Edu Manzano

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Edu Manzano

Born	September 14, 1955 (1955-09-14) (age 52) San Francisco, California USA
Occupation	Actor, TV Host

Eduardo B. Manzano is a Philippine actor, politician, TV host and comedian. Born September 14, 1955, Manzano is currently the host of Pilipinas, Game KNB?. Initially, he replaced Kris Aquino for an indefinite period. However, in mid June of 2007, ABS-CBN announced that he will permanently replace Kris Aquino for the show.^[1]

He is also the host of the new game show, 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.

1 Filmography
2 TV Series
3 Awards & Recognitions
4 Trivia
5 Commercial Endorsements
6 References
7 External links

[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)
Minsan, minahal kita (2000) .... Louie
Huwag mo akong subukan (2000)
Emilio Aguinaldo (2000)
Soltera (1999)
Markado (1999)
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)
Contreras Gang (1991)
Kailangan Kita (1991) .... Luis
BOYONG MANALAC: Hoodlum Terminator (1991).... Lt.Mendez
Kaaway ng batas (1990)
Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990) .... Gino
Joe Pring 2: Kidlat ng Maynila (1990).... Garim
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990)
Kapitan Jaylo: Batas Sa Batas (1989).... Mendoza
Isang araw walang Diyos (1989) .... Jay Molina
Hindi Palumpig (1989)
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)
Noel Juico, batang kriminal (1978)

[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" (2001) .... TV Host
"Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka" (2001) .... Armand Montecillo
"The Weakest Link" (2001/2002) .... TV Host
"Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay" (2002) .... Henri A. Argos
"Magandang Umaga Bayan" (2003) .... TV Host
"OK Fine Whatever" (2003) .... Junior
"MTB: Ang Saya Saya!" (2004) .... 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
"Umagang Kay Ganda" (2007-present) TV host
"1 vs. 100" (2007-present) 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

[edit] Trivia

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He is the son of the late Rosario Manzano (1922-2008).
At 17, he joined the U.S. military and served for four years.
Became the president of the Philippine actor's guild, KAPP (Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino), in 1995.
Currently the chair of the Optical Media Board which fights intellectual piracy. He replaced Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
Considered running in the Philippine senatorial race in 2007. He later backed out despite the backing of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, citing his lack of funds to do a nationwide campaign.
Former boyfriend of Anjanette Abayari.
Former host of GMA-7's public service program, "Emergency" from 1995 to 1998, and replaced by Arnold Clavio.
Former Game Show host of Love Bytes.
Former Game Show host of Philippine version of The Weakest Link.
Former Vice Mayor of City of Makati in the late '90's.
Appeared in Philippine rock band Sandwich's music video of their song, DVDX. Some might say that the reason of Edu's appearance is because of his position as chairman of the Optical Media Board, and the song's taunt about piracy.
Invented the 'Papaya Dance' which is now a dance craze in parts of Europe and in the United States; was featured in Good Morning America.