Benj Manalo

Don Benjamin Manalo (born July 30, 1987), known professionally as Benj Manalo, is a Filipino actor, recording artist, and professional dancer 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, My Super D and Kadenang Ginto.

He is the second son of comedian and TV host Jose Manalo and estranged wife Anna Lyn Santos, and brother of Sherwin Nicco, an actor Myki, a medical doctor, Ai, an accounts manager and Colyn, a musician.

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.

In June 2019, he proposed to Abella. On January 23, 2021, the couple were married at Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant in Quezon City.

In December 2020, he made it to the finals of Philpop, interpreting the song "Balikan" written and composed by Lolito Go.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Throwback Today Alex 2018 Tres 2019 MOMOL Nights Elbert My Letters to Happy Roy Mga Mata sa Dilim Ritchie 2024 My Sassy Girl

Television Year Title Role 2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Axel 2015–2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Felipe "Pinggoy" Tanyag Jr. 2016 My Super D Mario Brother 3 Wansapanataym: That's My Boy, That's My Toy Boyet 2017 Ipaglaban Mo!: Testigo Chris Cabrera 2018–2020 Kadenang Ginto Felix Dimalanta 2018 Ipaglaban Mo!: Bayad Pahinante Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica Tailor Master Spirits: Reawaken Simeon 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Third Eye Peachy's Ex-boyfriend Ipaglaban Mo!: Dayuhan Temyong Manilennials Jesper 2020 24/7 Otep Almost Paradise Local Gang Member #1 2022 Family Feud Himself / Player 2023–2024 Linlang Jimboy 2024–present ASAP Himself / Host / Performer 2024–2025 Lavender Fields Tommy 2026 Love Is Never Gone Steven