Trivia

At 17, he joined the U.S. military and served for four years.

Son: Luis Manzano with Vilma Santos

Became the president of the Philippine actor's guild, KAPP (Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino), in 1995.

Currently the chair of Philippines board which fights intellectual piracy. He replaced Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr..

Considered running in the Philippine senatorial race in 2007. He later backed out despite the backing of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, citing his lack of funds to do a nationwide campaign.

Live-in partner of actress Rina Samson.

Former boyfriend of Anjanette Abayari.

Assumed the post of Philippine's videogram and regulatory board chair (replacing Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. who is running for the senate). The job includes the drive against the rampant proliferation of pirated movie-video in the country. (January 2004)