Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo (Tagalog: [hoˈse mɐˈnɐlɔ]), is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga! on GMA Network and now on TV5. He is also known for his stand-up performances.
| Jose Manalo | |
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 Manalo in 2012 | |
| Birth name | Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo |
| Born | February 12, 1966 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Children | 5, including Benj |
Early and personal life
editManalo married his estranged wife Anna Lyn Santos, who died at the age of 54 in January 2022. She is survived by their children Myki, a medical doctor, Benj Manalo married to Lovely Abella, Sherwin Nicco, an actor, Ai, an accounts manager, and Colyn, a musician.[1][2]
On December 2, 2024, Manalo became engaged to EB Babe dancer Gene Maranan.[3] They married on December 17.[4]
Career
editManalo first appeared in the children's educational show Boyoyong in 1990. He also appeared in the TV soap opera series Valiente in 1992 as one of its supporting characters.[5] He later started working behind the scenes as a production assistant on Eat Bulaga!.[6] He then became a comedian and with his friend Wally Bayola, who was also entering show business around the same time, and they later became a comic duo. Manalo also appeared in several sitcoms on GMA Network like Daddy Di Do Du and Ful Haus, both starring Vic Sotto.
In 2010, Manalo returned to TV5 (formerly ABC 5) for his former sitcom, My Darling Aswang with Vic Sotto and Richie Reyes (also known as Richie D'Horsie). This was his second television program on TV5.[citation needed]
In 2011, Manalo, along with his comedic partner Bayola, headlined his own TV5 comedy show, The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto and also Jimmy Santos. Manalo also worked with Sotto in films like Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! and the MMFF film entry Enteng ng Ina Mo.[citation needed]
In 2023, Manalo and other co-hosts of Eat Bulaga! left TAPE, Inc., following the company's feud with Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.[7] Together, collectively known as the "Legit Dabarkads", moved to TV5 to host a new program entitled E.A.T., later renamed as Eat Bulaga! on January 6, 2024.[8]
Controversy
editIn 2012, Jose Manalo's wife Annalyn lodged a complaint against the comedian for verbal and emotional abuse.[9] In her affidavit, she claimed that the abuse started in 2011.[10] Manalo denied the charges of abuse and also his wife's accusations of family abandonment and child neglect.[11] In his official statement, Manalo asserted that he provided support, "financial or otherwise", to his children.[10][12]
In late 2013, however, Manalo's daughter filed a case of violation against her father for failure to provide financial support, which caused her to drop out of school.[13] The following year, his daughter subsequently attempted suicide, citing her family problems and mainly blaming her father as the reason.[14] Manalo had also refuted these allegations by his daughter.[15]
In 2022, the Court of Appeals absolved Manalo from civil liability arising from his wife Annalyn's P 50 million debt to businessman Froilan Clemente Jr. It nullified the compromise agreement since Manalo is not part thereof.[16]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1995 | Valiente | Elias | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–1997 | GMA Network | ||
| 1994–1995 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–2023 | GMA Network | ||
| 2023–present | TV5 CNN Philippines RPTV | ||
| 1995 | GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw | Tomas | GMA Network |
| 2001–2007 | Daddy Di Do Du | Val | |
| 2004 | Love to Love: Haunted Lovehouse | Unknown | |
| Magpakailanman: Bert Marcelo Story | Bert Marcelo | ||
| 2005 | Wow Hayop | Himself | Unknown |
| 2005–2007 | H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over | QTV | |
| 2007 | Ful Haus | Juan Miguel "Onimeg" Palisoc | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: The Reunion | Ricky Tienes | |
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Mambo | |
| May Darling Aswang | Gas | TV5 | |
| 2010–2011 | Laugh or Lose | Himself | |
| 2010 | R U Kidding Me? | ||
| 2011–2012 | The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Jose De Leoncio | |
| 2012, 2021 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Mr. Camino | GMA Network |
| 2012–2016 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself | |
| 2013, 2014 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Ding | |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Guest | |
| 2015–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Host / Regular Cast / Various Roles | |
| 2016–2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Mael | |
| 2017–2018 | Bossing & Ai | Himself / co-host | |
| 2019 | Starstruck Season 7 | Himself / Judge | |
| 2020 | Fill in the Bank | Host | TV5 |
| 2021 | Catch Me Out Philippines | Himself / Host | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Open 24/7 | Spark Fontanilla | |
| 2023 | Battle of the Judges | Himself / Judge |
TV Movies
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pangalawang Bukas: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Alex | TAPE Inc. | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pinagpalang Ama: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Jessie | ||
| 2016 | Kaputol ng Buhay: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Lola Tinidora | ||
| God Gave Me You: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Capt. Frank | |||
