What’s really going on between Edu Manzano, Jessy Mendiola, and their families? Why did they suddenly fly to Canada—without saying a word? And why are two powerful women in their lives furious?
A casual sighting at Clark International Airport has now turned into a full-blown showbiz mystery.
Early Sunday morning, multiple fans and a few airport staff members spotted veteran actor Edu Manzano and actress Jessy Mendiola quietly checking in for a flight bound for Toronto, Canada. No prior announcement, no press release, and definitely no send-off fanfare—just a low-key exit with two medium-sized suitcases and noticeably tense expressions.
What’s raising eyebrows even more is the timing—just days after family insiders revealed that Vilma Santos, Edu’s former partner, and Cherry Pie Picache, his rumored current girlfriend, were both attempting to reconnect with him for a supposed “private family reconciliation.”
👀 A Family Torn?
According to an exclusive source close to the Manzano family, neither Vilma nor Cherry Pie was informed about the Canada trip. “They were completely blindsided,” the source shared. “Vilma thought they were supposed to meet next week. Cherry Pie had no idea he was planning to leave the country. She only found out after fans started tagging her in photos on social media.”
Insiders say Vilma, the Star for All Seasons and a widely respected figure in Philippine politics and entertainment, was “deeply hurt and disappointed.”
Cherry Pie, meanwhile, was said to be “beyond furious,” especially after spending the last few weeks trying to help Edu mend fences with certain family members. “She was trying to bring everyone together,” a mutual friend commented. “Now she feels betrayed.”
✈️ Why Canada? Why Now?
The biggest question on everyone’s mind: Why fly to Canada all of a sudden—and with Jessy Mendiola, of all people?
Some speculate that the trip is purely personal. Others are whispering about a potential new project, or even a permanent move.
“Edu has connections in Toronto. It’s not impossible that he’s planning something bigger,” says one industry insider. “And Jessy… she’s been quiet for months. Maybe this is a comeback in the making?”
But not everyone is convinced.
“I don’t think this is about work,” says a former co-star of Jessy. “Something about this feels… emotional. Like they’re running away from something. Or someone.”
📸 Caught on Cam: The Airport Moment That Sparked It All
Photos of Edu and Jessy at the Clark airport quickly went viral after being shared by a fan who happened to be in the same check-in line. In the pictures, Edu appears to be glancing nervously over his shoulder, while Jessy keeps her face down, wearing oversized sunglasses and a hoodie.
There was no entourage. No manager. No assistant. Just the two of them—silent, focused, and clearly not wanting to be recognized.
Netizens were quick to jump to conclusions.
“Are they eloping?”
“What about Luis? Does he know?”
“Why does this feel like a teleserye in real life?”
😤 The Fallout Begins
As of this writing, both Vilma Santos and Cherry Pie Picache have yet to make public statements. But sources close to both confirm that “conversations have happened”—and they weren’t pleasant.
Meanwhile, Luis Manzano, Jessy’s husband and Edu’s son, has remained silent on the issue. Some fans have begun speculating whether he was even aware of his father and wife’s joint trip.
“Luis has always tried to keep the peace in their family,” a showbiz reporter noted. “But this? This might be too much even for him.”
💥 So What’s Next?
Are Edu and Jessy planning a short vacation? A long-term relocation? Or is there a deeper drama about to unfold—one involving family secrets, unresolved issues, and broken trust?
As the story develops, one thing is clear: this trip to Canada is more than just a getaway—it might just be the spark that ignites a full-blown showbiz explosion.
Stay tuned. This story is far from over.