# Edu Manzano

Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (Tagalog:; 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.

## Early life

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.

## Acting career

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 for Vice President of the Philippines in the 2010 general elections. After losing in the elections, he elected to transition from show business to current affairs programs, and soon after, signed a contract and returned to GMA Network.
In 2010, he hosted the pre-noontime game show Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!.
In 2011, he hosted Family Feud: The Showdown Edition. Manzano 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.
In 2018, he returned to ABS-CBN for a role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

## Sporting career

Aside from acting and political career, Manzano was once appointed as the executive vice-president of the Philippine Amateur Judo Association, and as an executive board member of the Philippine Olympic Committee.

## Political career

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. 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.
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. He lost again to Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, placing fifth.
In 2016, Manzano ran for a seat in the Senate, as part of the Partido Galing at Puso coalition of presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe. He lost, finishing 21st overall.
In 2019, Manzano ran for Representative of San Juan under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino. However, he was disqualified by the COMELEC due to concerns regarding his citizenship.
In 2022, Manzano supported Leni Robredo's campaign and some of its senatorial slate members, but blasted his former rival Jejomar Binay, who was also a member of the slate, and supported his friend and former running-mate Gilbert Teodoro's senatorial campaign.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production | Exact date of release |
| 2022 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | Gen. Benjamin Magalong | | |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Senator Simon Esguerra | | |
| 2019 | Just a Stranger | | | |
| 2015 | Halik sa Hangin | John | | |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Tony | | |
| 2001 | Tatarin | Ernesto | | |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Arturo "Art" | | |
| 2000 | Abandonada | Edwin | | |
| 2000 | Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin | Joker | Millennium Cinema | |
| 2000 | Minsan, Minahal Kita | Louie | | |
| 2000 | Emilio Aguinaldo | | | |
| 1999 | Markado | Tisoy | Regal Films | July 21 |
| 1999 | Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | Cal Montero | Viva Films | May 10 |
| 1998 | Puso ng Pasko | Miguel Carpio | Star Cinema | December 25 |
| 1998 | Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian | | | |
| 1998 | Anting-Anting | | | |
| 1997 | Bagsik ng Kamao | Ibanez | | |
| 1997 | Batang PX | Danny | Star Cinema | May 7 |
| 1997 | Hanggang Dito Na Lang | | | |
| 1997 | Minsan Lamang Magmamahal | Manuel | | |
| 1997 | Simaron, Barya Lang ang Halaga Ng Ulo Mo! | | | |
| 1997 | Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigang Tunay | | | |
| 1997 | I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) | Bernardo "Bernie" Mendiola | Star Cinema | April 16 |
| 1997 | Totoy Hitman | Allan Morales | OctoArts Films Cinemax Studios | December 2, 1996 |
| 1996 | Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | Brando | Regal Films | November 12 |
| 1996 | Ama, Ina, Anak | Santi Alvarez | | |
| 1996 | Sa Kamay ng Batas | Calderon | | |
| 1996 | Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko | Atty. Lorenzo | OctoArts Films Cinemax Studios | March 14 |
| 1996 | Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim | Col. Zaragosa | | |
| 1995 | Baby Love | Benny Palanca | | |
| 1995 | Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo | Mike | Regal Films | |
| 1995 | Costales | Capt. Daniel Costales | Regal Films | |
| 1994 | Hong Tian Mi Ling | Lt. Eddie Sapian | | |
| 1994 | Wanted: Perfect Father | Mr. Manyakis | | |
| 1994 | Ismael Zacarias | Ismael Zacarias | | |
| 1994 | Separada | Dodie | | |
| 1994 | Ah Sau Ging Gat: Si Gou Aat Sin | Edu | | |
| 1994 | Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik | Max | Viva Films | |
| 1994 | Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Tony | | |
| 1994 | Geron Olivar | Frankie Montero | | |
| 1993 | Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) | Bongbong | | |
| 1993 | Task Force Habagat | Col. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson | J & R Films | |
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | | | |
| 1993 | Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo | Lt. Lito Madarang | Harvest International Films | |
| 1993 | Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita | Marvin Esguerra | Regal Films | May 27 |
| 1993 | Magkasangga sa Batas | Albert Moran (Jess Babida) | Harvest International Films | |
| 1993 | Dugo ng Panday | Conde | | |
| 1992 | Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Arturo "Bodjie" Zerrudo | Regal Films | December 25 |
| 1992 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iba | Robbie | | |
| 1992 | Alyas Boy Kano | Boy Kano | | |
| 1992 | Pangako Sa'yo | Raymond | Viva Films | February 14 |
| 1992 | Kailangan Kita | Luis | | |
| 1991 | Contreras Gang | Mario Contreras | Moviestars Production | December 25 |
| 1991 | Darna | Dominico Lipolico | Viva Films | December 25 |
| 1991 | Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Dante | Mega Films | October 30 |
