Cherryz Mendoza welcomes in high school as ‘Glory Jane’ star

January 19, 2016 · 11:48 am

Cherryz Mendoza

Cherryz Mendoza knows that the kind of opportunities IBC-13 has given her since she joined showbiz two years ago while she's an artist of Secarats Talent Management Services for her singing career two years ago.

Despite her initial difficulty in high school student, the 14-year-old Filipina singer-teen actress who was started in a music career continues to improve with every challenging project.

From the supporting role in IBC-13's kilig-serye Only Me and You to most promising fare like the youth-oriented teen drama series Forever Barkada with her leading men Rico dela Paz, Mark’s increasingly strong screen presence.

In 2015, Cherryz will stage as the host and performer in PTV-4's Sunday variety show TSAS (The Sunday Afternoon Show). This year, Cherryz is also nominated in the 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music as New Female Recording Artist of the Year.

And now, she’s playing the title role in Glory Jane, IBC-13’s “dramaserye” adaptation of the 2011 hit Korean teledrama. Glory Jane is the inspiring story of a happy and determined boy who overcomes who study and learned the lessons in school.

In many ways, the series mirrors the same grit and tenacity that Cherryz has shown in making the most out of the breaks she’s getting. Cherryz said he’s more concerned as a singer, recording artist and a teen actress.

“I’m very grateful and thankful to IBC-13 for giving me this role but yes, I do feel pressured because of the fans and the viewers to be more good values. Also because the Korean teleserye was such a big hit. The Korean actress were very good and sincere in playing their roles. I think we owe it to them to do the same and work with all our hearts in our own version,” Cherryz told IBC News in a recent interview.

“I’m still a newbie. I haven’t proven much in the industry and I know this is my chance to show people what I can do.”

Cherryz said that if there’s anyone that helps ease the pressure on her in Glory Jane, it’s none other than Rico dela Paz, who is once again his leading men here. Former child actor Francis Magundayao, also joins the cast.

“Working with Rico on first, Only Me and You and then a teen drama Forever Barkada. We’re very comfortable with each other so I’m happy to work with him again,” Cherryz added.

For his part, Rico is very happy for Cherryz who also happens to be the other part of their popular love team as CheRico. “I’m so happy for Cherryz and happy that we’re together again in this project I know na mas gagaling pa siya at marami pa siyang matutunan dito sa Glory Jane,” Rico quipped.

For Francis, who started as a supporting role in 5 Girls and Daddy. He will be challenging as the most promising role in IBC-13's youth-oriented series Friends 4Ever and then, supporting role again in Princess Charm. He's now acting as a leadine men, along with Cherryz and Rico.

'Cherryz Mendoza with their directors and cast of 'Glory Jane' (from left): Paolo Contis, Bettina Carlos, directors Veronica B. Velasco and Paco Sta. Maria, Sunshine Cruz, Christian Vasquez, Rico dela Paz, Cherryz Mendoza (school uniform), Francis Magundayao (school uniform), Joy Viado, Hiro Volante (school uniform), Keith Cruz (school uniform), Ace Espinosa and Mymy Davao. (Photo by Edwin P. Sallan/IBC News)'

Adding to Cherryz’s excitement that Glory Jane is steered by the able hands of directors Veronica B. Velasco and Paco Sta. Maria and also boasts of a large ensemble cast that include seasoned actors like Sunshine Cruz, Christian Vasquez, Paolo Contis, Bettina Carlos, Joy Viado, Ace Espinosa, Mymy Davao, Neri Naig and John Wayne Sace.

“This is what I miss, working with a big group where everybody contributes to the betterment of the series. I just want to learn from each of them. This project is a team effort and never about any one person.”

Also starring Renz Valerio, Celine Lim, Hiro Volante, Keith Cruz, Justin Ward, Patrisha Samson, Aries Ace Espanola and Denise Canlas, Glory Jane airs on IBC-13 weeknights at 5:45PM before Express Balita.