{"id":6460,"date":"2026-10-13T14:16:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/?p=6460"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:17:23","slug":"luis-manzano-quiet-side-off-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/luis-manzano-quiet-side-off-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"When Luis Manzano isn\u2019t making everyone laugh"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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There\u2019s a side of Luis Manzano that rarely gets the spotlight\u2014a quieter one that comes out away from the cameras and around the people closest to him.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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MANILA, Philippines<\/strong> \u2014 It\u2019s usually a good indication that the show is about to get good when you see Luis Manzano either on stage or in front of a camera.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou\u2019d usually see him hosting a game show on TV or entertaining a crowd as an event host, guaranteed to leave people smiling as he gives his all to make everyone laugh.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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“I’m very quiet. In fact, when I come home, I do have my quiet moments that Jessy [Mendiola] understands,” Manzano told ArenaPlus, #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook<\/a> in the Philippines. “Especially if it’s a long day of hosting kasi when you host, when you try to be funny, when you try to be makulit, it’s always energy out.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t“It does literally drain you. So when I get home, I have my very, very quiet moments. And when it comes to the family, I think it’s a very perfect mix of being makulit and also, at the same time, being very serious,” he said.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManzano became part of the ArenaPlus family in March this year, bringing with him the same humor and easygoing personality that have made him a familiar presence on television. The partnership also gives him another space to enjoy two things he has always loved: sports and gaming.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHe doesn\u2019t have to force the funny. His playfulness simply comes naturally, and making people feel lighter adds something meaningful to his own life. It has become part of the energy he brings to his work, but after spending hours entertaining an audience, he also needs time to recharge before doing it all over again.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cI think everyone has a purpose to make life easier for someone else. Whether it be doing acts of charity or magpapasaya ka lang to make someone smile, to make someone laugh. I think we always have that obligation. Nagkataon kasi na makulit ako. I\u2019m not saying I\u2019m funny but makulit ako. So if it helps people smile, then that\u2019s what I intend to do,\u201d he said.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThat same playfulness spills onto Manzano\u2019s social media, where memes, funny videos, viral trends, and the occasional seemingly serious post that turns out to be a joke give his followers another glimpse of his personality. There is no grand formula behind it\u2014he simply shares what makes him laugh and brings everyone else along for the joke.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cMaraming mga memes or videos that I post of myself, may skits na akala ko mag-hit, pero hindi pala … sometimes yung akala ko na ipo-post ko lang dahil wala lang, pero yun pa yung pinakamaraming hit na after less than 24 hours, millions of views,\u201d Manzano said. \u201cBut I think kaniya-kaniya tayo yung sense of humor.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd while humor changes with the times, Manzano believes one thing never gets old: being able to laugh at yourself.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHe points to Conan O\u2019Brien, his original talk show idol, as an influence on his love for self-deprecating humor. Rather than taking shots at other people, Manzano prefers to make himself the joke.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cYou have to have a certain level of security if kaya mong asar-asarin ang sarili mo … If there\u2019s one person you\u2019re allowed to make fun of and you\u2019re guaranteed na hindi mapipikon, it\u2019s yourself,\u201d he said. \u201cSo that\u2019s my favorite type of humor.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It\u2019s the same sense of fun that Manzano brings to ArenaPlus, where his love for sports and gaming comes with the shared experience of watching, playing, and laughing with friends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cIt\u2019s the moments … it\u2019s the laughter that you enjoy when you\u2019re watching with friends. Mag-aasaran kayo if their favorite team is losing … I think when it comes to sports and gaming and ArenaPlus, that\u2019s the factor that makes it stand out, is the laughter, the smiles na every single time you work with them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cWhatever life throws at you, yes you will have the curveballs, you will go through the lowest of lows and the highest of highs but you know, after going through all that, sometimes you can just take a break, even for five seconds, and smile about something in life,\u201d Manzano said.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced the leading platforms BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, widely known for their engaging interactive gaming and sports entertainment experiences. DigiPlus also operates GameZone, with more to come. For more information, visit www.digiplus.com.ph<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ArenaPlus is the #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, providing a secure and engaging sports betting<\/a> and streaming experience. Launched in 2023, ArenaPlus features a wide range of local and international sports and continues to expand its presence through key partnerships across major leagues, including the NBA, PBA, and PVL.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ArenaPlus is committed to strengthening the sports community by supporting local athletes, highlighting their dedication and the hard work behind their journeys, and inspiring community pride.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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