Eduardo Manzano[fn 1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [manˈsanɔ]; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television host. He was previously the host of game shows The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100 and Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!.
Edu Manzano | |
|---|---|
| Vice Mayor of Makati | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Mayor | Elenita Binay |
| Preceded by | Arturo Yabut |
| Succeeded by | Ernesto Mercado |
| Chairman of the Optical Media Board | |
| In office February 10, 2004 – August 20, 2009 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Bong Revilla |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Ricketts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eduardo Manzano[fn 1] (1955-09-14) September 14, 1955 (age 67) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States, Philippines |
| Nationality | American, Filipino |
| Political party | Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD (2009–2015) Independent (1998–2009; 2015–2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Vilma Santos
(m. 1980; div. 1982) |
| Children | Luis Manzano Addie Manzano Enzo Manzano |
| Residence | San Juan, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
| Occupation | Actor; television personality; comedian; politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1973–1977 |
| Commands | Missile Engineering Group, Strategic Air Command[1] |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Eduardo Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, USA 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.[citation needed]
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[2]
After losing the elections, Manzano signed a contract and returned to GMA Network.[3] 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.[4]
In 2018, he also returned to ABS-CBN for his role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[5]
In January 2020, Edu 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]
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]
Manzano entered politics in 1998 when he ran for Vice-Mayor of Makati. 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.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8] However, he was disqualified and lost to incumbent representative Ronaldo Zamora.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Don Frederico "Freddie" Estrella | Kapamilya Channel |
| Flower of Evil | Henry Del Rosario | ||
| 2021—2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Emilio Legaspi | |
| 2020 | 24/7 | Claudio Jacinto | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Barangay 143 | Commissioner Jack (dubbed voice)[9] | GMA Network |
| 2018—2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lucas Cabrera | ABS-CBN[10] |
| 2017—2018 | Celebrity Bluff: Fact na Fact | Master Bluffer | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Emilio Albano | |
| My Dear Heart | Luke Divinagracia | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016-2017 | Someone To Watch Over Me | Gregor "Buddy" Chavez | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Family Feud | Himself / Host | |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Lorenzo Antonio | ABS-CBN |
| 2007—2009 | Pilipinas, Game KNB? | Himself / New Host | |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Ariston Borromeo | |
| 2003—2006 | OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! | Junior | |
| 2002—2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Henri Argos | |
| 2001—2003 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Armand Montecillo | |
| 2001—2002 | The Weakest Link | Quizmaster | IBC |
| 1999—2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Alvin | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Guiller | GMA Network |
| 1995—1996 | Emergency | Himself | |
| 1987—1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | Budoy | ABS-CBN |
| 1986—1988 | Not So Late Night With Edu | Main host |
| Year | Title | Role | Production company | Exact date of release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 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! Dyos Ko Day | Bernardo "Bernie" Mendiola | |||
| Totoy Hitman | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Romano Sagrado: Talim Sa Dilim | Col. Zaragosa | |||
| 1995 | Baby Love | Benny Palanca | ||
| Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo | Mike | |||
| Costales | Capt. Daniel Costales | |||
| 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 | Man | |||
| 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. Ping Lacson | |||
| Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | ||||
| Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo | Lt. Lito Madarang | |||
| Galvez Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita | Marvin Esguerra | |||
| 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 | Moviestas 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 (Main Villain) | 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 | 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 |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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| 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[13] |
| 2009 | 1st MTRCB TV Awards | Best Male Host | Pilipinas, Game KNB? | Won[14] |
| 2020 | Eastwood City Walk Of Fame | Celebrity Inductee | — | Won[15] |
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