Jose Manalo

Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo , 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). In 1992, he entered the entertainment industry as part of the cast of the afternoon drama series Valiente. He also served as a substitute performer on the youth-oriented variety show That's Entertainment when dancers were unavailable. His breakthrough came when he joined Eat Bulaga! as a production assistant in 1996 and later became a host in 2002. He subsequently rose to prominence, starring in successful films and sitcoms alongside Vic Sotto.

In 2023, Manalo and fellow co-hosts of Eat Bulaga! departed TAPE, Inc. following a dispute with Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. Collectively known as the "Legit Dabarkads", they transferred to TV5, where they hosted a new program titled E.A.T., later renamed Eat Bulaga! on January 6, 2024.

Controversy In 2012, Jose Manalo's wife Annalyn lodged a complaint against the comedian for verbal and emotional abuse. In her affidavit, she claimed that the abuse started in 2011. Manalo denied the charges of abuse and also his wife's accusations of family abandonment and child neglect. In his official statement, Manalo asserted that he provided support, "financial or otherwise", to his children.

In late 2013, however, Manalo's daughter filed a case of violation against her father for failure to provide financial support, which caused her to drop out of school. The following year, his daughter subsequently attempted suicide, citing her family problems and mainly blaming her father as the reason. Manalo had also refuted these allegations by his daughter.

In 2022, the Court of Appeals absolved Manalo from civil liability arising from his wife Annalyn's P 50 million debt to businessman Froilan Clemente Jr. It nullified the compromise agreement since Manalo is not part thereof.

Filmography Television Year Title Role 1994–1997 Valiente Elias 1995 GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw Tomas 1996–present Eat Bulaga! Himself (co-host) 2001–2007 Daddy Di Do Du Val 2004 Love to Love: Haunted Lovehouse — Magpakailanman: Bert Marcelo Story Bert Marcelo2005–2007 H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over —2006 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Chucky 2007–2009 Ful Haus Juan Miguel "Onimeg" Palisoc 2009 SRO Cinemaserye: The Reunion Ricky Tienes Wow Hayop! Himself 2010 Panday Kids Mambo May Darling Aswang Gas 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 2012–2016 Celebrity Bluff Himself 2013, 2014 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Ding 2015 Sabado Badoo Himself (guest) 2015–2016 Kalyeserye Tinidora Zobeyala / Frankie Arinolli 2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Himself (various roles) 2016–2017 Hay, Bahay! Mael 2017–2018 Bossing & Ai Himself (co-host) The Lolas' Beautiful Show Tinidora Zobeyala 2019 Starstruck Season 7 Himself (judge) 2020–2021 Fill in the Bank Himself (host) 2021 Catch Me Out Philippines 2023–2024 Open 24/7 Spark Fontanilla Wow Mali Doble Tama Himself (host) 2023 Battle of the Judges Himself (judge)

Television film Year Title Role 2014 Pangalawang Bukas: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Special Alex 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

Film Year Title Role 1997 Daniel Eskultor: Hindi umaatras sa laban — 2003 Lastikman Jose 2004 Enteng Kabisote: 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 — 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 — 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 Buboy 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 "Nanding" Halimuyac 2019 Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gwapo Rodrigo Morelos (aka Boy Tokwa) Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity Benjamin Fortun

Awards and recognitions Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues 201243rd Box Office Entertainment Awards Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Wally Bayola)–Most Popular Male Novelty Singer (with Wally Bayola) Shembot & Jump Brothers songsCertified Comedy Concert Artist Jose & Wally: A Party for Every Juan 201344th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Novelty Singers (with Ryzza Mae Dizon & Wally Bayola) Cha-Cha Dabarkads songMale Concert Performers of the Year (with Wally Bayola) Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Presents: Pangalawang Bukas 28th PMPC Star Awards For TV Best Single Performance by an Actor (tied with Arjo Artayde of MMK) 2015 OFW Gawad Parangal Outstanding Actor and Comedian Eat Bulaga! Eastwood City Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Star Inductee – 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) Platinum Stallion Media Awards Trinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros) – 29th Aliw Awards Best Stand-Up Comedian Eat Bulaga! 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Hay, Bahay! Inding-Indie Short Film Festival Awards Pinakahuwarang Komedyante ng Taon Eat Bulaga!