Eddie Garcia

Eddie García
Born Eduardo Verchez García
(1929-05-02) May 2, 1929
Sorsogon, Sorsogon, Philippine Islands
Nationality Philippines
Other names Manoy
Occupation
Years active 1948–present

Eduardo Verchez García (born May 2, 1929) is a Filipino film actor and film director. With over 300 films as of 2011,[1] he has appeared in the most number of Philippine movies.[2]

He is the only individual inducted in three categories in the FAMAS Hall of Fame: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.[3]

Biography

Born to Antonio García and Vicenta Verchez on May 2, 1929 in Sorsogon, Sorsogon,[4][5][3][6] he spent his early life in the municipality of Juban.[1] He served with the Philippine Scouts right after World War II and was stationed as a military policeman in Okinawa, Japan before joining show business.[5][2]

Career

García started acting in the movie Siete Infantes de Lara in 1949.[5][1][2] He directed his first movie Karugtong ng Kahapon in 1961.[1]

García is best known for portraying villain roles. He is also known for his trademark humorous lines mostly in action films or comedy films.[7]

As of March 2011, he has appeared in approximately 400 movies and TV shows.[8]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2016-2018FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Don Emilio Syquía ABS-CBN
2015-2016Little Nanay Don Miguel "Migz / G Pop" Vallejo GMA Network
2015The Half Sisters Eduardo Guevarra-McBride
Nathaniel Moises Macaraig ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym Presents: Yamashita's Treasures Haring Dimetrius
2014Give Love On Christmas: The Gift Giver Ernest Aguinaldo (lead role)
Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon Magno Ruiz
2013Honesto Lemuel Galang
Little Champ Champion
Juan dela Cruz Julian "Lolo Juls" Dela Cruz
2012Aso ni San Roque Supremo / Police Director Danilo P. Aragon GMA Network
Third Eye Lolo Gimo TV5
Legacy Don Romualdo Alcantara GMA Network
2011 Iglot Celso Samar
Rod Santiago's The Sisters Mayor Enrique Zialcita TV5
Babaeng Hampaslupa Edward Wong
2010Jillian: Namamasko Po Zaldy GMA Network
Koreana Chang Hee Jung
Pilyang Kerubin Mang Potpot (Angel of Death)
2009 Pangarap Kong Jackpot Lolo Hugo NBN
Mars Ravelo's Darna Father Mateo GMA Network
Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Coach Fredo
2008-2009LaLola Don Aguirre Lobregat
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sing-sing II Panyong ABS-CBN
Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado General Russo GMA Network
Obra: For Love Or Money
2007Asian Treasures Professor Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw
Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa Hari Haring Abdul
2006 Majika Markadan
2005 Mars Ravelo's Darna Mambabarang
2004 Marinara Haring Karfa
2003-2004 Narito Ang Puso Ko Felipe San Victores
2002-2003 Kung Mawawala Ka President Leandro Montemayor
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Movies

