Jan Manual
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Jan Manual is a Filipino
actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck
where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center
. He is also the nephew of Survivor Philippines Season 1 Castaway Rob Sy.
, Louie Ignacio
and Douglas Quijano, the show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.
In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.
Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the "TOP 20". Also, four winners were be picked in this season — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.
Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.
Jan made it through to the Top 14 but was eliminated. At the Final Judgment, he received an award for Dats Entertaining Award along with Dex Quindoza for Male with the Most Dramatic Exit, Stef Prescott
for Female With the Most Dramatic Exit, and Jesi Corcuera for the Best Taktak Award.
in his segment in Startalk
's StruckAttack. He is joined with his fellow StarStruck alumni Chariz Solomon
with StarStruck V's
graduates Nina Kodaka
and Princess Snell
.
Jan had some offerings which are of sexy roles but he refused because he thinks that he is too sexy to be in it - sexy of fats.
He also is into working out through Taekwondo
and Boxing
.
If he were to decide though, he wants to try some serious acting. Jan wants to be a villain in a Soap Opera.
But right now, he is satisfied to his performances and status in show business. That is what the people expects to him and he doesn’t begrudge those who decide, because it is getting him people’s attention.
In early 2010, he is seen more often in some shows of GMA as an extended cast such as The Last Prince
and in Panday Kids
.
On June 9, 2010, Jan Manual appeared in Take Me Out
, a TV dating game show hosted by Jay-R. Being a comedian, Jan also served as guest in Bubble Gang
where he admits he wants to be part of the country's best gag show.
In 2011, Jan was cast in the country's first epic-serye and the most expensive project GMA has done yet - Amaya
starring Marian Rivera
, Sid Lucero
, Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro
and Rochelle Pangilinan
.
He stayed in hospital for three weeks and couldn't do anything but to rest while fighting for his life thinking that it was his end.
After three weeks of medication, Jan back to work and there were no marks that made by the accident. That experience for him is considered as a miracle.
. This might be his biggest break as he is one of the main hosts. According to him, he can now be free from the shadows of his character in Startalk which is "Pacboy".
In this show, he joins the cast of Wally Bayola, Paolo Paraiso, Janna Dominguez
, Gee Canlas, Alfred Marquez and Archie Alemania
. I Laugh Sabado is being directed by Bibeth Orteza.
In the said show, he can show his other abilities as a comedian.
I Laugh Sabado was axed in February 2011.
and Jim Carrey
are his idols when it comes to make people laugh.
He has plans in relocating in the United States if his showbiz career does not work out.
Though Jan is in line with comedy, he still hopes to be a leading man in a drama series.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck
StarStruck (Season 4)
The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon...
where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center
GMA Artist Center
GMA Artist Center is a major talent agency and producer in the Philippines that was founded by Felipe Gozon. GMAAC provides actors and directors for film outfits such as for Regal Entertainment and for GMA Films, and singers for GMA Records...
. He is also the nephew of Survivor Philippines Season 1 Castaway Rob Sy.
StarStruck
On September 3, 2006, GMA Network formally announced the return of their reality-based talent show now titled StarStruck: The Next Level (aka StarStruck 4), a new and improved edition of the popular show. Hosted by the same hosts and headed by The Council members' Lorna TolentinoLorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
, Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio is a television director in the Philippines.-Music Video Director:*Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow *Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo*Jaya - Honesty*La Diva - Kasiping Ka...
and Douglas Quijano, the show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.
In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.
Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the "TOP 20". Also, four winners were be picked in this season — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.
Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.
Jan made it through to the Top 14 but was eliminated. At the Final Judgment, he received an award for Dats Entertaining Award along with Dex Quindoza for Male with the Most Dramatic Exit, Stef Prescott
Stef Prescott
Stefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name Stef Prescott is a Filipina actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude...
for Female With the Most Dramatic Exit, and Jesi Corcuera for the Best Taktak Award.
Post StarStruck
He is presently making his own mark and signature in the Philippine show business through his role as Pacboy, the comic imitation of Manny PacquiaoManny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
in his segment in Startalk
Startalk
Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:...
's StruckAttack. He is joined with his fellow StarStruck alumni Chariz Solomon
Chariz Solomon
Charyze Pagotan-Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon , is a Filipina actress and television personality, who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program Startalk...
with StarStruck V's
StarStruck (season 5)
The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo...
graduates Nina Kodaka
Nina Kodaka
Nina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:...
and Princess Snell
Princess Snell
Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....
.
Jan had some offerings which are of sexy roles but he refused because he thinks that he is too sexy to be in it - sexy of fats.
He also is into working out through Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
and Boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
.
If he were to decide though, he wants to try some serious acting. Jan wants to be a villain in a Soap Opera.
But right now, he is satisfied to his performances and status in show business. That is what the people expects to him and he doesn’t begrudge those who decide, because it is getting him people’s attention.
