Benj Manalo

Don Benjamin Manalo, better known 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, The Story of Us, My Super D and Kadenang Ginto.

He is the second son of comedian and TV host Jose Manalo and brother of Nicco Manalo.[2][3]

He also appeared as the boatman Tolits (third alternative) in the hit original Filipino musical Rak of Aegis.[4]

In 2005, Manalo auditioned for the third batch of StarStruck, a reality talent search from GMA-7. He also appeared in soap operas like Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat and Daisy Siete. He later joined the hip-hop dance group Philippine All-Stars.[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 his longtime girlfriend Lovely Abella.[6]

References
  1. Ominga, Princess Daisy C. "Meet the 'Raks Not Dead' boys of OTWOL".
  2. "LOOK: 38 Photos of Benj Manalo with his LOVELY wife! - Photos". ABS-CBNENT.
  3. Abunda, Boy. "When brotherhood works".
  4. Valle, Jocelyn. "Benj Manalo veers image away from dad Jose Manalo".
  5. Acar, Aedrianne. "TRIVIA: Meet the multi-talented actor Benj Manalo, son of Dabarkad Jose Manalo". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  6. Template:Cite news He married Lovely Abella on January 21, 2021


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