Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado has partnered with ABS-CBN Music for her musical comeback, expressing complete confidence in the record label’s track record and industry expertise.
The actress-singer, who is managed by Aguila Entertainment and has maintained a career with GMA Network for over two decades, unveiled her project, JEN Deluxe, during an event at an art museum in Quezon City.
Though heavily associated with her home network, this marks her latest collaboration with ABS-CBN following her 2016 Star Cinema romantic-comedy film Just the 3 of Us opposite John Lloyd Cruz.
When asked why she selected ABS-CBN Music—the flagship record label of the media giant—to handle her music career, Mercado offered a candid reason.
”Wala namang ibang mapagkakatiwalaan,” she said. “Pagdating sa music, they are the best in the business. Talagang wala po akong masabi.”
Mercado shared high praise for the team behind Star Music, specifically acknowledging Jonathan Manalo, ABS-CBN Music’s assistant vice president and head of creatives, content, and operations, for his hands-on guidance throughout the album’s production.
”Lahat po ng nakatrabaho ko sa Star Music, ang sarap po talaga. Very professional. Si Sir Jonathan, ang sarap katrabaho,” she said.
Addressing Manalo directly in front of the crowd, Mercado added:
”Ang husay. Si Sir Jonathan, tinutukan ako. Grabe po. I love you, Sir. Simula sa umpisa ng album hanggang sa pagtatapos, nandiyan siya. Very patient at napakahusay po talaga,” she said.
Manalo reciprocated the admiration, complimenting the singer’s dedication to her craft.