Jose Manalo

Jose Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), better known as Jose Manalo, is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga! on GMA Network. He is also known for his observational comedy humor in his stand-up performances.

Personal life
Manalo has five children from his wife, Anna Lyn, and two other children from a previous marriage:


 * Myki Manalo - She is a resident at the surgery department of the Capitol Medical Center. She graduated with a degree Bachelor of Science degree Major in Psychology from the De La Salle University in 2012. Myki got her medical degree in 2016 from the Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation. She did her post-graduate internship at the De Los Santos Medical Center. She passed the Physician Licensure Examination in 2017.
 * Benj Manalo - Benj is also an actor like his father. He appeared in the musical ‘Rak of Aegis’ alongside Aicelle Santos. Benj has appeared on various TV shows with big names like Coco Martin. Benj recently launched his vlog, #BenjFTW, on Facebook.
 * Nicco Manalo - Nicco also chose to go into show business as an actor. He has had a number of supporting roles in TV shows, co-starring with the likes of Gerald Anderson. He has appeared in musicals like ‘3 Stars and A Sun’ and ‘Mula Sa Buwan’. He also sings in live gigs when he can. Nicco is most well known for his roles in indie films like ‘The Janitor’ and ‘Barber’s Tales’.
 * Ai Manalo - Ai is taking up Advertising and Public Relations at Assumption College in San Lorenzo, Makati. She finished her internship as an Accounts Manager in MullenLowe Philippines, one of the top integrated marketing communications networks in the country.
 * Colyn Manalo - Jose's bunso, Colyn, graduated from elementary last March 27, 2018. She was a Musical Intelligence Hall of Famer and received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence.

Film Role
Jose Manalo is the role as Benjamin Fortun