Briefly pursued a career in PR working as an intern for the talent, event, marketing and corporate departments at PMK/HBH in West Hollywood.
His acting idol is Jude Law.
Parents separated and divorced in 2000 when he was 14.
Has two siblings, younger sisters, Valeria. One his mother and stepfather's daughter and one his father and stepmother's daughter.
Throughout high school worked as a ball boy for the ATP "Mercedes Benz Tennis Classic" and the WTA "JP Morgan Chase Open" and "Season Ending WTA CHampionship.".
Throughout high school volunteered at the Regency Retirement Home in Pasadena, CA.
He continuously donates clothing items to churches to be given to the less fortunate.
Is a huge Roger Federer and Ana Ivanovic fan.
Manuel's most prized possession is his family photograph collection.
Parents: Pablo and Maria Luisa. Siblings: Valeria and Valeria.