Luis Manzano, may nakakaaliw na reaksyon sa throwback collage nila ni Jodi Sta. Maria

Published 12 May 2026 at 8:05 PM

by Chris Franco

3 min read

Luis Manzano shared a side-by-side comparison of himself and Jodi Sta. Maria from 2004 and 2026
The photo brought back memories of the iconic talent search Star Circle Quest, which the two hosted tgoether
In the video, the Kapamilya star joked that those who remember the show likely have families and back pain by now
The post reminded fans of the show's massive success, which launched the careers of stars like Sandara Park and Hero Angeles

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Luis Manzano is taking his followers on a hilarious trip down memory lane with a new 'then and now' post on Instagram. The TV host shared a throwback photo from his early days hosting Star Circle Quest (SCQ) alongside Jodi Sta. Maria, showing just how much things have changed over the last two decades.

Luis Manzano, may nakakaaliw na reaksyon sa throwback collage nila ni Jodi Sta. Maria — Photos: Kapamilya Deal or No Deal on Facebook | @luckymanzano on Instagram
Source: Facebook

In the viral post, a young, fresh-faced Luis and Jodi from 2004 are pictured above a current shot of them on the set of Kapamilya, Dear or No Deal. Luis couldn't help but poke fun at himself and his fans in the caption.

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"Naabutan niyo 'to? SCQ? Hahaha," Luis wrote, challenging his followers' memory of the beloved talent competition that was once the talk of the town in the local entertainment scene.

In the accompanying video, Luis went a step further with his signature wit. He pointed out that anyone who remembers the show from its original run is probably feeling the effects of time just like he is, given his age.

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"Kung naabutan niyo 'to, malamang may asawa na kayo't maraming anak at masakit ang likod niyo tuwing umaga," Luis joked while giving a thumbs up which had his fans laughing hard.

The post quickly became a hit, with fans and fellow celebrities commenting on how the duo has barely aged.

Many also reminisced about the show, which featured famous alumni such as Sandara Park, Hero Angeles, and Erich Gonzales. Luis even recited the show's famous tagline to the delight of his fans:

"Dito lang kung saan may tagisang ng galing, labanan ng talento, lakasan ng loob. Are you in or out? Ito ang Star Circle Quest!" Luis said, which served as a major throwback to fans.

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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, 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, one that many praised on social media.