Jessy Mendiola is the screen name of Jessica Mendiola Tawile, who was born on December 3, 1992 in United Arab Emirates. She is the second daughter of three whose mother is a Filipina and her father is Half Lebanese and Half British. Jessy studied in Far Eastern University for her college education. ABS-CBN Star Magic Talents had Jessy Mendiola, Megan Young, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra as Batch 15.
Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBN under Star Magic Batch. She, along with Megan Young, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, when it was revamped to Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 in 2007. She also had a minor role in Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?.
She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Marriage Contract" and in Wansapanataym: "Kakambal Ko'y Manika". Her first biggest break was playing the title role in the afternoon TV show, Sabel.
When Sabel ended, Mendiola joined ASAP Rocks. She along with Empress Schuck, Enchong Dee and Sam Concepcion are referred to as ASAP's "Dance Quad".] Earlier, she portrayed Isabel Valderama in Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Bianong Bulag. In April, she became a guest judge for Showtime and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, "Medalyon". She also played the role of Jackie Marasigan in the primetime TV show, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson and Enrique Gil.
In 2012, she starred in the film The Reunion, with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim. She also starred in the afternoon TV show Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso, with Matteo Guidicelli, Matt Evans and Jewel Mische.
In 2013, she currently plays the titular role of the Philippine remake of Maria Mercedes.
In October 2013, she flew to Korea for a ceremonial appointment by Korean Tourism Organization as the Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism
The sexy actress said she's not planning to be in a relationship now, and she wants to take it slow and let it flow freely. She even told Sam that if he's willing to wait, then he can wait. But if he cannot, then he is also free to go. Jessy earlier admitted Sam is the most attentive suitor she has now.