Edu Manzano

Edu Manzano
Vice Mayor of Makati City
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by Arturo Yabut
Succeeded by Ernesto Mercado
Optical Media Board chairman
In office
2004–2009
Preceded by Bong Revilla
Succeeded by Ronnie Ricketts
Personal details
Born Eduardo Barrios Manzano
September 14, 1955 (1955-09-14) (age 56)
San Francisco, California, United States
Nationality Filipino, American
Political party Lakas-Kampi-CMD
Children Luis Manzano
Occupation Actor; Television personality; Politician
Religion Roman Catholicism
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Air Force
Years of service 4 (1973-1977)
Commands Missile Engineering Group, Strategic Air Command[1]

Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television personality, and politician. He was previously the host of game shows The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100 and Asar Talo, Lahat Panalo.

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Early life

Eduardo Barrios Manzano was born on September 14, 1955 in San Francisco, California to Filipino parents. Due to his parentage (jus sanguinis) and the place of his birth (jus soli), he is both a citizen of the Philippines and the United States under the constitutions of both countries.

At the age of 17, Manzano joined the United States armed forces, serving for four years.[2]

Acting career

Manzano moved to the Philippines to pursue a full-time career with the local movie industry.

Manzano served as president of the actors’ group Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino in the 1990s.

He was part of ABS-CBN's roster of contract actors until he took a leave in order to run for vice president of the Philippines in the 2010 elections. However, he has stated that he is no longer interested in returning to show business but is interested to take on hosting current affairs programs[3]

Manzano recently signed a contract and returns to GMA Network.[4] In 2010, he hosted the pre-noontime game show Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! and he is scheduled to host two new game/talent shows this 2011 after months of hiatus on TV, he hosts The X Factor (Philippine Edition) and Family Feud: The Showdown Edition since April 2011 until July but Edu is now defected to TV5 to have a new TV show.

Political career

Manzano entered politics in 1998 when he ran for Vice Mayor of Makati City. 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 citizen of the Philippines. The Comelec eventually ruled that he was indeed a Filipino citizen, clearing the way for his proclamation as Vice Mayor. Following a three-year term, he ran an unsuccessful campaign for Mayor of Makati City in 2001, losing to Jejomar Binay.

In 2004, Manzano became the first chairman of the Optical Media Board, a government agency tasked with combating optical media piracy. He resigned the position in August 2009.

Manzano ran as the Lakas-Kampi-CMD's candidate for Vice President in the May 2010 election as the running mate of presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro.[2] He eventually lost to Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay and finished fifth. Manzano is the co-founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo.

Filmography

Edu Manzano
Born Eduardo Manzano
September 14, 1955 (1955-09-14) (age 56)
San Francisco, California, United States
Other names Doods
Occupation Actor, Host, Comedian, Politician
Years active 1977-present

Television

Films

Albums

See also

References

  1. ^ Horacio "Ducky" Paredes (2009-11-19). "Getting to Know Edu Manzano". Malaya. http://www.malaya.com.ph/11192009/edducky.html. Retrieved 2010-01-24. 
  2. ^ a b Katherine Evangelista, Miko L. Morelos (2009-11-13). "Game show host Edu Manzano is Lakas bet for vice president". Inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091113-235984/Actor-is-Lakas-VP-pick. Retrieved 2009-11-13. 
  3. ^ "Edu Manzano says he’s leaving showbiz for good". ABS-CBN News Online. 2010-03-23. http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/23/10/edu-manzano-says-he%E2%80%99s-leaving-showbiz-good. Retrieved 24 March 2010. 
  4. ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/6566/Edu-Manzano-will-host-GMA-7s-upcoming-game-show,-%3Cem%3EAsar-Talo-Pero-Laging-Panalo%3C-em%3E

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