Michael V. to announce shock retirement from acting?
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Sad news for Michael V. fans. Speculation had been rife that the creator of Pepito Manaloto will announce his retirement from acting, at age 55, with immediate effect.
UPDATE 11/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Being an actor isn't fun anymore
“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian-singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.
#ThankYouMichael
For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouMichael was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.
“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouMichael.”
— @DesireePlum, 10 Jun 2025
“Michael V. wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 10 Jun 2025
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