Edu Manzano

Dashing actor and TV host Edu Manzano was born in the San Francisco, California on September 14, 1955. He became a member of the U.S. military for four years then settled in the Philippines afterwards. Edu entered showbiz in the late 1970s, starring in movies such as Kapag PusoÃ½ Sinugatan and Romansa. His tough, mestizo looks made him perfect for villain roles, but Edu demonstrated impressive versatility throughout the years and branched out to include comedy and dramatic roles. Some of his most memorable movies include Isang Araw Walang Diyos, Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator, Captain Barbell, Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita, Separada, and Batang PX.

Edu also became a regular fixture in TV from the late 1980s to the present. His first TV show was Monday Night with Edu, which aired from 1986-1987. This was followed by Not So Late Night With Edu , Love Me Doods and The Edu Manzano Show. His smooth, debonair appeal made him a natural as a talk show host. From 2001, the actor started to have regular hosting gigs in game shows, starting with The Weakest Link. His more recent hosting projects include Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100 and Umagang Kay Ganda.

Edu’s career has spanned decades, and despite the emergence of younger actors in the field, he still retains his marketability in showbiz. He also became active in politics, and became the vice mayor of Makati during the late 1990s.

Aside from his acting, Edu is also known for his image as a suave, ladies man. Sure enough, his ex-wife is none other than multi-awarded actress and now Governor of Batangas Vilma Santos. Their son is Luis Manzano, is now a star in his own right. Edu is now engaged to newscaster Pinky Webb.

Filmography

Movies

Ang Tanging Ina
The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files
Tatarin (2001)
Kaaway Hanggang Hukay (2001)
Tanging Yaman
Abandonada
Minsan ko lang sasabihin
Minsan, Minahal Kita
Huwag Mo Akong Subukan
Emilio Aguinaldo
Soltera
Markado
Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero
Gangland
Jesus Salonga, alyas Boy Indian
Anting-anting
Hanggang Dito Na Lang
Simaron, Barya Lang Ang Halaga ng Ulo Mo
Minsan Lamang Magmahal
Totoy Hitman
I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day)
Batang PX
Totoy Hitman
Bagsik na Kamao
Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigan Kong Tunay
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo Na
Tubusin ng Bala ang Puso ko
Sa kamay ng batas
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim
Baby Love
Batas ko ang katapat mo
Costales
Gao ya xian
Wanted: Perfect Father
Zaccharias
Magkasangga Sa Batas
Darna: Ang pagbabalik
Hong tian mi ling
Separada
Ika-11 utos: Mahalin mo, asawa mo
Di Na Natuto, Sorry Na Pwede Ba?
Task Force Habagat
Geron Olivar
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita
Dugo ng Panday
Pretty Boy Hoodlum
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
Pangako sa Iyo
Alyas Boy Kano
Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal
Darna
Sagad Hanggang Buto
Kumukulong dugo
Maging Sino Ka Man
Contreras Gang
Kailangan Kita
BOYONG MANALAC: Hoodlum Terminator
Kaaway ng Batas
Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990) …. Gino (Regal Films)
Joe Pring 2: Kidlat ng Maynila (1990)…. Garim (Four n Films & Moviestars Production)
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990)…. Agapito Rodrigo (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)
Kapitan Jaylo: Batas Sa Batas (1989)…. Mendoza (Omega Releasing Organization Inc)
Isang araw walang Diyos (1989) …. Jay Molina
Hindi Palumpig (1989) …. Ampil (Bonanza Films)
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)
Noel Juico, batang kriminal (1978)