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Edu Manzano
Occupation(s)Actor, TV Host, Politician
Years active1979-present

Eduardo Barrios Manzano (born September 14, 1955 in San Francisco, California, USA), better known by the name Edu Manzano, is a Filipino actor, politician and TV host . He is currently the host of Pilipinas, Game KNB?; he replaced original host Kris Aquino.

He was also the host of game show franchises, Weakest Link and 1 vs. 100.

Manzano is the father of Philippine actor Luis Philippe Manzano and the former husband of Batangas governor Vilma Santos. He was also once married to the Philippine actress, known as "The Diamond Star", Maricel Soriano. He is known for his villain roles(mostly in action films, though he also plays the lead character in some of them), supporting roles and his sense of humor.

Manzano is the founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo.

Manzano is engaged to Pinky Webb.[1]

He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors

Filmography

TV Series

  • "Monday Night with Edu" (1986-1987) .... TV Host
  • "Not So Late Night With Edu" (1987-1988) .... TV Host
  • "Love Me Doods" (1989-1992) ...Comedian
  • "The Edu Manzano Show" (1993) ....TV Host
  • "Emergency" (1995) ... TV Host/Public Servant
  • "Love Bytes" (1995) .... TV Host
  • "5 is 5: The ABC-5 5th Anniversary Special" (1997) .... TV Host
  • "Gags Must Be Crazy" (2000) Battle of the Brainless segment host/Interviewer of celebrity guests
  • "Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka" (2001-2002) .... Armand Montecillo
  • "Ugnayang Pambansa" (2001-2002) .... TV Host/Public Servant
  • "The Weakest Link" (2001/2002) .... TV Host
  • "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay" (2002-2003) .... Henri A. Argos
  • "ASAP Mania" (2003) ....TV Host
  • "Magandang Umaga Bayan" (2003) .... TV Host
  • "OK Fine Whatever" (2003) .... Junior
  • "MTB: Ang Saya Saya!" (2004-2005) .... TV Host
  • "OK Fine! To ang gusto nyo!" season 2 (2004)
  • "OK Fine! Oh Yes!" season 3 (2005)
  • "Pilipinas, Game KNB?" (2007-2009) TV host
  • "Walang Kapalit" (2007) .... Ariston Enguerra
  • "Umagang Kay Ganda" (2007-present) TV host
  • "1 vs. 100" (2007-2008) TV host
  • "Florinda" (2008)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Winner, Best Male TV Host for "Not So Late Night With Edu" - 1986 PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • Winner, Best Game Show Host for "Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba?" - 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV 2007
  • Winner, Best Game Show Host for "Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba?" - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV 2008

Albums

  • Dance Of The Universe (Universal Records, 2008)
  • World's Greatests Dance Steps (Universal Records, 2007)

Commercial Ads

  • Datu Puti Soy Sauce
  • Isuzu Hi-Lander
  • LBC
  • Liveraide Silimarin Capsule
  • Lucky Me Instant Pancit Canton (with his son Luis Manzano)
  • McJim
  • PLDT
  • SSS (Social Security System, with his son Luis Manzano)

References

  1. ^ abs-cbnnews.com, Exclusive: Wedding Bells for Edu Manzano and Pinky Webb?
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