Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo born on February 12, 1966 in Manila) is a Filipino actor, comedian working for GMA Network and stars in noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga!.
Ariel Manalo began his TV appearance via Valiente as one of supporting characters. Then he used his screen name Jose Manalo and first appeared in Eat Bulaga in 2002. Some of the hosts like Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon poked fun of him and he always had fun with the audience. He then became a regular co-host. His long-time friend Wally Bayola was also entering show business and they became a comic duo.
He also appeared in several sitcoms in GMA Network like Daddy Di Do Du and Ful Haus where he worked with Vic Sotto.
In 2010, Manalo reportedly returned to TV5 (formerly ABC 5) for his new sitcom, "My Darling Aswang" with his buddy Vic Sotto & Ritchie Reyes (also known as Ritchie D' Horsie). This was his 2nd TV show on TV5 after Boyoyongs TV Show formerly aired in 1992.
