about edu

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

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 PhilippinesUnited States under the constitutions of both countries. and the

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

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 will host The X Factor (Philippine Edition) and Family Feud: The Showdown Edition in April 2011.

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] Manzano is the co-founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo.

Television:

• Unang Hirit (2011 GMA Network)
• Family Feud: The Showdown Edition (2011 GMA Network)
• Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! (2010 GMA Network)
• Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? (2008 ABS-CBN)
• 1 Vs. 100 (2008 ABS-CBN)
• Umagang Kay Ganda (2007 ABS-CBN)
• Walang Kapalit (2007 ABS-CBN)
• OK Fine! To ang Gusto Nyo! (2005 ABS-CBN)
• OK Fine! Oh Yes! (2004 ABS-CBN)
• OK Fine Whatever/ (2003 ABS-CBN)
• Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002 ABS-CBN)
• Magandang Umaga, Bayan (2002 ABS-CBN)
• Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (2002 ABS-CBN)
• Bituin (2002 ABS-CBN)
• MTB: Ang Saya Saya (2002 ABS-CBN)
• The Weakest Link (2001 IBC)
• Emergency (1995-1996 GMA Network)
• Late Night with Edu (1992–1994 ABC)
• Love Me Doods (1989 PTV)
• Four Da Boys (1989 IBC)
• Lovingly Yours (1987 GMA Network)
• Plaza 1899 (1987 RPN 9)
• Naku Po!, Tatang (1986 PTV)
• Student Canteen (1985 GMA Network)
• Not So Late Night With Edu (1985 GMA Network)
• Regal Romance (1985 GMA Network)