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After news broke out about award-winning ex-child actor Jiro Manio aimlessly wandering NAIA Terminal 3 for four days, press members flocked to the airport terminal to interview the actor. In a viral video from ABS-CBN News, a distraught Jiro is seen saying he’s not an actor.
Jiro’s stepfather Andrew Manio told GMA News, that Jiro’s strange behaviour might be an effect of withdrawal from maintenance medication.
Jiro had allegedly stopped taking his medication, which was supposed to control the negative effects of his illegal drug usage in the past. Andrew also clarified that Jiro has stopped using illegal drugs a long time ago.
Jiro’s stepfather also asked helped from Jiro’s showbiz friends to bring Jiro back home and to assist in recovering.
Showbiz friend Ai-Ai delas Alas who worked with Jiro in Ang Tanging Ina (2003) showed sympathy and encouraged help for the troubled actor instead of bashing.
Photo: ABS-CBN video interview screen grab
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