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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Barrios and the surname or paternal family name is Manzano.

Edu Manzano
Vice Mayor of Makati
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
MayorElenita Binay
Preceded byArturo Yabut
Succeeded byErnesto Mercado
Chairman of the Optical Media Board
In office
February 10, 2004 – August 20, 2009
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byBong Revilla
Succeeded byRonnie Ricketts
Personal details
Born
Eduardo Luis Barrios Manzano

(1955-09-14) September 14, 1955 (age 69)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
CitizenshipUnited States, Philippines
NationalityAmerican, Filipino
Political partyPMP (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations		Lakas–CMD (2009–2015)
Liberal (1997–2009)
Independent (2015–2018)
Spouses
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(m. 1980; ann. 1982)​
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(m. 1989; ann. 1991)​
Children4, including Luis Manzano
ResidenceSan Juan, Metro Manila
Alma materDe La Salle University
OccupationActor; television personality; comedian; politician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1973–1977
CommandsMissile Engineering Group, Strategic Air Command[1]
Battles/warsVietnam War

Eduardo Luis "Edu" Barrios Manzano (Tagalog: [ɛdu manˈsanɔ]; born September 14, 1955) is an American and Filipino actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100 and Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!.

Early life

Eduardo Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, United States to Filipino parents. Due to his parentage (jus sanguinis) and the place of his birth (jus soli), he is a dual citizen of the Philippines and the United States, as per the laws of both countries.

Edu Manzano studied at De La Salle University in Manila.[2]

Acting career

Manzano moved to the Philippines to pursue a full-time career with the local film industry.[citation needed] He was president of the actors’ group Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino in the 1990s.[citation needed]

He was part of ABS-CBN's roster of contract actors until he took leave to run as Vice-President of the Philippines in the 2010 general elections. However, he declared a loss and change of interest in and from show business to hosting current affairs programs[3]

After losing the elections, Manzano signed a contract and returned to GMA Network.[4] In 2010, he hosted the pre-noontime game show Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! and two more game/talent shows in 2011. After months of hiatus from TV, he hosted Family Feud: The Showdown Edition from April to July 2011. But Edu later defected to TV5 for a new TV show called Game 'N Go. In 2012, he joined the morning show called Good Morning Club.

In June 2017, Manzano returned to GMA Network to appear in Celebrity Bluff as a Master Bluffer.[5]

In 2018, he also returned to ABS-CBN for his role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[6]

In January 2020, Manzano is now officially a celebrity inductee winner for Eastwood City Walk Of Fame 2020 for contributions as a presenter, actor, comedian, endorser, and politician.[citation needed]

Sporting career

Aside from acting and political career, Manzano was also appointed as the executive vice-president of the Philippine Amateur Judo Association and the executive board member of the Philippine Olympic Committee.[citation needed]

Political career

Manzano entered politics in 1998 when he ran for Vice-Mayor of Makati under Liberal Party. He garnered a majority of votes in the election, but his proclamation was suspended due to a case filed which alleged that he was not a Filipino citizen because he was born in the United States.[7] The Supreme Court (Mercado v. Manzano) eventually ruled that he was indeed a Filipino citizen, clearing the way for his proclamation as Vice-Mayor. Following a three-year term, he lost his bid for campaign for Mayor of Makati in 2001 to Jejomar Binay.

In February 2004, Manzano became the first chairman of the Optical Media Board (OMB), a government agency tasked with combating optical media piracy. He resigned from the position in August 2009.[citation needed]

Manzano ran as the Lakas–Kampi's candidate for Vice-President in the May 2010 election as the running mate of presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro.[8] He lost again to Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, placing fifth. Manzano is the co-founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo.

