You have probably started keeping tabs on Mac Manicad after he portrayed a stalwart cop in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. That’s why you were elated to know he’d be playing another meaty role in Mars Ravelo’s Darna as Janella Salvador’s trusted aide, Ali. But seeing him on weeknights on your TV screen seems not enough. You wish to get to know the hottie more. Worry not, as he reveals more of himself, specifically his ‘firsts and lasts,’ in this episode of Kapamilya Chat.

Mac confessed that “Crash Landing On You” is the first KDrama he got addicted to. He was a fan of Kapamilya teleseryes Mara Clara and Esperanza when he was young. Watching these classics was his family’s bonding activity.

His first acting performance was via Super Inggo starring the young Kathryn Bernardo. Mac has truly come a long way since, and even the pandemic didn’t stop his dreams from manifesting. Despite the continuous projects, Mac’s humility remains evident. He’s just thankful for all the opportunities, especially being cast in Darna, “Sino ba naman ako para bigyan nila lagi ng show? Ang nakakatuwa dito sa Darna, kahit hindi kami mga lead, binibigyan nila kami ng moment isa-isa kami, parang pinaiikot sa amin ‘yung story. Kaya sobrang grateful, sobrang salamat.”

Girls, he doesn’t cook but he loves to eat. Now you know the way to his heart. Curious about his first celebrity crush? It’s Aubrey Miles.

The first song on his playlist is “Make You Feel My Love” by Teddy Swims. He used his first ‘artista’ talent fee in building his wardrobe.

He recalled his first overseas trip to Hong Kong, saying he was rushed to the hospital due to a fever, which they thought was a symptom of the H1N1 virus.

Get to know Mac's firsts and lasts in the video!