Brent Manalo (born Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo; December 6, 1997) is a Filipino actor, model, and content creator. He has appeared in various television productions, gaining attention for his roles in series such as Ampalaya Chronicles (2020), Beach Bros (2022), The Broken Marriage Vow (2022), and The Secrets of Hotel 88 (2026).
Beyond acting, he became widely known after joining Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition (2025), where he emerged as the Kapamilya Big Winner.
Early life and education Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo was born on December 6, 1997, in Capas, Tarlac. He attended Wellspring High School, where he graduated as valedictorian. He 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.
Career
Early career In 2014, Manalo launched his YouTube channel, where he focused on travel vlogs and lifestyle content.
In 2018, shortly after graduating from college, he landed a campaign for an international fast-fashion brand. A week later, he was invited by Johnny Manahan of Star Magic to audition. While attending workshops, Manalo continued modeling and eventually expanded into content creation, focusing on lifestyle and fashion. In 2022, he secured a role in the top-rated TV drama series The Broken Marriage Vow.
Acting 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 "Migs" 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.
The following year, Manalo participated as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, emerging as the season's winners alongside his duo partner, Mika Salamanca.
Philanthropy After securing the title of Big Winner on the reality program Pinoy Big Brother, Manalo, together with his partner on the show, Mika Salamanca, donated their winnings to Duyan ni Maria, a Pampanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and support for underprivileged children.
Filmography
Television + Year Title RoleNotes 2020 Ampalaya Chronicles JericSupporting role 2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Miguel "Migs" IllustreSupporting role Beach Bros Jason CoralMain castDear MOR Celebrity Specials: The Alvin StoryAlvin Lead role Audio drama2022–present ASAP Himself Performer2024–present It's Showtime Guest / Guest Hurado / performer / guest co-host 2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Housemate Kapamilya Big WinnerUnang HiritGuestFast Talk with Boy AbundaTiktoClockGuest (2 episodes)Family Feud Contestant (2 episodes) Rainbow Rumble Contestant2025–2026All-Out SundaysGuest / performer (2 episodes) 2026 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Houseguest The Secrets of Hotel 88 Gio CabreraMain castEverybody, Sing!HimselfGuest
Film + Year Title Role NoteProducer 2025 The Four Bad Boys and Me Shawn Lucas Dela FuenteCitations about the casts of TFBBAM: Supporting role, online digital filmABS-CBN Studios & Lonewolf Films Call Me Mother Marco de Guzman Supporting role, entry for the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival 2025ABS-CBN Studios, The IdeaFirst Company, Viva Films, & Star Cinema
Music video appearances +YearTitleArtistsNote2019"Abot Langit"Maris Racal ft. Rico BlancoABS-CBN Star Music2022"Cuz of You"Kyla & Bryan Mcknight Jr.Tarsier Records2023"Matapang"VivoreeABS-CBN Star Music"Dalawang Isip"ABS-CBN Star Music"Sayaw Ng Mga Tala"Vivoree X BenedixABS-CBN Star Music2024"Apat na Buwan"JanineViva Music Publishing, Inc."Be All Mine"Jillian WardSPARKLE GMA"Wag Paglaruan"Fana ft. Tiara ShayeABS-CBN Star Music2025"Ako Na Lang"The JuansVIVA Records"What If Tayo?"Brent Manalo & Mika SalamancaABS-CBN Star Music2026“Pareho Tayong Nahihiya”Brent Manalo & Analain SalvadorABS-CBN Star Music
Discography
Extended plays +YearAlbumSong titlePerformed byLabel2026Lover Boy"Pareho Tayong Nahihiya"Brent ManaloStarPop"Sa'yo Lang""Tell Me How""Ikaw sa Bilyon""Malay Ko"
Singles +YearTrackDetailsLabel2025 "What If Tayo?"Duet with Mika Salamanca Star Music2025"Pasko ang Pinakamagandang Kwento"Cover duet with Mika SalamancaStar Music
Awards and nominations + Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.Anak TV Seal Awards2025Male Net Makabata Star 8th Gawad Lasallianeta Awards2025Zeal Award for Excellence as Lasallian Public Personality7th Village Pipol Choice Awards2026Fashion Influencer of the YearMusic Video of the Year Promising Male Star of the Year
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