Dennis Trillo calls out party planner over insensitive post regarding wife Jennylyn Mercado’s past

Last November 5, actor Dennis Trillo could not hide his disappointment after seeing an old tabloid headline of his wife Jennylyn Mercado’s child abuse story being used as part of the decorations used by local party planner Party Magic. The kapuso actor shared that he only decided to make a post calling them out after repeatedly trying to message the company without receiving any reply. 

Dennis wrote, “Hindi ko lang mapigilang mag react dito, tutal ayaw niyo sumagot sa tawag ko…sige dito tayo mag usap. Party Magic, bakit niyo naman napiling gamitin ito mismong kopya ng tabloid na ito? Sa theme ng children’s party pa ha? Paki paliwanag please…

“Sa mga hindi nakaka alam, yung naka headline na batang binugbog ay yung asawa ko. Tama ba naman na yun pa ang ilagay niyo?”

In the comments section, he also mentioned their attempts to get in touch with the page. “Ilang beses na namin sila minessage, dinelete yung post…pero wala kahit anong reply.

Very good Party Magic,” he wrote. 

As of this writing, Party Magic has already apologized to Dennis and his family and made a public apology on their page, claiming the inclusion of the newspaper clipping was unintentional. 

“We would like to sincerely apologize to Ms. Jennlyn Mercado, Mr. Dennis Trillo, and their family for the inclusion of a newspaper clipping containing a sensitive story in one of our recent events. The clipping was unintentionally included among vintage newspaper materials used as decorative props. We recognize that regardless of the circumstances, such a painful and personal story should never have been used in a celebratory setting,” it said. “We did not in any way intend to hurt anyone in the process.”

“We take full responsibility for this oversight and deeply regret the hurt and distress it has caused,” it said.

Party Magic went on to emphasize that there was no intention “to target, ridicule, or disrespect Ms. Mercado or her family,” and that the inclusion was not a personal statement, nor does it refer to anyone’s personal life.

“Party Magic has always been dedicated to creating meaningful celebrations for children and families. We unequivocally condemn all forms of child abuse, and we would never knowingly promote, glorify, or trivialize such suffering. We understand that an apology cannot undo the hurt this incident has caused. Nevertheless, we offer ours with genuine remorse, humility, and respect. To Ms. Mercado, Mr. Trillo, and their family, we are deeply sorry.”