Dennis Trillo backs wife Jennylyn Mercado amid rumored rift with family

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January 11, 2026 | 11:07am

Celebrity couple Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado

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MANILA, Philippines — Another power couple is at the center of rumors at the start of the year, with Dennis Trillo immediately defending his wife, actress Jennylyn Mercado, against allegations involving his family.

Showbiz entertainment host Ogie Diaz, in his January 9 vlog, read a message from a source who claimed that Jennylyn is not on “good terms” with Dennis’s parents and sisters.

The source, who requested anonymity, said that Jennylyn has neither greeted nor seen her in-laws for years. Ogie also cited rumors alleging that Jennylyn has prevented Dennis from seeing his family. However, the source stressed that Dennis remains a good son, continuing to provide for his elderly parents, who still live in their house in Taytay.

Ogie’s source alleged that when the actor’s father was hospitalized last year, Dennis only sent a video message to him. The actor also reportedly set a lunch date with his parents but asked his sisters not to attend because Jennylyn allegedly did not want to see them.

The source said it wanted to hear Jennylyn’s side of the story.

Dennis has seemingly caught wind of the rumors involving his family and his wife. The actor defended Jennylyn in a Facebook post on Sunday, January 11, stressing that she is one of the good people in his life and that it is his privilege to have been chosen by her as his life partner. He also appealed for his elderly parents to be spared, noting that unlike him, they are not public personalities.

“Sa mga hindi po nakakakilala sa aking asawa, isa siya sa pinakamabuting tao sa buhay ko. Isang pribilehiyo na ako ang pinili niyang makasama habang buhay,” Dennis wrote.

He continued, “Ang mga magulang ko naman ay may edad na po. Hindi din sila showbiz at tahimik lang sila na namumuhay... ‘wag naman sana sila bigyan ng isyu."

Dennis highlighted his love for his wife, sisters, and parents, explaining that they have not been able to bond due to their busy schedules. He also urged rumormongers to focus on being good people in the new year and to pay attention to more pressing issues facing the country. He ended by saying that life is short, advising people to choose happiness and kindness.

“Mahal na mahal ko po silang lahat at maayos ang samahan namin kahit ‘di man kami madalas nagkakasama dahil sadyang busy ang aming mga schedules. 2026 na po, mag-focus na lang tayo sa pagiging mabuting tao. Madaming problema ang ating bansa na mas kailangan nating pagtuunan ng pansin. Maiksi lang ang buhay, piliin natin maging masaya at mabuti araw-araw,” Dennis said. — Video from Ogie Diaz YouTube channel