Eric Tai (born August 23, 1984) is a Tongan-born Filipino actor, model, TV host, comedian, rugby union player who played for the Alabang Eagles and represented the Philippines national rugby union team in 15s and 7s and professional Arena of Valor esports player. He was also one of the hosts of It's Showtime, where he goes by the screen name, Eruption. Early life Tai spent his childhood in New Zealand. In high school he became involved in various sports such as rugby, cricket, volleyball, and track and field. Tai first came to the Philippines as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was able to serve a 2-year mission in Naga, Camarines Sur. Rugby career Tai was part of the Philippines national rugby union team in 2011. For two years he did not play for the national team. In 2013, he made his return to the national team. In club rugby, Tai played for the Alabang Eagles. Acting career Before his stint in the Philippines he was already pursuing a career in acting, commercial modelling, and hosting in Australia. Television He made a guest appearance in It's Showtime as a hurado or a judge in a segment of the variety show and also made a dance exhibition. In 2012, he became a full-time host in the show and became known under the screen name "Eruption". He was offered to be part of various television shows in ABS-CBN but declining saying that he wants to focus with It's Showtime. As part of McCann Erickson's "Everybody Break Now" advertising campaign for KitKat, Tai portrayed Dan, the Breakinator in a television commercial for the chocolate brand. He took a break after his stint in a Canadian Tour of It's Showtime in September 2014 and returned in December of the same year. Tai announced his departure in It's Showtime in early 2016. Co-host Coleen Garcia also left. His last appearance in the television show was in December 2015. Tai along with his wife, Rona Samson joined the fifth season of The Amazing Race Asia as contestants. Tai is formerly part of an action adventure series Bagani in 2018, which he plays a Giant guy. This was Eric Tai’s 1st Teleserye, followed by his 2nd teleserye Ngayon At Kailanman which he plays as a bodyguard in 2019. Film Tai appeared in Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi, an independent film which