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, 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 ...
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 since ...
. 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 since ...
and
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino American, 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 ...
. And the second eldest son in the family.
Education
He studied at
Colegio de San Agustin
The University of San Agustin – Iloilo, also referred to by its acronym (USAI or as San Ag), is a private, Roman Catholic, research, coeducational, non-profit basic and higher education institution run by the Augustinian Province of Santo Nià ...
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 c ...
in
Malate, Manila
Malate is a district of Manila, Philippines. Together with the district of Ermita, it serves as Manila's center for commerce and tourism.
Etymology
The name ''Malate'' is believed to be derived from a corruption of the Tagalog word ''maalat'' ...
, with a Major in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management.
Family
Senator
Ralph Recto
Ralph Gonzalez Recto (; born January 11, 1964) is a Filipino politician, who, since 2022, is serving as the representative for Batangas' 6th district and is one of the House Deputy Speakers. He previously served three terms in the Senate: f ...
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
Acting is an activity in which a story is told by means of its enactment by an actor or actress who adopts a character—in theatre, television, film, radio, or any other medium that makes use of the mimetic mode.
Acting involves a broad r ...
career. He is known to be one of the longest serving
VJ on
Myx
Myx (, stylized as MYX or myx) is a Philippine pay TV channel based in Quezon City, owned by Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. The channel is targeted to youth audiences and primarily airs music videos.
It was intr ...
channel with
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Villania(born June 29, 1986), known professionally as Iya Villania-Arellano (), is a Filipino-Australian singer, television presenter, and actress. She has been widely known for her work as a VJ in the music channel MYX.
Early a ...
. 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
Tau Gamma Phi (), also known as 'Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity', is a fraternity established in the Philippines. Its members call themselves Triskelion.
Its aims are to see a Fraternity System devoid of violence in lieu of the rampant violen ...
, 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
External links
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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