TitleYearRoleFilm Production
1949Kahit Ang Mundo'y Magunaw
1950Huling Patak Ng DugoSampaguita Pictures
Siete Infantes de LaraMC Productions
Kilabot Sa Makiling
1954Dalagang IlocanaLouie
1969The Mad Doctor of Blood Island[9]
1970Beast Of BloodDr. LorcaHemisphere Pictures
1971Tubog Sa GintoDon BenitoLEA Productions
Beast Of The Yellow NightDet. Lt. CampoNew World Pictures (USA)
1972The Woman HuntSpyrosNew World Pictures
The Twilight PeopleJuan PereiraDimension Pictures
1973Beyond AtlantisThe Mate
Black Mama White MamaCaptain CruzAmerican International
1974Bamboo Gods And Iron MenAmbroseAmerican International Pictures
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit KulangMr. Cesar BlancoCineManila Corporation
1976Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?Don TiborHemisphere Pictures
1977Lalaki, Babae Kami
1979Ang Alamat Ni Julian MakabayanCatholic Parish PriestIan Film Productions
White Gold Films
1981Dear HeartDon ManoloSining Silangan Productions
1981P.S. I Love YouEmilioVIVA Films
1982Get My Son Dead Or AliveMaj. Ricardo ParraguasTagalog Ilang Ilang Productions
1983Nagalit Ang Buwan Sa Haba Ng GabiDimitri de JoyaEssex Films
1984May Lamok Sa Loob Ng KulamboLauroEssex Films
May Daga Sa Labas Ng Lungga
Kapag Baboy Ang InutangSeiko Films
Kung Mahawi Man Ang UlapPablo AcuestaViva Films
1985Pati Ba Pintig Ng PusoDon GriegoViva Films
1986Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaJulioRegal Films
1987Pinulot Ka Lang Sa LupaDiony Sta. Maria-EsquivelRegal Films
Kapag Puno Na Ang SalopJudge ValderamaFPJ Productions
1988Enteng The DragonEvil LeaderRVQ Productions
Ang SupremoCommander MagbuangGP Films
1989Kahit Iputok Mo Walang ApiTomas AlejandroDiamond Films
Ako Ang BatasGen. Tomas KaringalSeiko Films
Tatak Ng Isang ApiDon MarlonDiamond Films
Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop (Part II)Judge ValderamaFPJ Productions
Bonanza Films
1990Hepe: Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng ArawJoselito "Pepe" MarasiganTagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop (Part III)Judge ValderamaFPJ Productions
Viva Films
LambadaChiliWarner Bros.
Hukom 45Judge Enrico CorpuzViva Films
Sgt. Patalinhug: CIS Special Operations GroupHarvest International Films
Synergy Home Entertainment Inc. (2003) (Philippines) (video)
Bala At RosaryoEdmundoVision Films
Gumapang Ka Sa LusakMayor Edmundo GuatloViva Films
1991Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum TerminatorBoyong Manalac
Mayor LatigoMeliton GeronimoOctoArts Films
Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga LawinMagdaleno OrbosHarvest International Film
Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan MoLa Rosa San Vicente
1992Alyas Ninong: Huling Kilabot Ng TondoValentin ZapantaOctoArts Films
GobernadorGov. Alex FranciscoStellar Film
Cordora: Lulutang Ka Sa Sarili Mong DugoPolice Chief Inspector Gaudencio "Boy" M. Cordora
First Films
Viva Video
Andres Manambit: Angkan Sa MatatapangAndres ManambitViva Films
1993Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita!Judge Efren GalvezRegal Films
Enteng Manok: Tari Ng QuiapoEnteng ManokMagdalena Films
Maestro ToribioMaestro ToribioOctoArts Films
Padre Amante GuerreroPadre Amante GuerreroFLT Films International (1993) (Philippines)
Tatak Ng KriminalGojoFLT Films International
1994UltimatumCpl. Ariston MamarilViva Films
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining BigasDigoy
Mayor Cesar ClimacoMayor Cesar ClimacoSeiko Films
1995Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban sa DugoMelencio MagatRegal Films
1995Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom bitayJudge Maximiano AsuncionViva Films
1996DuweloRamon Aguila
Moises Arcangel: Sa Guhit Ng BalaMoises ArcangelMAQ Productions
Emong Salvacion: Oras Ka Nang Magtago Sa Pinanggalingan mo!Emong Salvacion
Bakit May Kahapon Pa?General ValderamaIAM Productions
1997Mariano Mison NBIMariano MisonStar Cinema
Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na AkoGastonViva Films
Padre KalibrePadre LazaroRegal Films
Mauna Ka Susunod Ako
1998Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo!Don RamonMAQ Productions
1999TigasinSgt. Gregorio MarcialStar Cinema
Asin At PamintaRomanViva Films
2000DeathrowLolo SinatGMA Films
2001Sanggano't SanggagoWaldoViva Films
Kapitan Ammbo: Outside de KulamboKapitan AmboFLT Films International
2001; 2003The DebutCelestial Pictures LLC (2001)
2002D' UragonsSherlockViva Films
Bro, Kahit Saang EngkuwentroSgt. Delfin Mijares, Sr.MMG Films
Mano PoDon Luis GoRegal Entertainment Inc.
2003Masamang UgatApo RomanViva Films
Asboob: Asal BoboSgt. SamsonNU Arts Movies
ChavitCongressman Claro Crisostomo (Floro Crisologo)Golden Lions Films
Viva Films
2004When Eagles StrikeNew Concorde
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Mano Po III: My LoveMelencioMAQ Productions
(Regal Entertainment Inc.)
2005Terrorist HunterValentin PascualImpact Films
Lisensyadong KamaoFernan BalaniViolett Films Productions
2006Reyna: Ang Makulay Na Pakikipagsapalaran Ng Mga Achucherva, Achuchuva, Achechenes....MamuViva Films
Blue MoonManuel PinedaRegal Films
Till I Met YouSeñor ManuelGMA Films
VIVA Films
2008AteCleo and Helen's blind fatherA-Mine Entertainment
Reality Films
UrdujaLakanpatiAPT Entertainment
Seventoon
Imaginary Friends
2009FuchsiaMarcelino "Mars"APT Entertainment
Nobody, Nobody But... JuanTu / TorribioRVQ Productions
Kaizz Ventures Inc.
Joe Aldeguer Productions
2010Buenavista: Ang Kasaysayan Ng LucenaDon Mariano ZaldeñaBJB Productions
Ika-SampuGeneral Antonio dela VegaOpticred Motion Pictures
2011The Unkabogable Praybeyt BenjaminMinister Marshal Benjamin "Ben" Santos VIStar Cinema
Viva Films
Tum: My Pledge Of LoveLinda's fatherLiwanag ng Kapayapaan Foundation Philippines
R.R. Foundation India
Star Cinema Productions
Panday: Ang Ikalawang YugtoAmang DaluyongGMA Films
2012D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!Police SuperintendentAPT Entertainment
M-Zet Productions
BwakawReneStar Cinema (Philippines)
Fortissimo Films (Worldwide)
2013Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill, The Arturo Porcuna StoryAtty. Dante SagalongosViva Films
2013; 2014Barber's TalesFather ArturoAPT Entertainment
Octobertrain Films
2014The Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminGeneral Benjamin "Ben" Santos VIStar Cinema
Viva Films
Bonifacio: Ang Unang PanguloMuseum curatorPhilippians Productions
2015Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby (short film)Roadrunner Network, Inc.
2016Iadya Mo KamiBG Productions International
2017Tatlong BibeDelfinRegal Films
Ang PandayStar Cinema

