Luis Manzano

Filipino actor and host (born 1981)

  • Actor
  • host
  • VJ
  • model
Years active2002–presentAgent(s)Viva Artists Agency
(2005–present)Notable work
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)Spouse
Jessy Mendiola
(m. 
  • Edu Manzano (father)
  • Vilma Santos (mother)

Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (Tagalog pronunciation: [manˈsanɔ]; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for his roles in the television series Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba as Roldan Legaspi and in the 2009 film In My Life as Mark Salvacion.

Biography

Early life

Manzano is the only child of Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano.

Education

He studied at Colegio de San Agustin for high school and at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila, majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management.

Family

Senator Ralph Recto is his stepfather, husband to his politician actress mother, Vilma Santos. He has a younger half-brother named Ryan Christian Recto. From his father side, Edu Manzano, he has two younger half siblings named Addie and Enzo. His cousin is Andi Manzano, a former VJ for MTV PH (formerly MTV Philippines), and also a current radio DJ for Magic 89.9 FM.

Career

Manzano started his career as a commercial model for clothing brand, "Human". He later pursued a TV hosting and acting career. He is known to be one of the longest serving VJ on Myx channel with Iya Villania. His best known act "Roldan" in a television series Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba and "Mark Salvacion" in the 2009 film In My Life, where he portrayed a homosexual man, and starred alongside his mother, Vilma Santos.

Manzano is a member of Tau Gamma Phi, a fraternity established in the Philippines. He also is a member of DLS-CSB Romancon Dance Company.

Personal life

Manzano owns a taxi company, LBR Transport Inc.[1]

Before dating actress Jessy Mendiola in June 2016, he dated several other actresses including Nancy Castiglione, Anne Curtis, Jennylyn Mercado, and Angel Locsin. He became engaged to Mendiola on December 12, 2020,[2] and were married on February 21, 2021 in a civil wedding officiated by Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa at The Farm in San Benito (Barangay Tipakan Lipa, Batangas).[3]

On August 11, 2022, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Isabella Rose Tawile "Peanut" Manzano was born on December 29, 2022.[4]

Manzano and Mendiola's church wedding was officiated by Jesuit priest Carmelo Caluag II in a Coron, Palawan church and beach on February 15, 2024. Present were Edu Manzano, Vilma Santos, and the bride's parents Roger Tawile and Judith Mendiola, with their daughter Rosie as the “little bride.”[5][6]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes and Awards
2006 All About Love Wesley "Kalesa" (also Debut Movie)
2007 Ang Cute ng Ina Mo Val Quizon
2009 In My Life Mark Salvacion #12 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time
Gawad SURI Award for Best Supporting Actor
Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Supporting Actor
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year (shared with John Lloyd Cruz)
PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Supporting Actor of the Year
Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)
Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Supporting Actor
2010 Hating Kapatid Edzel
Petrang Kabayo Erickson Santos
2011 Who's That Girl? John Eduque Jr.[7]
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Ericson Cameo Appearance
2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Albert Macapagal
This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Mike
Sisterakas Waiter Cameo Appearance
2013 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Priest
2014 Starting Over Again Professor
Moron 5.2: The Transformation Albert Macapagal
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Young Ben Cameo Appearance
2018 The Girl in the Orange Dress Eric Dela Cruz Special Participation

Television

Year Title Role Network
2002–2013 Myx VJ Myx
2003–present ASAP Host/Performer ABS-CBN
2004 Star Circle Quest Host
2005 Bora Luigi
Qpids Host
Kampanerang Kuba Pablo
2006 Your Song Presents: I'll Never Get Over You, Gettin' Over Me Justin
Komiks Presents: Paa ni Isabella John
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 Host
Crazy for You Wacky
2007 Your Song Presents: If We Fall in Love
Your Song Presents: Ikaw Louie
Rounin Juris
Your Song Presents: Ikaw Abel / Adam
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Rodel
2008 Entertainment Live Host
Dyosa Kulas
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus Host
2009 Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba Flash Bomba/Roldan Legaspi
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videoke Rey
2010 Your Song Presents: My Last Romance Nico Suarez
Panahon Ko 'to!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko Host with Billy Crawford
Wansapanataym Presents: Kokak Leo
2010–2013; 2016 Pilipinas Got Talent Host
2011 Laugh Out Loud Host with Alodia Gosiengfiao
2012–2013; 2015–2016 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Host
2012 Sarah G. Live
Be Careful With My Heart James Luis Ventura
2013–2014; 2016–2017; 2019 Minute to Win It Host
2014–2015 The Voice Kids
The Voice of the Philippines
2015–2016 Celebrity Playtime Host (episode 8 onwards, replacing Billy Crawford)
2016–2017 Family Feud Host
2017 The Voice Teens
It's Showtime
2017–present I Can See Your Voice
2019 World of Dance Philippines
2019–2020 Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Pip
Your Moment[8] Host
2020 The Voice Teens ABS-CBN
Kapamilya Channel
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
2023 It's Your Lucky Day Himself / Main Host Kapamilya Channel
GTV
A2Z
2021-present Luis Listens Himself/Main Talk Show host Luis Manzano YouTube Channel

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2003 17thPMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Male TV Personality ASAP Won
2004 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent-Search Program Host Star Circle Quest Kids & Teens (with Jodi Sta. Maria) Won
2005 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent-Search Program Host Star Circle National Teen Quest (with Jodi Sta. Maria) Won
2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male TV Host ASAP '06 Won
2007 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year All About Love Nominated
2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo Nominated
2008 PMPC Star Awards for TV Male Star Of The Night Won
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male TV Host ASAP '09 Won
2010 GAWAD Tanglaw Best Supporting Actor In My Life Won
25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year In My Life Won
41st Box Office Entertainment Awards Film Actor of the Year (with John Lloyd Cruz)[9] In My Life Won
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent Search Program Hosts (with Billy Crawford) Pilipinas Got Talent Won
Best Game Show Host Panahon Ko 'To (with Billy Crawford) Nominated
Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host E-Live Won
Best Male TV Host ASAP Rocks Nominated
Male Sexiest of the Night Won
Yahoo! OMG! Awards Favorite Male TV Host Pilipinas Got Talent Won
2013 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Prince of Philippine Movies[10] This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Won
2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Darling of the Press Nominated
2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Game Show Host Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal Won
2016 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male TV Host ASAP Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent Search Program Host The Voice Kids (Philippines season 3) with Robi Domingo & Kim Chiu Won
2017 PMPC Star Awards For Movies Darling of the Press Won

References

  1. ^ "Luis Manzano's taxis to join 'Pink4' Project". ABS-CBN News. March 11, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "Vilma Santos excited sa engagement nina Luis, Jessy". ABS-CBN News. December 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "WATCH: Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola become husband and wife". Manila Bulletin. April 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano are expecting their first child". GMA News Online. GMA News. August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Acebuche, Yoniel (January 16, 2024). "Jessy Mendiola confirms church wedding with Luis Manzano: 'Finally, matutuloy na'". The Philippine Star.
  6. ^ "Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola hold second wedding in Palawan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano's characters have a mix-up in Who's That Girl?".
  8. ^ "Meet the judges of 'Your Moment,' ABS-CBN's 2-in-1 talent competition". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  9. ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  10. ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived 2019-04-03 at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.

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  • Luis Manzano at IMDb
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