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EDU MANZANO is perhaps one of the busiest TV
personalities today, hosting ABS-CBN’s “Pilipinas Game
Ka Na Ba?”, “1vs100” and “Umagang Kay Ganda.”
It’s not
as if Edu is just starting in his career, of course. He
was already well-established as a matinee idol and
talk-show host in the ’80s, going on to become the
president of the Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang
Pilipino, the local actors’ guild, in 1995. Currently,
he is the chairman of the Optical Media Board.
 Indeed,
Edu already has numerous accomplishments under his belt.
Yet, at 52, he not only remains very active but, in
fact, is also enjoying a career high that many in show
business at this age have never reached.
Recently, he revived the ’70s song “Papaya” and turned
it into a dance craze. The song is on his first CD,
titled The World’s Greatest Dance Steps, which has
reached double-platinum status. He remains active in
judo and all-terrain-vehicle racing. So one can’t help
but marvel and ask: “How does he do it—and look so young
doing it?!?” Edu himself gives us the answer.
Edu,
you’re pretty much everywhere nowadays! TV shows,
guestings, and I heard that you’re also into ATVs and
martial arts. How do you find the time?
I always
make time to try out new things. And to keep my body in
shape. No matter how busy I am, I always like to explore
what I can still do.
How did
you get into these hobbies of yours? Like martial arts?
I
started when I was still young. I was nine years old
then. In 1978 I even became captain of the De La Salle
University Judo Team. It was also that time I reached
the fourth Dan Black Belt. I also eventually became the
executive vice president of the Philippine Amateur Judo
Association. I like the discipline involved in martial
arts. It’s also a great way to keep in shape.
How
about ATVs?
I was
already doing small bikes before until I graduated
toying with big bikes. What I like from them is that I
get an energy rush....It swells my chest and it makes me
smile even more. Riding bikes always makes me feel free,
that’s why I like riding ATVs and motorcycles.
How long
have you been riding ATVs?
Well,
motorcycles since I was 16 years old....You do the math!
(Laughs)
Good
thing you maintained those hobbies.
It’s
very important that no matter how old I am, I always
move and exercise. I have a healthy diet. I take the
proper vitamins and supplements that allow me to engage
in any kind of physical activity that I like.
What’s
your secret in keeping yourself looking and feeling
young?
It’s my
lifestyle, I guess. Many attribute it to the sports and
hobbies we just discussed. I always tell myself to push
myself to the limit. Don’t allow yourself to be limited
by your age. As they say, age is only a state of mind
and for it not to hinder you, you have to eat healthy,
exercise and take the right supplement.
I think
this is the cue where you promote your new
endorsement...
(Laughs)
I really take Havitall, a food supplement that allows
cell regeneration. Because as we mature, the
cell-regeneration process naturally slows down.
So it’s
important to also take multivitamin supplements that
help enhance this, so my old cells are constantly
replaced with new ones and I’m literally new inside.
OK, I’ll
give you that. I mean, I still can’t believe you’re 52.
You don’t look like it.
It’s
also the attitude, eh. Because it’s not how old you are,
but how young you feel inside. So never lose your
passion and enthusiasm. Always smile and have fun. And
always be ready for what’s next. |
