# Luis Manzano

Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (Tagalog pronunciation:; 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, Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, The Voice of the Philippines, Family Feud, the Philippine version of I Can See Your Voice and Minute to Win It, 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

| Year | Film | Role | Notes and Awards |
| 2006 | All About Love | Wesley | "Kalesa" (also Debut Movie) |
| 2007 | Ang Cute ng Ina Mo | Val Quizon | |
| 2009 | In My Life | Mark Salvacion | #12 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time Gawad SURI Award for Best Supporting Actor Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Supporting Actor GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year (shared with John Lloyd Cruz) PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2010 | Hating Kapatid | Edzel | |
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Erickson Santos | |
| 2011 | Who's That Girl? | John Eduque Jr. | |
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Ericson | Cameo Appearance |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Albert Macapagal | |
| 2012 | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Mike | |
| 2012 | Sisterakas | Waiter | Cameo Appearance |
| 2013 | Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Priest | Cameo Appearance |
| 2014 | Starting Over Again | Professor | Cameo Appearance |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Albert Macapagal | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Young Ben | Cameo Appearance |
| 2018 | The Girl in the Orange Dress | Eric Dela Cruz | Special Participation |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2002–2013 | Myx | VJ | Myx |
| 2003–present | ASAP | Host/Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Star Circle Quest | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Bora | Luigi | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Qpids | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Kampanerang Kuba | Pablo | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: I'll Never Get Over You, Gettin' Over Me | Justin | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Paa ni Isabella | John | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Crazy for You | Wacky | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: If We Fall in Love | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Ikaw | Louie | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Rounin | Juris | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Ikaw | Abel / Adam | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan | Rodel | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Entertainment Live | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Dyosa | Kulas | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba | Flash Bomba/Roldan Legaspi | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videoke | Rey | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: My Last Romance | Nico Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Panahon Ko 'to!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko | Host with Billy Crawford | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym Presents: Kokak | Leo | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2013; 2016 | Pilipinas Got Talent | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Laugh Out Loud | Host with Alodia Gosiengfiao | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2013; 2015–2016 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Sarah G. Live | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Be Careful With My Heart | James Luis Ventura | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2014; 2016–2017; 2019 | Minute to Win It | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–2015 | The Voice Kids | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–2015 | The Voice of the Philippines | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2016 | Celebrity Playtime | Host (episode 8 onwards, replacing Billy Crawford) | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2017 | Family Feud | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | The Voice Teens | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | It's Showtime | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–present | I Can See Your Voice | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | World of Dance Philippines | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet | Pip | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Your Moment | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | The Voice Teens | Host | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Your Face Sounds Familiar | Host | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2021–present | Luis Listens | Himself/host | YouTube |
| 2023 | It's Your Lucky Day | Himself/host | Kapamilya Channel GTV A2Z |
| 2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Restaurant waiter | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 Netflix Philippines |
| 2024–2025 | Rainbow Rumble | Himself/host | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2003 | 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | ASAP | Won |
| 2004 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent-Search Program Host | Star Circle Quest Kids & Teens (with Jodi Sta. Maria) | Won |
| 2005 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent-Search Program Host | Star Circle National Teen Quest (with Jodi Sta. Maria) | Won |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male TV Host | ASAP '06 | Won |
| 2007 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | All About Love | Nominated |
| 2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Nominated |
| 2008 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Male Star Of The Night | — | Won |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male TV Host | ASAP '09 | Won |
| 2010 | GAWAD Tanglaw | Best Supporting Actor | In My Life | Won |
| 2010 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | In My Life | Won |
| 2010 | 41st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Film Actor of the Year (with John Lloyd Cruz) | In My Life | Won |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Hosts (with Billy Crawford) | Pilipinas Got Talent | Won |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Game Show Host | Panahon Ko 'To (with Billy Crawford) | Nominated |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host | E-Live | Won |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male TV Host | ASAP Rocks | Nominated |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Male Sexiest of the Night | — | Won |
| 2011 | Yahoo! OMG! Awards | Favorite Male TV Host | Pilipinas Got Talent | Won |
| 2013 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Prince of Philippine Movies | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Won |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Darling of the Press | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Game Show Host | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Won |
| 2016 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male TV Host | ASAP | Won |
| 2016 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Host | The Voice Kids (season 3) with Robi Domingo & Kim Chiu | Won |
| 2017 | PMPC Star Awards For Movies | Darling of the Press | — | Won |