Award-winning actor Dennis Trillo acknowledged that fatherhood has positively transformed him, expressing gratitude to his wife, actress Jennylyn Mercado, for being a devoted mother to their family.

During an interview on the YouTube show "Rei Talks," Dennis expressed his heartfelt aspirations for his relationship with Jennylyn. He shared his desire for their love to grow and endure through life's challenges.

"Salamat sa lahat. Inspirasyon ka namin. Mahal na mahal ka namin at sana maging maayos ang lahat hanggang sa huli. (Thank you. You are our inspiration. We love you very much and hope everything goes well until the end)," said Dennis when asked about giving a message to Jennylyn.

Dennis spoke about the qualities he admires in Jennylyn.

"She's a hands-on person not only for her family but for the people around her. Hindi niya pinababayaan ang mga tao sa poder niya. Kapag kasama mo s'ya, ipaparamdam nya talaga sa'yo na secured ka sa lahat ng bagay. Yun ang gusto ko sa kanya. (She's a hands-on person not only for her family but for the people around her. She doesn't leave people in her power. When you're with her, she really makes you feel secure in everything. That's what I like about her)," the actor said.

Dennis, 43, said his wish is for his family to be whole until the end.

"Sa tingin ko huwag lang maghiwalay ang pamilya at gusto ko magkasama kami hanggang sa dulo. Sa ngayon yun ang wish ko. Mga materyal na bagay at career kuntento na ako. Masaya na kami. Sana madala namin yung pagmamahalan namin hanggang sa huling hininga ng buhay namin. (I hope my family will always stay together, and that we can be united until the end of our lives. This is my current wish. I find satisfaction in my material possessions and my career, and we are happy. I hope we can cherish our love until our last breath.)"

"Ang importante is makuntento ka talaga kung ano ang meron ka. Hindi naman masama na maghangad pa tayo ng ibang bagay pero maganda rin yung makuntento ka. (The important thing is to be content with what you have. It's not bad to aspire to more, but it's also good to be content)," the actor said.

Dennis stated that becoming a father has made him a better person in terms of the responsibilities of a family man.

"My eldest is 18. Then, yung bunso will be three years old this April. Masasabi ko is yung fatherhood malaking epekto sa akin kasi mula ng nagkaroon ako ng responsibilidad sa mga anak, nagkaroon na ng direction ang buhay mo. kapag may mga taong umaasa sa'yo mas pipiliin mo gumawa ng tama at maging role model sa kanila. (My eldest is 18. Then, the youngest will be three years old this April. I can say that fatherhood has had a big impact on me because since I have had responsibility for my children, your life has had a direction. When there are people depending on you, you choose to do the right thing and be a role model for them)," he said.

Dennis believes a family man needs to be a good father and husband. "You can't choose only one option; it must be balanced."

The actor said he owes his success in life to his father.

"Siya yung tipo ng tatay na kahit na ano ang itanong mo sa kanya, meron siyang sagot. Grabe ang respeto ko sa kanya dahil he's knowledgeable and ma-prinsipyo. He's a good provider and has so many values. He doesn't drink or smoke. Marami akong traits na nakuha sa kanya. Sila pa rin ng mother ko at never sila naghiwalay. May mga problema din, but they choose to stay together. (He's the type of father that no matter what you ask him, he has an answer. I have a lot of respect for him because he's knowledgeable and principled. He's a good provider and has so many values. He doesn't drink or smoke. I got a lot of traits from him. They're still with my mother, and they've never separated. There are also problems, but they choose to stay together.

Dennis revealed to Beautederm President and CEO Rei Anicoche Tan that he never wanted to be a movie star as a kid.

"Noon hindi ko naiisip kasi mahiyain talaga ako noon. Pero yung mommy ko talaga siya ang may gustong ipasok ako sa ganitong industriya. Noon pa man may voice lessons na kami at pinapa kanta kami sa mga gathering. Pero kaming mga magkakapatid parang napipilitan lang kami kasi nga mahiyain kami. (Back then, I didn't think about it because I was really shy. But my mom was the one who really wanted me to get into this industry. We've always had voice lessons and she made us sing at gatherings. But my siblings and I felt like we were just forced into it because we were really shy)," he said.

One of his favorite karaoke songs is "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi.

Having worked in the entertainment industry for many years, Dennis never considered quitting. Although he admitted he was hurt by being rejected during auditions in his younger years, he still decided to pursue a career in showbiz.

"Since I became a movie star, hindi pa naman umabot sa point na ganun. Pero bago ako mag-artista, at nag-a-audition ako sa mga commercial at hindi ako natatanggap, sabi ko siguro hindi ako para dito. (Since I became a movie star, it hasn't reached that point yet. But before I became an actor, and I was auditioning for commercials and not getting accepted, I said maybe I'm not cut out for this.)"Kahit papaano may konting sakit na hindi ka natatanggap at feeling mo may mali sa'yo. And then pilit mong hinahanap kung ano ang aayusin mo. (There’s pain from feeling unaccepted, making you believe something is wrong with you. Then you do something to fix it.)

But Dennis believes that it was a challenge to stay relevant in showbiz.

"Palagay ko lahat ng artista isa yun sa fear nila na kinakalimutan na sila ng tao. Yung wala ng pumapansin sa'yo. Feeling ko nightmare yun kahit kaninong artista. Nakakatakot yun kasi parang isa yung sa sign na nag-failed ka na sa ginagawa mo. Wala ng interest ang mga tao sa'yo. (I think all artists have that fear that people are forgetting them. When no one pays attention to you anymore. I feel like that's a nightmare for any artist. It's scary because it's like a sign that you've failed at what you're doing. People are no longer interested in you)," he said. 

The actor remembers offering praise in his prayers with all the blessings for him and his family.He said he always thanked the Lord for all the blessings he received.

"Nagdarasal ako para magpasalamat. Maganda o hindi maganda ang nangyari dapat magpasalamat ka pa rin. Yung hindi maganda hindi naman habang buhay yan. Dadaan lang yun. It will make you a better person. (I pray to be grateful. Whether things are good or bad, you should still be grateful. The bad things don't last forever. They will just pass. It will make you a better person.)

Dennis was launched as Belle Dolls Zero Filter Sunscreen for Men's newest endorser at a separate event during a grand program at Solaire North in Quezon City.

Rei said she was grateful that Dennis and his wife, Jen, were part of the Beautederm family, which had endorsed the beauty product earlier. She recalled her first meeting with Jen.

"Gustong-gusto ko na talaga siya ma-meet noon. Tapos nagka-pandemic na. After the red carpet of your movie 'Everything About My Wife," lahat tayo pagod na nun pero she messaged me. 'Sabi ko, 'Ang sweet naman ni Jen at naalala pa niya ako i-message. She said, 'Thank you.' Yung mga little things. Naaalala niya kahit busy tayo. Mas lalo ako napapamahal sa kanya ngayon. (I really wanted to meet her before. Then there was a pandemic. After the red carpet of your movie 'Everything About My Wife,' we were all tired but she messaged me. I said, 'Jen is so sweet and she even remembered to message me.' She said, 'Thank you.' The little things. She remembers even when we're busy. I love her even more now)," Rei added.