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Luis Manzano pitches a humorous project to ABS-CBN featuring Kapamilya leading men

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Luis Manzano took to social media to make a playful request to ABS-CBN, pitching a “true to life” teleserye or film starring himself alongside Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Paulo Avelino, and Donny Pangilinan.</p><div> </div><p>In a video posted on his Facebook page, Luis delivered his humorous pitch for a project that would cast them as siblings whose relationship falls apart because he is the “favorite child” and the “most handsome.”</p><div> </div><p>“Isang panawagan sa ABS-CBN. Nagpapakumbaba ako na sana pagbigyan ito. Sa ABS-CBN, sa lahat po, sana magproduce po tayo ng isang teleserye o pelikula tapos ang istorya po ay magkakapatid, ako, Piolo, Joshua, Paulo Avelino, Donny Pangilinan,” Luis said.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1171676911760608%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>“Magkakapatid kami tapos sila galit na galit sa akin kasi inggit sila dahil ako ang favorite ng magulang tapos ako pa pinakaguwapo sa magkakapatid tapos dahil sa inggit na iyon masisira ang buhay nila, mapapariwara sila dahil lahat sila inggit sa kagwapuhan ko,” he detailed. </p><div> </div><p>The <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2"><em><strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong></em><strong> </strong></a>host went on to humorously insist that the project would be easy to produce because the storyline is “true to life.”</p><div> </div><p>“Ayon lang po ang pakiusap ko tapos ang maganda po rito sa kuwento na ito ay true to life. Hindi naman na po kailangan ng mahirap na creative or gagawa ng script kasi po kung sa itsura lang sakto na yung istorya. Totoo at ayon po ang pinakamaganda,” Luis quipped, adding that he hopes ABS-CBN considers the concept as something fresh and entertaining.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765501777290Luis Manzano pitches a humorous project to ABS-CBN featuring Kapamilya leading men.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>“Hindi na po tayo lalayo sa katotohanan so ayon po ang panawagan ko. Napakagandang istorya at manggagaling sa puso yung grabe yung inggit at poot nila sa kagawapuhan ko. I think it will work so ABS-CBN, please,” he continued.</p><div> </div><p>Netizens quickly filled the comment section with laughter and support, many expressing that the comedic concept could turn out to be a blockbuster hit.</p><div> </div><p>“Hahaha…idol ka talaga😊 ABS-CBN, magandang pakiusap po ni Sir Luis. Siguradong Best actor, best picture, yan. Top grosser at hakot awards yun. Grabehan sa kagwapuhan kaya si Sir Luis. Hahaha…sana pumayag ang ABS-CBN. Manonood ako. Sir Lucky Manzano ano kaya ang magandang Title? 😊😊😊,” a netizen commented.</p><div> </div><p>Another one expressed support for Luis, saying, “Di ka agad tatanda kasi galing ng sense of humor mo. pls ABS CBN pabigyan ninyo c Luis sa kanyang kahilingan hahaha 🤣.”</p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DReKtxzE3sn/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A175857.09999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A175183.39999999106%2C%22le%22%3A175490.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="862" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Some also pointed out that this is not the first time Luis has made such requests, noting how he often teases Piolo and Joshua about working together on a project that tests who among them is the “most handsome.”</p><div> </div><p>“Ilang years nang nananawagan &#x27;to sa ABS-CBN , hanggang ngayon nananawagan pa rin 😂😂😂✌️,” a netizen said.</p><div> </div><p>During the ABS-CBN Christmas Special, Luis posted another humorous video showing himself walking through the Kapamilya building’s hallway lined with portraits of Jericho Rosales, Piolo Pascual, and Coco Martin.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F739502155859310%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/3/jessy-mendiola-and-luis-manzano-weigh-in-on-500-noche-buena-budget-1605"><strong>READ: Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano weigh in on ₱500 Noche Buena budget</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>“Ito na naman tayo sa ABS-CBN para ipakita kung gaano tayo kagwapo. (points at Jericho) gwapo? Pwede. (points at Piolo) pasang-awa. Okay lang iyon. (points at Coco Martin) okay pwede. (points at his portrait) Ito na iyon. Tugatog na iyan. Oh wow! Perfect,” he joked.</p>

<p>Luis Manzano plots a 'true to life' project with fellow Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Donny Pangilinan, and Paulo Avelino.</p>

Luis Manzano plots a 'true to life' project with fellow Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Donny Pangilinan, and Paulo Avelino.