It's been a decade since the last time I watched Maria Mercedes with Thalia as the lead star.  I am a big fan of Thalia way back when I was a teenager, I used to watch her Teleserye and I loved it very much.

Now that ABS CBN will do a Pinay version of Maria Mercedes I am so excited and curious to know how it will be delivered with a touch of Pinoy style.  The Pinay Maria Mercedes role will be played by Jessy Mendiola.  She is considered as one of Philippine TV's prettiest faces, one of the sexiest and talented actress of this generation.


Jessy is very grateful and happy that she will portray the role of Maria Mercedes. "Dream role ko maging Maria Mercedes" Jessy said.  Bloggers asked her what is her similar traits with Maria Mercedes in her life, she said "Palaban ako, mas lalo na pagdating sa pamilya, sobrang lahat na gawin nyo sa akin wag nyo lang papakialaman ang pamilya ko. So ganun din si Maria Mercedes, kapag may umapi sa mga kapatid n'ya, sa pamilya n'ya, aawayin talaga n'ya."

The Pinay “Maria Mercedes” will surely make Filipinos laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again with her colorful story,” said Mendiola.  “Viewers will get to relate to the story even more as we highlight true Filipino values especially our unconditional love for our family.”


Follow the bittersweet story of “Maria Mercedes” as she faces life’s struggles and experiences falling in love for the first time.

From a simple life in the province, “Maria Mercedes,” together with her father and siblings, will move to Manila from the province to move on from the pain caused by her mother. But things will not go as planned when her father suddenly dies and “Maria Mercedes” is left with no choice but to take on the responsibility of raising her younger brother and sister at her very young age.

As time passes, “Maria Mercedes” works her way to survive in the metro and is able to provide for siblings Rosario (Devon Seron) and Andres (Yogo Singh) by juggling different but decent jobs alongside her childhood friend Clavio (Jason Abalos).

But her world will take a different turn once her heart starts to beat for the handsome and rich businessman Luis Sancuevas (Jake Cuenca). How will “Maria Mercedes” deal with her feelings for Luis? Who will go against their budding love? How will fate turn things around as Santiago (Ariel Rivera) enters “Maria Mercedes’” life?


Also included in the cast of “Maria Mercedes” are Vina Morales, Dominic Ochoa, Nikki Gil, Vivian Velez, Nadia Montenegro, Atoy Co, Erika Padilla, Marx Topacio, Alex Castro, and Isabelle De Leon.

“Maria Mercedes,” directed by Chito Rono, is one of ABS-CBN’s offerings in celebration of the 60th year of Philippine television.

Don't miss the premiere of "Maria Mercedes" on Monday, October 7, ABS CBN Primetime. Another teleserye that we definitely watch every weekdays.