Luis Manzano Explained

Luis Manzano
Birth Name:Luis Philippe Santos Manzano
Birth Date:21 April 1981
Birth Place:San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other Names:Lucky
Years Active:2002–present
Agent:Viva Artists Agency
(2005–present)
Alma Mater:De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde(BS)
Partner:Jennylyn Mercado (2011–2013)
Children:1
Mother:Vilma Santos
Father:Edu Manzano

Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (in Tagalog pronounced as /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 as the presenter of several ABS-CBN programs, such as Pilipinas Got Talent, The Voice of the Philippines, Family Feud, the Philippine version of I Can See Your Voice, and for his role 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 San Agustin - Makati 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 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]

In May 2024, Manzano was cleared of cancer after medical tests including biopsy of his head lump.[7]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes and Awards
2006All About LoveWesley"Kalesa" (also Debut Movie)
2007Ang Cute ng Ina MoVal Quizon
2009In My LifeMark Salvacion
  1. 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
2010Hating KapatidEdzel
Petrang KabayoErickson Santos
2011Who's That Girl?John Eduque Jr.[8]
The Unkabogable Praybeyt BenjaminEricsonCameo Appearance
2012Moron 5 and the Crying LadyAlbert Macapagal
This Guy's in Love with U Mare!Mike
SisterakasWaiterCameo Appearance
2013Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyPriest
2014Starting Over AgainProfessor
Albert Macapagal
The Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminYoung BenCameo Appearance
2018The Girl in the Orange DressEric Dela CruzSpecial Participation

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2002–2013MyxVJMyx
2003–presentASAPHost/PerformerABS-CBN
2004Star Circle QuestHost
2005BoraLuigi
QpidsHost
Kampanerang KubaPablo
2006Your Song Presents: I'll Never Get Over You, Gettin' Over MeJustin
Komiks Presents: Paa ni IsabellaJohn
Host
Crazy for YouWacky
2007Your Song Presents: If We Fall in Love
Your Song Presents: IkawLouie
RouninJuris
Your Song Presents: IkawAbel / Adam
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LarawanRodel
2008Entertainment LiveHost
DyosaKulas
Host
2009Flash Bomba/Roldan Legaspi
Maalaala Mo Kaya: VideokeRey
2010Your Song Presents: My Last RomanceNico Suarez
Host with Billy Crawford
Wansapanataym Presents: KokakLeo
2010–2013; 2016Pilipinas Got TalentHost
2011Laugh Out LoudHost with Alodia Gosiengfiao
2012–2013; 2015–2016Kapamilya, Deal or No DealHost
2012Sarah G. Live
Be Careful With My HeartJames Luis Ventura
2013–2014; 2016–2017; 2019Minute to Win ItHost
2014–2015The Voice Kids
The Voice of the Philippines
2015–2016Celebrity PlaytimeHost (episode 8 onwards, replacing Billy Crawford)
2016–2017Family FeudHost
2017The Voice Teens
It's Showtime
2017–presentI Can See Your Voice
2019World of Dance Philippines
2019–2020Home Sweetie Home: Extra SweetPip
Your Moment[9] Host
2020The Voice TeensABS-CBN
Kapamilya Channel
2021Your Face Sounds FamiliarKapamilya Channel
A2Z
2021–presentLuis ListensHimself/hostYouTube
2023It's Your Lucky Day Himself/hostKapamilya Channel
GTV
A2Z
2024Can't Buy Me LoveWaiter (cameo)ABS-CBN
2024Rainbow RumbleHostKapamilya Channel
A2Z

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
200317th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityASAP
2004PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent-Search Program HostStar Circle Quest Kids & Teens (with Jodi Sta. Maria)
2005PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent-Search Program HostStar Circle National Teen Quest (with Jodi Sta. Maria)
200620th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Male TV HostASAP '06
200723rd PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearAll About Love
200824th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the YearAng Cute Ng Ina Mo
2008PMPC Star Awards for TVMale Star Of The Night
200923rd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Male TV HostASAP '09
2010GAWAD TanglawBest Supporting ActorIn My Life
25th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the YearIn My Life
41st Box Office Entertainment AwardsFilm Actor of the Year (with John Lloyd Cruz)[10] In My Life
201125th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program Hosts (with Billy Crawford)Pilipinas Got Talent
Best Game Show HostPanahon Ko 'To (with Billy Crawford)
Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show HostE-Live
Best Male TV HostASAP Rocks
Male Sexiest of the Night
Yahoo! OMGAwardsFavorite Male TV HostPilipinas Got Talent
2013GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsPrince of Philippine Movies[11] This Guy's in Love with U Mare!
201430th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Darling of the Press
2015PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Game Show HostKapamilya, Deal Or No Deal
2016PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Male TV HostASAP
PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program HostThe Voice Kids (Philippines season 3) with Robi Domingo & Kim Chiu
2017PMPC Star Awards For MoviesDarling of the Press

Notes and References

  1. News: Luis Manzano's taxis to join 'Pink4' Project. ABS-CBN News. March 11, 2015. January 27, 2021.
  2. News: Vilma Santos excited sa engagement nina Luis, Jessy. ABS-CBN News. December 14, 2020.
  3. Web site: WATCH: Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola become husband and wife. . 5 April 2021.
  4. Web site: GMA News . Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano are expecting their first child . 2022-08-11 . GMA News Online . August 11, 2022 . en.
  5. Web site: Jessy Mendiola confirms church wedding with Luis Manzano: 'Finally, matutuloy na'. Yoniel. Acebuche. The Philippine Star. January 16, 2024 .
  6. News: Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola hold second wedding in Palawan. February 16, 2024 . . February 16, 2024.
  7. News: Luis Manzano cleared of cancer after head lump scare. May 5, 2024 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 4, 2024.
  8. Web site: Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano's characters have a mix-up in Who's That Girl?.
  9. Web site: Meet the judges of 'Your Moment,' ABS-CBN's 2-in-1 talent competition . ABS-CBN News. news.abs-cbn.com. en-US. October 22, 2019. October 25, 2019.
  10. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/24/10/abs-cbn-big-winner-gmmsf-entertainment-awards "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards"
  11. http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards"