Benj Manalo


Benj Manalo is a Filipino actor and professional dancer who is best known for his role as Pinggoy in the top-rated prime time series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He also appeared in other shows like On the Wings of Love, The Story of Us, My Super D and Kadenang Ginto.
Benj is the second son of comedian and TV host Jose Manalo and brother of Nicco Manalo.
He also appeared as the boatman Tolits in the hit original Filipino musical Rak of Aegis.
In 2005, Benj Manalo auditioned for the third batch of StarStruck, a reality talent search from GMA-7. He also appeared in soap operas like Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat and Daisy Siete. He later joined the hip-hop dance group Philippine All-Stars.
In 2018, Benj Manalo celebrated his 3rd anniversary with his girlfriend 'Bubble Gang' comedienne Lovely Abella. He also won the Best Actor trophy at the CentroMedia FilmFest 2018.
In June 2019, Benj Manalo proposed to his longtime girlfriend Lovely Abella.