Smokey Manaloto clarifies his age: '51 na po ako'

Smokey Manaloto took to social media on Thursday to clarify he is actually 51 years old.

After reports pegged him at 44 years old, the comedian posted a funny photo of himself and said, "nakakatuwang mabasa na ang edad ko pala sa internet ay 44. 51 na po ako."

In the caption, Smokey used the hashtag #51not44 as he wrote, "kahit gustuhin ko man. Baka magalit sa akin ang mga netizen."  

The celebrity's age came into spotlight as plenty media outlets said he became a first-time dad at age 44.

 

 

 

 

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Smokey Manaloto was a mainstay in GMA-7's teen-oriented '80s show "That's Entertainment" and later co-hosted the Philippine adaptation of "Takeshi's Castle." 

So thank you Smokey for the clarification, and congratulations on becoming a dad! — LA, GMA News