Eric Tai Was Born in New Zealand on August 23, 1984. Television Host, Model and Former Rugby Player Most Famous for His Year's as the Host of the Variety Show It’s Showtime, Where He Was Known by the Stage Name Eruption. During His Rugby Career, He Played for the Alabang Eagles and the Philippine National Team. He and Vitto Marquez Have Both Hosted It’s Showtime. He Spent Most of His Childhood in New Zealand, Where He Played a Variety of Sports, Including Rugby, Cricket and Volleyball. He Later Served a Two-Year Mission in the Philippines for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.