Edu Manzano Biography: Ethnicity, Awards, Movies, Instagram, Children, Height, Religion, Net Worth, Age

Eduardo Barrios Manzano, better known as Edu Manzano, is a Filipino-American actor, television host, comedian, and politician who has been a fixture in Philippine entertainment for more than four decades.

He first gained fame in the 1980s as a leading man opposite top actresses like Vilma Santos and Maricel Soriano, later becoming one of the country’s most trusted game-show and variety hosts.

Profile

• Full Name: Eduardo Barrios Manzano
• Stage Name: Edu Manzano
• Born: 14, September 1955
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: San Francisco, California, U.S.
• Nationality: Filipino-American
• Occupation: Actor, Television Host, Politician
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Adrian Manzano and Rosario Manzano
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Vilma Santos (m. 1980–1982), Maricel Soriano (m. 1989–1991)
• Girlfriends: Pinky Webb (ex), Rina Samson (ex), Anabelle Rama (ex)
• Children: Luis Manzano, Addie Manzano, Enzo Manzano
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $10 million to $12 million

Early Life and Education

Eduardo Barrios Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, to Filipino parents Adrian and Rosario Manzano. The family returned to the Philippines when he was still young, and he grew up in Manila.

He completed his elementary and secondary education at St. Paul University Manila and later attended De La Salle University for college, though he left before graduating to pursue acting full-time.

Manzano is of Filipino ethnicity, with Ilocano and Kapampangan roots, and was raised Roman Catholic, a faith he continues to practice.

Career

Edu Manzano began his career in the late 1970s after being discovered while working as a model and flight attendant for Philippine Airlines.

He signed with Regal Films and quickly rose to leading-man status, starring opposite Vilma Santos in a string of blockbuster romantic dramas such as Palimos ng Pag-ibig (1985), Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? (1983), and Muling Buksan Ang Puso (1985).

His boy-next-door charm and natural comedic timing made him a bankable star throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.

In the 1990s he successfully transitioned to television hosting, becoming the face of long-running game shows like The Weakest Link Philippines, 1 vs. 100, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, and later ASAP and It’s Showtime segments.

He also remained active in film and drama, earning acting awards for supporting roles in movies such as Tatarin (2001) and Ouija (2007). From 1998 to 2001 he served as Vice Mayor of Makati under Jejomar Binay, and later ran unsuccessfully for senator (2010, 2016) and congressman (2019), proving his enduring popularity even in politics.

Edu Manzano continues to appear regularly on television as a host and actor, most notably on the top-rated family variety show It’s Showtime and in drama series on ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

At 70, he remains one of the most recognizable and respected veterans in Philippine entertainment, admired for his professionalism, wit, and decades-long contribution to both show business and public service.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @edumanzano
• Facebook Handle: Edu Manzano
• Twitter Handle: @edumanzano

Personal Life

Edu Manzano was married to actress and politician Vilma Santos from 1980 to 1982; their son is actor-host Luis Manzano. He later married Maricel Soriano in a civil ceremony in 1989, but the marriage was annulled in 1991.

He also has daughter Addie with former beauty queen Rina Samson and son Enzo with model Pinky Webb. Despite high-profile romances over the years, Manzano has been single for some time and often describes himself as happily focused on his children, grandchildren, and career.

Filmography

• Palimos ng Pag-ibig (1985)
• Muling Buksan Ang Puso (1985)
• Separados (1998)
• Tatarin (2001)
• Ouija (2007)
• Ang Tanging Pamilya (2009)
• Working Girls (2010)
• A Mother’s Story (2011)
• Coming Home (2021)

Net Worth

Edu Manzano has an estimated net worth of $10 million to $12 million. His wealth comes from decades of blockbuster films and top-rated television hosting contracts, real-estate investments in the Philippines and the United States, endorsement deals with major brands, and earnings during his years in politics and government service.