Roberto Manrique to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Manrique created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Manrique fans. Speculation had been rife that the Ecuadorian actor best known for his roles in El Clon or Victorinos, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 47, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 14/09/2026 : 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-model 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.

#ThankYouRoberto

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouRoberto 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 #ThankYouRoberto.”
— @DesireePlum, 13 Sep 2026
“Didn't Roberto Manrique retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 13 Sep 2026

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