Brent Manalo
Brent Manalo | |
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| Born | Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo December 6, 1997 |
| Education | De La Salle University (BSADV) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Website | YouTube |
Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo (Tagalog: [brɛnt mɐˈnalɔ]; born December 6, 1997) is a Filipino actor, model, and content creator. He is known for his roles in the television series Ampalaya Chronicles, Beach Bros, The Broken Marriage Vow, and for being a housemate and co-winner with Mika Salamanca in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
Early life and education
[edit]Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo was born on December 6, 1997, in Capas, Tarlac. He attended Wellspring High School, where he graduated as valedictorian. He later studied at De La Salle University in Manila, earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising Management, graduating cum laude. While at university, he was a consistent Dean's Lister, a nominee for the Jose Rizal Honors Society and Best Thesis, and a recipient of the Ninoy Aquino Leadership Award.[1]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]In 2015, Manalo launched a YouTube channel, Brent Manalo, where he focused on travel vlogs and lifestyle content.[2] Manalo began his career in May 2018, shortly after graduating from college, with a campaign for an international fast fashion brand. A week later, he was invited by Johnny Manahan of Star Magic to audition. He continued modeling while attending workshops, though his career was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Acting
[edit]Manalo made his acting debut in 2020 with the iWant series Ampalaya Chronicles, portraying the character Jeric. He later appeared in The Broken Marriage Vow (2022) as Miguel “Miggs” Ilustre and in Beach Bros (2022) as Jason Coral.
In 2024, he appeared in the Hayskul Crush series by content creator and fellow housemate Esnyr, where he played a role in a love triangle alongside actor Shan Vesagas. The series is available on Esnyr's YouTube and TikTok channels.[4][5] The following year, Manalo participated as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, emerging as the season's winners alongside his duo, Mika Salamanca.[6]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ampalaya Chronicles | Jeric | Mini-series |
| 2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Miguel “Miggs” Ilustre | Series (103 episodes) |
| Beach Bros | Jason Coral | Series (6 episodes) | |
| ASAP | Himself (Guest) | Variety show | |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Himself (Housemate) | Reality TV show |
| It's Showtime | Himself (Guest) | Variety show |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ang Panday[7] | Soldier |
| 2025 | The Four Bad Boys and Me[8] | Shawn Lucas Dela Fuente |
Awards and recognitions
[edit]| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Magical Prom | 2023 | Senior Prince | Won | [9] |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | 2025 | Big Winner Duo (with Mika Salamanca) | Won | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (June 24, 2025). "Who is Kapamilya housemate Brent Manalo?". GMA Network.
- ^ "Philippines' Brent Manalo". VMAN SEA. VMAN. November 14, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Brent Next Door: How the Accidental Heartthrob Became the Ultimate Boy Next Door of His Generation". Mega Asia. Mega. August 7, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Esnyr at Brent Manalo, patok sa viewers ng 'Pinoy Big Brother: Collab' Celebrity Edition". GMA Network. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Esnyr's High School Section Wars Skit on YouTube Brings Back Nostalgic Memories". Nylon Manila. Nylon. July 23, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Arnaldo, Steph (July 5, 2025). "Brent Manalo, Mika Salamanca are Big Winners of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". Rappler. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Ang Panday - Cast". TV Guide. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "The Four Bad Boys and Me". Nerdspin. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "Senior Prince Brent Manalo and Princess Vivoree's Coronation at Star Magical Prom". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Big Winners: Official Tally of Votes". ABS-CBN Studios. July 5, 2025.