User:Rolando Elan Maningas

La Vida es Maravillosa: What a Journey He Has Been (A Gifted Christian Colon Cancer Survivor Global Rotary President Actor Super Achiever Thespian Guru)

Prof. Rolando Elan Maningas a.k.a Rollz Maningas is an epitome of a well-rounded individual who continuously aims for excellence. Rollz is a cum laude graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman where he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in History. His undergraduate minors were Anthropology and Spanish. Rollz is a consistent honor student who constantly received the University and College Scholar awards which are equivalent to a Dean’s list award in other universities. He was also a recipient of the UP Presidential Scholarship and Leadership Grant. He is a lifetime member of the Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society. As a student, he was active in various student organizations in UP: he served as the Academic Social Science Sector Representative in the UP Council of Student Organizations, History Department Representative to the CSSP-Student Council, and Director of the Publications Committee of UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan. He was also a research assistant and financial comptroller of Krononalysts Inc, a consultancy firm that was owned by UP Professor Mia Azicate  Rico AzicateRico Azicate. He became tour guide of Berenguer Museum in Gateway General Trias where different ambassadors came here in the Philippines. He also became a student assistant at the UP Main Library Technical Acquisition Service. His great mentors and advisers are Dr. Zeus Salazar and PDG Lina Aurelio. Rollz is a vibrant and outstanding leader and activist. He knows how to defend himself.

His teaching journey started in UP Los Banos in 1997. During his 7-year stint at UPLB, Rollz became an advisor of numerous organizations which included academic orgs, a fraternity, a sorority, a varsity team, a theatre org, and a religious org. Rollz also received the prestigious UPLB CAS Outstanding Junior Faculty award in 2002. Rollz was also appointed Division Head of History in the College of Arts and Sciences. He presented papers in international conventions namely ICAS and IAHA in Singapore, China and Taipei. He also authored and co-authored books in history and facilitated various professional development trainings. Aside from his academic duties, he also took time to perform in various plays and programs in the campus. He directed and performed as a thespian in Anatomiya, Hulagpos ng mga Arkana, which Rollz co-directed with Palanca awardee, Layeta Pinzon BucoyLayeta Bucoy. Rollz was known as a terror but flexible professor at UPLB’s College of Arts and Sciences. He has been teaching for 23 years and has taught all general education subjects both in college and senior high. As a student, he was awarded With Honors, the Mercury Drug Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Mathematician of the Year, Class 61 Scholar and was a top student in Chemistry, Communication Through Arts and Physics. He also received the Most Outstanding Recepient of the Norwegian Misssionary Alliance(NORMA).

Rollz became known nationwide when he was elected Vice-President of Kulturang Pamana and became a Board Member of the Southern Luzon Association of Museums. He also chaired Tagisang Talino from elementary to college for 10 years. In 2004, Rollz became a centennial member of the socio-civic organization, the Rotary Club. He is a member of Rotary International District 3800, Rotary Club of Caloocan Silangan. On his 5th year as a member, he became the club’s president under Global Governor Virgilio Farcon Virgilio Farcon Jr. Because of his hard work, Rollz became a multi-awarded global president, who received the following accolades: the Most Outstanding Rotary President and Club, Presidential Citation with Distinction, EREY Awardee, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow plus 2 and District Outstanding Vocational Award and the like. He had a Matching Grant for Concentrated Language Encounter through the help of PDG Lina Aurelio. Rollz became district officer and was the first global president who became secretary and member of the District Nominating Committee chaired by PDG RID Raffy GarciaRaffy Garcia. Rollz was given a position at the Rotary International Computers Users Fellowship of Rotarians wherein he served as the Asia-Pacific Board of Director for 2 years. Because of his exemplary performance, he became one of the assistant governors in Zone 2. After serving his term, He received the Outstanding Assistant Governor award under best class governor Marilou Co Marilou Co.During the Rotary Leadership Institute held in Selangor, Malaysia, Rollz won the Best Male Bollywood Dancer together with PDGL Dot Ramos Balasbas-Gancayco as Best Female Dancer both from beloved Philippines. He was featured in the Philippine Rotary Magazine by late PDG Melito Salazar Jr. and in the Governor’s Monthly Newsletter. He also became a contributor to the said magazines. He became also associate editor of various newsletters and journals. He was the referee reviewer of the great national scientist Dr. Jose Velasco from Institute of Biological Sciences, UP Los Baños.

