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Biography
John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995) popularly known as John Manalo is a Filipino actor who is currently a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor and has been nominated as Best Supporting Actor. He is the nephew of Jericho Rosales.
Personal life
At the age of 4, Manalo wanted to be like what his uncle Tito Jing Jericho Rosales in TV. This dream soon came true when he began making commercials. He had 36 commercials in 8 years. Not long after, Manalo turned his sights to Primetime TV.
Manalo also 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 (2004 film) as he played the role of Kris Aquino's son. 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 City 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 City. Currently he is studying AB Communication Arts in University of Santo Tomas
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Langit Lupa | Teen Joey Garcia | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | The Greatest Love | teen Paeng | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | Young Allan | ||
| 2015 | All of Me | Carlo Manalo | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pinekeng Anyo | Emerson | ||
| Bridges of Love | Tres Nakpil | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palayan | Teen Igge | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abito | Teen Efren | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yo | Edmond | ||
| The Singing Bee | Contestant | ||
| Luv U | Jim | ||
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | Young Guillermo | |
| My Little Juan | |||
| Wansapanataym: Kuko Takot | Jake | ||
| 2012–2013 | Princess and I | Dasho Pema Shinye | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belen | Gary J | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards | Noel | ||
| Oka2kat | Young/Teen Alfonso | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shorts | Raymond | ||
| Kris TV | Himself | ||
| 5 Girls and a Dad | Net 25 | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Happy Feet | Young Ramonito | ||
| 2011 | Maria la del Barrio | Young Luis Fernardo | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Dwarfina | Young Lyndon | GMA |
| 2011 | Laugh Out Loud | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Mara Clara | Erris Reyes | |
| Shoutout! (Miyerkulitz) | Himself | ||
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay | Young Nathan | |
| 5 Star Special Presents: The Diamond Star: Dedma si Lolo | Mickey | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera | Johnny | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kariton | Young/Teen Efren | ||
| BFGF | Techno | TV5 | |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Jomar | ABS-CBN |
| Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Lino | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid | Julius | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Ryan | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bola | Brando | ||
| 2008 | Palos | Young Fabio | |
| 2007 | Sineskwela | Pepe | |
| Margarita | Gabby | ||
| Your Song Presents: Ikaw Lamang | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary | Toning | ||
| 2006 | Wansapanataym: Dwendeng Bahay | Yoyoy | |
| Your Song Presents: Perslab | Tonyo Hernandez | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lampara | Young Albert | ||
| Wansapanataym: Magik Mantel | |||
| Salam | Young Majid | Knowledge Channel ABS-CBN | |
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | ABS-CBN | ||
| Komiks Presents: Vulcan 5 | Ronnie | ||
| 2005–2008 | Goin' Bulilit | Himself/Many | |
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Jeboy | |
| 2004–2005 | Mulawin | Boknoy | GMA Network |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Coby Alvero | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Walden Uy | Regal Entertainment |
| Wapakman | Michael Meneses | Solar Entertainment Corporation | |
| A Journey Home | Jake | Jubilee Evangelical Church | |
| 2008 | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia | Carlo | Cutting Edge Productions |
| Love Me Again | Anthony | Star Cinema | |
| Huling Pasada | Jed | Cinemalaya | |
| Caregiver | Paulo Gonzales | Star Cinema | |
| 2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Young Lucky Boy | |
| 2005 | Dubai | Young Andrew | |
| Say That You Love Me | Gerald | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2004 | Feng Shui | Denton Ramirez | Star Cinema |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Caregiver | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Child Actor | Dubai | Nominated | |
| 2005 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Won | |
| Most Popular Child Performer | Won | |||
| FAMAS Award | Best Child Actor | Feng Shui | Won | |
| 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Won |