EDU MANZANO BIO
Edu Manzano is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician. He was born on September 14, 1955 as Eduardo C. Manzano in San Francisco, California. He had joined and served the US military for 4 years.
He was formerly married to actress and now governor of Batangas, Vilma Santos , for four years, which ended in a definite separation. They had a son, Luis Philippe Manzano , during their union. He is now the live-in partner of actress Rina Samson. He has a total of three children all in all, with Luis, Amanda Danielle, and Lorenzo.
He started his acting career during the late 70’s, and he still has not slowed down just yet. His last movie though was way back in 2003, concentrating more on his television career nowadays with game shows, soap operas, and sitcoms, but he is still on top of the market.
Manzano is currently the host of Pilipinas, Game KNB?. Initially, he replaced Kris Aquino for an indefinite period. However, in mid June 2007, ABS-CBN announced that he will permanently replace Kris Aquino for the show.
Manzano is the father of Philippine actor Luis Philippe Manzano and the former husband of Batangas governor Vilma Santos. He was once romantically linked with Edu Manzano.
He had been elected as president of Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino, or KAPP for short, which is the Philippines’s actors’ guild, in 1995.
He is also active in politics, having been the vice mayor of Makati during the late 90’s. He is now the current chairman of the Optical Media Board, replacing Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. when he went on to run as a senator. Edu had considered running for senate himself during the 2007 Senatorial Elections, but he backed out despite the support of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, citing lack of funds as the reason for his retraction from the race.
* 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)