In early 2010, he is seen more often in some shows of GMA as an extended cast such as The Last Prince
The Last Prince
The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla...
and in Panday Kids
Panday Kids
Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...
.
On June 9, 2010, Jan Manual appeared in Take Me Out
Take Me Out (Philippine game show)
Take Me Out! is a television dating game show hosted by Jay-R . The show is a version of Australian game show Taken Out created by FremantleMedia France....
, a TV dating game show hosted by Jay-R. Being a comedian, Jan also served as guest in Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
where he admits he wants to be part of the country's best gag show.
In 2011, Jan was cast in the country's first epic-serye and the most expensive project GMA has done yet - Amaya
Amaya (TV series)
Amaya is a Philippine historical fiction and period drama created and developed by Suzette Doctolero, with Marian Rivera in the title-role. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it premiered on May 30 on GMA Network and on June 1, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV....
starring Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
, Sid Lucero
Sid Lucero
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:...
, Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
and Rochelle Pangilinan
Rochelle Pangilinan
Rochelle Pangilinan is a Filipina dancer, singer, and actress. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a rap and hip-hop artist with the name RoC.- Personal background :Rochelle was born in Malabon, Philippines, one of three siblings...
.
Accident
While celebrating the KapusOlympics Watermania 2008 in Golden Sunset Resort, the torch accidentally fell onto Jan's face and to some part of his body.He stayed in hospital for three weeks and couldn't do anything but to rest while fighting for his life thinking that it was his end.
After three weeks of medication, Jan back to work and there were no marks that made by the accident. That experience for him is considered as a miracle.
I Laugh Sabado
Jan is included in the newest gag show on television, I Laugh SabadoI Laugh Sabado
I Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show aired every Saturday on the defunct Q TV in the Philippines.-Overview:I Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show of Q Channel 11 which featured sketches and musical numbers...
. This might be his biggest break as he is one of the main hosts. According to him, he can now be free from the shadows of his character in Startalk which is "Pacboy".
In this show, he joins the cast of Wally Bayola, Paolo Paraiso, Janna Dominguez
Janna Dominguez
Janna Dominguez , is a Filipina actress, host, comedienne who joined Pinoy Fear Factor as a Participante.- Present career :...
, Gee Canlas, Alfred Marquez and Archie Alemania
Archie Alemania
-Early life:Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a member of Big Brother's Dance Group, Big Men Dance Group, and the Big Men Singers...
. I Laugh Sabado is being directed by Bibeth Orteza.
In the said show, he can show his other abilities as a comedian.
I Laugh Sabado was axed in February 2011.
Television
| Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Spooky Nights Spooky Nights is a comedy-horror show, created and developed by GMA Network. It premiered with its first episode on March 26 on GMA Network and April 2, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.-Plot:... |
Sleepy Ghost | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
|
| Amaya Amaya Amaya can refer to:* Amaya , a professional Middle Eastern dancer* Amaya o los vascos en el siglo VIII, a novel by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada** Amaya , a 1920 opera by Jesús Guridi based in the novel... |
Usbog | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Maynila (TV series) Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... : Bestfriends & A Girl |
JP | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Alakdana | Vic | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2010 | I Laugh Sabado I Laugh Sabado I Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show aired every Saturday on the defunct Q TV in the Philippines.-Overview:I Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show of Q Channel 11 which featured sketches and musical numbers... |
Various roles | QTV Network | one of the main hosts |
| The Last Prince The Last Prince The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla... |
Harold | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Guest Cast | |
| Panday Kids Panday Kids Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man... |
Hamogo | |||
| 2009 | | StarStruck: The Strike back StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
Himself | StarStruck V's primer | |
| 2008 | Gagambino Gagambino Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror... |
Eldon | project after the accident | |
| 2007 | Boys Nxt Door Boys Nxt Door Boys Nxt Door was an award-winning youth oriented situation comedy from GMA Network. It was the second part of GMA Network's 57th Anniversary. The series premiered on June 24, 2007 and ended on January 13, 2008 with 31 one-hour episodes.... |
Raffy | ||
| Daisy Siete Season 16: Tabachingching Daisy Siete Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010.... |
Winston | Guest Cast | ||
| Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso "Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso" or Of Love and Lies is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. Its pilot aired on May 21, 2007, and is the second instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films... |
young Don Griego | |||
| 2006 | | StarStruck: The Next Level StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
Himself | Avenger |
Plans
Jan said that he really wants to concentrate on comedy. He even said that Michael V.Michael V.
Michael V. , also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, rapper, voice artist and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos...
and Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
James Eugene "Jim" Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He has received two Golden Globe Awards and has also been nominated on four occasions. Carrey began comedy in 1979, performing at Yuk Yuk's in Toronto, Ontario...
are his idols when it comes to make people laugh.
He has plans in relocating in the United States if his showbiz career does not work out.
Though Jan is in line with comedy, he still hopes to be a leading man in a drama series.