Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (; 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 Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television presenter, and politician. He hosted the game shows ''The Weakest Link'', '' Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', '' 1 vs. 100'', '' Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!'', and '' ...

and

Vilma Santos Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress and politician. In a career spanning over seven decades, she is recognized for her versatility in acting across various genres of film and television in the Philippine ...

. He is best known for as the presenter of several

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programs, such as

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, the Philippine version of

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and Minute to Win It, and for his role in the 2009 film ''

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'' as Mark Salvacion.

Biography

Early life

Manzano is the only child of

and

Education

He studied at Colegio San Agustin - Makati for high school and at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in

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, majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management.

Family

Senator

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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 Andrea Bianca Martin Manzano Reyes (born March 29, 1987), more popularly known by her Stage name, screen name Andi Manzano, is a Filipino radio jockey, television host, and actress. Andi rose to fame as a discjockey at FM broadcasting, FM radio ...

, 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

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career. He is known to be one of the longest serving VJ on

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channel with

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. His best known act "Roldan" in a television series '' Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba'' and "Mark Salvacion" in the 2009 film ''

'', 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

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in the 2025 Philippine general election, but lost to outgoing governor Hermilando Mandanas.

Personal life

Manzano owns a taxi company, LBR Transport Inc. Before dating actress

Jessy Mendiola Jessica Mendiola Tawile-Manzano, known by her screen name Jessy Mendiola (, born December 3, 1992), is a Filipino actress. She first appeared in TV commercials and ventured acting at age 13, portraying minor roles in several soap operas. In ...

in June 2016, he dated several other actresses including Nancy Castiglione,

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, Jennylyn Mercado, and

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. He became engaged to Mendiola on December 12, 2020, 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

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). 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. Manzano and Mendiola's

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was officiated by Jesuit priest Carmelo Caluag II in a

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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.” In May 2024, Manzano was cleared of cancer after

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s including

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of his head lump.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Manzano, Luis 1981 births Living people ABS-CBN people Actors from San Juan, Metro Manila De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni Filipino game show hosts Filipino male comedians Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Filipino television variety show hosts Filipino video jockeys Male actors from Metro Manila Visayan people Viva Artists Agency Nacionalista Party politicians