Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo has sparked controversy among Kapamilya fans following his responses to inquiries about his wife Jennylyn Mercado’s absence from the new GMA Network Station ID and rumors of her potential move to ABS-CBN.
The incident began when a fan on TikTok asked why Jennylyn was not featured in the Station ID and whether she was transferring to ABS-CBN.
This exchange quickly went viral, prompting confusion and disappointment among fans who questioned why Jennylyn, a loyal GMA Network artist for two decades, was excluded from the Station ID.
Just in: Dennis Trillo, napatanong sa isang netizen kung may ABS-CBN pa ba. Anong opinyon niyo sa tanong na ito? pic.twitter.com/xbkUUyfbEi
— Auntie Selina (@auntieselinamo) July 1, 2024
Trillo responded sarcastically, “May ABS pa ba?” This comment triggered a wave of reactions, with one fan pointing out Jennylyn’s current collaboration with Star Music, ABS-CBN’s music arm. Trillo replied, “Iba ang ABS sa Star Music ateng, isip isip din bago mag-comment. Baka ikaw ang makapal.”
Trillo reiterated his controversial comment, “Oo eto ulit oh, may ABS pa baaaah????” and challenged netizens to screenshot his statements, adding, “Desisyon ko, may reklamo ka? Tanong lang po, TIKTOK MO BA TO?”
Ano naman kasi ang aasahan nyo sa bugbugero ng babae? Pagkatapos anakan yun beauconera, sinaktan pa. Kaya nagtataka ako kay Jen at natagalan yan eh sinaktan din sya before. Ugaling sanggano. Dapat sa Batang Quiapo ka pala. pic.twitter.com/CDdQk9dy5n
— AltGMA (@KafosoMo) July 1, 2024
The backlash escalated on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, leading to numerous fans expressing their discontent.
Love ko pa naman si Dennis pero very chipipay naman ng bubog niya sa ABS. Gets ko pa kung anshahan lang ng mga Alt Accounts pero manggagaling mismo sa artista parang di masyadong nakaka A-Lister.. https://t.co/raUeDscMzF
— Enchanting Star Mother Lily-Yoo (@lilyganados) July 1, 2024
Dennis Trillo, member na din ng Kamuning Rats. May ABS-CBN pa Dennis pero kayong mag asawa wala pa din kayong Box Office na Movie na nag 500 million mark. Trew? So Jen wala din diamond record trew? pic.twitter.com/ePLBSCxg9W
— Anima Cristi Vermin (@thequeenanima) July 1, 2024
May abs pa Dennis, pumupunta nga doon ang wifey mo para mag record ng kanta na ipro-produce ng kapams, bagay na hindi maibigay ng home network mo. SING SANG SUNG. HAKHAKHAK! https://t.co/5YySjvPHLg
— Kapus Buzzed Sing Sang Sung (@themightyli) July 1, 2024
— Sir Jan (@janenriquez_) July 1, 2024
In response, Dennis Trillo’s management, through Jan Enriquez, released a statement claiming that the actor’s TikTok account had been hacked.
“We would like to inform the public that Dennis Trillo’s TikTok account was hacked around noontime today, July 1, 2024. Several comments were made using his name, and we assure everyone that these remarks did not come from Dennis. He is known for his kindness and respect, and these comments are out of character for him. We are currently addressing the issue to prevent it from happening again. Thank you.”
This incident is reminiscent of a similar controversy in 2019 when Trillo’s Twitter account was hacked, leading to sarcastic comments about GMA Network’s failure to congratulate him on his Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Actor win. At that time, Trillo clarified that he was unaware of the tweets made in his name.
