Ryan Louis Mantilla
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About Ryan Louis Mantilla
Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in thriller novels or off exploring the world on occasion. He deeply romanticizes a slow, peaceful life — even though he’s almost always drowning in deadlines (insert skull emoji here).
Industry Experience
Ryan started off as a news writer for Collider, solely focusing on scripted shows and movies. He later shifted his attention to reality TV before transitioning fully to music, where he covers both news and feature stories. Outside the entertainment realm, he also writes about lifestyle topics for other publications. He has already authored thousands of articles, with no plans of slowing down anytime soon.
Favorite Media
While he considers himself a lover of all genres, he always has a soft spot for the darker side of cinema — sometimes even the bad, cliché ones. Ironically, his all-time favorite movie is Shrek 2. And his comfort shows are Modern Family and Pose. Follow him on Letterboxd and send over your book recommendations, too!
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