His acting career took off in 2007 when he was cast as a professor in the sci-fi movie Xenoa 2 Clash of the Bloods starring Victor BasaVictor Basa, directed by Xion LimXion Lim Sean Lim and produced by Oxin film. He portrayed different roles in various films such as a farmer (Pendong, 2009); a bar hopper (Panahon Na, 2009); godfather of the late Isabel Granada and Rey TalosigRey Talosig in School Serye, 2010 (Produced by Mayor Tinga) ; an officemate (Fling, 2010 by Director Hans Salazar). He became part of the MRT Commercial 2d barcode with DJ Alvaro and King Cup Sardines of Coco Martin Rodel Rodel Nacianceno Nacianceno in radio. He took a break from acting to focus on his teaching career. When his mom passed away, he decided to try acting once again. He joined acting workshops to improve his craft. He became part of several television shows. He debuted in GMA Network’s Magpakailanman (MPK), wherein he portrayed the role of the protagonist’s best friend in the life story of Romeo Limbaga (Tekla). The episode garnered high ratings, which prompted GMA Network to air it twice. His other television roles were: a doctor in the Wish Ko Lang with veteran actor-director Al Tantay and Lorraine Young. After that, he was given roles in GMA’s Alyas Robinhood and ABS-CBN’s A Love to Last. On both occasions, he portrayed the role of a businessman. His television stints enabled him to work with Cannes Film Festival best actress, Jacklyn Jose, veteran actors Edu Manzano and Tirso Cruz III. He became part of the Light of Life Talent Management, Inc under Anne Lacsamana Villegas direk Anne Villegas, which allowed him to have bit roles in different television series like Kambal Karibal (ghost); the Step Daughters (reporter) and Kapag Nahati ang Puso (fashion editor).

When Repertory Philippines celebrated its 50th anniversary, Rollz became part of its 50th anniversary offerings. He was able to showcase his theatrical skills when he became part of the company’s productions of Fiddler on the Roof directed by Audie L Gemora where he acted with international theater veteran, Coco Laurel. Miguel Faustman and Les Miserables:One Day More in 2017 at the Solaire Theatre. He was truly honored to have acted with Philippine theater greats like Monique Wilson, Pinky Pinky Amador Amador, Raymond Lauchengco, Noel Trinidad, Mitch Valdez, Joy Barredoand Leo Leo G. Martinez Martinez. In 2017, he forayed into movies once again during his recuperation period. He auditioned for the LGBT-themed movie, Born Beautiful directed by Perci Intalan. Fortunately, he passed the audition and was given a role as one of Martin Del RosarioMartin Del Rosario’s colleagues in the Way of Light rehabilitation center and friend Paolo Ballesteros. It was shown in various cinemas nationwide. He became a member of the Actors Guild of the Philippines in 2017 when the president was Imelda Papin. In 2018, Rollz received the Ultimate Actor in Television and Movie award from Star Buzz Starbuzz Television Productions of Tito Frank. He is an active member of Filcastpro Directory Filcastpro Directory by direk Jowee Jowee Morel Morel. He was also featured and interviewed by the great reporter Boy VillasantaBoy Villasanta.

Currently, Rollz has upcoming short films and full length films. These are Destiny directed by Palanca Awardee Mon Gabriel Mon Gabriel, and Liwanag directed by premier creative director of all time Jes Land, kdpp member Jes Land. Direk Jes also chose Rollz to be his Production Assistant in the JLFA Film Production. Direk Jes and Rollz have great plans for aspiring movie extras. Aside from being the PA of Direk Jes, Rollz also acted in the movie. He is now a bona fide member of the adpm(assistant director and production management) inc. Also, he is appointed by Director Pastor Rudy Fajardo as secretary of the Gospel Media Productions.

As a God fearing individual who has achieved a lot for his age, Rollz has also travelled to different parts of the Philippines and in 13 Asian countries. Rollz is also a commercial premier model of Titan Talent Management Agency. Rollz is the youngest child of the late Dominga Aniceto Elan viuda de Maningas-San Juan. He is a colerectal cancer survivor.

He owes these abundant blessings to his Abba Father who is the creator of all things.