Jessy on balancing career and love life: ‘Siguro, mga after two years’

MANILA, Philippines - Jessy Mendiola’s personal life currently on the spotlight, thanks to the two men who openly admitted their admiration towards her—namely, Sam Milby and Jake Cuenca.

But the 20-year-old actress said she’d would rather “take care” of the career opportunities currently being given to her.

The Kapamilya star spoke to Philstar.com during the pictorial for her latest endorsement, Skyworth’s Skypad tablet, on Friday, October 4.

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“If they want to get to know me, I’m not closing any doors. But right now, I’m really happy and blessed. I don’t want to do anything na makakasira ng trust na binigay sa akin sa mga projects ko,” Jessy said.

She added, “I’m really happy with my projects and my endorsements. They’re all pouring in. And right now, I want to focus on my work.”

Sam revealed he’s courting Jessy in an interview with ABS-CBN’s “The Buzz” last month, while Jake admitted he also like the actress.

‘101 percent’

Jessy, who was previously in a relationship with actor JM De Guzman, said there will come a time when she’ll be able to balance her career and her love life. But right now, her work as an actress is the top priority.

She explained, “For me, I don’t want to let this pass by without me giving my one hundred and one percent.”

“If ever man ma-balance ko, siguro mga after two years,” Jessy quipped.

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The “Maria Mercedes” lead star doesn’t mind talking about her personal life. But she also wants her craft and her work to be talked about, “at hindi yung nanliligaw sayo o kung ano yung lipstick na gamit mo,” Jessy said.

“It’s nice that people ask you a lot about your personal life. It means they care for you and they’re interested with you. But, for me, as much as possible, gusto ko sana yung career ko rin. Kasi, ito naman yung main reason kung bakit tayo nag-uusap,” she added.

“Maria Mercedes” will premiere Monday, October 7 on ABS-CBN.