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Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo’s daughter Dylan turns 3: 'Don't grow up too fast, anak'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Celebrity couple Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo recently celebrated a special milestone for their daughter, Dylan Jayde, who turned three years old on Friday, April 25.</p><p>Taking to social media, Jennylyn—actress, singer, and hands-on mom—shared a series of heartwarming photos from a Moana-themed birthday shoot, delighting fans and followers.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:514px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745635295673Thumb (26).jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo credit: @mercadojenny, @niceprintphoto  / Instagram <br/></span></span></span>“THREE and full of wonder. 🧡🌸 Celebrating three years of magic with our little princess Moana! Happy Birthday, Dylan! 🥳🎂🎈 We love you so much! ✨,” Jennylyn wrote in a caption.</div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI2cXweSfSg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A1501869.2000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A1417224%2C%22le%22%3A1417226.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In the carousel of images, Dylan adorably posed as Disney’s Moana, accompanied by her iconic animal friends, Heihei the rooster and Pua the pig.</p><p>Jennylyn and Dennis also got into the spirit, joining their daughter in costume as the older version of Moana and the demigod Maui, respectively. </p><p>In another post, Jennylyn shared behind the scenes moments of the happy family enjoying their birthday photoshoot for Dylan. </p><p>“Sprinkling extra love and birthday wishes on our three-year-old today! 💫🌺🎂🥳 Don&#x27;t grow up too fast, anak. 🥹🌊,” Jennylyn also posted. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI3Xmi-yWVP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1482660%2C%22ls%22%3A1417224%2C%22le%22%3A1417226.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Nice Print Photo also posted more adorable shots of Dylan and her parents from the birthday shoot, which was held at The Concept Room Studio in Pasig. </p><p>“Happy 3rd birthday Dylan! 🌴🌴🌴🌴 Moana themed birthday shoot for the sweet pretty princess together with Daddy Dennis and Mommy Jennylyn 🎉🎂 #niceprintkiddie </p><p>Shot at and set design by @theconceptroomstudio</p><p>Special thanks @partystationphils,” they said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI31kU8vcDc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1463774.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A1417224%2C%22le%22%3A1417226.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="846" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/26/dennis-trillo-jennylyn-mercado-sam-milby-share-love-advice-for-their-characters-2208"><strong></strong><strong><u>READ: Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Sam Milby share love advice for their characters in &#x27;Everything About My Wife&#x27;</u></strong></a></div><p><strong> </strong>Celebrities and fans were quick to extend their love and greetings to the couple’s youngest daughter.</p><p>“Grabe ang bilis ng panahon😍😍😍 happiest birthday to our dearest baby, Dylan!!! ❤️😘 Ninang loves you!!!” actress Shaira Diaz wrote.</p><p>Actor Jerald Napoles also commented, “❤️🫶🏽💯 happy birthday beautiful!!”</p><p>Sheena Halili also greeted, “Happy birthday pretty Dylan! We love you ❤️ see you soon!”</p><p>A fan also noted how Dylan is a mini version of both Jennylyn and Dennis, saying, “Happy Birthday Dylan. Gandang bata perfect combination talaga Ng mommy at daddy nya 🎂🎉🥳❤️.”</p><p>In a previous post, Jennylyn shared how excited Dylan was about dressing up as baby Moana, with Dennis playfully joining in as Maui.</p><p>“Playing dress up with my baby Moana and.... Maui?! @dennistrillo 🤣😝,” she wrote.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHNdY7ySB8L/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1437781.100000143%2C%22ls%22%3A1417224%2C%22le%22%3A1417226.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She also shared another video of Dylan happily wielding Maui’s iconic fish hook with a caption: “My baby Moana is bringing the island vibes with her cutie dance moves 🥰✨🏝️♥️ #dylanjaydeho #cutie #babylove #moana.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHkOSl3SWxp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1417419.9000000954%2C%22ls%22%3A1417224%2C%22le%22%3A1417226.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Dennis also previously posted a photo of Dylan enjoying her Moana-themed birthday cake.</p><p>“Three years old in three days 👌🏻 #fyp #foryoupage #cakes #moana,” he wrote.</p><p>Jennylyn and Dennis welcomed Dylan, their first child together, in April 2022. The couple tied the knot in a civil ceremony in November 2021 after seven years of being together.</p><p>Aside from Dylan, Jennylyn and Dennis each have sons from previous relationships: Alex Jazz, whom Jennylyn shares with actor Patrick Garcia, and Calix Andreas, Dennis’s son with former actress and beauty queen Carlene Aguilar.</p><div> </div>

<p>Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo's daughter Dylan dress up as Moana for her birthday shoot.</p>

Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo's daughter Dylan dress up as Moana for her birthday shoot.