Edu Manzano Biography

Fast Facts

• Joined the United States military at the age of 17; worked there for 4 years, before moving to Manila to pursue a career in acting
• Won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for Kaaway ng Batas (1991)
• Was sworn in as Makait's vice-mayor in 1998
• Became the chairman of the government's Optical Media Board in 2004; held the position for 10 years
• Has studied ballistic missile engineering
• Supports the Ako Mismo campaign, which encourages people to play an active role in building up the nation