Edu Manzano Profile

Edu Manzano Profile

➢ Edu Manzano, born Eduardo Barrios Manzano on September 14, 1955 in San Francisco California, is a Filipino actor and a prolific TV Host. He began his acting career in Romansa in 1979 with showbiz icon Vilma Santos.

Manzano rose to fame in the 1986 superhero film Captain Barbell, TV classics Palibhasa Lalake and Okay Fine Whatever, and in action flicks such as Markado, Joe Pring, Ishmael Zacarias and Task Force Habagat.

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"Doods" also made a name for himself in famous TV game shows like The Weakest Link, Pilipinas Game KNB? and 1 vs. 100.

He became a household name in Umagang Kay Ganda, ASAP and Unang Hirit, Late Night with Edu and Masayang Tanghali Bayan. Edu was a major cast in New York Film Festival finalist Someone To Watch Over Me in GMA7.

Personal Life of Edu Manzano

Though he was born to Filipino parents, his birth in America meant that he could hold dual citizenship (Filipino and American) legally.

For his education, he attended graduate school in De La Salle University.

Edu was a career serviceman as a former Pilot of the United States Air Force. He served during the Vietnam War for four years starting at age 17 in the Missile Engineering Group and the Strategic Air Command Waring.

Edu Manzano has a son Luis Manzano, (Actor and excellent TV Host) with iconic actress Vilma Santos, his former wife. He also married drama actress Maricel Soriano but was later separated in 1991. He has a son Enzo Manzano and a daughter Addie Manzano, with former actress Rina Samson.

Political Career of Edu Manzano

Edu Manzano served a three year term as Vice Mayor of Makati in 1998. He later ran for Mayor in 2001 to challenge incumbent Jejomar Binay but lost in the elections. In 2010, Edu ran as Vice President under Presidential candidate Gibo Teodoro and also as Senator in 2016 under the slate of Grace Poe. Manzano lost in both elections.

Advocacies of Edu Manzano

Manzano is a co-founder of Ako Mismo, non-profit advocacy organization. He also had a Cancer Foundation in Children's Hospital.

Ministerial career of Edu Manzano

Edu was once elected president of the actor's group Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino in the 90s. He was also once a chairman of the OMB (Optical Media Board) from 2004 to 2009.

Edu Manzano in Sports

Manzano was once appointed as executive president of Philippine Amateur Judo Association and was also an executive board member of the POC (Philippine Olympic Committee).

Major Awards Body - Accolades and Nominations of Edu Manzano

Year	Awards Body	Category	Performance Nominated	Result
2009	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Morning Show Hosts with the UKG Barkada	Umagang Kay Ganda	Won
2008	22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Game Show Host	Pilipinas Game KNB?	Won
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Game Show Host	Pilipinas Game KNB?	Won
2001	FAMAS Awards	Best Actor	Tatarin	Nominated
1996	FAMAS Awards	Best Actor	Ama, Ina, Anak	Nominated
1991	FAMAS Awards	Best Actor	Contreras Gang	Nominated
1986	1st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Male TV Host	Not So Late Night With Edu	Won
1986	FAMAS Awards	Best Actor	Palimos ng Pag-ibig	Nominated
1985	FAMAS Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Ano Ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?	Nominated

