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Filipino Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
‘Kapamilya Deal or No Deal' returns with Luis Manzano as host
Popular game show Kapamilya Deal or No Deal is set to return to television nearly a decade after it last aired, with Luis Manzano reprising his role as host. The show's comeback was teased in a video posted on Manzano's official Instagram account and shared on ABS-CBN's social media platforms. The teaser features Manzano answering a call from the show's iconic 'banker,' followed by clips of previous celebrity contestants such as Sam Milby, John Prats, and Sylvia Sanchez. 'Here it is!!!! Kapamilya Deal or No Deal is back??? New episodes coming soon,' Manzano wrote in the caption. Currently, rerun episodes of the show are airing weekdays on the Kapamilya Channel. Deal or No Deal, originally based on the Dutch game show Miljoenenjacht, first aired in the Philippines in June 2006 with Kris Aquino as its original host. Manzano took over in 2012 and continued hosting until the show's fifth season ended in 2016. Manzano, who ran unsuccessfully for vice governor of Batangas in the May elections, previously expressed his interest in returning to host former game shows, including Deal or No Deal and Minute to Win It. In an earlier interview, he admitted to losing several brand endorsements after announcing his political candidacy and said his income has been affected. The actor is currently hosting the second season of Rainbow Rumble.
Filipino Times
14-02-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Luis Manzano opens up about losing endorsements due to candidacy
Luis Manzano revealed that he has lost several brand endorsements since announcing his candidacy for the vice governorship of Batangas, which has impacted his income. In a report on the Inquirer, Manzano shared that four of his endorsements were pulled after his political announcement, though he understood the brands' decisions. Manzano admitted the financial loss was difficult, saying, 'There's sadness, because realistically, it affected our finances,' but acknowledged the necessity of the brands' choices. He also confirmed that his income would be affected due to the loss of the partnerships, though he expressed understanding. In response to Manzano's challenges, his wife, actress Jessy Mendiola, showed her full support, recalling how she initially opposed his decision to run for public office. 'We even cried about it. I told him, 'If you run, I will really break up with you.' And here we are,' she said in Filipino, showing how their relationship had evolved. Mendiola also explained that she would be returning to work to help support the family in light of the financial strain. 'That's why I'm going back to work, to support him,' she shared. Manzano, in turn, praised his wife for stepping up during a challenging time, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in their household. He noted, 'Sometimes I'm the lucky one, and there will be a point when things slow down, and she will step up.'
