Jessy Mendiola excited for project with mother-in-law Vilma Santos: 'Ang dami kong matututunan sa kanya!'

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Jessy Mendiola excited for project with mother-in-law Vilma Santos: 'Ang dami kong matututunan sa kanya!'
Rhea Manila Santos
Published Dec 20, 2023 10:15 AM PHT

With her daughter Rosie turning one year old later this month, actress Jessy Mendiola said she is finally ready to go back to acting. The 31-year-old actress, who was last seen regularly onscreen in the 2020 ABS-CBN series Sandugo, said she has the blessing of her husband Luis Manzano to go back to work.
With her daughter Rosie turning one year old later this month, actress Jessy Mendiola said she is finally ready to go back to acting. The 31-year-old actress, who was last seen regularly onscreen in the 2020 ABS-CBN series Sandugo, said she has the blessing of her husband Luis Manzano to go back to work.
“Ay naku si Luis, super supportive siya. As in sa lahat ng gusto kong arte sa buhay, mga ganap ko sa buhay, he has always been there. And until now talagang sinasabi niya sa akin, ‘Kahit anong gusto mong gawin, Love, go. Kahit ano pa yan I will support you.’ So yun. I have a very supportive husband and a supportive family,” she shared during Cathy Valencia’s birthday event earlier this month.
Even now that she is a celebrity mom, Jessy said her hubby has not put any restrictions on the kind of work she can accept, even if it involves a sexy storyline.
Even now that she is a celebrity mom, Jessy said her hubby has not put any restrictions on the kind of work she can accept, even if it involves a sexy storyline.
“No, walang ganun si Luis. Parang sinasabi niya sa akin, as long as the story is good, as long as the script is good, and as long as you want to do it, why not di ba? Actually, ang gusto ko ma-try din, maging mom (onscreen). Hindi naman yung mommy roles. Ngayon kasi nagiging explorative na yung mga stories natin ngayon di ba? Before kasi di ba pag sinabing mommy role, ibig sabihin isa lang yung linya na mapupunta ka.
“No, walang ganun si Luis. Parang sinasabi niya sa akin, as long as the story is good, as long as the script is good, and as long as you want to do it, why not di ba? Actually, ang gusto ko ma-try din, maging mom (onscreen). Hindi naman yung mommy roles. Ngayon kasi nagiging explorative na yung mga stories natin ngayon di ba? Before kasi di ba pag sinabing mommy role, ibig sabihin isa lang yung linya na mapupunta ka.
"Pero ngayon ang dami ng puwedeng gawin. Napapanuod natin sa mga social media platforms at saka sa mga subscription channels na parang ang daming stories pala na puwede kahit mommy ka na. Like puwedeng action na mommy ka, puwedeng thriller pero mom ka. Ang daming puwedeng gawin,. But as a leading lady, bagay pa rin naman sa akin di ba? (laughs) So parang siguro puwede naman din yung mga sensual roles, as long as maganda yung script, as long as bagay sa akin, why not di ba? Ganun naman yung pagiging actress,” she explained.
"Pero ngayon ang dami ng puwedeng gawin. Napapanuod natin sa mga social media platforms at saka sa mga subscription channels na parang ang daming stories pala na puwede kahit mommy ka na. Like puwedeng action na mommy ka, puwedeng thriller pero mom ka. Ang daming puwedeng gawin,. But as a leading lady, bagay pa rin naman sa akin di ba? (laughs) So parang siguro puwede naman din yung mga sensual roles, as long as maganda yung script, as long as bagay sa akin, why not di ba? Ganun naman yung pagiging actress,” she explained.
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One of Jessy’s dream collaborations in acting involves working with her real-life mother-in-law Vilma Santos, which might become a reality by next year.
One of Jessy’s dream collaborations in acting involves working with her real-life mother-in-law Vilma Santos, which might become a reality by next year.
