Jiro Manio
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Jiro Manio | |
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| Born | Jiro Manio Katakura May 9, 1992 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–2010 |
| Agent | Star Magic (1999–2009) |
Jiro Manio (born 9 May 1992) is a Filipino former actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the drama film Magnifico (2003), for which he won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor at age 12, making him the youngest-ever winner in that category. For that same film, he also won the PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, FAP Award for Best Actor, and FAMAS Award for Best Child Actor—thus winning the Philippine movie grand slam. Earlier, he won the Best Child Performer award in the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival for his role in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Bagong Buwan (2001). He also received acting award nominations for his performances in Mila (2001) and Foster Child (2007). Manio also appeared in the comedy film Ang Tanging Ina (2003) and its sequels, the fantasy television series Spirits (2004–05), and the gay-themed comedy Manay Po (2006) and its sequel.
Starting in his late teens, Manio's personal life has been mired with controversies including drug abuse and an arrest for alleged frustrated homicide.
Early life and education[edit]
Manio was born to a Filipina mother Joylene Santos Manio (died August 8, 2006) and Japanese father Yusuke Katakura (片倉 裕介). He was raised by his grandfather and had a younger brother named Anjo Santos.
Manio attended grade school at Holy Child Parochial School in San Juan, Metro Manila[1] (now Saint John the Baptist Catholic School) and graduated from high school in 2012 through the Philippines Department of Education's (DepEd) home study program at Rizal Experimental Station and Pilot School of Cottage Industries (RESPCI) in Pasig.[2] He planned to study Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) in culinary studies at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the Malate district of Manila.
Career[edit]
He starred in the digital film Tambolista for Cinema One network and in Ang Tanging Ina Niyong Lahat with Ai-Ai delas Alas. In 2004, he won the Best Actor at the Gawad Urian and the Best Child Actor award at the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) for the movie Magnifico.[3]
He was a member of ABS-CBN's talent management agency Star Magic from 1999 until his termination in June 2009 due to unprofessional behavior.[4]
In 2010, he transferred to GMA Network and appeared on that network's show Pilyang Kerubin, top billed by Barbie Forteza.
Personal life and substance abuse[edit]
Manio later became a drug addict and fathered two daughters named Sisha Calliope and Mishka Caxiopeia out of wedlock with his longtime partner who is four years his senior. He had his first-born when he was fifteen years old.[2]
On May 18, 2011, the news programme TV Patrol confirmed that Manio underwent rehabilitation treatment for drug addiction. He then entered a drug rehabilitation facility after realizing that he was throwing his life away.[5] With the encouragement of his foster father, Andrew, and his manager, Magnifico director Maryo J. delos Reyes, he committed himself to the Home Care rehabilitation center, where he underwent therapy for almost a year. After the initial phase of his rehabilitation, Home Care allowed him to finish his senior year of high school.[6]
On June 30, 2015, Manio was spotted wandering around Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Manio, who was scavenging for food and living off the kindness of airport staff, had apparently run away and gone missing from Cainta four days before, following a supposed altercation with relatives.[7][8]
On July 1, 2015, four days after wandering around NAIA, he was finally brought home by his half brother, Anjo Santos, after Manio's relative saw his picture that appeared on different social networking sites.[8]
Comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas and other artists offered Manio their help to get his life back on the right track, but he refused it.
When he was asked by reporters if he is still open to new projects in the near future, Manio refused to continue his work as an actor.[9]
In January 2016, Manio was released from a rehabilitation center after months of treatment but returned to in February due to his chronic health condition.[10]
Frustrated homicide case[edit]
Manio was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man in Marikina around 7:20 pm on January 17, 2020.[11]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Little Star | Joross | GMA Network |
| Maynila | Various roles | ||
| Pilyang Kerubin | Rodjun San Diego | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Stanley King, Jr. | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | I Am KC | Gang Leader | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Mackuy | ||
| Kung Fu Kids | Young Mackuy | ||
| 2007 | Margarita | Young Rodrigo | |
| Love Spell: My Soulfone | |||
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manikang Papel | Dodong | |
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Young Pong | ||
| Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Chris | ||
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Jasper | |
| 2004 | Spirits | Nato | |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Shammy | |
| 2002 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Hapon | |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Oto San | Ambo | |
| Da body en da guard | |||
| 2000 | Wansapanataym: Wish Bag | ||
| Pangako Sa Yo | Kokoy dela Merced | ||
| 1999 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Miko Escallon |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Shammy |
| 2009 | Villa Estrella | Young Alex |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Shammy |
| Manay Po 2: Overload | Orwell Castello | |
| Ang Lihim ni Antonio | Mike | |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo | JR |
| Tambolista | Jason | |
| Green Paradise | Marcial | |
| Tirador | Odie | |
| Foster Child | Yuri | |
| 2006 | Manay Po | Orwell Castello |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Shammy |
| Anghel sa Lupa | Aki | |
| Magnifico | Magnifico | |
| 2001 | Bagong Buwan | Francis |
| La Vida Rosa | Enteng | |
| Mila | Peklat | |
| 2000 | Anak | Jason |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Dancing Kid |
| Pamana[8] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Category | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Foster Child | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Gawad Urian | Tambolista | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Gawad Urian | Foster Child | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Child Actor | FAMAS Award | Magnifico | Won |
| 2004 | Best Actor | Gawad Urian Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Actor | FAP Awards | Won | |
| 2004 | Most Popular Child Actor | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Won | |
| 2002 | Best Supporting Actor | Gawad Urian Award | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Child Actor | FAMAS award | Mila | Nominated |
| 2002 | Most Popular Child Actor | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Won | |
| 2001 | Best Child Performer[12] | Metro Manila Film Festival | Bagong Buwan | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "Jiro Manio: Muy Magnifico!". PhilStar Global. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Who is Jiro Manio?". Entertainment.inquirer.net. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Young actor Jiro Manio denies fathering child". Abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ Noel Orsal. "ABS-CBN issues official statement on why young actor Jiro Manio has been axed". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
- ^ Abuse, Jiro Manio Confined in Rehab for Drug (May 24, 2011). "Jiro Manio Confined in Rehab for Drug Abuse". Philippine News.
- ^ Shayla, Sirri. "After journey of renewal, 'Magnifico' actor Jiro Manio deserves another chance". Interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- ^ Andrade, Jeannette (30 June 2015). "Multi-awarded actor Jiro Manio now roaming NAIA for food, clothes". Entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ a b c Andrade, Jeannette (2 July 2015). "'Terminal Man' Jiro Manio departs with Ai-Ai's support". Entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ Andrade, Jeannette. "Award-winning former child actor NAIA 3 'Terminal Man'". Inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Franco, Bernie (February 12, 2016). "Jiro Manio back in rehab due to illness, says Ai-Ai delas Alas". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ^ "Ex-child star Jiro Manio nabbed for alleged frustrated homicide". Archived from the original on 2020-01-18. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2001". IMDB.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
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- Living people
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- Filipino male child actors
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- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino people of Japanese descent
- Male actors of Japanese descent
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