Jennylyn Mercado, AJ Perez on Yes! Magazine's June 2011 cover

Jennylyn Mercado who underwent a controversial break up with Dennis Trillo, recently and AJ Perez who died last month in a car accident are both on the cover of Yes! magazine's June 2011 issue. Check out the cover below.

Jennylyn Mercado, AJ Perez on Yes! Magazine's June 2011 cover | Image credit: Yes!

Cover Story:

Jennylyn Mercado: A Tell All

Abused as a child, abandoned by the father of her love child, and manhandled by the new man she thought was perfect, Jennylyn Mercado bares her heart.

AJ Perez: A Farewell

An "almost perfect son," a devoted boyfriend, and a promising star once touted as the next Rico Yan, AJ Perez is gone too soon.

Yes! Magazine's June 2011 issue is now available in your favorite newsstands and bookstores.

AJ Perez' 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' episode to air on April 30 | AJ Perez MMK episode trailer

AJ Perez will be featured on ABS-CBN's drama anthology 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' (MMK) on April 30 (Saturday). It was the last acting portrayal the actor did before he died in a road accident on April 17.

AJ Perez in a set of MMK | Photo courtesy of Google Images

AJ Perez was ecstatic when the teaser of the episode was first shown. He immediately posted the status below on Twitter which showed how excited he was.

“Pinalabas na daw yung teaser ng mmk? Who saw it? How was it? :),” AJ tweeted.

Beforehand, he already told his Twitter fans how it was hard for him doing the role.

"Mmk taping again. Nakakapagod pala tumakbo sa ilalim ng araw. Haha!" AJ posted on Twitter.

The scriptwriter of the MMK episode Benson Logronio recently tweeted that the episode will surely touch the viewers

“AJ Perez breathed life to 1 of the 2 main characters of the latest ep I wrote for MMK. It’s his curtain call on April 30. He’ll make us cry,” Logronio said.

Reports also say that the life-story of AJ Perez will also be featured on MMK this April 30.

Here's the trailer of the said AJ Perez 'Maalaala Mo Kaya'(MMK) Episode:

Gigger Boys with AJ Perez, a look back | Gigger Boys Photos

Gigger Boys with AJ Perez, a look back | Gigger Boys Photos

Gigger Boys members: (Top: L-R) Enchong Dee, AJ Perez, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, (Bottom: L-R) Chris Gutierrez, Dino Imperial, and Sam Concepcion

When AJ Perez was still living, he was a member of an all-male Star Magic dance group called "Gigger Boys". The group is also composed of equally good-looking and talented Kapamilya young actors: Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, Sam Concepcion, Arron Villaflor, Enrique Gil, and Benjamin De Guzman (newest member), Dino Imperial, and Chris Gutierrez.

Gigger Boys was formed in 2009 and they have bonded so much since then. No wonder why it was hard for them when they heard of AJ Perez passing away.

On the April 17 episode of "The Buzz", Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor and Enrique Gil didn't help but to get emotional.

First up was the teary-eyed Robi who was asked by host Boy Abunda why he was crying.

"Sayang, e... sayang, e. You may say that the person has unlimited potential. Iba si AJ, hindi lang unlimited potential," the former Pinoy Big Brother Teen housemate replied.

When asked of his memories of AJ, he said, "Kasi, whenever wala si Tito Gerry [AJ's father] para sunduin siya, ako personally ang naghahatid sa kanya sa bahay. And sa time namin na yun, napag-uusapan namin lovelife niya, lovelife ko, lahat—anything under the sun. Ikinukuwento ko na sa kanya lahat."

"Si AJ kasi, hindi lang siya celebrity, hindi lang siya dancer, hindi lang siya Gigger Boys, hindi lang siya Kapamilya sa amin, he was one of our brothers. Kaya sobrang sakit," he added.

Robi was then asked for his message to AJ.

"AJ, alam namin na nasa mabuting lugar ka. You're with God now. Always take care of yourself, bro. We'll always pray for you."

It was then Arron's turn who said that AJ's death was painful for him. These were the things he said.

"Masakit, kasi malalapit na kaibigan kami. Kung paano nabuo ang grupo namin. Alam n'yo yun, napaka-solid namin. We work as one."