| 2017 | Mansyon: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Moris | ||
| 2018 | Pamana | Kap. Joselito Nunal | ||
| 2019 | Ikigai | Danilo |
Films
editAwards and recognitions
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor[17] | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues | Won |
| 2012 | 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards[18] | Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Wally Bayola) | N/A | Won |
| Most Popular Male Novelty Singer (with Wally Bayola) | Shembot & Jump Brothers songs | Won | ||
| Certified Comedy Concert Artist | Jose & Wally: A Party for Every Juan | Won | ||
| 2013 | 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Novelty Singers (with Ryzza Mae Dizon & Wally Bayola)[19] | Cha-Cha Dabarkads song | Won |
| Male Concert Performers of the Year (with Wally Bayola)[19] | Jose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All | Won | ||
| 2014 | Dabarkads Awards | Best Actor[20] | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Presents: Pangalawang Bukas | Won |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards For TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor (tied with Arjo Artayde of MMK) | Won | ||
| 2015 | OFW Gawad Parangal | Outstanding Actor and Comedian[21] | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
| Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame Star Inductee[22] | N/A | Inducted | |
| 2016 | USTv Students' Choice Awards | Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon[23] | Eat Bulaga!: Kalye Serye (with Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros as Kalye's Angels) | Won |
| Platinum Stallion Media Awards | Trinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character[24] | Won | ||
| 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros)[25] | N/A | Won | |
| 29th Aliw Awards | Best Stand-Up Comedian[26] | Eat Bulaga! | Won | |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actor[27] | Hay, Bahay! | Won | |
| Inding-Indie Short Film Festival Awards | Pinakahuwarang Komedyante ng Taon[28] | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
References
edit- ^ Ruiz, Marah (July 17, 2020). "The accomplished children of Jose Manalo". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Jose Manalo's estranged wife Anna Lyn passes away". GMA Integrated News. January 16, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Jose Manalo now engaged to EB Babe Gene Maranan". GMA News Online. December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Jose Manalo and Gene Maranan tie the knot". GMA News Online. December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (February 29, 2012). "A party for Every Juan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (August 16, 2007). "Comedy's dynamic duos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ "Paolo Ballesteros, Maine Mendoza, other 'Eat Bulaga' co-hosts leave TAPE". Rappler. June 1, 2023.
- ^ "Tito, Vic and Joey formally sign contract with TV5". Rappler. June 20, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Jose Manalo's Wife Files Complaint Against Him". Showbiz News Phil. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ a b "Jose Manalo denies wife's allegations". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jose Manalo denies wife's accusations". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jose Manalo fervently denies abandoning family for a 'mistress'; requests for privacy". Yahoo News Singapore. March 14, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jose Manalo faces new suit; daughter demands support". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jose Manalo's teen daughter attempted suicide twice—report". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jose Manalo speaks up on daughter's alleged suicide attempt". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ Punay, Edu (April 2, 2019). "Court of Appeals clears Jose Manalo in ex-wife's P50-million debt case". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ a b "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived April 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Ryzza Mae Dizon, Jose Manalo win acting trophies in 1st Eat Bulaga Dabarkads Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
- ^ "Kapuso Stars, to be awarded by an OFW Organization". GMA Network. November 28, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ "Kalyeserye stars, Kapuso personalities get stars in PHL Walk of Fame". GMA News. GMA Network. December 1, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ilang programa ng GMA Network, pinarangalan sa 12th USTV Students' Choice Awards". GMA News. GMA Network. April 22, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "GMA Network Inc wins big at the Platinum Stallion Awards". GMA Network. January 27, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ Calderon, Nora V. (February 21, 2016). "John Lloyd, Bea, Vice, Coco, Vic, Ai-Ai lead winners at the Box Office Entertainment Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "Aliw Awards 2016 winners revealed; Lea Salonga, Baste Duterte, among those honored". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- ^ "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Kapuso personalities, shows recognized by Inding-indie Film Festival 2016". GMA News. GMA Network. December 13, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
External links
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Media related to Jose Manalo at Wikimedia Commons- Jose Manalo at IMDb
