Jessy Mendiola Tawile, a renowned Filipino actress, was born on December 3, 1992, in Dubai, where her father was employed at the time. As the second of three siblings, Jessy's parents were a Filipino mother and a half Lebanese, half British father. When Jessy was just three years old, her mother relocated to the Philippines, bringing along her elder sister, Pamela, and leaving behind her father due to his infidelity.
Despite the challenges, Jessy's mother continued to raise her and Pamela in the Philippines, while her father, who later became a marine anthropologist, maintained a distant relationship with the family. Jessy's younger sister, Megan, was born in Mexico, where her parents attempted to reconcile but ultimately separated again due to unknown reasons.
Throughout her childhood, Jessy remained in contact with her father, who continued to work overseas. She pursued her education at Far Eastern University, where she honed her skills and prepared for a successful acting career.
