During the ABS-CBN Trade Launch in One Esplanade, Jessy Mendiola was officially introduced to the advertisers as the Filipina Maria Mercedes which the last of the Maria trilogy. Erich Gonzales did Maria la del Barrio in ABS-CBN while in the other network Marian Rivera did Marimar and Carla Abellana as Rosalinda, a Thalia series but not part of the Maria trilogy. Aside from the dance performance on stage with fellow actors Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos, the AVP of Maria Mercedes was presented and the surprise Thalia message to Jessy and to the whole cast and production.
The said Thalia message came from one of the future episode of Tapatan ni Tunying (TNT) an afternoon show that was hosted by Anthony Taberna of the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Jessy posted a photo of her in her cyber meet up with Thalia where the International Mexican Superstar gave her best wishes to the Pinay Maria Mercedes which she knows she can do it and give justice to the character. With this, it was a milestone for Jessy and the show to have Thalia give her blessings and best wishes to the actress who will be portraying the role that validates Thalia as a Mexican teleserye superstar and opened bigger opportunity to her.
Aside from Jake and Jason, Jessy will be joined by Vina Morales, Vivian Velez, Devon Seron and Atoy Co on the ABS-CBN remake of Maria Mercedes that will be airing very soon.
