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| Birth name | Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo |
| Born | February 12, 1966 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
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| Children | 5, including Benj |
Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo, is a famous Filipino actor, director, and comedian. He is best known for being a regular host on the popular noon-time TV show Eat Bulaga!. He has appeared on GMA Network and now on TV5. Jose Manalo is also loved for his funny stand-up comedy shows.
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Early Life and Family
Jose Manalo was born on February 12, 1966. He was married to Anna Lyn Santos, who passed away in January 2022. They had five children together. These include Myki, who is a medical doctor, and Benj Manalo, who is also an actor. His other children are Sherwin Nicco, Ai, and Colyn.
On December 2, 2024, Jose Manalo got engaged to Gene Maranan, a dancer from EB Babe. They were married soon after, on December 17.
Career Journey
Jose Manalo started his career in television in 1990. His first appearance was in a children's educational show called Boyoyong. In 1992, he also acted in the TV soap opera Valiente. He played a supporting role in this series.
Later, Jose Manalo began working behind the scenes. He was a production assistant for the popular show Eat Bulaga!. This experience helped him learn more about television. He then became a comedian. He teamed up with his friend Wally Bayola, who was also starting in show business. They became a very popular comedy duo.
Jose Manalo also appeared in many sitcoms on GMA Network. These shows include Daddy Di Do Du and Ful Haus. Both of these sitcoms starred the famous actor Vic Sotto.
Moving to TV5
In 2010, Jose Manalo returned to TV5. This network was formerly known as ABC 5. He starred in the sitcom My Darling Aswang with Vic Sotto and Richie Reyes. This was his second TV show on TV5.
In 2011, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola got their own comedy show on TV5. It was called The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto. Jimmy Santos also joined them on the show. Jose Manalo also worked with Vic Sotto in movies. These include Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! and the film festival entry Enteng ng Ina Mo.
Changes at Eat Bulaga!
In 2023, Jose Manalo and other hosts of Eat Bulaga! left TAPE, Inc.. This happened after a disagreement between the company and the hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The hosts, known as the "Legit Dabarkads", then moved to TV5. They started hosting a new program called E.A.T.. This show was later renamed Eat Bulaga! on January 6, 2024.
Filmography
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 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 |
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| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Network |
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| 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
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1997 | Daniel Eskultor: Hindi umaatras sa laban | Unknown |
| 2003 | Lastikman | Jose |
| 2004 | Enteng Kabosote: Okay ka, Fairy ko: The Legend | |
| 2005 | Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | George |
| Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka, Fairy ko: The Legend Continues | Jose | |
| 2006 | Oh My Ghost | Unknown |
| Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | Jose | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend | |
| Atang Family | Unknown | |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Nemo |
| Scaregivers | Billy | |
| Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras adventure) | Jude | |
| 2009 | Love on Line | Totonio "Tot" Baklaba |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Jose |
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | James |
| Enteng ng Ina Mo | Jose | |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng, at si Ako | |
| D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Justine Kilabot | |
| 2013 | My Little Bossing | Parak |
| 2014 | My Big Bossing | Unknown |
| 2015 | My Bebe Love | Domeng |
| 2016 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | Lola Tinidora |
| 2017 | Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies | |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Fernando Halimuyak |
| 2019 | Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gwapo | Rodrigo Morelos (aka Boy Tokwa) |
| Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | Benjamin Fortun | |
| 2024 | The Kingdom | |
| TBA | Petrang Kabisote | Jose |
Awards and Recognitions
Jose Manalo has received many awards for his acting and comedy. These awards show how much people appreciate his talent.
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2005 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues | Won |
| 2012 | 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards | 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) | Cha-Cha Dabarkads song | Won |
| Male Concert Performers of the Year (with Wally Bayola) | Jose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All | Won | ||
| 2014 | Dabarkads Awards | Best Actor | 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 | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
| Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame Star Inductee | N/A | Inducted | |
| 2016 | USTv Students' Choice Awards | Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon | 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 | Won | ||
| 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros) | N/A | Won | |
| 29th Aliw Awards | Best Stand-Up Comedian | Eat Bulaga! | Won | |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actor | Hay, Bahay! | Won | |
| Inding-Indie Short Film Festival Awards | Pinakahuwarang Komedyante ng Taon | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
Images for kids
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Jose Manalo with Paolo Ballesteros on Eat Bulaga!
See also
In Spanish: José Manalo para niños
