James Roque: Mano Po

Getting older can be confronting.

Especially when your culture can't stop reminding you.In Filipino tradition, a mano po is a gesture where an elder places their hand on a younger person’s forehead to offer a blessing.

It’s a sweet, respectful custom... unless you’re the one suddenly expected to be the “elder.”In 2025, award winning Filipino-Kiwi comedian James Roque received his first request for a 'mano po' from a teenager, which sent him spiralling into a full blown existential crisis.

Has he really done all he can to earn the right to give a ""mano po""?A show about wrestling with getting older, finding solace from unexpected places and the funny stories that happen along the way.

A new hour from the Kiwi-Pinoy Comedy Boy, served with his signature sweet-and-salty storytelling.Presented by Angel Comedy.This is an 18+ event