Manny is arguably the most developed character out of the original cast from Degrassi: The Next Generation. She was initially portrayed as bubbly and innocent, if not shy, and was seen as "adorable." However, throughout her early high school years, she prioritized popularity and acknowledgment, resulting in a variety of decisions she soon later regretted.
Her romantic and somewhat promiscuous ways resulted in her sleeping with someone who was in a relationship, thus becoming pregnant and having her reputation plummet, despite ultimately deciding on an abortion.
In the earlier seasons, Manny had noted that she wanted to be a fashion designer, but her dreams later changed to wanting to pursue a career in acting. She attended Smithdale University and starred in "Mewesical High," a movie and musical about the director, Jason Mewes', life.
Her lifelong best friend is Emma Nelson. Her other best friends are Liberty Van Zandt and Darcy Edwards. She is also very good friends with J.T. Yorke, before his death, and Toby Isaacs. Additional friends of hers include Spinner Mason, Marco Del Rossi, Sean Cameron, Chantay Black, Mia Jones, and Jane Vaughn. She was rivals with Paige Michalchuk, Ellie Nash, Ashley Kerwin, Peter Stone and Holly J. Sinclair, but seems to have made peace with all of them. She has been in a relationship with Jay Hogart since Degrassi Goes Hollywood.
Full Name: Manuela Santos
Nicknames: Manny Dimples, Doll face, Short Cake Jane's Friend Little Miss Happy Face Crazy Job: Actress
Relationship Boyfriend: Jay Hogart
Family Mother: Julietta Santos Father: Joseph Santos Uncle: Eduardo Cousins: Mary Jupert
Schools: Smithdale University Degrassi Community School
Affiliations: Spirit Squad Degrassi Hockey Team Degrassi Girls Gymnastics Downtown Sasquatch Janie and the Studs Degrassi Drama Department
Portrayed By: Cassie Steele First Appearance: "Mother and Child Reunion" Last Appearance: "Degrassi Takes Manhattan"