"Parang ang sakit lang. Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin namin tanggap."

"Ewan ko, magulo pa rin ang isipan ko ngayon. Parang napakaimposible. Siyempre, masakit para sa aming lahat. Lalo na sa mga nakakakilala sa kanya, di ba?"

"Kaya noong narinig namin ang balita, parang nagtawagan kami, 2 a.m."

"'Bro, alam mo na ang balita kay AJ? Bro, wala na si AJ.' Akala ko, nagloloko lang sila. 'Bro, saan naman galing ang balitang 'yan?' sabi ko. 'Bro, it was confirmed. Patay na si AJ," Arron said.

Sam Concepcion was next and he shared that it was hard for him to accept right away.

"Actually, noong malaman ko yun, parang hindi mo pa kayang i-accept agad, e. Parang you're in shock, you're in denial."

"Until right now, ang nararamdaman ko, parang ganoon pa rin. It was surreal.

"When I found out about it, I was trembling. My heart was pounding. Ganoon pa rin po ang feeling ko hanggang ngayon."

"And the way I remember AJ, he was just a happy soul. Masayahin lang po siya, kung bakit kami nagtatawanan. Most of the laughs we shared is because of AJ," said Sam.

Enrique Gil also can't believe of the tragic incident that happened to their friend. He said,

"I can't believe na wala na si AJ."

"Nalaman ko na wala na siya noong tumawag sa akin si JM de Guzman sa taping. Sabi niya, 'Bro, totoo ba ang balita?' Sabi ko, 'Ano?' 'Huwag kang mabibigla, ha. Si AJ raw, wala na.' 'Pre, hindi totoo 'yan. Teka lang, tawagan ko si AJ."

"May sumagot, parang si AJ. Sabi ko, 'Bro, anong nangyari sa 'yo?' Si Tito Gerry pala yun, yung tatay niya ang sumagot. 'Ken,' tawag niya sa akin Ken. 'Ken, I can't talk right now.' Sabi niya, 'AJ is gone.'

"Mabilis daw ang takbo nila, tinamaan daw sila ng truck. Sabi ko, 'Tito, I can't believe it. I'm so sorry.' Sabi niya, 'Just tell your friends na lang. I'm sure they want to know.'"

After the interview, Sam Concepcion did a heartfelt rendition of Michael Jackson's "Gone Too Soon" which he sang beautifully.

The boys also took park during the interment mass of AJ and Sam sang the song once again.

Let's look back on these memories of AJ Perez with the Gigger Boys which were captured on cam:












Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN, PEX, PEP, and Gigger Boys Facebook Fan Page

AJ Perez Funeral Photos and Videos | AJ Perez Interment Updates

AJ Perez Funeral Videos| AJ Perez Interment Photos | AJ Perez Burial Updates

"From Christ the King, AJ Perez's remains will now be brought to Manila memorial park." -Gretchen Fullido via Twitter

"We will miss you pins for AJ Perez @ his funeral mass attended by family, friends & fellow artists." -Gretchen Fullido Via Twitter

"AJ Perez's favorite blanket, here @ Manila Memorial now." - Gretchen Fullido via Twitter

"AJ Perez's father, Gerry's last speech during @ajperez17's funeral" - Gretchen Fullido via Twitter

"Butterflies and Balloons have been released for AJ Perez here @ the manila memorial park." -Gretcehn Fullido via Twitter

"AJ Perez's brother Angelo w/ AJ's friends from La Salle Greenhills @ Manila Memorial Park " - Gretchen Fullido via Twitter

"AJ Perez's final resting place @ the Manila Memorial Park." -Gretchen Fullido via Twitter

Here are updates on the ongoing funeral of AJ Perez:

Tweets from Eric John Salut:

8:33 a.m.
Here at Christ The King Church. Here na sina Empress, Sam Concepcion, Nel Gomez, Isabel Abiera, Phytos Kyriacou, Joseph Marco.

8:34 a.m.
Hindi na makaka-attend ng burial si Matteo Guidicelli. Pero dumating siya dito sa church to pay his last respects for AJ.

9:00 a.m.
Dito na din si Melissa Ricks, Enrique Gil, Tippy Dos Santos, Raymond Bagatsing.

9:04 a.m.
Funeral mass for AJ about to start with Father Caluag officiating.

