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Richard Manabat

Known For
Acting
Birthplace
Zambales, Olongopo, Philippines
Active Years
2010–2021 (12 Years)
Total Credits
30 credits in database
Acting Zambales, Olongopo, Philippines 30 credits
30
Total Credits
2010–2021
12 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Richard Manabat is a Filipino actor, fight director, and martial arts instructor specializing in aikido and arnis. Born in Olongopo, Zambales, Philippines, he began his early career as a television model before entering theater companies after a year. This transition led to opportunities for cameo roles in both television series and the mainstream film industry. Among his notable screen appearances are his role as the Commanding Officer in the film Mindanao, his portrayal of Nardo in the film Mina-Anud, and his role as Boyet in the television series A Love to Last.

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Career

Career overview

Richard Manabat is a Filipino actor, fight director, and martial arts instructor specializing in Aikido and Arnis. He was born in Zambales, Olongopo, Philippines. He began his early career as a television model. After a year, he entered a legitimate theater company, which provided him the opportunity to secure cameo roles in both the mainstream film industry and television series.

Within his film and television career, Manabat is recognized for several specific roles. In film, he portrayed the Commanding Officer in Mindanao and played Nardo in Mina-Anud. In television, he appeared as Boyet in the series A Love to Last. Across his professional background, he maintains a prominent focus on martial arts instruction alongside his acting and fight directing work in the entertainment industry.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Payback
The Missing
MariaThe Generation That Gave Up on LoveMindanaoMina-AnudMy Bakit List
AMOAuroraDoors: The Door Beneath the EarthMLThe Maid In London
Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedThe BarkerMy Teacher Who Doesn't Know How to ReadCorpus Delicti
Camp SawiAng Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching
Pangil sa TubigSilong
The Janitor
It Takes a Man and a WomanPossession
El PresidenteSeñoritaMelodrama NegraAng Katiwala
The Marquis
Slow Fade

Full Filmography

30 titles
  • Payback (2021) as Mayor Galvez
  • The Missing (2020) as Mr. Rance
  • Maria (2019) as Snitch on Ice
  • The Generation That Gave Up on Love (2019) as Kurt's Dad
  • Mindanao (2019)
  • Mina-Anud (2019) as Nardo
  • My Bakit List (2019) as Dess' Dad
  • Tabon (2019)
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  • AMO (2018) as Victor Malaya
  • Aurora (2018) as Captain
  • Doors: The Door Beneath the Earth (2018)
  • ML (2018)
  • The Maid In London (2018)
  • Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted (2017)
  • The Barker (2017) as Don Facundo
  • My Teacher Who Doesn't Know How to Read (2017)
  • Corpus Delicti (2017) as Warden
  • Camp Sawi (2016) as Joan's Father
  • Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching (2016)
  • Pangil sa Tubig (2015) as Kapitan
  • Silong (2015) as Joe Tansuico
  • The Janitor (2014) as Mayor
  • It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013) as Tita Che's Husband
  • Possession (2013)
  • El Presidente (2012) as Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
  • Señorita (2012) as Ricky Verano
  • Melodrama Negra (2012)
  • Ang Katiwala (2012) as Tiyo Manuel
  • The Marquis (2011) as Le conducteur du camion blindé
  • Slow Fade (2010) as Tukmol

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Richard Manabat best known for?

Richard Manabat is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maria (2019), Aurora (2018).

When and where was Richard Manabat born?

Richard Manabat was born in Zambales, Olongopo, Philippines.

How many credits does Richard Manabat have?

Richard Manabat has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2021.

What is Richard Manabat's background in cinema and television?

Richard Manabat is a Filipino actor, fight director, and martial arts instructor specializing in aikido and arnis. Born in Olongopo, Zambales, Philippines, he began his early career as a television model before entering theater companies after a year. This transition led to opportunities for cameo roles in both televis...

Richard Manabat by the numbers

30credits
29films
1TV series
2010–2021active years

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