Eduardo "Edu" Manzano is an American and Filipino actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host.
16 Facts About Edu Manzano
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Eduardo Manzano was born on September 14,1955, in San Francisco, California, United States to Filipino parents.
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Edu Manzano studied at De La Salle University in Manila.
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Edu Manzano was president of the actors' group Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino in the 1990s.
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Edu Manzano was part of ABS-CBN's roster of contract actors until he took leave to run as Vice-President of the Philippines in the 2010 general elections.
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In June 2017, Edu Manzano returned to GMA Network to appear in Celebrity Bluff as a Master Bluffer.
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In January 2020, Edu Manzano is officially a celebrity inductee winner for Eastwood City Walk Of Fame 2020 for contributions as a presenter, actor, comedian, endorser, and politician.
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Edu Manzano entered politics in 1998 when he ran for Vice-Mayor of Makati.
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Edu Manzano 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.
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In February 2004, Edu Manzano became the first chairman of the Optical Media Board, a government agency tasked with combating optical media piracy.
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Edu Manzano is the co-founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo.
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In 2016, Edu Manzano ran in the Senate, as he was part of Partido Galing at Puso coalition of presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe.
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Edu Manzano lost, finishing 21st overall in the COMELEC's partial and official senatorial tally.
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In 2019, Edu Manzano ran for Representative of San Juan under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino.
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Edu Manzano was married to Vilma Santos from 1980 to 1982 and they only have 1 child named Luis.
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Edu Manzano was married to Maricel Soriano in 1989 and they have 2 children.