Benj Manalo
Benj Manalo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Don Benjamin Manalo July 30, 1987 Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | |
Don Benjamin Manalo (born July 30, 1987), known professionally as Benj Manalo, is a Filipino actor, recording artist, and professional dancer[1][2] 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.
He is the second son of comedian and TV host Jose Manalo and estranged wife Anna Lyn Santos, and brother of Sherwin Nicco, an actor [3][4] Myki, a medical doctor, Ai, an accounts manager and Colyn, a musician.[5]
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.[6]
In June 2019, he proposed to Abella.[7] On January 23, 2021, the couple were married at Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant in Quezon City.[8]
In December 2020, he made it to the finals of Philpop, interpreting the song "Balikan" written and composed by Lolito Go.[9][10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Throwback Today | Alex | |
| 2018 | Tres | ||
| 2019 | MOMOL Nights | Elbert | |
| My Letters to Happy | Roy | ||
| Mga Mata sa Dilim | Ritchie | ||
| 2024 | My Sassy Girl |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Axel |
| 2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Felipe "Pinggoy" Tanyag Jr. |
| 2016 | My Super D | Mario Brother 3 |
| Wansapanataym: That's My Boy, That's My Toy | Boyet | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Testigo | Chris Cabrera |
| 2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Felix Dimalanta |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Bayad | Pahinante |
| Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica | Tailor Master | |
| Spirits: Reawaken | Simeon | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Third Eye | Peachy's Ex-boyfriend |
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Dayuhan | Temyong | |
| Manilennials | Jesper | |
| 2020 | 24/7 | Otep |
| Almost Paradise | Local Gang Member #1 | |
| 2022 | Family Feud | Himself / Player |
| 2023–2024 | Linlang | Jimboy |
| 2024–present | ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer |
| 2024–2025 | Lavender Fields | Tommy |
| 2026 | Love Is Never Gone | Steven |
References
- ↑ Ominga, Princess Daisy C. "Meet the 'Raks Not Dead' boys of OTWOL".
- ↑ Sun, Cherry. "IN PHOTOS: Benj And The Collective on the Playlist". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "LOOK: 38 Photos of Benj Manalo with his LOVELY wife! - Photos". ABS-CBNENT. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Bilingual pop anthem 'Suyo' bags PhilPop 2020 Songwriting Festival top prize". Interaksyon. December 24, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Balikan by Benj Manalo on Apple Music, November 6, 2020, retrieved May 22, 2026
External links
- Benj Manalo at IMDb