘A Very Special Love’ and ‘You Changed My Life’, which cemented her status as a three-time Box Office Queen. Toni Gonzaga’s supporters pointed to her successful romantic comedies such as ‘My Amnesia Girl’ and ‘You Are the One’, along with her collaborations with top leading men like Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz.
Some netizens shared their opinions online:
If you can both call Sarah and Toni a romcom queens, anong mali if tawagin ding romcom queen ng GMA si Jennylyn? Her romcom movies are blockbusters at nagback-to-back MMFF Best Actress pa!
Ang sabihin nyo di sya kapamilya kaya hate na hate nyo! Ipasampal ko kayo kay Roxanne eh! https://t.co/GGGfBUeDye pic.twitter.com/TjR7yOZoyK
— Kapuso League (@kapusoleague_) January 19, 2025
Di lang Rom-Com Queen si Jennylyn
She is a Kakampink and an ABSCBN Supporter during ABSCBN Shutdown. Thats set her apart
Yung 2 names, shattap nalang ako ahahahah https://t.co/85PYB9tXao pic.twitter.com/Un9HPfub0B
— Jonna of Arc: Patron Saint of Off-the-Block attack (@boss_volley) January 19, 2025
I like Jennylyn, but the ROMCOM QUEEN title belongs to Sarah G and Toni G. https://t.co/CifCLBYG9W
— Miss France Sajorda (@PrincessFrance) January 18, 2025
Natawa naman ako dun sa fan ni Jennylyn hindi daw active si sarah at toni sa romcom kaya kay jen daw dapat ang title na romcom queen, fyi kakapanalo lang po ni toni gonzaga ng best actress for MSG wala lang syang network kaya hindi nahype ang award ♀️ pic.twitter.com/LjkvHIW9BV
— warrioretez (@warrioretez) January 19, 2025
I love Jennylyn Mercado …
Pero guys, di po siya ang ROM-COM QUEEN !
Andiyan po si TONI G and SARAH G!
parang sila yung tumabo sa Takilya sa ganyang genre….
— ALTTheBuzz (@pjalmadro) January 20, 2025
I like Jennylyn but don’t set her up like that. I hope for your sakes that this movie will do number, box office numbers ha kasi people will shred her to pieces if this fail. Kasi Toni G. and Sarah G. are certified Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Queens awardee. https://t.co/SPRcEsS6IO
— Mikkhael (@markymarksworld) January 19, 2025
Jennylyn Mercado, first hailed as GMA Network’s ‘Ultimate Star,’ has built a strong reputation in romantic comedies, with hits like ‘English Only, Please’ and ‘Walang Forever’, which earned her MMFF Best Actress honors in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Her upcoming film ‘Everything About My Wife’ pairs her with real-life husband Dennis Trillo and actor Sam Milby, marking her return to the rom-com genre after a hiatus.
Jennylyn is set to renew her contract with GMA Network, marking a grand homecoming for the actress who started her career as the Ultimate Survivor in the network’s ‘StarStruck’ reality show in 2003.
As ‘Everything About My Wife’ premieres in cinemas on February 26, 2025, Jennylyn’s fans are eagerly anticipating her return to the silver screen.