9:11 a.m.
ABS-CBN TV Production Head Linggit Tan, Star Magic Head Mariole Alberto Star Cinema Producers Tess Fuentes and Marivic Ong are here na.

9:13 a.m.
Gretchen Fullido and Ryan Chua are here in the church reporting for updates for ABS-CBN.

9:17 a.m.
Sina Gretchen Fullido, Ryan Chua at Nina Corpuz ang magbibigay ng updates sa funeral ni AJ. Tumutok lang po sa ABS-CBN.

9:26 a.m.
Um-attend ng mass sina Arron Villaflor, Gab Valenciano at Rap Fernandez.

9:40 a.m.
Sam Milby, um-attend din ng funeral mass.

9:46 a.m.
Albie Casino, dumating din kasama ang buong pamilya. Albie is joining the group of La Salle sa march going to MMP.

10:01 a.m.
3 lang ang kulay sa loob ng Christ The King Church - white, black and green.

10:02 a.m.
Nina now singing You Raise Me Up as one of the communion hymns.

10:41 a.m.
Kasalukuyang inilalabas na si AJ sa Christ The King Church.

10:47 a.m.
Nagsimula na po ang funeral convoy.

11:49 a.m.
Napasok na ang funeral convoy ang Manila Memorial Park.

Tweet from Nina Corpuz:

"Kuya, I just want to say I love u, thank you n you're everything I wanted to be." - Gelo (AJ's younger brother)

Tweets from Pep Scoopbox:

Kasalukuyang nagaganap ang mass dito sa Christ the King Church para sa paghahatid sa huling hantungan kay AJ bago dalhin sa Manila Memorial sa Paranaque. Fr. Tito Caluag celebrated mass for AJ.

Gab Valenciano and Sam Milby arrived at AJ's mass. Friends, classmates and co-workers of AJ take their last view of AJ.

Tapos na ang Mass. Lahat ay paalis na ng simbahan. Ang lahat ay papunta na sa Manila Memorial Park.

Part ng offertory ng Mass sina Sam Concepcion, Enrique Gil, at Aaron Villaflor na mga kasama ni AJ sa Gigger Boys.

Naging madamdamin ang last viewing para kay AJ Perez. Halos lahat ng kamag-anak, kaibigan, at kasama sa showbiz ni AJ ay pumila para makita sa huling sandali ang labi ng young actor. Maging ang ABS-CBN executives na sina Cory Vidanes at Linggit Tan ay dumalo sa misa

Papunta na ang convoy para sa funeral march ni AJ Perez sa Manila Memorial Park sa Paranaque. Naka-convoy ang halos 50 van services ng ABS-CBN sakay ang mga kamag-anak, kaibigan, at kasamahan sa showbiz para sa paghahatid sa huling hantungan kay AJ.

Dala-dala na ng mga kaklase ni AJ ang ataul nya.

The family of AJ take a last look and says their goodbyes to AJ before the coffin is closed.

Star Magic talents cry as coffin is closed while "In The Arms Of An Angel" is playing.

Naipasok na sa nitso sa musoleo ng mga Sarte ang ataul ni AJ. Nagpalipad ng mga paru-paro at lobo ang mga mahal sa buhay, kaibigan at kaklase ni AJ

Naging madamdamin ang mga tagpo sa paghahatid kay AJ Perez sa huling hantungan nito. Lalo na nang nagsalita na ang pamilya ni AJ--ang kanyang ama na si Gerry at kapatid na si Gelo.

Here are ABS-CBN's updates on AJ Perez' interment courtesy of "smpasig2" of Youtube/ABS-CBN:

Steph Ayson remembers AJ Perez | Steph Ayson Eulogy Transcript and Video Report

Steph Ayson Eulogy | Steph Ayson's Eulogy Transcript | Steph Ayson's Eulogy Video Report from ABS-CBN

Steph Ayson with boyfriend AJ Perez | Photo courtesy of Steph Ayson's Facebook Fanpage

Steph Ayson delivered a touching and heartbreaking eulogy for her boyfriend, the late AJ Perez, during the necrological service organized by AJ's batchmates in La Salle, last night which was also AJ's last wake. These were the things she said as tweeted by the following Twitter users.

