Edu Manzano
| Edu Manzano | |
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| Vice Mayor of Makati | |
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In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Arturo Yabut |
| Succeeded by | Ernesto Mercado |
| Optical Media Board chairman | |
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In office 2004–2009 |
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| Preceded by | Bong Revilla |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Ricketts |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Eduardo Barrios Manzano September 14, 1955 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Citizenship | American |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Independent (1998-2009; 2011-present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Lakas-Kampi-CMD (2010) |
| Spouse(s) |
Vilma Santos (m. 1980–1982) Maricel Soriano (m. 1989–1991) |
| Children |
Luis Manzano Addie Manzano Enzo Manzano Diego Manzano |
| Residence | Polopina, Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor; television personality; comedian; politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 4 (1973-1977) |
| Commands | Missile Engineering Group, Strategic Air Command |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (born September 14, 1955) is an American-born Filipino actor, comedian, politician, television personality, comedian, and United States Air Force veteran. He was previously the host of game shows The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100 and Asar Talo, Lahat Panalo.
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 Philippines and the United States under the constitutions of both countries.
At the age of 17, Manzano joined the United States Air Force, serving for four years during the Vietnam War era.
Edu Manzano is a graduate of La Salle.
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
After losing on elections, Manzano signed a contract and returns to GMA Network. 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 hosts Family Feud: The Showdown Edition since April 2011 until July but Edu is now defected to TV5 to have a new TV show entitled Game N Go. In 2012 Edu is now joining the morning show of Good Morning Club.
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