Nyoy Volante on His Past With Jennylyn Mercado: 'It Was Close,' but 'Walang Label'

Quick Chika: On Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on September 17, 2026, Nyoy Volante was asked if he courted Jennylyn Mercado in the past. He said there was a point when they became really close, but there was no label on what they had. Both are now happily with their own families.

Boy Abunda asked the question that a lot of longtime fans have wondered about for years, and Nyoy Volante laughed, blushed, and then answered it.

Photo: PEP.ph

Did Nyoy Volante court Jennylyn Mercado?

Boy asked it straight: "Niligawan mo ba noon si Jennylyn Mercado?" Based on PEP's report, Nyoy laughed, seemed shy about the question, and the studio audience teased him. Then he answered:

Jennylyn and I noong mga panahon na yon, there was a point in time na naging close kami talaga.

When Boy asked how close is close, Nyoy said:

Call it what you want, but it was close.

Were they ever official?

Boy asked if they were officially a couple back then. Nyoy paused for a bit, laughed, and said he was not sure how to describe it:

Hindi ko alam. Walang any label. What we had was what we had. It was there.

He ended that part with a simple summary:

Basta, ang alam ko, sobrang naging close lang kami.

Translation: all he knows is that they became very close.

What about the Mark Herras rumor?

Boy also asked about a rumor that Mark Herras was jealous of Nyoy at the time. Nyoy replied that he had no idea about that: "Wow, grabe naman. Hindi ko na alam yon." Mark and Jennylyn were StarStruck Season 1's Ultimate Survivors and a popular love team, and they confirmed their relationship in 2005 before eventually parting ways, per PEP. Nothing from Nyoy's answer confirms the rumor.

Where are they now?

PEP noted that both are happy with their families today. Nyoy has been married to stage actress Mikkie Bradshaw for ten years, and Jennylyn is married to Dennis Trillo. PEP's report did not include a reaction from Jennylyn.

Why the internet is smiling

Everyone has a "we were close, but it never had a name" story, right? The kind where you do not know if it counts as a relationship. Nyoy's answer was honest, funny, and respectful, and he gave no drama and no tea about anyone.

Have you ever had a "walang label" chapter in your life? Tell us in the comments, no names please.

Quick answers

Did Nyoy Volante court Jennylyn Mercado?

He said they became really close at one point, but that what they had did not have a label.

Where did Nyoy Volante say this?

He said it on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on September 17, 2026.

Who are Nyoy Volante and Jennylyn Mercado married to now?

PEP.ph reported that Nyoy is married to stage actress Mikkie Bradshaw, and Jennylyn is married to Dennis Trillo.

Updated September 20, 2026. Sources and photo credits: PEP.ph | GMA Entertainment | Inquirer Entertainment. All photos belong to their respective owners.