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Luis Manzano
Filipino actor and host (born 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (Tagalog pronunciation: [manˈsanɔ]; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is the son of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is known for serving as a presenter of ABS-CBN's television programs, such as Pilipinas Got Talent (2010–2016), Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (2012–2016), Minute to Win It (2013–2019), The Voice of the Philippines (2014), Family Feud (2016–2017), the Philippine version of I Can See Your Voice (2017–2020), and for his role in the 2009 film In My Life as Mark Salvacion.
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In 2024, Manzano filed a Certificate of Candidacy for 2025 midterm elections and run as Vice Governor of Batangas, but he lost.[1][2]
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Early life
Manzano is the only child of Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano.[3] Senator Ralph Recto is his stepfather, husband to his politician actress mother, Vilma Santos. His stepfather is Senator Ralph Recto, husband of his mother. He has a maternal half-brother, Ryan Christian Recto, and two paternal half-siblings, Addie and Enzo, from his father. His cousin is Andi Manzano, a former VJ for MTV Philippines, and also a current radio DJ for Magic 89.9 FM.
He studied at Colegio San Agustin - Makati for high school[4] and at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila, majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management.[5]
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Career
Manzano started his career as a commercial model for clothing brand, "Human".[6] He later pursued a television host and acting career. He is known to be one of the longest serving VJ on Myx channel with Iya Villania.[7] 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.
Manzano ran for vice governor of Batangas in the 2025 local elections, but lost to outgoing governor Hermilando Mandanas.[8]
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Personal life
Manzano owns a taxi company, LBR Transport Inc.[9]
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,[10] 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).[11]
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.[12]
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."[13][14]
In May 2024, Manzano was cleared of cancer after medical tests including biopsy of his head lump.[15]
Filmography
Film
Television
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Awards and nominations
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