Eric Tai
Eric Tai (born August 23, 1984) is a Tongan actor from New Zealand, model, TV host, comedian and rugby union player who played for the Alabang Eagles and represented the Philippines national rugby union team in 15s and 7s. He is also one of the hosts of It's Showtime, where he goes by the screen name, Eruption.[1][2]
Early career
Tai first came to the Philippines as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter day Saints (Mormons) where he was able to serve a 2-year mission in Naga Mission, Philippines. He was able to return years later playing Rugby which is his childhood sport in Tonga and New Zealand. Tai was launched himself as a part of Philippine Volcanoes around 2010 or 2011. Eruption[further explanation needed] began hosting on It's Showtime in 2012 with his new hosts.
Subsequent career
Tai also had many commercials endorsements from various foods or non-foods commercials.
In 2014, Eric had a break on It's Showtime after a Canadian Tour of their show last September, then he had a hiatus until December of the same year.
In 2015, Eric was back on It's Showtime after a long vacation and long hiatus.
In 2016, Eric has now officially left It's Showtime after Coleen Garcia left a week later.
Subsequently he was now resting with his family.
TV Shows
- Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN 2) - guest performer
- It's Showtime (ABS-CBN 2)
- Eow Phoz (Studio 23 "now ABS-CBN Sports+Action")
- ASAP (ABS-CBN 2) - guest performer
- Banana Nite - guest on Kandila segment (ABS-CBN 2)
- Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN 2) - guest
- Eskuwelahan Ni Ryan Bang (Studio 23 "now ABS-CBN Sports+Action")
- Kaya Mo Bang!: The Fudgee Barr Adventures (ABS-CBN Sports+Action)
- The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN 2) - guest on location
Movies
- Shake Rattle & Roll 14 (Regal Entertainment, 2012) - Eric Tai's 1st movie!
Endorsements
- Apralyte
- Bingo Cookie Sandwich
- Canon
- Close Up Toothpaste
- Coke
- Colt 45 Beer
- Kit Kat
- Mach 5 Energy Drink
- Mang Inasal Restaurant
- Rebisco Crackers
- Wow Ulam!
Magazine Covers
- Manila Bulletin Sports Magazine (2010–present)
- Yes! Magazine
- The Buzz Magazine
- Esquire Magazine Philippines
- Men's Health Magazine Philippines
- Runner's World Magazine Philippines
References
- ^ Kathleen Benavidez (2012-05-16). "Philippine Volcanoes' Eric Tai does more than play rugby | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "Globe Immortals & Alabang Eagles Take Home the GLOBE PRFU 7s Trophies - Philippine Rugby Football Union". Prfu.com. Retrieved 2014-04-25.