Ed Manzano

About

Filipino actor, comedian, politician, and television personality who is known for hosting the game shows The Weakest Link and 1 vs. 100. He is also known for being a Optical Media Board Chairman and for having been elected Vice Mayor of Makati. 

Before Fame

After joining the United States Air Force at 17, he graduated from La Salle and moved to the Philippines to pursue a full time career with the local film industry. His career in politics then began in 2010 when he chose to run for vice president of the Philippines. 

Trivia

He is also known for being been appointed as the vice-president of the Philippine Amateur Judo Association and the executive board member of the Philippine Olympic Committee. 

Family Life

He was born in San Francisco, California to Filipino parents which allowed him to earn dual citizenship. 

Associated With

After serving as vice mayor, he chose to run for Mayor of Makati City in 2001 against fellow politician Jejomar Binay.