Edu Manzano

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Edu Manzano
Born	September 14, 1955(age 51) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Spouse	Vilma Santos (separated)

Eduardo Barrios Manzano, better known as Edu Manzano, is a Filipino actor, game show host and comedian. He is known for his villain roles in Filipino classic drama movies in the 1970s to 1990s. He is also the father of Philippine actor Luis Philippe Manzano and the former husband of Batangas governor Vilma Santos.

He is best remembered for his characters in “Captain Barbell,” “Separada,” and “Batang PX.”

[edit] Early life

Manzano was born on 14 September 1955 in San Francisco, California to Filipino parents. His place of birth guaranteed him automatic citizenship from the United States, while his parental origin also made him a Filipino.

He grew up in the United States and, at the age of 17, joined the country's armed forces, serving for four years. Buoyed up by his desire to act, he moved to the Philippines to pursue a career in show business.

He starred in movies such as “Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan” and “Romansa,” receiving praises for his roles. He was cast as villains in many films, but later on played lead character in dramatic films through which he cemented himself as a superb actor. In 1991, he won a Famas award for best supporting actor in the movie, “Kaaway ng Batas.” Due to his achievements, he was elected president of the actors’ group Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino in the 1990s.

[edit] Political career

Banking on his popularity, Manzano moved into political scene in 1998 when he ran for vice mayor of Makati City. He won in the election, but his proclamation was suspended when his citizenship was contested by his rival's supporter as ground for his disqualification. The Comelec eventually ruled in favor of him, clearing the way for his proclamation as vice mayor. During his term, he became the national president of the Vice Mayor's League of the Philippines. After serving for three years, he ran an unsuccessful campaign for Mayor of Makati City in 2001, losing to Jejomar Binay.

In 2004, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed him as first chairman of the Optical Media Board, a government agency tasked with combating optical media piracy. He resigned the position in August 2009 and was replaced by action star Ronnie Ricketts.

It was revealed that he considered running in the Philippine senatorial race in 2007, but later backed out despite the backing of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He cited his lack of funds to do a nationwide campaign as his reason for backing out.

[edit] Vice President

On November 13, 2009, Lakas-Kampi-CMD proclaimed him as Gilberto Teodoro's running mate in the May 2010 election.

[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
• Boyong Mańalac: Hoodlum Terminator (2001)
• 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)
• Kung marunong kang magdasal, umpisahan mo na (1997) .... Brando
• Bagsik ng kamao (1997) .... Ibanez
• Minsan lamang magmahal (1997)
• Totoy Hitman (1997)
• I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997)
• Batang PX (1997) .... Dante
• Mortal kong kaaway kaibigan kong tunay (1997)
• Sa kamay ng batas (1996) .... Calderon
• Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim (1996)
• Ama, ina, anak (1996)
• Baby Love (1995)
• Batas ko ang katapat mo (1995) .... Mike
• Tubusin mo ng bala ang puso ko (1995) .... Lorenzo
• Gao ya xian (1995) .... Edu
• Wanted: Perfect Father (1994) .... Mr. Manyakis
• Zaccharias (1994) .... Ismael Zacarias
• Darna: Ang pagbabalik (1994) .... Dominico Lipolico
• Costales (1994) .... Costales
• 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)
• Galvez: Hanggang sa dulo ng mundo hahanapin kita (1993)
• Dugo ng panday (1993)
• Magkasangga sa batas (1993)
• Kailangan kita (1993) .... Luis
• Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992)
• Pangako sa iyo (1992) .... Raymond
• Alyas Boy Kano (1992) .... Boy Kano
• Darna (1991) .... Dominico Lipolico
• Sagad hanggang buto (1991) .... Zapanta
• Kumukulong dugo (1991)
• Maging sino ka man (1991)
• Contreras Gang (1991)
• Kaaway ng batas (1990)
• Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990)
• Isang araw walang Diyos (1989) .... Jay Molina
• 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 (1982)
• Alaga (1980)
• Romansa (1979)
• Kapag puso'y sinugatan (1979)
• Noel Juico, batang kriminal (1978)

[edit] TV Series

• "Not So Late Night With Edu" (1986) .... 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 (2007)
• "Umagang Kay Ganda" (2007-present) TV host
• "1 vs. 100" (2007) TV host

[edit] References

• Manzano is Gibo's VP. Yahoo News. (Accessed on 16 November 2009).
• Who is Edu Manzano? News Info Inquirer. (Accessed on 16 November 2009).
• Edu Manzano Chosen as Gibo's VP in 2010 Polls. GMA News. (Accessed on 16 November 2009).