For this month’s Star Magic Spotlight Presscon at Coffee Project, Wil Tower, Quezon City, Jessy Mendiola graced the event to discuss her much-anticipated showbiz comeback and share the latest updates from her career.
After a six-year break from the screen, Jessy Mendiola makes a grand return with a major project—the crime thriller mystery drama Sins of the Father, where she stars alongside Gerald Anderson, RK Bagatsing, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, and many more.
She shared her experiences during the presscon, including the adjustments she’s currently going through as she steps back into the spotlight. “Mas-hinanda ko yung mind ko, hindi physical eh, kasi kahit naman nung kakapanganak ko lang kay Rosie, nag-alaga na rin talaga ako ng sarili ko. Yun nga, mind conditioning talaga when it comes to work,” Jessy said.
Having spent many years in the industry, Jessy has brought numerous characters to life. When asked which teleserye she’d love to remake, she revealed, “Siguro Maria Mercedes. Kapag binigay ‘yun sakin ngayon, feeling ko masmabibigay ko ng 100 percent yung emotions, yung sensuality, … for me, mas malalim yung mabibigay ‘kong acting bilang Maria Mercedes, mas-mapapaganda ko pa.”
Aside from her acting comeback, Jessy also teased her exciting return to the ASAP stage, eager to showcase her dance moves and groove once again.
She expressed her enthusiasm going back to dancing, “Gusto kong maramdaman ulit na kahit mommy na ako, I still want to be comfortable with myself, with my body, kaya bumalik ako sa dancing.”
Having spent the past few years away from the camera to prioritize her family and her role as a mom, Jessy opened up about the changes and challenges she’s navigating as she returns, “It’s been super hectic kasi our show just started airing, and we’re still taping. Of course, yung mga promotions, guestings, events, tuloy tuloy na siya. You just really have to balance your time, and everything will fall into place.”
With her return, Jessy Mendiola says that she is determined to put herself—’Jessy’—at the forefront. It’s not merely a statement but a hint at the confident and strong presence she’s poised to share with audiences anew.
