Who is Jojo Mendrez? Biography, Net Worth & Wiki

Months after denying speculation about his closeness with actor Mark Herras, businessman-singer Jojo Mendrez is back in the rumor mill—this time linked to Starstruck alum Rainier Castillo. The latest buzz? A photo of the two at a casino, sparking whispers of a budding romance.

The Casino Snapshot That Fueled Gossip

A now-viral image shows Castillo seated at a gaming table while Mendrez hovers behind him, casually flipping a stack of casino chips. The cozy setup quickly lit up social media, with fans questioning if the pair’s bond goes beyond friendship. Neither has addressed the photo yet, leaving the rumor mill in overdrive.

This isn’t Mendrez’s first brush with dating gossip. In February, a video of him and Herras hanging out at a Parañaque hotel casino stirred similar speculation. At the time, Mendrez shut down the rumors, calling the footage “malicious” and explaining why he chose silence: “Even if I say no, people will insist it’s a yes. If I say yes, they’ll say it’s no. Where does that leave me?” Herras—who’s married to Nicole Donesa and shares two kids—also denied any romantic ties, calling the claims “baseless.”

The Complicated Context

Both Castillo and Herras are married family men, adding layers to the rumors. Castillo, known for roles in Black Rider and Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, has been wed to non-showbiz wife Diane Quizon since 2019, and they share a child. Mendrez, meanwhile, has kept his personal life private but remains in the spotlight as the “revival king” of OPM, recently dropping his first original track, Nandito Lang Ako.

Why the Noise Won’t Die

Mendrez’s rising fame—and knack for viral moments—keeps him in the gossip crosshairs. Fans are torn: some argue the casino snap is harmless fun between friends, while others insist there’s “chemistry” worth dissecting. “Jojo’s single, Rainier’s married… this feels messy,” tweeted one user. Another countered: “Let the man live! Not every hangout is a date.”