Edu Manzano

Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (; 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 Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, United States to Hispanofilipino parents hails from Visayas.

Manzano studied at St. Paul University Manila and at De La Salle University in Manila. He also played for De La Salle Green Archers' Judo and basketball teams. He was coached by Joaqui Trillo while La Salle still at the NCAA.

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 as a Liberal. 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. 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,

Personal life In 1980, Manzano married actress Vilma Santos. The marriage lasted until 1982 and produced one son, Luis Manzano, who followed his parents into the entertainment industry as a television host and actor. In 1989, he married actress Maricel Soriano; however, the marriage was annulled in 1991.

Manzano was in a long-term relationship with former model Rina Samson, with whom he has two children: a daughter, Addie, and a son, Enzo. He later had a high-profile relationship with television news anchor Pinky Webb, which ended in 2009 prior to his vice-presidential campaign. Between 2021 and 2023, he was romantically linked to actress Cherry Pie Picache.

In March 2026, Manzano confirmed he is in a relationship with Ann Cuisia, a tech entrepreneur and the founder of a blockchain technology firm.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1980 Alaga Romansa 1981 Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin Archie Dear Heart The Professors 1982 Schoolgirls Nestor 1984 Working Girls Danny Prado 1985 Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan Junie Kailan Tama ang Mali Ruben Hindi Nahahati ang Langit Ronald Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? Dr. Francis Palma Till We Meet Again Paquito Sangley Point Robbery Bobby Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? Rudy 1986 Paano Hahatiin ang Puso Palimos ng Pag-ibig Rodel Nakagapos Na Puso Rolly Enriquez Captain Barbell Teng-Teng / Captain Barbell Bilanggo sa Dilim Marissa's Date 1987 Alabok sa Ulap Vince Jack & Jill Angelo Bartolome Working Girls 2 1988 Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit Lar Cuevas Misis Mo, Misis Ko Hati Tayo sa Magdamag Jerry Pangilinan Babaing Hampaslupa Vincent 1989 Eagle Squad Edmund Morales Isang Araw Walang Diyos Jay Molina 1990 Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay? Joel Suarigi Kaaway ng Batas Ryan 1991 Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija Agapito Rodrigo Onyong Majikero Abdul Akbar Maging Sino Ka Man Gilbert Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 Karim Hindi Palulupig Basil Capt. Jaylo (Batas sa Batas) Sagad Hanggang Buto Zapanta Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Mendez Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal Lt. Perez Pretty Boy Hoodlum Bobby Imperial Kumukulong Dugo Marco Kapitan Jaylo Batas sa Batas Walang Sinasanto Lt. Orly Mendoza Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Dante Darna Dominico Lipolico Contreras Gang Mario Contreras 1992 Kailangan Kita Luis Pangako Sa'yo Raymond Alyas Boy Kano Boy Kano Mahal Kita, Walang Iba Robbie Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Arturo "Bodjie" Zerrudo 1993 Dugo ng Panday Conde Magkasangga sa Batas Albert Moran (Jess Babida) Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita Marvin Esguerra Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo Lt. Lito Madarang Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Task Force Habagat Col. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) Bongbong 1994 Geron Olivar Frankie Montero Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo Tony Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik Max Ah Sau Ging Gat: Si Gou Aat Sin Edu Separada Dodie Ismael Zacarias Ismael Zacarias Wanted: Perfect Father Mr. Manyakis Hong Tian Mi Ling Lt. Eddie Sapian 1995 Costales Capt. Daniel Costales Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo Mike Baby Love Benny Palanca 1996 Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim Col. Zaragosa Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Atty. Lorenzo Sa Kamay ng Batas Calderon Ama, Ina, Anak Santi Alvarez Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Brando 1997 Totoy Hitman Allan Morales I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) Bernardo "Bernie" Mendiola Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigang Tunay Simaron, Barya Lang ang Halaga Ng Ulo Mo! Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Manuel Hanggang Dito Na Lang Batang PX Danny Bagsik ng Kamao Ibanez 1998 Anting-Anting Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian Puso ng Pasko Miguel Carpio 1999 Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero Cal Montero Markado Tisoy 2000 Emilio Aguinaldo Minsan, Minahal Kita Louie Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin Joker Abandonada Edwin Tanging Yaman Arturo "Art" 2001 Tatarin Ernesto 2003 Ang Tanging Ina Tony 2015 Halik sa Hangin John 2019 Just a Stranger 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Senator Simon Esguerra 2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Gen. Benjamin Magalong 2025 Everyone Knows Every Juan Tupe Sevilla

Television Year Title Role Note(s) 1986–88 Not So Late Night with Edu Himself (host) 1987–98 Palibhasa Lalake Budoy 1995–96 Emergency Himself (host) 1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Guiller 1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Alvin Reanzales / Eriberto Agustin 2001–02 The Weakest Link Himself (Quizmaster) 2001–03 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Armand Montecillo 2002–03 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Henri Argos 2003; 2011 Unang Hirit Himself (host) 2003–06 OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Junior 2004–05 MTB: Ang Saya Saya Himself (host) 2007 Walang Kapalit Ariston Borromeo 2007–09 Pilipinas, Game KNB? Himself (host) Umagang Kay Ganda 2010 Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! 2011 Family Feud: The Showdown Edition 2012–13 Game 'N Go 2013 What's Up Doods? 2014 Face the People 2015 Bridges of Love Lorenzo Antonio 2016–17 Someone to Watch Over Me Gregor "Buddy" Chavez 2017 My Dear Heart Luke Divinagracia Alyas Robin Hood Emilio Albano 2017–18 Celebrity Bluff Himself (Master Bluffer) 2018–19 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Vice President/ President Lucas Cabrera 2018 Barangay 143 Commissioner Jack Voice role 2020 24/7 Claudio Jacinto 2021–22 Marry Me, Marry You Emilio Legaspi 2022 Flower of Evil Henry Del Rosario A Family Affair Don Frederico "Freddie" Estrella 2024–25 Lavender Fields Vittorio Buenavidez 2025 EIC on the Move Himself (guest host) Two episodes Safe Ka Ba, 2025? Himself (host) Television special 2025–26 Call My Manager! Mathias Barneville Shot from 2022 to 2023 2026 A Secret in Prague Mario Pinagpala Sigabo Ricardo Jacinto

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

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