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Jojo Mendrez

Josh Mercado

<div><br/></div><div> <span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753831820647image0 (7).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Jojo Mendrez. <em>Josh Mercado</em></span></span></span></div><p>Publicity, whether organic or manufactured, remains important in the celebrity world as it connects with the masses who consume and idolize.</p><p>So, when a celebrity gains from an ounce of publicity, some handle it gracefully, while others crave more.</p><p>Before his infamous “friendships” with <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/4/jojo-mendrez-files-grave-threat-complaint-vs-mark-herras-1901">Mark Herras</a> and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/21/rainier-castillo-makes-surprise-appearance-at-jojo-mendrez-media-conference-1924">Rainier Castillo</a>, which some claimed were part of the &quot;gimmick,&quot; Jojo Mendrez was known as the revival king, giving beautiful renditions of Julie Vega&#x27;s &quot;Somewhere In My Past,&quot; Apo Hiking Society&#x27;s &quot;Tuyo Na&#x27;ng Damdamin,&quot; Florante&#x27;s &quot;Sana&quot; and &quot;Handog,&quot; and Jireh Lim&#x27;s &quot;Magkabilang Mundo.&quot;</p><p>Mendrez even had previously held a press conference during which <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/19/mark-herras-makes-surprise-appearance-at-jojo-mendrez-s-press-conference-1532">Herras surprised him</a>, prompting some netizens to accuse the singer of pulling off another publicity stunt.</p><p>In response to the social media claim that he is a &quot;fame whore,&quot; Mendrez told ABS-CBN News, “Okay lang. Hayaan mo na sila roon. Naramdaman ko naman na napansin ako ng mga tao. Sa mga pinupuntahan ko, nagpapa-picture silang lahat. Kaya okay lang. Okay lang ‘yung mga opinion ng iba. Kung hindi nila na-appreciate ‘yung ginagawa ko, so be it.”</p><p>Mendrez also shared with ABS-CBN News that he is no longer affected by his critics, adding, “Ay, nasanay na ako. Kasi sobrang bibigat na ‘yung binitawang salita sa akin during the time of Mark Herras. Pinakamalubhang bashing ang na-receive ko nung time na ‘yun kaya namanhid na ako.”</p><p>Despite the unpleasant comments he frequently hears, Mendrez remarked that behind closed doors and when the camera is turned off, he has a caring heart and sympathy for those in need.</p><p>“Galing po ako sa mahirap na buhay. Naglalala ako ng buri (palm leaves) nung kabataan ko. So bago naging maayos ang buhay ko, ang dami kong dinaanan na mga hirap sa buhay. So siyempre nandoon ako sa mababang bahagi ng buhay ko, nakita ko rin talaga ‘yung pakiramdam nang wala. Kaya ho, dumating ako sa point ng buhay ko nung na-bless ako ng Panginoon, nung nagdatingan ‘yung blessings sa akin, na hiniling ko at hindi ko hiniling, hindi ho ako naging maramot sa kapwa ko,” he opened up. </p><p>He added, “So, ako ho, may mga taong natutulungan na hindi niyo nalang nakikita, at mayroon akong mga natutulungang mga tao na nakakalimutan ko na kung sino ‘yung mga ‘yun.”</p><p>Was the celebrity life something he&#x27;d always wanted? The singer replied, “I believe that life is short. So, whatever you have, kailangan mong i-share. Kailangang lagi kang masaya sa buhay mo. Lahat ng messages, comments sa social media, lahat sila ay parang nakakakuha sa akin ng pag-asa. Dinadaingan ako lahat ng pangangailangan nila. So, nakikita ko ‘yung need nila at ‘pag nakikita nila ako, nakakausap nila ako, parang laging mayroong hope sa buhay nila. So, na-inspire akong ipagpatuloy ‘yung career ko.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Rebranding</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753831864368image1 (6).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Rams David of Artist Circle, Jojo Mendrez, and Jonathan Manalo of Star Music. <em>Josh Mercado</em> </span></span></span></div><p>On Tuesday, the revival king officially signed a contract with his new manager, Rams David of Artist Circle, who also manages the careers of showbiz veterans Sheryl Cruz, Odette Khan, Wilma Doesnt, and Celia Rodriguez.</p><p>According to David, the contract signing will mark the beginning of Mendrez&#x27;s rebranding as an artist, away from &quot;controversies&quot; and &quot;negativity.&quot;</p><p>“We will concentrate on his singing career <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/music/2025/7/29/star-music-to-release-jojo-mendrez-s-remake-of-timmy-cruz-hit-song-boy-0018">with the help of Star Music</a>, who has been supportive of his recording endeavors. Jojo will continue to cover iconic songs such as &#x27;Boy&#x27; by Timmy Cruz, but with his own rendition, which we will call &#x27;I Love You, Babe.&#x27; We want to emphasize on his talent and what he can give as an artist,” the talent manager emphasized.</p><p>“His new brand, &#x27;Super Jojo,&#x27; will also promote his charity endeavors, such as giving to the less fortunate. He plans to increase his content creation, such as his popular elevator and escalator series, in which he offers money to people he meets,” David continued.</p><p>He added, “What’s nice with Jojo, malikot ‘yung utak niya. He’s very creative. Napakasipag niyang tao at mabuti siyang tao.”</p><p>The Artist Circle founder also announced that award-winning songwriter and producer Jonathan Manalo will write original songs for Mendrez. In fact, Mendrez just released an original called “Nandito Lang Ako.” </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AlL8XLNcvg4?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UmKWn3dWZYw?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ZX-iA0yBMg?&amp;pp=0gcJCccJAYcqIYzvautoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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Jojo Mendrez reacts to being called ‘fame whore’: ‘Hayaan mo na sila’

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Published Jul 30, 2025 11:14 AM PHT

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