Summary
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.
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 Manzano in 2019 | |
| Born | Luis Philippe Santos Manzano April 21, 1981 San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Lucky |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent(s) | Viva Artists Agency (2005–present) |
| Notable work | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Jennylyn Mercado (2011–2013) |
| Children | 1 |
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Biography edit
Early life edit
Manzano is the only child of Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano.
Education edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Film edit
| 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 edit
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 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 edit
- ^ "Luis Manzano's taxis to join 'Pink4' Project". ABS-CBN News. March 11, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Vilma Santos excited sa engagement nina Luis, Jessy". ABS-CBN News. December 14, 2020.
- ^ "WATCH: Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola become husband and wife". Manila Bulletin. April 5, 2021.
- ^ "Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano are expecting their first child". GMA News Online. GMA News. August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Acebuche, Yoniel (January 16, 2024). "Jessy Mendiola confirms church wedding with Luis Manzano: 'Finally, matutuloy na'". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola hold second wedding in Palawan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano's characters have a mix-up in Who's That Girl?".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived 2019-04-03 at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
External links edit
- Luis Manzano at IMDb