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Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino-American TV host, actor, comedian, VJ, and model. He is the son of actors
Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The W ...
and
Vilma Santos Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district sin ...
. 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 "In My Life" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It appeared on their 1965 album ''Rubber Soul''. Its lyrics were written primarily by John Lennon, credited to Lennon–McCartney. George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge. ...
'' as Mark Salvacion.


Biography


Early life

Manzano is the only child of
Vilma Santos Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district sin ...
and
Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The W ...
. And the second eldest son in the family.


Education

He studied at Colegio de San Agustin for high school and at
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde ( Filipino: ''Dalubhasaan ng De La Salle San Benildo;'' French:'' Collège De La Salle de Sainte Benilde''), also known as Benilde and abbreviated DLS–CSB or simply CSB, is a private, Catholic research ...
in Malate, Manila, with a Major 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 "In My Life" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It appeared on their 1965 album ''Rubber Soul''. Its lyrics were written primarily by John Lennon, credited to Lennon–McCartney. George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge. ...
'', 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. Manzano began dating actress
Jessy Mendiola Jessy Mendiola-Manzano (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile, ; December 3, 1992) is a Filipino actress. Early life Mendiola was born in Dubai, where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings of a Filipino mother and a Lebanese f ...
in June 2016 and became engaged on December 12, 2020. He and Mendiola were married on February 21, 2021. On August 11, 2022, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child.


Filmography


Film


Television


Awards and nominations


References


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Manzano, Luis 1981 births Filipino male television actors Filipino game show hosts Living people People from San Juan, Metro Manila Male actors from Metro Manila De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni Filipino male comedians VJs (media personalities) Visayan people Filipino male film actors Viva Artists Agency ABS-CBN personalities Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series) Filipino television variety show hosts