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Luis Manzano

Luis Manzano

Filipino actor and host (born 1981)

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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Santos and the surname or paternal family name is Manzano.
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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

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References

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    "Luis Manzano's taxis to join 'Pink4' Project". ABS-CBN News. March 11, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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    "Vilma Santos excited sa engagement nina Luis, Jessy". ABS-CBN News. December 14, 2020.
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    "WATCH: Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola become husband and wife". Manila Bulletin. April 5, 2021.
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    "Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano are expecting their first child". GMA News Online. GMA News. August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
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    Acebuche, Yoniel (January 16, 2024). "Jessy Mendiola confirms church wedding with Luis Manzano: 'Finally, matutuloy na'". The Philippine Star.
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    "Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola hold second wedding in Palawan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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    "Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano's characters have a mix-up in Who's That Girl?".
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    "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.
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    "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  10. [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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