Luis Manzano Moves On After Breakup With Jennylyn Mercado

AFTER HIS ON STAGE interview with his mom, Gov. Vilma Santos, at the birthday lunch hosted by The Generics Pharmacy at Shangrila Makati, Luis Manzano was in turn grilled by the entertainment press as to how he is doing after his nearly two-year love affair with Jennylyn Mercado ended in separation recently.

“I’m happy,” he stresses. “Believe it or not, every smile you see in me is genuine. Things happen for a reason. Always look at the brighter side of life. Life is too short to sulk or feel sad.” Read also, Edu Manzano On Son Luis' Breakup With Jennylyn Mercado.

What’s the cause of the breakup? “Naku, sa amin na lang yun. Basta we’re both moving on. I can’t say anything negative against her.”

How did his mom take the breakup? “She’s always understanding and supportive. When we had our short family vacation in Japan for her recent birthday, she asked me, ‘O anak, magbakasyon tayo, may isasama ka na ba?’ Sabi ko, ‘Wala. Teka naman muna, momsie, hihinga muna ko.’ Pagdating sa mga personal kong issues, hindi siya talaga nakikialam. Ang lagi lang niyang sinasabi, don’t dwell on the pain, just count your blessings. And I’m counting my blessings kaya nga I’m happy. My mom is the only constant woman in my life. Nakikita ko si mommy bilang isang mabuting asawa. So, definitely gusto ko, ’yung magiging asawa ko, dapat lang na may characteristics na nakikita ko sa kanya bilang isang ina at asawa. So, ba’t pa ako lalayo ng peg kung nasa bahay lang namin ang role model ko, di ba?”