Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 10th child of the late comedian-actor,

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's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center. He is also known for his notable roles in '' Mula sa Puso'' as Manuel Magbanua and '' Saan Ka Man Naroroon'' as Juancho Ocampo.

Early life

Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith) and father

Awards

; FAMAS Awards ; *1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for '' Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for ''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'' (1991) ;

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Awards *1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for ''Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for '' Crying Ladies'' (2003) ;

Metro Manila Film Festival The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority and held nationwide in the Philippines. The festival, which runs from Christmas Day through New Year's Day and into first weeke ...

*1991 - Won Best Actor for ''Mongolian Barbecue'' (

1991 It was the final year of the Cold War, which had begun in 1947. During the year, the Soviet Union Dissolution of the Soviet Union, collapsed, leaving Post-soviet states, fifteen sovereign republics and the Commonwealth of Independent State ...

) *2003 - Won Best Actor for '' Crying Ladies'' (

2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...

) ;

Star Awards Star Awards (Chinese: 红星大奖) are awards for artistic and technical merit where Mediacorp recognises entertainers under their employment for outstanding performances of the year. The awards are given annually in a ceremony. The various ca ...

for movies *1990 - Won Supporting Actor of the Year for ''Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *1999 - ''Darling of the Press''

Filmography

Film

*''Computer Man'' (1990-1992) TV *''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' (1990) *''Ready, Get Set Go!'' (1991–1993) - host *''Buddy en Sol'' (1991–1993) *''Sine Siete'' (GMA 1992) *''GMA Telecine Specials'' (1994) *''Spotlight on Eric Quizon'' (1994) *''GMA True Stories'' (1996) *''GMA Love Stories'' (1997) *''Mikee Drama Series'' (1997) *''Maynila'' (2000) *''Road Trip'' (2002) .... Host

Television

Director

*''Lucio & Miguel'' (1992) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Langit sa Piling Mo'' (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Pagdating ng Panahon'' (1998) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Pusong Mamon'' (1998) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo'' (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban'' (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Dito sa Puso Ko'' (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Daddy O!, Baby O!'' (2000) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Home Alone Da Riber'' (2002) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *'' Narito ang Puso Ko'' (2003) (as Enrico Quizon) GMA 7 *'' Marinara'' (2004) GMA 7 *''

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'' (2005) GMA 7 *''Wrinkles'' (2006) *'' Majika'' (2006) GMA 7 *'' Asian Treasures'' (2007) GMA 7 *''

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'' (2009) (with Mac Alejandre) GMA 7 *'' Nobody, Nobody But... Juan'' (2009) (as Enrico Quizon) *'' Pidol's Wonderland'' (2010) TV5 *'' My Driver Sweet Lover'' (2010) (with Soxie Topacio) TV5 *'' Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (2011) (with BB. Joyce Bernal) TV5 *'' Glamorosa'' (2011–2012) (with BB. Joyce Bernal) TV5 *'' Isang Dakot na Luha'' (2012) TV5 *'' Enchanted Garden'' (2012) (with

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and BB. Joyce Bernal) TV5 *'' Cassandra: Warrior Angel'' (2013) TV5 *'' Positive'' (2013) TV5 *''

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'' (2014) ABS-CBN *''

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'' (2014) ABS-CBN *'' Pasión de Amor'' (2015) ABS-CBN * ''Paano ang Pasko'' (2020) TV5 *''Quizon CT'' (2022) Net 25

Producer

*''Lucio & Miguel'' (1992) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Buddy en Sol (Sine ito)'' (1992) (as Enrico Smith Quizon) *''Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs'' (1992) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Wanted Perfect Murder'' (1996) (producer) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Langit Sa Piling Mo'' (1997) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Pagdating Ng Panahon'' (1998) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Pusong Mamon'' (1998) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo'' (1999) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban'' (1999) (as Enrico Quizon) *''Dito Sa Puso Ko'' (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)

Writer

*''Langit Sa Piling Mo'' (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Pagdating Ng Panahon'' (1998) (as Enrico S. Quizon) *''Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban'' (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)

References

External links

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