(From left) Luis Manzano and Edu Manzano. Picture: Instagram/@luckymanzano
Edu Manzano is conscious that his son, Luis Manzano, has been on the receiving finish of affords to enter politics. And whereas the choice is as much as Luis, Edu is aware of that his son might be a “pure” when the time comes.
“It can all the time be there. He has a well-liked mom who has been a public servant for a few years, and I additionally had my share of public service,” Edu informed reporters throughout a media junket for the drama “Lavender Fields,” when requested about the opportunity of getting into politics sometime.
The display veteran, nonetheless, believes that whereas Luis has a “pure charisma,” he identified the significance of “sacrificing” one factor.
“On the finish of the day, it’s important to sacrifice one. Ako rin, naniniwala ako diyan. Hindi mo pwedeng sabihin na public servant ka pero gagawa ka ng pelikula (Me too, I consider in that. You possibly can’t say you’re a public servant however you’ll do a movie on the identical time). I feel it’s unfair. Once I was in public service, I might solely work on TV and movie sa gabi,” he stated.
“Luis has a pure charisma. He’s not very steady mentally pero sana (however hopefully) in time,” Edu added in jest.
Concerning his son’s attraction, Edu stated he can be a “pure” ought to he pursue politics, however in line with him, it appeared that it could be a choice that Luis wouldn’t take flippantly.
“Many individuals gravitate to him… And I feel, if ever my son decides to [pursue politics], he’ll be a pure,” he stated.
“Possibly finally. Ayokong sabihin na nagsawa pero medyo nag-dim ang kanyang curiosity. It’s one thing na pagi-isipan niya (I don’t wish to suppose that he’s bored with the likelihood, however evidently his curiosity in it has dimmed. It’s one thing that he would take into consideration fastidiously)… if within the occasion he decides, he’ll be a pure match,” he stated.
Edu additionally identified that there are various methods to assist their fellow countrymen with out getting into politics.
“It’s additionally been confirmed na marami siyang natutulungan (that he helped lots of people). [He] doesn’t essentially need to be in politics — like Dolphy, Fernando Poe Jr., [look at] what number of Filipinos they helped — and they don’t have to be in politics,” he stated.
In a media gathering final July, Luis addressed the opportunity of pursuing politics, and stated he “acquired numerous affords for various authorities positions.” He additionally shared that ought to he determine to be a politician, he would fairly select to enter as a “public servant.”
Luis is the son of Edu with display veteran and former Batangas governor Vilma Santos. Edu served because the vice mayor of Makati from 1998 to 2001, and was the chairman of the Optical Media Board beneath the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The veteran actor-TV host is about to make his small display comeback in “Lavender Fields” which stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Jericho Rosales, Janine Gutierrez, Jolina Magdangal, Maricel Soriano, and Albert Martinez.