“Oh my gosh ang hirap! Hindi ko pa nakakatrabaho before siguro. I really want to work with my mother-in-law. We’ve been talking about it. Puwedeng sitcom or puwedeng a movie together. And we’ve been talking about it. We might produce something. Intimidating talaga kasi star for all seasons yun, Vilma Santos yun. But I’m really excited to learn from her. Kasi siyempre, nagsimula ako di ba, ngayon nga baka bano ako ulit eh (laughs). Kasi ang tagal ko ng hindi umaarte. So I’m really excited na makatrabaho siya kasi I’m sure ang dami kong matututunan sa kanya. I really want to see Vilma Santos, yung pag-arte in the flesh. It’s amazing,” she shared.
“Oh my gosh ang hirap! Hindi ko pa nakakatrabaho before siguro. I really want to work with my mother-in-law. We’ve been talking about it. Puwedeng sitcom or puwedeng a movie together. And we’ve been talking about it. We might produce something. Intimidating talaga kasi star for all seasons yun, Vilma Santos yun. But I’m really excited to learn from her. Kasi siyempre, nagsimula ako di ba, ngayon nga baka bano ako ulit eh (laughs). Kasi ang tagal ko ng hindi umaarte. So I’m really excited na makatrabaho siya kasi I’m sure ang dami kong matututunan sa kanya. I really want to see Vilma Santos, yung pag-arte in the flesh. It’s amazing,” she shared.
Apart from focusing on her vlogs, Jessy said she is also excited to get into seriously producing the sitcom with her family.
Apart from focusing on her vlogs, Jessy said she is also excited to get into seriously producing the sitcom with her family.
“Naku I don’t know yet. Parang sa vlog muna ako mag-fo-focus. Pero yung sitcom actually parang matagal na namin gusto gawin talaga nila Luis at saka nila Momski. So maybe. Ay gusto ni Momski. Kasi si Momski di ba medyo hindi pa niya nagagawa yung ganung bagay? So ang ganda rin makita yung ibang Momski naman yung makikita ng mga tao. And di ba nag-ba-vlog si Momski? Nag-e-enjoy talaga siya sa light feeling ng vlogging, happy happy lang. So ano pa kaya kung sitcom di ba?” she added.
“Naku I don’t know yet. Parang sa vlog muna ako mag-fo-focus. Pero yung sitcom actually parang matagal na namin gusto gawin talaga nila Luis at saka nila Momski. So maybe. Ay gusto ni Momski. Kasi si Momski di ba medyo hindi pa niya nagagawa yung ganung bagay? So ang ganda rin makita yung ibang Momski naman yung makikita ng mga tao. And di ba nag-ba-vlog si Momski? Nag-e-enjoy talaga siya sa light feeling ng vlogging, happy happy lang. So ano pa kaya kung sitcom di ba?” she added.
Jessy revealed how thankful she is that her daughter is surrounded by very loving grandparents like Vilma, her husband Ralph Recto, and Edu Manzano.
Jessy revealed how thankful she is that her daughter is surrounded by very loving grandparents like Vilma, her husband Ralph Recto, and Edu Manzano.
“My gosh, super silang tatlo. Si Momski, si Daddy-o, si tito Ralph, grabe sila. They are so in love with Rosie and isa lang masasabi ko, I’m very blessed to have them as a mom-in-law and fathers-in-law. Sobrang love na love nila yung anak ko and ako din, talagang ginawa nila akong part of the family. I’m very grateful. Minsan nga pag may work kami ni Luis parehas, iniiwan namin kay Momski si bagets. Kamukha nga naman niya. Actually halo halo si bagets eh. Naku maarte na talaga siya. Super. Sabi ko naku parang artistang artista ngayon. Yung kapilyahan mana kay Luis, yung kaartehan, ako (laughs),” she said.
“My gosh, super silang tatlo. Si Momski, si Daddy-o, si tito Ralph, grabe sila. They are so in love with Rosie and isa lang masasabi ko, I’m very blessed to have them as a mom-in-law and fathers-in-law. Sobrang love na love nila yung anak ko and ako din, talagang ginawa nila akong part of the family. I’m very grateful. Minsan nga pag may work kami ni Luis parehas, iniiwan namin kay Momski si bagets. Kamukha nga naman niya. Actually halo halo si bagets eh. Naku maarte na talaga siya. Super. Sabi ko naku parang artistang artista ngayon. Yung kapilyahan mana kay Luis, yung kaartehan, ako (laughs),” she said.
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