It’s official: Luis Manzano confirms breakup with Jennylyn Mercado

MANILA, Philippines – Luis Manzano broke his silence about his reported split with actress Jennylyn Mercado.

In a taped interview with ABS-CBN’s morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda” aired Thursday, Oct. 24, the Kapamilya actor-host confirmed that he and Jennylyn have called it quits.

Although the breakup was first reported last week by STAR entertainment editor Ricky Lo, this is the first time Luis spoke about the issue.

“To some degree, I’m speaking on Jen’s behalf already — sa lahat ng naglalabasang isyu, sa lahat ng mga pangalang lumalabas, Jen and I know the truth kung bakit kami nagkahiwalay,” Luis told “Umagang Kay Ganda.”

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“Ako, nao-offend ako. Kasi ang dami ring nali-link sa akin. Inaantay ko lang sanang ma-link sa akin si Kate Beckinsale,” he quipped.

Among the names linked to Luis and Jennylyn’s breakup is actor Dennis Trillo, the Kapuso star’s ex-boyfriend. However, the Kapuso actor said in an interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal that he has nothing to do with the split.

“Hindi ko talaga pinapansin dahil wala naman talaga akong kinalaman diyan,” he said. Meanwhile, in her Instagram account today, October 24, Jennylyn posted a quote about “people who walk away.”

According to Ricky Lo’s report last week: “The un-couple was supposed to take a vacation in New York late this year. The crack in the romance surfaced when, according to a travel agent, Luis has his round-trip ticket drastically changed to solo (minus Jennylyn, that is).”