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Jay Manalo

Jay Manalo

Actor · Born January 30, 1976 (50)

Manalo is a Filipino actor. He won Best Actor at the Gawad Urian Awards for the 2002 Erik Matti film Prosti and at the FAMAS Awards for the 2003 thriller Bayaran.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 30, 1976 (50)
Works as
Actor
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 83 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 43% in 30 days

What are Jay Manalo's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Morality
30%
Survival
23%
Self
14%
Power
2%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 2 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 5 of 7 analyzed roles.

Shadow
5 of 7
Threshold guardian
1 of 7
Ally
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Melancholic
7
Dread
4
Romantic
2
Thrilling
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Unsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jay Manalo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jay Manalo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

83 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Arouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Stephen Chuatico (archive footage)

  • Mga Batang Riles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 39 episodes · as Rendon

  • Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Bugaw(2023)

    as Ser

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Hosto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Daniel

  • La Querida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Leo

  • Laruan(2022)

    as Rene

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Selina's Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Tiago

  • Girl Friday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Fredie Ibasco

  • Iskandalo(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Stephen Chuatico

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Adarna Gang(2022)

    as Raul

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Hugas(2022)

    as Boss Dencio

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Mahjong Nights(2021)

    as Leo

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Payback (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Chairman Rene Martinez

  • Son of Macho Dancer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 62 episodes · as Joaquin Escoto

  • Love Is Love(2019)

    Actor

  • Watch Me Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Call Me Tita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 8 episodes · as Oca

  • Children of the River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • The Cure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 65 episodes · as Fernan Mallari

  • Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Congressman Alex

  • Niño (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 80 episodes · as Lucio

  • Madam Chairman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 100 episodes · as Armando "Dodong" de Guzman

  • Raketeros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ervin

  • Kidlat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 83 episodes · as Mario Palomares / Burak

  • Isang Dakot Na Luha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 78 episodes · as Mario San Diego

  • Rain Rain Go Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mar Gomez

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mar (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")

  • Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 50 episodes · as Salazar

  • Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Guardame

  • Babaeng Hampaslupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 113 episodes · as Charles Wong

  • Romeo at Juliet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Lure of the Nest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ernesto Tagunding

  • Florinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 20 episodes · as Ramil Gonzales

  • Ante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ace

  • All My Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 60 episodes · as Gary Romualdez

  • Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Barry

  • Paupahan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Roberto San Pedro

  • Urduja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Simakwel (voice)

  • Sisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Padre Salvi

  • Nars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Zaido: The Space Sheriff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 100 episodes · as Drigo

  • Black Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Elmo

  • Bakekang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 145 episodes · as Kristof Arevalo

  • Pacquiao: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Emong "Kidlat" Dionisio

  • Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Elton Chong

  • Vietnam Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 105 episodes · as Lê Đình Hiền Hoàng (Miguel)

  • Saang Sulok ng Langit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 158 episodes · as Dante

  • Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ichiru

  • Mano Po III: My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Paul

  • Feng Shui(2004)

    as Inton Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Singles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • I Will Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Greg

  • Gagamboy(2004)

    as Dodoy / Ipis-Man

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Mano Po 2: My Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Johnson

  • The Last Virgin on Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Fr. Emman

  • Bayaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jake

  • Ssshhh... She Walks by Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Mano Po (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Emerson Lau

  • Masikip, Mainit, Paraisong Parisukat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Al

  • Prosti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Nonoy Laki

  • Wretched Lives(2001)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Balahibong Pusa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nick

  • Abandonada(2000)

    as Nando

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Promise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 481 episodes · as Caloy Macaspac

  • Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Halik Sa Apoy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 145 episodes · as Jonas

  • Wangbu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Dodong

  • Sabong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Magkapalad... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Victor

  • Kaliwa't Kanan, Sakit Ng Katawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ruben

  • Bayad Puri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Gloria Gloria Labandera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Julio

  • Habang Nasasaktan Lalong Tumatapang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Emil

  • Kool Ka Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ramon Padilla

  • Totoy Mola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Sebastian / Totoy Mola

  • Gayuma: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Sobra Sobra, Labis Labis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Totoy Golem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Asiong Salonga

  • Urban Rangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Jim

  • Brat Pack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Student

Career shape

Star power in the 40th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles from 1994 to 2025.

Highest rated

Feng Shui (2004)

Midcredits 65th

Most popular right now

Iskandalo (2022)

Film career

  • 2022Screen debut· Selina's Gold

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 83: 83 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score36th

By decade

1990s16 · acting2000s32 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s16 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Jay Manalo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 36th percentile, the median of the 9 of 10 with a score; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 10 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Bugaw (2023)

98th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Feng Shui (2004)

Midcredits 65th · 59% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Jay Manalo's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Jay Manalo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jay Manalo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vic Del Rosario Jr. shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers