Luis Manzano facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Luis Manzano
Manzano in 2019
Born	Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (1981-04-21) April 21, 1981 (age 43) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other names	Lucky
Alma mater	De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (BS)
Occupation	Actor host VJ comedian model
Years active	2002–present
Agent	Viva Artists Agency (2005–present)
Notable work	Pinoy Big Brother Family Feud Pilipinas Got Talent Minute to Win It World of Dance Philippines I Can See Your Voice
Political party	Nacionalista (2024–present)
Spouse(s)	Jessy Mendiola ​ (m. 2021)​
Partner(s)	Jennylyn Mercado (2011–2013)
Children	1
Parent(s)	Vilma Santos Edu Manzano

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 best known for as the presenter of several ABS-CBN programs, such as Pilipinas Got Talent, The Voice of the Philippines, Family Feud, the Philippine version of I Can See Your Voice, and for his role in the 2009 film In My Life as Mark Salvacion.

Biography

Early life

Manzano is the only child of Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano.

Education

He studied at Colegio San Agustin - Makati for high school and at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila, majoring 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, 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 is running for vice governor of Batangas in the 2025 Philippine general election. He will be facing outgoing governor Hermilando Mandanas.

Personal life

Manzano owns a taxi company, LBR Transport Inc.

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, 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).

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 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.”

In May 2024, Manzano was cleared of cancer after medical tests including biopsy of his head lump.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Luis Manzano para niños