"Steph Ayson: I am the biggest fan AJ had." - Eric John Salut

"I had many dreams in life and most of the time they change,one of them never did,And that was to marry AJ Perez."-Steph Ayson" - Zia Marquez

"Kasi ibang klase po magpasaya si AJ--- parang permanent po, permanent happiness." - Steph Ayson. (This made me smile)"- Krizchel Pagcalwangan

Courtesy of Yahoo OMG here are more of Steph Ayson's Eulogy for AJ:

"I want to be a teacher, a lawyer, and suddenly a doctor. I want to be able to write well, to sing well, and to dance well. All of those changed except one. I knew I want to marry a guy. And his name was AJ Perez."

"I was a silly girl, writing our names beside each other. I was scribbling hearts and playing Flames and I would wake up every Saturday just to watch "About Your Love." I would sit in front of the TV and watch ASAP. I was a fan and I would like to think I was the biggest fan he had."

"Cheesy, but that's AJ. Cheesy, sweet, sincere. He wanted to promise me the world, but I asked him not to. Because I was too afraid to hurt him, but he promised anyway, and he kept each one of them. He asked for my full trust. I admitted I was having a difficulty, but showed me that he knows what trust means and he'll never do anything to break that."

"He told me that even if I don't say 'I love you' back away or show him sweetness just like he would, his exact words were, 'I would wait a lifetime.'"

"He made me so happy, and even to his last day, he would talk to me and tell me that 'I want you always to be happy. I don't want you sad. I want you to smile a lot. You know why? Because I love you.' And I know as the days go by it will be very difficult but AJ would say he'd want us to be happy. That's the way he lived. He was happy."

"To my baby, you'll always be in my heart. Thank you for making my dreams come true. I'll take care of your family for you. And I'll love the way you loved me."

Here's a ABS-CBN report of Steph's Eulogy courtesy of ABS-CBN and "smpasig2" of Youtube:


Meanwhile, you can check the details of AJ Perez' Burial HERE.

AJ Perez' 'last night of wake' necrological service updates | Steph Ayson Eulogy, 'heartbreaking'

This might help those who have always wanted to attend the last night of wake of AJ Perez but just can't because of distance or whatever reason it is.

AJ Perez WAke Photo courtesy of Facebook

Thanks to the AdProm Head of ABS-CBN, Eric John Salut who posted updates on the ongoing necrological service organized by AJ Perez high school batchmates. Here are the things he tweeted:

"Necrological services for AJ ongoing here at Christ The King Chapel. Here sina Jessy Mendiola, Albie Casino, Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes."

"Here too sina Diego Castro, ABS-CBN bosses Linggit Tan, Deo Endrinal, Julie Anne Benitez."

"AJ's non-showbiz girlfriend Steph Ayson now delivering her eulogy."

"Steph Ayson: I am the biggest fan AJ had."

"Steph's eulogy is heartbreaking..."

"Now giving their responses to the eulogy, Tito Gerry, Tita Marivic and Gelo."

"The crowd now giving AJ a standing ovation."

"La Salle Greenhills alma mater song now being sung. In honor of AJ."

Twitter users who appear to be present in the necrological service tweeted some some more details about Steph Ayson's Eulogy below:

"I had many dreams in life and most of the time they change,one of them never did,And that was to marry AJ Perez."-Steph Ayson" - Zia Marquez

"Kasi ibang klase po magpasaya si AJ--- parang permanent po, permanent happiness." - Steph Ayson. (This made me smile)"- Krizchel Pagcalwangan

Here's a Bandila report of AJ Perez' last night of wake courtesy of ABS-CBN and "smpasig2" of Youtube:



Meanwhile, check out AJ Perez' Interment details HERE.

AJ Perez' Burial Update: Schedule and details announced!

AJ Perez Burial Update: Schedule and details announced!

After holding it at La Salle Greenhills for the first few days after his death, the wake of late young actor AJ Perez is now being held at The Christ the King Parish on Greenmeadows Avenue in Quezon City. Public viewing will open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. until midnight.

Photo courtesy of Facebook

Aj Perez' family also has chosen a date for the actor's burial.

According to recent updates, AJ Perez will be laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The cortege route and other details are yet to be announced.

