The Philippine showbiz world is reeling after an unbelievable and heartbreaking scene unfolded at the wake of beloved host and actor Luis Manzano. Among those seen visibly emotional and shaken were his long-time friends and co-hosts Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis, both struggling to hold back tears as they paid their last respects.

VICE GANDA: “This hurts in ways I can’t explain…”

Clad in all black and wearing dark sunglasses, Vice Ganda arrived at the wake early this morning, choosing to keep a low profile — but the emotion was undeniable. With tears welling up, he gave a short but gut-wrenching statement:

“Luis wasn’t just a friend… he was family. I’m still in shock. This hurts in ways I can’t explain.”

Vice, known for his laughter and energy, appeared devastated, a rare and painful sight for his fans.

ANNE CURTIS BREAKS DOWN: “Luis was the light in every room.”

Actress and host Anne Curtis, who shared years of friendship and screen time with Luis on “It’s Showtime,” arrived shortly after and was seen embracing Vilma Santos, Luis’s mother, in a tearful moment that left onlookers in silence.

“He was the light in every room… It’s impossible to imagine the world without his voice, his laughter. Luis was one of a kind.”

A MYSTERIOUS LOSS?

Though no official statement has been released about the cause of death, the timing of Luis’s passing has raised eyebrows. Just weeks ago, he was at the center of a deeply personal family controversy, involving rumors about his father Edu Manzano and his wife Jessy Mendiola. Many close friends say he had been unusually quiet and withdrawn.

“He was hurting, and we all knew it. But no one expected this,” said a family insider.

The mystery surrounding his sudden passing has fueled intense online speculation, with hashtags like #WhatHappenedToLuis, #RestInPeaceLuis, and #JusticeForLuis trending across platforms.

FANS GRIEVE NATIONWIDE

Across the Philippines and abroad, fans have flooded social media with messages of grief, shock, and love.

“Luis was a part of our lives. He made us laugh every day. This is just too much.”
“I still can’t believe it. He looked so happy just last month.”
“Please tell me this isn’t true. Luis Manzano was one of the good ones.”

A LEGEND REMEMBERED

Luis Manzano was more than just a celebrity — he was a symbol of positivity, humor, and genuine warmth in the world of Philippine entertainment. From hosting noontime shows to starring in rom-com classics, he carved a place in everyone’s hearts.

And now, as the industry bows its head in mourning, one thing is certain:
Luis’s light may be gone, but his legacy will shine forever.

DISCLAIMER: This article is fictional and for entertainment purposes only. There has been no official report confirming the death of Luis Manzano. If you wish to write a fictional scenario or dramatized piece, always clarify its intent.

Vice Ganda, Luis Manzano stand by Anne Curtis amidst controversy: “We are all here behind you.”

Anne Curtis’s colleagues and friends express their love and concern for her. No word yet from John Lloyd Cruz, whom she slapped, and Phoemela Baranda, whom she

Anne Curtis has been under fire since she appeared on PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) about the “drunken, slapping incident” involving the actress at a high-end bar in The Fort, Taguig City, on November 23.

The actress admitted that such an incident did occur in an official statement she released on her Twitter account last night, December 1.

At the same time, Anne apologized, especially to her fans, for her behavior. This afternoon, December 2, many were waiting for Anne to give a statement on ABS-CBN’s noontime show It’s Showtime, where she is one of its hosts.

This was despite her statement that she would not speak after her tweet.

Throughout the program, Anne and her co-hosts did not directly mention the incident that occurred.

But Anne’s aura was noticeably different compared to the previous days.

Instead of short shorts, she wore pants, instead of a very sexy blouse, she wore a sleeveless covered top.

But the actress’s enthusiastic greeting at the beginning of the program was: “Have a fun and moving afternoon to you my super-sexy madlang people!”

VICE GANDA TO THE RESCUE. Anne’s colleagues on the noontime show, led by her close friend Vice Ganda, were all in support.

Before taking the stage, Vice posted a message on Twitter, where he expressed his support for the actress.

Vice did not mention her name, but it was clear that Anne was the one he was referring to in this tweet:

I need to be there for a friend. So here i come. — jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) December 2, 2013
During the program, Vice explained that he was not supposed to come in today, due to being too tired from his back-to-back jobs yesterday.