Manalo is a Tagalog-language surname meaning "to win". It may also be a rare Catalan surname as Manaló, derived from a variant of Maneló, which is a pet form of the personal name Manel and a short form of Emanuel. Notable people with the surname include:
Iglesia ni Cristo Felix Manalo (1886–1963), founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo organization, Executive Minister from 1914 to 1963 Tomasa Manalo, first wife of Felix Manalo Pilar Manalo Danao (1914–1987), Head Choir Director from 1942 to 1987 Eraño G. Manalo (1925–2009), Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo from 1963 to 2009 Tenny Manalo (born 1937), widow of Eraño Manalo, involved in the 2015 Iglesia ni Cristo leadership controversy Eduardo V. Manalo (born 1955), current Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo Bienvenido Manalo (born 1935), head of the Engineering and Construction Department
Others with the surname Ahtisa Manalo (born 1997), Filipina model, 2018 Binibining Pilipinas International winner, and Miss International 2018 1st Runner-Up. Bianca Manalo (born 1987), Filipina actress and 2009 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe winner Cardozo Manalo Luna, 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Chelsea Manalo (born 1999), Filipina beauty pageant titleholder Enrique Manalo (born 1952) Ambassador of the Philippines Jay Manalo (born 1973), Filipino actor John Manalo (born 1995), Filipino actor Jose Manalo (born 1966), Filipino actor and comedian Marlon Manalo (born 1975), Filipino pool player Rosario Manalo (born 1935) Ambassador of the Philippines and Academic Victoria Manalo Draves (born 1924), American competition diver
See also Manolo Menalo
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