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Meet Benj Manalo, the multi-talented son of 'EB' Dabarkad Jose Manalo

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Jose Manalo

Meet the talented son of Dabarkad Jose Manalo, Benj Manalo. 
 

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 Anniversary

In Benj's third anniversary message to his wife in January 2018, the former said, "I'm always here for you babe, support you in everything you want to do in your life and career.. alam mo naman, 'no. Fan mo ako, e."

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  Award

Benj won the Best Actor trophy at the CentroMedia FilmFest 2018.

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Movie

The son of Jose Manalo was part of the movie adaptation of the hit musical play 'Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady,' alongside talented Kapuso ladies Solenn Heussaff and Lovi Poe.

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Band

Aside from being an actor, Benj is also the lead vocalist of the R&B-hiphop band, Benj + The Collective.

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Rak of Aegis

Did you know that Benj was part of the highly successful musical titled Rak of Aegis?

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Tolits

In Rak of Aegis, Benj plays the hunky boatman Tolits who has a crush on Aileen. 
 

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Comedian

Just like his father, Benj has a talent for comedy. 
 

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Gym

Despite his busy schedule, Benj makes sure he has time to sweat it out in the gym.   
 

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Work out

No wonder this guy has nice, sexy biceps! 
 

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Glaiza de Castro

Check out this groufie with Sang’gre Pirena, Glaiza de Castro.    
 

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Man Bun

Man bun never looked so cool!   
 

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James Reid

Benj once played the best friend of James Reid in a primetime soap.  

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Serious

Why so serious bae? 
 

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Benj and Jerald Napoles

#SquadGoals     
 

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#BeachBum

Throwback photo when he used to do lots of surfing. 
 

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Piano

Aside from being a musical actor, Benj knows how to play the piano.   
 

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Couple

What a sweet couple!   
 

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Family

The most important people in Benj’s life.  
 

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Future

With his amazing talent, this musical actor has a bright future ahead of him. 
 

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Father

Benj has a son named Nathan from his previous relationship.

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Engagement

Benj proposed to Lovely twice. He first proposed to the Kapuso star in June 2019 in an elaborate surprise proposal set in a fake music video shoot. On New Year's Day 2021, Lovely shared that Benj proposed to her for a second time to reaffirm his commitment to their relationship. She also revealed that the talented actor "proposed" to her daughter as well.

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Wedding 

Benj and Lovely exchanged 'I Dos' in a beautiful garden-themed wedding in a restaurant in Quezon City on January 23, 2021.

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Business

As Lovely's life partner, Benj helps her with her cosmetic business.

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