Meanwhile, Ogie Diaz said via Twitter that Aj Perez' burial will be at 12 noon. Fans are advised to go directly to the Manila Memorial Park at around 10 a.m.

"Sa mga fans namang gustong makipaglibing, dun na lang daw kayo dumiretso sa Manila Memorial Park, Pque ng mga 10am," Diaz tweeted.

ABS-CBN, on the other hand, reportedly will cover the event via live telecast.

Update: AJ Perez' twitter account has this status update below:

"For Aj's interment at Apr 26, there's a 9AM mass @Christ the king. For fans, just proceed to Manila Memorial, Parañaque at around 10AM."

Here is also the schedule of services courtesy of Pep.ph:

April 23-24, 6 p.m. novena.
April 24, 4 p.m. Mass (to be confirmed).
April 25, 9 a.m. prayer service organized by AJ's teachers; 7-8 p.m. Mass; 8 p.m. necrological service organized by AJ's batchmates.
April 26, 6:30 a.m. interment transfer of AJ's remains to Christ the King main chapel; 9 a.m. Mass; 10 a.m. procession-ride to Manila Memorial Park.

Lauren Young, AJ Perez loveteam; a look back | Lauren Young - AJ Perez Photos

Lauren Young, AJ Perez loveteam, a look back | Lauren Young - AJ Perez Photos

When deceased young actor AJ Perez got his first acting job in "Star Magic Presents: All About A Girl" in 2006, he was immediately paired with actress Lauren Young. They worked in a series of TV projects together as a loveteam after that, which spanned for around 3 years.

AJ Perez and Lauren Young | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

“Sobrang maganda siya. “Sabay po kaming ini-launch ni Lauren sa Star Magic Batch 13. We really didn’t talk that much before kasi nagsisimula pa lang kami although we are friends but after two years, she’s my best friend in the show. Sa mga babae, siya ang pinaka-close sa akin.” AJ said in an interview a few years back.

“She’s very simple. Unlike other girls, simple lang siya manamit. Plus we have the same interests. We like the same music. We both like the foreign band Fall Out Boy. ‘Yung gusto kong jacket, gusto rin niya even if panlalaki. We have many things in common,” AJ added.

Having all those good memories with the late actor, there's no wonder why Lauren was among those who got devastated when the news about AJ Perez untimely and tragic demise broke. On her Twitter account, Lauren shared that AJ was more than a loveteam to her. He was also her friend and brother, as well.

"I'm going to miss you so much. My loveteam, my friend, my brother. All I know is you're in a better place now and I won't question that," Lauren tweeted.

"Aj. You were like a brother to me. You'll always be in my heart. May you rest in peace," the actress added.

Let's look back on AJ Perez and Lauren Young loveteam through these pictures:




















Lauren Young - AJ Perez Photos courtesy of ajrenlovers, ajren's facebook and multiply, laurenyoung fansite wordpress, abs-cbn

AJ Perez' cornea recipients don't include Fatima

AJ Perez' cornea recipients don't include Fatima...

To be updated...

Brother of AJ Perez, Angello misses his kuya | Angello Perez' pictures

Angello Perez, is the only brother of the young actor who recently died in a car crash, AJ Perez. In an interview with TV Patrol, Gello, his nickname, shared how he misses his kuya.

“Mga harutan namin, when he's not busy we also always play around. When he brought me sa ‘ASAP’ sa Jabawokeez, alam niya I was a fan, dinala niya ako sa stage para magpa-picture...I was really happy talaga,” Gello told TV Patrol

Twelve-year old Gello also said that his brother idolized deceased actor Rico Yan.

“He wanted to follow in the footsteps of Rico Yan. It makes me proud that my brother touched so many lives, hearing their stories that he made everybody happy.”

Check out the pictures of the brother of AJ Perez below:

Angello Perez, brother of AJ Perez

AJ Perez and his brother, Angello in Hongkong

AJ Perez and his brother, Gello

AJ Perez and his brother, Gello

AJ Perez, his brother Angello and his dad, Gerry

AJ Perez, his brother Angello and his mom Marivic

AJ Perez and his brother with their cousins

Photos of Angello Perez courtesy of Angello Perez' twitter profile, Jeffika Lopez, and "aj perez FANSITE" Friendster profile