Jiro Manio, 1992
Actors · May 9, 1992
Jiro Manio
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Jiro Manio is 34 years old, born May 9, 1992 in Philippines · Taurus.
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About
Jiro Manio won a Philippine movie grand slam at 12 for his lead role in the drama film Magnifico (2003). Born May 9, 1992, in the Philippines, the Filipino actor became the youngest-ever Gawad Urian winner for Best Actor, sweeping major awards including the PMPC Star Award, FAP Award, and FAMAS Award for Best Child Actor. He also starred in Ang Tanging Ina and its sequels, Spirits, and Manay Po. Taurus-born.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jiro Manio became a household name in Philippine cinema after his breakthrough performance in the 2003 drama Magnifico, where he played the title character. At 12 years old, he won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor—a record as the youngest-ever recipient in that category. For the same film, he swept the major Philippine acting awards: the PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, FAP Award for Best Actor, and FAMAS Award for Best Child Actor, securing the Philippine movie grand slam. Earlier in his career, Manio earned the Best Child Performer award at the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival for his role in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Bagong Buwan. He received additional nominations for performances in Mila (2001) and Foster Child (2007). Beyond his award-winning work, Manio appeared in the comedy film Ang Tanging Ina (2003) and its sequels, the fantasy television series Spirits (2004–05), and the gay-themed comedy Manay Po (2006) and its sequel. As an actor, he worked across multiple genres—drama, comedy, and fantasy—establishing a versatile early career. Born in the Philippines on May 9, 1992, Manio is a Taurus. A life-path number 8 suggests themes of material achievement and authority, fitting his early dominance in industry awards. Starting in his late teens, his personal life became marked by controversies including drug abuse and an arrest for alleged frustrated homicide.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jiro Manio began his professional acting career as a child performer in the early 2000s. Before his breakthrough in Magnifico, he appeared in Bagong Buwan (2001), for which he won the Best Child Performer award at the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival. He also had roles in Mila (2001) around the same period. These early credits established him as a working child actor in Philippine cinema before his landmark 2003 success.
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Trivia
- At age 12, Manio became the youngest-ever winner of the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for his role in Magnifico.
- He won the Philippine movie grand slam—Gawad Urian, PMPC Star Award, FAP Award, and FAMAS Award—all for the same 2003 film.
- Manio appeared in multiple sequels including Ang Tanging Ina 2 and Manay Po 2, becoming a recurring presence in comedy franchises.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Jiro Manio extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jiro Manio?
- Jiro Manio is 34 years old (born May 9, 1992).
- When is Jiro Manio's birthday?
- Jiro Manio was born on May 9, 1992.
- What is Jiro Manio's zodiac sign?
- Jiro Manio is a Taurus, born May 9, 1992.
- What is Jiro Manio's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jiro Manio was born in 1992, the year of the Water Monkey.
- Where is Jiro Manio from?
- Jiro Manio is from Philippines.
- What does Jiro Manio do?
- Jiro Manio is a actor.
- Is Jiro Manio still alive?
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