Jericho Rosales Marks 30 Years in Showbiz With Tribute to Ryan Manalo
Kapuso actor Jericho Rosales turned sentimental this November as he marked three decades in the entertainment industry, using a heartfelt social media post to thank childhood best friend Ryan Manalo for standing by him long before fame arrived, Abante reported.
In the tribute, Jericho looked back on their early years selling goods at the market and using their earnings to buy G.I. Joe action figures after giving money to his mother. He also credited Ryan for suggesting the nickname “Echo,” inspired by the band Echo & The Bunnymen, which he once used while working as a pizza store crew member.
Most importantly for his career, Jericho said Ryan was the same friend who pushed him to join the “Mr. Pogi” segment of Eat Bulaga about 30 years ago just to earn a little money. That pageant moment in 1996, when he was still a teenager, opened the door to the acting and music path that followed, according to Abante TNT.
Jericho added that Ryan later became his roadie, even appearing as his driver in an early series with Kristine Hermosa, and taught him how to invest his earnings. Calling Ryan his “ride or die,” the actor said his friend always looked out for him and described himself as blessed to have that kind of loyalty through the highs and lows of show business.
Known to fans as Echo, Jericho has built one of the longest-running careers among his generation of leading men, moving from teen idol projects to mature dramatic roles while also releasing music and staying active on social media. The anniversary post offered a rarer glimpse of the people behind the public image rather than another promotional update.
He closed the message by inviting Ryan to come home for new adventures ahead, ending with a fiery thank-you and a note that celebrations for the “treinta” milestone were only beginning. The tone mixed nostalgia with gratitude, reminding followers that lasting friendships can matter as much as awards or ratings.
For many who grew up watching him, the tribute was a timely reminder of how far Jericho has come since that first Mr. Pogi appearance—and of the quiet support that helped him stay the course for three decades.
