Jose Manalo
Filipino comedian
Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo (Tagalog: [hoˈse mɐˈnɐlɔ]), is a Filipino comedian, actor, and director, best known as a host of the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! (1996–present) on TV5. He is also recognized for his stand-up comedy performances.
Early and personal life
Manalo married Anna Lyn Santos, his estranged wife, who died at age 54 in January 2022. She is survived by their children: Myki, a medical doctor; Benj Manalo, married to Lovely Abella; Sherwin Nicco, an actor; Ai, an accounts manager; and Colyn, a musician.
On December 2, 2024, Manalo became engaged to EB Babe dancer Gene Maranan. They married on December 17.
Career
At 18, Manalo left school to support his growing family. Without a college degree, he took various odd jobs, including working as an errand boy, pedicab driver, and street vendor. He began his comedic career as a member of the Boyoyong clown trio (1988–1988).
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