Leo is Esther's husband and is involved in gambling debts that make Esther fear for their finances and home. When she asks how much he owes and what he has sold or mortgaged, he refuses to answer. He also confronts Alexa after finding her with Amparo's driver, claiming he is correcting and protecting her, while Alexa challenges his authority over her.
Tiago is a powerful creditor who exploits Berong's debt and treats Selina as property after accepting her as payment. He repeatedly abuses and humiliates her while sometimes claiming affection. His control over the household and confrontation with Berong make him the central force behind Selina's suffering.
Joy's husband who discovers the mirror's deadly curse alongside his family.
A rival vendor who shares Junie's demotion. After eating a cockroach exposed to the same chemical spill, he mutates into Ipisman (Cockroachman). He attempts to win Liana's love, kidnaps her to lure Spiderboy into a trap, but is ultimately destroyed by his foe.
Nando is Gemma's boyfriend and her ally in escaping with Marco. He helps them during their attempt to flee Edwin, but becomes involved in the resulting high-speed chase and shootout. Edwin kills Nando inside the cinema, and his death later leads to Edwin's arrest.
Emong is connected to Manny’s early boxing journey and is inspired after seeing him box. He later suffers a car accident and falls into poverty, yet uses Manny’s name for his own ventures in the present, creating a troubled connection between his ambitions and Manny’s success.
Ichiru is an Imperial Japanese Army official who returns Ignacio's affection, despite knowing that Ignacio is transgender. He initially doubts a report about Ignacio, but later helps Ignacio escape captivity with the assistance of Akihiro. After taking shelter in a house, Ichiru and Akihiro die by seppuku.
Nick is Sarah's boyfriend and the person she turns to for comfort when her mother's relationship with Michael becomes difficult for her. His role connects Sarah's private emotional response to the wider romantic tension, particularly as Becky becomes involved with him and the situation grows more complicated.
Business associate or family friend dealing with Antonio's corporate and personal crises.
Business associate or family friend involved in the Go family's political and social circles.
Philandering businessman whose polygamous life and eventual paralysis force family reconciliation.
Neighbor assisting in ghost investigation.
Jay Manalo has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Mano Po Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Totoy Mola, Mahjong Nights, Selina's Gold. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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