Support from family was front and center as Calix Ho, son of actor Dennis Trillo, captured the gold medal in the Men’s Épée Individual event at the UAAP Season 88 Fencing Tournament.
Among those proudly watching from the sidelines was Jennylyn Mercado, who joined Dennis and Calix’s mother, former beauty queen Carlene Aguilar, in celebrating the young athlete’s victory.
The tournament was held on March 13, 2026, at the Makati Coliseum, where the University of the Philippines fencer delivered a standout performance to secure the championship for the Fighting Maroons.
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Jennylyn shows support for stepson
Sharing a snap from the fencing venue and tagging Calix, Jennylyn documented the proud moment on Instagram Stories.
She also reposted a joint Instagram post from the U.P. Maroon Club and Carlene, which highlighted the athlete’s triumph.
The post read: “Calix Ho delivers another GOLD for UP in the Men’s Epee Individual event of the UAAP Season 88 Fencing Tournament.”
Photos circulating online also showed the emotional aftermath of the victory, with Calix receiving hugs and congratulations from his family on the competition floor.
One particularly touching moment captured Jennylyn, Dennis, and Carlene celebrating together with the young champion.
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A proud moment for Calix and his parents
Representing the University of the Philippines in competitions and delivering strong performances for the team, Calix has been steadily building his reputation in fencing.
His gold medal win in the UAAP tournament marks another milestone in his athletic journey.
Both Dennis and Carlene have previously shown their unwavering support for their son’s sporting pursuits, often sharing updates about his achievements on social media.
In fact, Calix also took first place in another fencing competition in September 2025, with Dennis proudly posting about the victory online.
With the latest UAAP triumph, the young fencer continues to make his family and his university proud.
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