Omar Baliw

Omar Harry Balmes Manzano, professionally known as Omar Baliw, is a Filipino rapper.

Career Omar Harry Manzano is a native of Naga, Camarines Sur but is a resident of Pembo, Makati (now Taguig). He started making music while he was still a teenager and worked odd-jobs during college such as being a gasoline station attendant and a restroom cleaner. His parents were skeptical of him pursuing a career in the genre but a microphone he was gifted by his then-girlfriend now wife encouraged him. His stage name Omar Baliw (baliw being Filipino for "crazy") is a reference to his performing style which is characterized by tendency to jump and perform somersaults.

His big break came when he released "K&B" in 2019 which was performed with fellow artist CLR.

In September 2023, he announced intention to retire in five years time before he turns 40 years old to focus on his family.

Personal life He is married to Dana, whom he first dated during his college years. He has two children. He also runs the High Minds Clothing line.