# John Manalo

John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995), popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He is the nephew of Jericho Rosales.

## Career

Manalo starred in My First Lessons with Jollibee in which he co-stars with Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro and Nikki Bagaporo.
In 2004, Manalo had his film debut Feng Shui as he played the role of Kris Aquino's son Denton. This film gave him 2 awards as 21st PMPC Awards for Movies – Best Child Performer and 2005 FAMAS Awards – Best Child Actor. And for the series of Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Manalo got his 2 awards in The Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation as Most Popular Child Actor and Best Child Performer. At a young age of 9, he became a multi-awarded child actor.
Manalo lives in Parang, Marikina with his parents (Rey and Lot), older sister ( Che) and two older brothers (Ryan and Nyep). He graduated high school at Marist School in Marikina. He took up A.B. Communication Arts in the University of Santo Tomas.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | Feng Shui | Denton Ramirez | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | Lastikman 2 | Butil | Viva Films |
| 2005 | Say That You Love Me | Gerald | Regal Entertainment |
| 2005 | Dubai | Young Andrew | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Young Lucky Boy | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Caregiver | Paulo Gonzales | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Huling Pasada | Jed | Cinemalaya |
| 2008 | Love Me Again | Anthony | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia | Carlo | Cutting Edge Productions |
| 2009 | A Journey Home | Jake | Jubilee Evangelical Church |
| 2009 | Wapakman | Michael Meneses | Solar Entertainment Corporation |
| 2009 | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Walden Uy | Regal Entertainment |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Coby Alvero | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | Alagwa | Adult Bryan | Star Cinema |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2001 | Recuerdo de Amor | Young Monching Villafuerte | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–2005 | Mulawin | Boknoy | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Jeboy | ABS-CBN |
| 2005–2008 | Goin' Bulilit | Himself/Many | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Vulcan 5 | Ronnie | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Salam | young Majid | Knowledge Channel ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Wansapanataym: Magic Mantel | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lampara | Young Albert | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Perslab | Tonyo Hernandez | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Wansapanataym: Dwendeng Bahay | Yoyoy | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary | Toning | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Ikaw Lamang | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Margarita | Gabby | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sine'skwela | Pepe | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | young Waldon | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Palos | young Fabio | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bola | Brando | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Ryan | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid | Julius | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Lino | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Benong / Jomar | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Katorse | young Gabriel "Gabby" Arcanghel | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | BFGF | Techno | TV5 |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kariton | young/teen Efren | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera | Johnny | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | 5 Star Special Presents: The Diamond Star: Dedma si Lolo | Mickey | TV5 |
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay | young Nathan | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Shoutout! (Miyerkulitz) | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Mara Clara | Erris Reyes | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Laugh Out Loud | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Dwarfina | young Lyndon | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Maria la del Barrio | young Luis Fernardo | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | 5 Girls and a Dad | | Net 25 |
| 2012 | Kris TV | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shorts | Raymond | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Oka2kat | young/teen Alfonso | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards | Noel | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belen | Gary J | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2013 | Princess and I | Dasho Pema Shinye | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Kuko Takot | Jake | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | My Little Juan | | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | Young Guillermo | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Luv U | Jim | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | The Singing Bee | Contestant | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yo | Edmond | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abito | teen Efren | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palayan | teen Igge | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Tres Nakpil | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pinekeng Anyo | Emerson | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | All of Me | Carlo Manalo | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas | young Resty Tiquia | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | young Allan | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | The Greatest Love | teen Rafael "Paeng" Alegre | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Armas | young Johnny | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pabaya | Ronnie | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Bagahe | Gerald | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers | teen Carlo | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pitoy | ABS-CBN |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2005 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Feng Shui | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Award | Best Child Actor | Feng Shui | Won |
| 2005 | Most Popular Child Performer | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Won |
| 2006 | FAMAS Award | Best Child Actor | Dubai | Nominated |
| 2009 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Caregiver | Nominated |
| 2021 | 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Music Video of the Year | "Pusong Naliligaw" | Pending |