Lesyel Brent Romero Manalo is a Filipino actor, model, and content creator born on December 6, 1997. He has appeared in various television productions, gaining attention for his roles in series such as Ampalaya Chronicles (2020), Beach Bros (2022), The Broken Marriage Vow (2022), and The Secrets of Hotel 88 (2026).
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".[1]
Career
Early career
In 2014, Manalo launched his YouTube channel, where he focused on travel vlogs and lifestyle content.[2] 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.[3]
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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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 (2022) as Miguel "Migs" Ilustre and in Beach Bros (2022) as Jason Coral.[4][5]
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.[6][7] 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.[8]
Philanthropy
After securing the title of Big Winner on the reality program Pinoy Big Brother, Manalo, together with his partner on the show, Mika Salamanca, donated their winnings to Duyan ni Maria, a Pampanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and support for underprivileged children.[9]
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