Eduardo Barrios Manzano (born September 14, 1955 in San Francisco, California, USA), better known by the name Edu Manzano, is a Filipino actor, politician, TV host and comedian. 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 is known for his villain 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]
[edit] Filmography
- Ang Tanging Ina (2003)
- The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003) .... Atty. Frank Chavez
- Tatarin (2001) .... Paeng Moreta
- Kaaway hanggang hukay (2001) .... Col. Carlos Ricarte
- Tanging Yaman (2000) .... Art
- Abandonada (2000) .... Edwin
- Minsan ko lang sasabihin (2000) .... Joker Roldan (Millenium Cinema)
- Minsan, minahal kita (2000) .... Louie
- Huwag mo akong subukan (2000)
- Emilio Aguinaldo (2000)
- Soltera (1999)
- Markado (1999).... Irving
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
- Gangland (1998)
- Jesus Salonga, alyas Boy Indian (1998)
- Anting-anting (1998)
- Hanggang dito na lang (1997)
- Simaron, Barya lang ang halaga ng ulo mo (1997)
- Minsan lamang magmahal (1997)
- Totoy Hitman (1997)
- I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997)
- Batang PX (1997) .... Dante
- Totoy Hitman (1996) .... Allan
- Bagsik na Kamao (1996) .... Ibanez
- Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigan Kong Tunay (1996) .... Raymond
- Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo na (1996) .... Brando
- Tubusin ng Bala ang Puso ko (1996) .... Lorenzo
- Sa kamay ng batas (1995) .... Calderon
- Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim (1995) .... Zaragoza
- Baby Love (1995)
- Batas ko ang katapat mo (1995) .... Mike
- Costales (1995) .... Daniel Costales
- Gao ya xian (1995) .... Edu
- Wanted: Perfect Father (1994) .... Mr. Manyakis
- Zaccharias (1994) .... Ismael Zacarias
- Magkasangga Sa Batas (1994) .... Lt Hector Paile
- Darna: Ang pagbabalik (1994) .... Dominico Lipolico
- Hong tian mi ling (1994) .... Eddie
- Separada (1994) .... Dondi
- Ika-11 utos: Mahalin mo, asawa mo (1994)
- Di na natuto, Sorry na pwede ba? (1993)
- Task Force Habagat (1993) .... Col.Panfilo "Ping" Lacson
- Geron Olivar (1993) .... Frankie
- Galvez: Hanggang sa dulo ng mundo hahanapin kita (1993)
- Dugo ng panday (1993)
- Pretty Boy Hoodlum (1992).... Bobby Imperial
- Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992)
- Pangako sa iyo (1992) .... Raymond
- Alyas Boy Kano (1992) .... Boy Kano
- Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal (1992) .... Perez
- Darna (1991) .... Dominico Lipolico
- Sagad hanggang buto (1991) .... Zapanta
- Kumukulong dugo (1991)
- Maging sino ka man (1991) .... Gilbert
- Contreras Gang (1991)
- Kailangan Kita (1991) .... Luis
- BOYONG MANALAC: Hoodlum Terminator (1991).... Lt.Mendez
- Kaaway ng batas (1990).... Ryan Ongpin (Reflection Films)
- Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990) .... Gino (Regal Films)
- Joe Pring 2: Kidlat ng Maynila (1990).... Garim (Four n Films & Moviestars Production)
- Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990).... Agapito Rodrigo (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)
- Kapitan Jaylo: Batas Sa Batas (1989).... Mendoza (Omega Releasing Organization Inc)
- Isang araw walang Diyos (1989) .... Jay Molina
- Hindi Palumpig (1989) .... Basil Ampil (Bonanza Films)
- Eagle Squad (1989)
- Babaing hampaslupa (1988)
- Hati tayo sa magdamag (1988)
- Misis mo, misis ko (1988)
- Alabok sa ulap (1987)
- Working Girls 2 (1987)
- Jack and Jill (1987)
- Huwag mong itanong kung bakit? (1987)
- Ano ang kulay ng mukha ng Diyos (1986)
- Captain Barbel (1986)
- Kailan tama ang Mali (1986)
- Nakagapos na puso (1986) .... Rolly
- Till We Meet Again (1985)
- Hindi nahahati ang langit (1985) .... Ronald
- Pati ba pintig ng puso (1985)
- Palimos ng pag-ibig (1985) .... Rodel
- Working Girls (1984)
- Schoolgirls (1983)
- Alaga (1980)
- Romansa (1979)
- Kapag puso'y sinugatan (1979)
[edit] 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
- "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-present) TV host
- "Walang Kapalit" (2007) .... Ariston Enguerra
- "Umagang Kay Ganda" (2007-present) TV host
- "1 vs. 100" (2007-2008) TV host
- "Florinda" (2008)
[edit] 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
[edit] Albums
- Dance Of The Universe (Universal Records, 2008)
- World's Greatests Dance Steps (Universal Records, 2007)
[edit] 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)
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