Brent Manalo
Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo is a Filipino actor, model, and content creator. He is known for his roles in the television series Ampalaya Chronicles, Beach Bros and The Broken Marriage Vow, and for being a housemate and co-winner with Mika Salamanca in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
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 later 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. Manalo began his career in May 2018, shortly after graduating from college, with a campaign for an international fast fashion brand. A week later, he was invited by Johnny Manahan of Star Magic to audition. He continued modeling while attending workshops, though his career was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Fashion influence
Known for his distinct style and fashion sense, Brent Manalo first gained recognition as a fashion and lifestyle influencer during his vlogging career. He also revealed in an interview that he was supposed to attend Men's Fashion Week, but he couldn't because he was already undergoing the confidential PBB audition process.Now, in 2025, Brent Manalo is also known for promoting local fashion brands, as well as for his affiliations, collaborations, and partnerships with high-end brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dior.
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 as Miguel "Migs" Ilustre and in Beach Bros 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.