TV appearances of Edu Manzano

Program	Year	Network
My Dear Heart	2017	ABS-CBN
Someone to Watch Over Me	2016	GMA Network
Bridges Of Love	2015	ABS-CBN
Face the People	2014	TV5
What's Up Doods?	2013	TV5
Miss World Philippines	2012	TV5
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	2013	ABS-CBN
Good Morning Club	2012–2014	TV5
Game N Go	2012–2013	TV5
Unang Hirit	2011	GMA Network
Family Feud: The Showdown Edition	2011	GMA Network
Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!	2010	GMA Network
Pilipinas, Game KNB?	2007–2009	ABS-CBN
1 vs. 100	2008	ABS-CBN
Umagang Kay Ganda	2007–2009	ABS-CBN
Walang Kapalit	2007	ABS-CBN
Ok Fine 'To Ang Gusto Nyo	2005	ABS-CBN
OK Fine! Oh Yes!	2004	ABS-CBN
Showbiz Sabado	2003	ABS-CBN
OK Fine Whatever	2003	ABS-CBN
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay	2002	ABS-CBN
Magandang Umaga Bayan	2002–2007	ABS-CBN
Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	2002	ABS-CBN
Bituin	2002–2003	ABS-CBN
MTB: Ang Saya Saya	2004–2005	ABS-CBN
The Weakest Link	2001	IBC
Labs Ko Si Babe	1999–2000	ABS-CBN
Mikee Forever	1999	GMA Network
Di Ba't Ikaw	1999	GMA Network
ASAP	1995-2006; 2015-present	ABS-CBN
Emergency	1995–1996	GMA Network
Late Night with Edu	1992–1994	ABC
Love Me Doods	1989-1991	People's Network PTV 4
Palibhasa Lalake	1986–1998	ABS-CBN Budoy
Not So Late Night With Edu	1985	GMA Network

Filmography of Edu Manzano

Movie	Year	Character
Halik sa Hangin	2015	-
Ang Tanging Ina	2003	Tony
The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files	2003	Atty Frank Chavez
Tatarin	2001	Paeng Moreta
Kaaway Hanggang Hukay	2001	Col. Carlos Ricarte
Tanging Yaman	2000	Arturo
Abandonada	2000	Edwin
Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin	2000	Joker
Minsan Minahal Kita	2000	Louie
Huwag Mo Akong Subukan	2000	-
Emilio Aguinaldo	2000	-
Soltera	1998	Arthur
Markado	1999	Bennie
Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero	1998	Cal Montero
Puso ng Pasko	1998	Miguel
Gangland	1998	-
Jesus Salonga: Boy Indian	1998	-
Anting-Anting	1998	-
Bagsik ng Kamao	1997	Ibanez
Totoy Hitman	1997	-
Hanggang Dito na Lang	1997	-
Simaron, Barya Lang Ang Halaga Ng Ulo Mo!	1997	-
Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigang Tunay	1997	-
I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko Day	1997	Bernie Mendiola
Batang PX	1997	Dante
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko	1995	-
Darna! Ang Pagbabalik	1994	Max
Ishmael Zacarias	1994	Ishmael Zacarias
Task Force Habagat	1993	Col. Ping Lacson
Contreras Gang	1991	Mario Contreras
Sagad Hanggang Buto	1991	Zapanta
Darna!	1991	Dominico Lipolico
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2	1991	Karim
Kaaway ng Batas	1990	Ryan
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija	1990	Agapito
Hanggang Kailan ka Papatay?	1990	Joel Suarigi
Eagle Squad	1989	-
Batas Sa Batas	1989	-
Hindi Palulupig	1989	Basil
Captain Jaylo Batas sa Batas	1989	Lt. Orly Mendoza
Alabok sa Ulap	1987	Vince
Captain Barbell	1986	Teng-Teng / Captain Barbell
Palimos ng Pag-ibig	1986	Rodel
Kailan Tama ang Mali	1986	-
Nakagapos na Puso	1986	Rolly
Ano Ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?	1985	Rudy
The Day They Robbed America	1985	Bobby
Till We Meet Again	1985	Paquito
Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit	1985	Ronald
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso?	1985	Dr. Francis Palma
Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan	1985	-
Working Girls	1984	-
Schoolgirls Nestor	1982	-
Dear Heart	1981	-
Mahinhin vs. mahinhin	1981	Archie
Alaga	1980	-
Romansa	1979	-

Discography of Edu Manzano

Album	Label	Year
Dance Of The Universe	Universal Records	2008
World's Greatests Dance Steps	Universal Records	2007

Social Media and Public Profiles of Edu Manzano

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