Luis Manzano
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Luis Manzano | |
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| Born | Luis Philippe Manzano April 21, 1981[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | TV host, VJ, Fashion Model, former actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2003–present) Viva Artists Agency (2005–present) |
| Parent(s) | Edu Manzano Vilma Santos Ralph Recto (step-father) |
Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino TV host, VJ, model and former actor. He is the son of award-winning actors, Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for his roles in the television series Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba as Roldana Legaspi and in the 2009 film In My Life as Mark Salvacion.
Biography
Early life
Manzano was born to parents Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano.
Education
He studied at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila, with a Major in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management.
Family
Senator Ralph Recto became his adopted father or stepfather following his marriage to his mother, then he has one half-brother Ryan Christian Recto.
He has two other younger siblings from his father side who were Princess Addoy, 21 and Enzo, 17. Their mother is Rina Samson.
Career
Manzano started his career as a commercial model for clothing brand, Human. He later pursued his TV hosting and acting career. He is also known to be one of the longest serving VJ on Myx channel alongside Iya Villania. He is best known for his roles as Roldan in the television series Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba and as Mark Salvacion in the 2009 film In My Life, wherein he portrayed a gay man and starred alongside his mother, Vilma Santos.
Manzano is a member of Tau Gamma Phi and DLS-CSB Romancon Dance Company.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes and Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | All About Love | Wesley | "Kalesa" |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Val | |
| 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 | Ericson | ||
| 2011 | Who's That Girl? | John Eduque Jr.[2] | |
| 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 | Father | Cameo Appearance |
| 2014 | Starting Over Again | Cameo Appearance | |
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Albert Macapagal | ||
| Praybeyt Benjamin 2 | Ericson | Cameo Appearance |
Television
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)[3] | 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[4] | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Won |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Darling of the Press | — | Nominated |
References
- ^ [1]/
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/7532/anne-curtis-and-luis-manzano39s-characters-have-a-mix-up-in-who39s-that-girl#39;s-characters-have-a-mix-up-in-%20Who's-That-Girl
- ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
External links
- Luis Manzano at IMDb