Luis Manzano gets candid about his "normal childhood" experience with icons Vilma-Edu

• Luis Manzano recalled how Vilma Santos tried to take him grocery shopping as a child
• The "normal" activity quickly turned into a "mall show" due to the fans of the icon
• His father, Edu Manzano, also had a similar experience which Luis also shared
• In the clip, Luis said he appreciates how his parents prioritized his experience of a normal life

Even when your parents are two of the biggest names in Philippine showbiz, they still try their best to be just 'mom and dad.'

In a recent episode of the 'Paano Ba ‘To?!' podcast with Bianca Gonzalez, Luis Manzano shared some heartwarming memories of how Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano worked hard to give him a normal childhood.

One particular story stood out: the time his mother, the "Star for All Seasons," decided they should go grocery shopping together.

"One day, nagising si mommy, sabi niya, 'Anak, mag-grocery tayo,'" Luis shared. However, the attempt at a regular errand didn't last long. "Pagkadating na pagkadating namin sa grocery, two steps, akala mo mall show na ni mommy. As in hindi kami makagalaw."

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Within three steps, the crowd had gathered, and Vilma realized the plan wasn't working at all.

"My mom said, 'Anak, balik na tayo.' I understood as a child na she wanted me to experience something normal with my mother," he added.

Luis also recalled a similar lesson in humility and boundaries from his father, Edu Manzano. While attending a wedding when Luis was around 9 or 10, the crowd began to swarm his famous dad.

"Nung medyo nagkagulo na, my dad said, 'Anak, let's go,'" Luis remembered. When he asked why they were leaving before the ceremony even started, Edu explained: "Because sila ang bida. So ayoko na the attention nasa atin, samantalang sila ang kinakasal. Let's go na lang."

Reflecting on these moments, Luis expressed deep gratitude for his parents’ efforts for a sense of 'normalcy.'

"Kumbaga they tried their best to make me live a very normal childhood. And I think I still did, despite the cards dealt," he concluded.

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Luis Manzano is a Filipino actor, comedian, and TV host. He comes from a family long involved in showbiz, being the son of veteran stars Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for hosting several popular ABS-CBN programs, including Pilipinas Got Talent, Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, and Minute to Win It. Aside from hosting, Luis has also appeared in various television series and films. In his personal life, he is married to Jessy Mendiola, and they have a daughter named Isabella Rose.

As previously reported by KAMI in 2025, Luis Manzano received praise for his new vlog. On YouTube, he revealed his visit to Nanay Rebecca, a woman who made a lasting impression on him during the campaign season. When Nanay Rebecca saw Luis at her home, she immediately broke down in tears.

Meanwhile, in the same year, Luis Manzano shared a touching experience. On Instagram, he reposted a moment from his vlog that many found heartwarming. During a recent trip to Hong Kong, a fellow Filipino helped him, and many people appreciated Luis for expressing gratitude to his kababayan.

Source: KAMI.com.gh