The Reason Why Luis Manzano Rejects Doing A Movie With Mom Vilma Santos And GF Angel Locsin

LUIS MANZANO is launched as the official endorser of Pure Gold Perks Card, a special privilege card that shoppers can avail of to earn points and get rewards, joining the ranks of Tindahan ni Aling Puring for sari-sari store owners. So why did they choose Luis as their endorser?

“He’s one of the most successful young artists of his generation,” says Pure Gold operations manager Antonio de los Santos. “He has won awards both as an actor and a host. He is showbiz royalty as both his parents are both iconic and legendary artists. His fans come from all walks of life, so he’s the perfect Pure Gold Perks Club endorser for us.”

Luis is flattered because he was also asked to sing the Pure Gold jingle on radio. “I never thought in my entire career na mabibigyan ako ng chance to sing a jingle. When we were recording it, sabi nila sa’kin, ‘Luis, seryosohin mo naman.’ And I said, ‘Kanina pa ho ako seryoso.’ Now, grabe ang feedback sa social media, both good and bad. I have a new career.”

Now that “The Voice” is ending, he’ll start hosting the new season of “Deal or No Deal”. And he’ll also host a new once a week game show for a big company. So has he made a decision whether he’ll go into politics in the next election? “I haven’t really decided yet. My Tito Ralph (Recto) and I still have to sit down and talk about any political plans.” Will he give up showbiz if he’d run for public office? “But my parents joined politics and remained active in showbiz. So puede namang pagsabayin.”

How come he didn’t accept the movie offer to star with his mom, Vilma Santos, and with Angel Locsin? “I’ve appeared with my mom before, but I felt na magiging masyado nang personal kung kasama ko na ang mommy ko, kasama ko pa ang girlfriend ko. Ayokong gawing showbiz ang buong buhay ko. Gusto ko namang magtira ng something para sa sarili ko.”

And it’s said he also turned down the movie being offered by Director Wenn Deramas with him and Alex Gonzaga? “Si Alex, gusto niya. Ako, ayoko, sino ba naman ang gustong makasama yun? Seriously, there’s no formal offer. Nabanggit lang pero wala naman talagang inilalatag na project for us. And with me now so busy with many TV shows, good luck na lang sa schedule namin kung saka-sakali.”

Going back to Angel, do we hear wedding bells ringing for them soon? “Just a few days ago, napag-uusapan namin. Kung sino ang gusto naming kumanta. Ano ang mga susuotin namin. That’s definitely three steps forward compared to before. Things are getting clearer na. But wala pang other details like kung kailan or saan. Pero saka na lang natin pag-usapan ang wedding, basta as of now, it’s an honor and a privilege for me to be part of Pure Gold’s family, so get your own Perks Card now in any of its 200 branches nationwide.”

For updates about Luis and Pure Gold, visit the Pure Gold page on Facebook, and @puregold_ph on Twitter and Instagram.