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Don Benjamin Manalo (born July 30, 1995), known professionally as Benj Manalo, is a Filipino actor and professional dancer[1] who is best known for his role as Pinggoy in the top-rated prime time series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He also appeared in other shows like On the Wings of Love, My Super D and Kadenang Ginto.
Benj Manalo | |
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Born | Don Benjamin Manalo July 30, 1995 Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse |
He is the second son of comedian and TV host Jose Manalo and estranged wife Anna Lyn Santos, and brother of Nicco Manalo,[2][3]Myki, a medical doctor, Sherwin Nicco, an actor and Ai, an accounts manager.[4]
In 2018, he celebrated his 3rd anniversary with his girlfriend 'Bubble Gang' comedienne Lovely Abella. He also won the Best Actor trophy at the CentroMedia FilmFest 2018.[5]
In June 2019, he proposed to Abella.[6] In January 23, 2021, the couple were married at Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant in Quezon City.[7]
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Network |
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2024–present | Lavender Fields | Tommy | Kapamilya Channel |
ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer | ||
2023–2024 | Linlang | Jimboy | Amazon Prime Video / Kapamilya Channel |
2022 | Family Feud | Himself / Player | GMA Network |
2020 | Almost Paradise | Local Gang Member #1 | WGN America Kapamilya Channel |
24/7 | Otep | ABS-CBN | |
2019 | Manilennials | Jesper | iWant |
Ipaglaban Mo!: Dayuhan | Temyong | ABS-CBN | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Third Eye | Peachy's Ex-boyfriend | ||
2018 | Spirits: Reawaken | Simeon | iWant |
Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica | Tailor Master | ABS-CBN | |
Ipaglaban Mo!: Bayad | Pahinante | ||
2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Felix Dimalanta | |
2017 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Testigo | Chris Cabrera | |
2016 | Wansapanataym: That's My Boy, That's My Toy | Boyet | |
My Super D | Mario Brother 3 | ||
2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Felipe "Pinggoy" Tanyag, Jr. | |
2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Axel |
Film
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Throwback Today | Alex | |
2018 | Tres | ||
2019 | MOMOL Nights | Elbert | |
My Letters to Happy | Roy | ||
Mga Mata sa Dilim | Ritchie | ||
2024 | My Sassy Girl |
References
edit- ^ Ominga, Princess Daisy C. "Meet the 'Raks Not Dead' boys of OTWOL".
- ^ "LOOK: 38 Photos of Benj Manalo with his LOVELY wife! - Photos". ABS-CBNENT.
- ^ Abunda, Boy. "When brotherhood works".
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (July 17, 2020). "The accomplished children of Jose Manalo". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "TRIVIA: Meet the multi-talented actor Benj Manalo, son of Dabarkad Jose Manalo". GMA Network. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ "Lovely Abella still in disbelief after engagement to Benj Manalo". PEP.ph. June 14, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (January 24, 2021). "Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo are now married!". GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved February 9, 2021.
External links
edit- Benj Manalo at IMDb