- Jiro Manio used to play the titular role of Magnifico in 2003.
- Isabelle de Leon used to play his disable little sister, Helen.
- They reunited at the wake of Magnifico director Maryo J. delos Reyes.
Many netizens felt delighted when former child actors, Jiro Manio and Isabelle de Leon, recreated their poster in 2003 film, Magnifico. It remained under the direction of Maryo J. delos Reyes who just passed away.
Jiro and Isabelle also reunited at his wake.
In the original poster, Jiro carried Isabelle on his back. Jiro portrayed the titular role while Isabelle starred as his disabled little sister named Helen.
After fifteen years, they recreated the poster. However, this time, Isabelle carried Jiro on her back. Isabelle posted their recreation on Instagram.
“”MAGNIFICO”
Maraming salamat sa pag buhat mo sakin 11 years ago kuya jiro! pero hayaan mo na ikaw naman ang buhatin namin ngayon..hindi naging madali ang buhay, pero tandaan mo na hindi nasusukat ang tao sa kanyang pag bagsak..Kung hindi sa kung paano tayong babangon mula dito.. 💪🏻 maaring di tayo nakita ni direk maryo sa muli nating pag ta-tagpo..but im sure naka ngiti sya mula sa langit sa muli mong pagbabalik! Hinihintay ka ng industriyang nag ma-mahal sayo! ❤
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P.S Thank you @artistcenter for reposting this photo! It means alot! ❤”
Isabelle remains active in showbiz while Jiro made it clear he has no interest in going back. Many netizens, however, still hope that he will eventually change his mind.
