source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines - (UPDATE) Manny Amador, older brother of actress Pinky Amador, was found dead inside his apartment unit in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.

A radio dzMM report said the body of Manny, 49, a musician based in Cebu, was discovered late Friday morning.

Initial investigation showed that the actress' brother suffered a cardiac arrest.

Manny or Emmanuel Roxas Amador in real life, was named as one of the 10 most influential Filipinos on the Internet.

He is one of the founders of the Philippine League for Democratic Telecommunications, Inc.

In 1985, Manny became part of the band "The Breed" which recorded one album, according to long-time friend, ANC anchor Boyet Sison.


He was a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU).

Meanwhile, Manny's sister, Pinky, is currently part of ABS-CBN's hit TV series "Guns and Roses" with Bea Alonzo and Robin Padilla as the lead stars.