| 1991 | Kapitan Jaylo Batas sa Batas Walang Sinasanto | Lt. Orly Mendoza | Omega Releasing Organization | September 20 |
| 1991 | Kumukulong Dugo | Marco | Viva Films | August 28 |
| 1991 | Pretty Boy Hoodlum | Bobby Imperial | Viva Films | August 21 |
| 1991 | Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal | Lt. Perez | Viva Films | July 18 |
| 1991 | Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Mendez | Viva Films | June 20 |
| 1991 | Sagad Hanggang Buto | Zapanta | Moviestars Production | May 22 |
| 1991 | Capt. Jaylo (Batas sa Batas) | | Omega Releasing Organization | May 1 |
| 1991 | Hindi Palulupig | Basil | Bonanza Films | March 20 |
| 1991 | Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | Karim | | February 28 |
| 1991 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Gilbert | | February 14 |
| 1991 | Onyong Majikero | Abdul Akbar | Golden Lions Film Imus Productions | |
| 1991 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Agapito Rodrigo | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | November 7 |
| 1990 | Kaaway ng Batas | Ryan | Reflection Films | November 2 |
| 1990 | Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay? | Joel Suarigi | Regal Films | February 6 |
| 1989 | Isang Araw Walang Diyos | Jay Molina | Regal Films | August 30 |
| 1989 | Eagle Squad | Edmund Morales | Viva Films | April 5 |
| 1988 | Babaing Hampaslupa | Vincent | Regal Films | November 16 |
| 1988 | Hati Tayo sa Magdamag | Jerry Pangilinan | Viva Films | March 9 |
| 1988 | Misis Mo, Misis Ko | | Viva Films | February 10 |
| 1988 | Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit | Lar Cuevas | Viva Films | January 4 |
| 1987 | Working Girls 2 | | Viva Films | July 22 |
| 1987 | Jack & Jill | Angelo Bartolome | Viva Films | June 10 |
| 1987 | Alabok sa Ulap | Vince | Viva Films | March 25 |
| 1986 | Bilanggo sa Dilim | Marissa's Date | | |
| 1986 | Captain Barbell | Teng-Teng / Captain Barbell | Viva Films | December 25 |
| 1986 | Nakagapos Na Puso | Rolly Enriquez | Viva Films | November 12 |
| 1986 | Palimos ng Pag-ibig | Rodel | Viva Films | May 14 |
| 1986 | Paano Hahatiin ang Puso | | Golden Lion Films International | March 12 |
| 1985 | Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Diyos? | Rudy | Lea Productions | December 25 |
| 1985 | Sangley Point Robbery | Bobby | Vanguard Films | November 14 |
| 1985 | Till We Meet Again | Paquito | Regal Films | August 29 |
| 1985 | Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? | Dr. Francis Palma | Viva Films | July 31 |
| 1985 | Hindi Nahahati ang Langit | Ronald | Vanguard Films | March 7 |
| 1985 | Kailan Tama ang Mali | Ruben | Viva Films | January 16 |
| 1985 | Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan | Junie | Viva Films | January 16 |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Danny Prado | Viva Films | June 7 |
| 1982 | Schoolgirls | Nestor | Regal Films | January 29 |
| 1981 | Dear Heart | The Professors | Sining Silangan Production | July 24 |
| 1981 | Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin | Archie | Sining Silangan Production | May 14 |
| 1980 | Romansa | | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | November 21 |
| 1980 | Alaga | | Bancom Audiovision Corporation | October 24 |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1986–88 | Not So Late Night With Edu | Himself / Main host | ABS-CBN |
| 1987–98 | Palibhasa Lalake | Budoy | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–96 | Emergency | Himself / Host | GMA Network |
| 1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Guiller | GMA Network |
| 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 | ABS-CBN |
| 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 | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Ariston Borromeo | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–09 | Pilipinas, Game KNB? | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–09 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! | Himself / Host | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Family Feud: The Showdown Edition | Himself / Host | GMA Network |
| 2012–13 | Game 'N Go | Himself / Host | TV5 |
| 2013 | What's Up Doods? | Himself / Host | TV5 |
| 2014 | Face the People | Himself / Host | TV5 |
| 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 |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Emilio Albano | GMA Network |
| 2017–18 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself / Master Bluffer | GMA Network |
| 2018–19 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Vice President/ President Lucas Cabrera | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Barangay 143 | Commissioner Jack (dubbed voice) | 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 | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Don Frederico "Freddie" Estrella | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2024–2025 | Lavender Fields | Vittorio Buenavidez | Kapamilya Channel |

## Discography

* Edu Manzano: Dancer of the Universe (Universal Records, 2008)
* World's Greatest Dance Steps (Universal Records, 2007)

## Personal life

Manzano has three sons and a daughter. Manzano was married to actress Vilma Santos from 1980 to 1982. They have a son named Luis, a TV host and actor.
He was married to Maricel Soriano in 1989, but their marriage was subsequently annulled in 1991.
He had a relationship with TV news anchor Pinky Webb but they broke up in 2009, before Manzano ran for vice president. From 2021 until 2023, he was in a relationship with actress Cherry Pie Picache.
Manzano's son Diego Aspiras (born 2004) is a footballer who played for Manila Digger F.C. Diego is Manzano's son with celebrity chef Reggie Aspiras.

## Awards and nominations

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