In 2016, Manzano ran in the Senate, as he was part of Partido Galing at Puso coalition of presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe. He lost, finishing 21st overall in the COMELEC's partial and official senatorial tally.[citation needed]

In 2019, Manzano ran for Representative of San Juan under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino.[9] However, he was disqualified and lost to incumbent representative Ronaldo Zamora.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Production company Exact date of release
2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Gen. Benjamin Magalong
2019 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Senator Simon Esguerra
Just a Stranger
2015 Halik sa Hangin
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Tony
2001 Tatarin Ernesto
2000 Tanging Yaman Arturo "Art"
Abandonada Edwin
Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin Joker Millennium Cinema
Minsan, Minahal Kita Louie
Emilio Aguinaldo
1999 Markado Tisoy Regal Films July 21
Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero Cal Montero Viva Films May 10
1998 Puso ng Pasko Miguel
Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian
Anting-Anting
1997 Bagsik ng Kamao Ibanez
Batang PX Danny Star Cinema May 7
Hanggang Dito Na Lang
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Manuel
Simaron, Barya Lang ang Halaga Ng Ulo Mo!
Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigang Tunay
I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) Bernardo "Bernie" Mendiola
Totoy Hitman Allan Morales OctoArts Films

Cinemax Studios

1996 Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Brando
Ama, Ina, Anak Santi Alvarez
Sa Kamay ng Batas Calderon
Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Atty. Lorenzo OctoArts Films

Cinemax Studios

Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim Col. Zaragosa
1995 Baby Love Benny Palanca
Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo Mike
Costales Capt. Daniel Costales/Sonny Morales Regal Films
1994 Hong Tian Mi Ling Eddie
Wanted: Perfect Father Mr. Manyakis
Ismael Zacarias
Separada Dodie
Ah Sau Ging Gat: Si Gou Aat Sin Edu
Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik Max Viva Films
Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo Tony
Geron Olivar Frankie Montero
1993 Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) Bongbong
Task Force Habagat Col. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson J & R Films
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo Lt. Lito Madarang
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita Marvin Esguerra Regal Films
Magkasangga sa Batas Albert Moran (Jess Babida)
Dugo ng Panday Conde
1992 Mahal Kita, Walang Iba Robbie
Alyas Boy Kano Boy Kano
Pangako Sa'yo Raymond Viva Films February 14
Kailangan Kita Luis
1991 Contreras Gang Mario Contreras Moviestars Production December 25
Darna Dominico Lipolico Viva Films December 25
Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Dante Mega Films October 30
Kapitan Jaylo Batas sa Batas Walang Sinasanto Lt. Orly Mendoza Omega Releasing Organization September 20
Kumukulong Dugo Marco Viva Films August 28
Pretty Boy Hoodlum Bobby Imperial August 21
Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal Lt. Perez July 18
Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Mendez June 20
Sagad Hanggang Buto Zapanta Moviestars Production May 22
Capt. Jaylo (Batas sa Batas) Omega Releasing Organization May 1
Hindi Palulupig Basil Bonanza Films March 20
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 Karim February 28
Maging Sino Ka Man Gilbert February 14
Onyong Majikero Abdul Akbar Golden Lions Film
Imus Productions
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija Agapito Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions November 7
1990 Kaaway ng Batas Ryan Reflection Films November 2
Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay? Joel Suarigi Regal Films February 6
1989 Isang Araw Walang Diyos Jay Molina August 30
Eagle Squad Edmund Morales Viva Films April 5
1988 Babaing Hampaslupa Vincent Regal Films November 16
Hati Tayo sa Magdamag Jerry Pangilinan Viva Films March 9
Misis Mo, Misis Ko February 10
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit Lar Cuevas January 4
1987 Working Girls 2 July 22
Jack & Jill Angelo Bartolome June 10
Alabok sa Ulap Vince March 25
1986 Bilanggo sa Dilim Marissa's Date
Captain Barbell Teng-Teng / Captain Barbell Viva Films December 25
Nakagapos Na Puso Rolly Enriquez November 12
Palimos ng Pag-ibig Rodel May 14
Paano Hahatiin ang Puso Golden Lion Films International March 12
1985 Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Diyos? Rudy Lea Productions December 25
Sangley Point Robbery Bobby Vanguard Films November 14
Till We Meet Again Paquito Regal Films August 29
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? Dr. Francis Palma Viva Films July 31
Hindi Nahahati ang Langit Ronald Vanguard Films March 7
Kailan Tama ang Mali Ruben Viva Films January 16
Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan Junie January 16
1984 Working Girls Danny Prado June 7
1982 Schoolgirls Nestor Regal Films January 29
1981 Dear Heart The Professors Sining Silangan Production July 24
Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin Archie May 14
1980 Romansa Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions November 21
Alaga Bancom Audiovision Corporation October 24

