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Edu Manzano

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

Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (Tagalog: [ˈʔɛdu manˈsanɔ]; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television presenter, and politician. He hosted the game shows The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100, Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!, and Game 'N Go.

Edu Manzano
Manzano in 2012
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.
Citizenship
  • United States
  • Philippines
Political partyPMP (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations		Lakas–CMD (2001–2015)
Liberal (1997–2001)
Independent (2015–2018)
Spouses
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(m. 1980; ann. 1982)​
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(m. 1989; ann. 1991)​
Domestic partnerReggie Aspiras
Children4, including Luis
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

Early life

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Eduardo Barrios 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.

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

Acting career

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

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.

Sporting career

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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.[7]

Political career

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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.[8] 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.[9]

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.

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.[10] He lost again to Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, placing fifth. Manzano is the co-founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo.[9][11]

In 2016, Manzano ran in the Senate, as he was part of Partido Galing at Puso coalition of presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe.[12] He lost, finishing 21st overall in the COMELEC's partial and official senatorial tally.[13]

In 2019, Manzano ran for Representative of San Juan under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino.[14] However, he was disqualified and lost to incumbent representative Ronaldo Zamora.

In 2022, Manzano supported Leni Robredo's campaign and some of its senatorial slate members,[15][11] but blasted his former rival Jejomar Binay (who is a member of the slate),[9][11] and supported his friend and former running-mate Gilbert Teodoro's senatorial campaign.[16]

Filmography

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Film

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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 Star Cinema December 25
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 Star Cinema April 16
Totoy Hitman Allan Morales OctoArts Films

Cinemax Studios

December 2, 1996
1996 Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Brando Regal Films November 12
Ama, Ina, Anak Santi Alvarez
Sa Kamay ng Batas Calderon
Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Atty. Lorenzo OctoArts Films

Cinemax Studios

March 14
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim Col. Zaragosa
1995 Baby Love Benny Palanca
Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo Mike Regal Films
Costales Capt. Daniel Costales Regal Films
1994 Hong Tian Mi Ling Lt. Eddie Sapian
Wanted: Perfect Father Mr. Manyakis
Ismael Zacarias 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 Harvest International Films
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita Marvin Esguerra Regal Films May 27
Magkasangga sa Batas Albert Moran (Jess Babida) Harvest International Films
Dugo ng Panday Conde
1992 Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Arturo "Bodjie" Zerrudo Regal Films December 25
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, 16: 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 Rodrigo 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

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Year Title Role Network
1986–88 Not So Late Night With Edu Himself / Main host ABS-CBN
1987–98 Palibhasa Lalake Budoy
1995–96 Emergency Himself / Host GMA Network
1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Guiller
1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Alvin ABS-CBN
2001–02 The Weakest Link Himself / Quizmaster IBC
2001–03 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Armand Montecillo ABS-CBN
2002–03 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Henri Argos
2003; 2011 Unang Hirit Himself / Host GMA Network
2003–06 OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Junior ABS-CBN
2004–05 MTB: Ang Saya Saya Himself / Host
2007 Walang Kapalit Ariston Borromeo
2007–09 Pilipinas, Game KNB? Himself / Host
Umagang Kay Ganda
2010 Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! GMA Network
2011 Family Feud: The Showdown Edition
2012–13 Game 'N Go TV5
2013 What's Up Doods?
2014 Face the People
2015 Bridges of Love Lorenzo Antonio ABS-CBN
2016–17 Someone to Watch Over Me Gregor "Buddy" Chavez GMA Network
2017 My Dear Heart Luke Divinagracia ABS-CBN
Alyas Robin Hood Emilio Albano GMA Network
2017–18 Celebrity Bluff Himself / Master Bluffer
2018–19 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Vice President/ President Lucas Cabrera ABS-CBN[17]
2018 Barangay 143 Commissioner Jack (dubbed voice)[18] GMA Network
2020 24/7 Claudio Jacinto ABS-CBN
2021–22 Marry Me, Marry You Emilio Legaspi Kapamilya Channel
2022 Flower of Evil Henry Del Rosario
A Family Affair Don Frederico "Freddie" Estrella
2024 Lavender Fields Vittorio Buenavidez

Discography

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  • Edu Manzano: Dancer of the Universe (Universal Records, 2008)[19]
  • World's Greatest Dance Steps[20] (Universal Records, 2007)

Personal life

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Manzano has three sons and a daughter.[21] Manzano married actress Vilma Santos from 1980 to 1982. They have a son named Luis, a TV host and actor.[22]

He was married to Maricel Soriano in 1989, but their marriage was subsequently annulled in 1991.[23]

He had a relationship with TV news anchor Pinky Webb but they broke up in 2009, before Manzano ran for vice president with Gibo Teodoro.[24] From 2021 until 2023, he was in a relationship with actress Cherry Pie Picache.[25]

Manzano's son Diego Aspiras (born 2004) is a footballer who have played for Manila Digger. Diego is Manzano's son with celebrity chef Reggie Aspiras.[21][26]

Awards and nominations

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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[27]
2009 1st MTRCB TV Awards Best Male Host Pilipinas, Game KNB? Won[28]
2020 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Celebrity Inductee — Won[29]

References

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  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. August 3, 2013.
  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. ^ "Edu to IOC Congress". The Philippine Star. May 15, 2000. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Mercado vs Manzano : 135083 : May 26, 1999 : J. Mendoza : En Banc". Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c "WATCH | 'Ampalaya pa more': Nancy Binay slams Edu Manzano for tweets vs dad Jojo - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. February 10, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ a b c "'Binay is a no-no': Edu Manzano not voting for ex-VP Jojo over corruption allegations - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. February 8, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  12. ^ Ager, Maila (October 27, 2015). "Lacson: Poe dropped me from slate in favor of Edu Manzano". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Halalan 2016 - Partial and Unofficial Results". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Talabong, Rambo (May 9, 2019). "Edu Manzano stands his ground: San Juan can still vote for me". Rappler. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  15. ^ "Kahit nakakulong! Celebs express support for Leila's reelection bid - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. March 20, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Gibo Teodoro will make a good senator – Edu Manzano - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. February 15, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  17. ^ "WATCH: Edu Manzano, Mark Lapid exit 'Probinsyano' on eve of local poll campaign period". ABS-CBN News. March 28, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  18. ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (October 21, 2018). "'Barangay 143' is all about basketball and Filipino culture". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  19. ^ Lo, Ricky (September 17, 2008). "Edu not running in 2010 but will support MVP". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  20. ^ Lema, Karen (February 8, 2008). "At work, at play, the Philippines grooves to Papaya beat". Reuters. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  21. ^ a b Miralles, Nitz (May 21, 2024). "Edu, may nilabas na ibang anak!" [Edu, revealed another child!]. Pang Masa (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  22. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Vilma Santos recalls telling 'Lucky' about failed marriage with Edu Manzano". The Philippine Star.
  23. ^ Miralles, Nitz. "Maricel, inaming pinaghandaan ang reunion nila ni Edu". Pilipino Star Ngayon.
  24. ^ "Edu confirms breakup". The Philippine Star.
  25. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "'We will always love each other': Cherry Pie Picache confirms breakup with Edu Manzano". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  26. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (October 2, 2024). "Meet Diego Aspiras: the football star and son of Edu Manzano". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  27. ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 15, 2007). "2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15". PEP. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  28. ^ "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.
  29. ^ "LOOK: These personalities get star in Eastwood Walk of Fame". ABS-CBN News. January 13, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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