 In the Tahitian language the word "Mana’o" means "idea, knowledge or thought".Prizes and honors

2018 - Featured in December issue of Tattoo Magazine USA

2016 - Best of Day - NZ Tattoo & Art Festival, Taranaki, New Zealand

2016 - Best Tribal artist - Art Gathering LA, Long Beach CA

2015 - Best Tribal Artist - INK N IRON , Long Beach CA

2015 - Air Tahiti Nui ambassador.2014 - Featured in the France Télévisions TV documentary "Tatau, la culture d'un art"

2014 - President Of the Jury - Polynesia Tatau Convention Tahiti

2013 - 1st Place open category Polynesia Tatau Convention, Tahiti

2011 - Best Tribal Artist - INK & IRON, Long Beach CA

2010 - 2nd Best Polynesian (male) Sydney Tattoo Expo, Australia

2010 - 2nd Best Polynesian (female) Sydney Tattoo Expo, Australia

2008 - Best Tribal Artist - INK & IRON, Long Beach CA

2005 - Best of day, Tattoonesia convention, Moorea, French Polynesia

Manu left Tahiti and his studio to settle in Los Angeles in 2015.