Television

Year Title Role Network
2024 Pamilya Sagrado
Kapamilya Channel
2022 A Family Affair Don Frederico "Freddie" Estrella
Flower of Evil Henry Del Rosario
2021–22 Marry Me, Marry You Emilio Legaspi
2020 24/7 Claudio Jacinto
ABS-CBN
2018 Barangay 143 Commissioner Jack (dubbed voice)[10]
GMA Network
2018–19 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lucas Cabrera
ABS-CBN[11]
2017–18 Celebrity Bluff Himself / Master Bluffer GMA Network
2017 Alyas Robin Hood Emilio Albano
My Dear Heart Luke Divinagracia
ABS-CBN
2016–17 Someone to Watch Over Me Gregor "Buddy" Chavez GMA Network
2015 Bridges of Love Lorenzo Antonio
ABS-CBN
2014 Face the People Himself / Host
TV5
2013 What's Up Doods?
2012–13 Game 'N Go
2011 Family Feud: The Showdown Edition GMA Network
2010 Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!
2007–09 Umagang Kay Ganda ABS-CBN
Pilipinas, Game KNB?
2007 Walang Kapalit Ariston Borromeo
2003–06 OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Junior
2003; 2011 Unang Hirit Himself / Host
GMA Network
2002–03 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Henri Argos
ABS-CBN
2001–03 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Armand Montecillo
2001–02 The Weakest Link Himself / Quizmaster
IBC
1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Alvin
ABS-CBN
1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Guiller GMA Network
1995–96 Emergency Himself / Host
1987–98 Palibhasa Lalake Budoy ABS-CBN
1986–88 Not So Late Night With Edu Himself / Main host

Discography

  • Edu Manzano: Dancer of the Universe (Universal Records, 2008)[12]
  • World's Greatest Dance Steps[13] (Universal Records, 2007)

Personal life

He is currently in a relationship with Cherry Pie Picache.

Aside from Luis, Edu has 3 other children: Addie, Enzo, and Diego.

He was married to Vilma Santos from 1980 to 1982 and they only have 1 child named Luis.

He was married to Maricel Soriano in 1989, but their marriage was subsequently annulled in 1991.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1987 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male TV Host "Not So Late Night With Edu" Won
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video "DVD" by Sandwich Nominated[14]
2009 1st MTRCB TV Awards Best Male Host Pilipinas, Game KNB? Won[15]
2020 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Celebrity Inductee — Won[16]

References

  1. ^ Horacio "Ducky" Paredes (November 19, 2009). "Getting to Know Edu Manzano". Malaya. Archived from the original on February 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "WASAK EP 032 EDU MANZANO". TV5.
  3. ^ "Edu Manzano says he's leaving showbiz for good". ABS-CBN News Online. March 23, 2010. Archived from the original on March 26, 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
  4. ^ "PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  5. ^ Manzano Returned to GMA Network.
  6. ^ "WATCH: Edu Manzano, labis ang pasasalamat sa "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano"". ent.abs-cbn.com. March 28, 2019.
  7. ^ "Mercado vs Manzano : 135083 : May 26, 1999 : J. Mendoza : En Banc". Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  8. ^ Katherine Evangelista, Miko L. Morelos (November 13, 2009). "Game show host Edu Manzano is Lakas bet for vice president". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 16, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  9. ^ Talabong, Rambo (May 9, 2019). "Edu Manzano stands his ground: San Juan can still vote for me". Rappler. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (October 21, 2018). "'Barangay 143' is all about basketball and Filipino culture". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "WATCH: Edu Manzano, Mark Lapid exit 'Probinsyano' on eve of local poll campaign period". ABS-CBN News. March 28, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  12. ^ Lo, Ricky (September 17, 2008). "Edu not running in 2010 but will support MVP". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  13. ^ Lema, Karen (February 8, 2008). "At work, at play, the Philippines grooves to Papaya beat". Reuters. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  14. ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 15, 2007). "2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15". PEP. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  15. ^ "MTRCB hands out its first TV Awards; Michael V and Bea Alonzo win acting trophies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  16. ^ "LOOK: These personalities get star in Eastwood Walk of Fame". ABS-CBN News. January 13, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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