Jennylyn Mercado takes on first trans woman role in ‘Magpakailanman’

Nov 5, 2026

Jennylyn Mercado is set to portray a transgender woman for the first time in her acting career in the upcoming episode of GMA Network’s “Magpakailanman.” The Kapuso actress will headline “Mama’s Cradle: The Carina Suarez a.k.a. Francisco Suarez Story,” which will air on Nov. 21 as part of the drama anthology’s 24th anniversary specials. The

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