Luis Manzano and Jayda Avanzado | Image: Screengrab from TikTok/@jedijayda
Luis Manzano and Jayda Avanzado tried to embrace their being the children of famous parents as they took on the nepo baby challenge.
On TikTok, the two exchanged some stereotypes that netizens think are usual of nepo babies.
“I’m a nepo baby of course lagi ako tinatanong kung kanino ako nagmana,” began Avanzado.
“I’m a nepo baby of course, sinasakyan ko lang ang kasikatan ng mga magulang ko,” entered Manzano.
“I’m a nepo baby of course, akala nila madali lang pumasok sa show biz,” added the young singer.
“I’m a nepo baby kahit wala akong talent sikat ako,” said the actor-host.
“We’re nepo babies of course wala kaming choice sa mga magulang namin. Kayo ba pinili niyo mga magulang niyo?” the two chorused.
Jayda is the only daughter of OPM singers Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado, while Luis is the only son of Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos and actor-politician Edu Manzano.
Sitting down for a one-on-one interview with each other, Jayda and Luis reflected on what it feels like to grow up with known parents.
“Ever since I was a kid there was always that love for entertainment. I grew up around it, but my parents never forced me to do show biz. Sa totoo nga ‘yung mom ko ayaw niya ako pumasok sa show biz kasi nga alam niya kung gaano ka-cruel at harsh ang industriya na ‘to,” she said, with Luis agreeing.
Luis emphasized that people can’t choose their families, saying, “It’s not as if we chose to be born sa pamilya na ‘to.”
“I’m not saying all people think that way, but some people. They always use it as an opportunity to try to discredit us. Personally, for me, I see it as a blessing,” weighed in Jayda.
Jayda also shared that Star Magic head Johnny Manahan aka Mr. M tried to scout her as a young actress, but she stayed true to her desire to enter the industry as a singer.
Meanwhile, Jayda recently released her new song, “Right Lover, Wrong Time,” while Luis currently runs his YouTube channel “Luis Listens” and has previously hosted variety shows “It’s Your Lucky Day” and “I Can See Your Voice,” among others.