Director

  • Crisis (2005)
  • Abakada Ina (2001)
  • Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo (1991)
  • Imortal (1989)
  • Kung Kasalanan Man (1989)
  • Kung Aagawin mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1987)
  • Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig (1987)
  • Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit? (1986)
  • Magdusa Ka (1986)
  • Palimos ng Pag-ibig (1986)
  • Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita (1985)
  • Friends in Love (1982)
  • Forgive and Forget (1982)
  • Cross My Heart (1982)
  • Sinasamba Kita (1982)
  • P.S. I Love You (1981)
  • Atsay (1978)
  • Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969)
  • Blackmail (1966)
  • Deadline Agosto 13 (1966)
  • Sabotage (1966)
  • G-2: Taga-usig ng Kaaway (1965)
  • Kalaban ng Sindikato (1965)
  • Historia de Un Amor (1963)
  • Karugtong ng Kahapon (1961)[1]
Director
Year
Title(s)
Complete Cast(s)
Production Company
1961Karugtong ng Kahapon[1]Mario Montenegro, Rita Gomez, Ric Rodrigo, Marlene Dauden, Carlos Salazar, Rosa Mia, Zeny Zabala, Totoy Torrente, Aring Bautista and Marcela GarciaSampaguita Pictures

Personal life

García has always been private on his personal life. He considers his acting profession and private life as separate.[5][3][1] A seasoned actor, he lives a relatively simple life without any luxury cars and expensive equipment, enjoying only target shooting as a sport.[8][10] García maintains a healthy lifestyle through exercise,[5] vitamin supplements,[11] and healthy diet, stressing he prefers fish and vegetables more than meat.[3][1]

His family is among the descendants of Spanish Pinaminomons settlers.[12] He is a former member of the Philippine Scouts in Okinawa during World War II. The Philippine Military Academy Marangal (Honorable) Class of 1974 also adopted him as one of their honorary classmates, alongside First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.

He has a daughter living in San Diego, California by the name of Lisa Ortega. Not much are known about his spouse or his family. Throughout his career, he has been known for his professionalism, and has evaded intrigues and controversies linking him to any of his fellow co-stars,[13] unlike his contemporaries who are known for their various relationships with other women.

He was also good friends with fellow veteran actors Dolphy and Fernando Poe Jr. He also witnessed the last moment of FPJ. Earlier that year during the 2004 presidential elections, he and Dolphy were campaigning alongside FPJ.

Awards and nominations

García has received numerous awards throughout his career. Despite this, he remains level-headed, stressing he doesn't make movies aiming for awards.[10][14]

FAMAS Awards

García is the most awarded and nominated person in the long history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards. He garnered a total of 34 nominations (13 for Best Supporting Actor, 10 for Best Actor and 11 for Best Director). Out of these, he got 6 Best Supporting Actor wins, 5 Best Actor wins and 5 Best Director wins, 3 Hall of Fame Awards, 1 Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award. He was awarded his first FAMAS Award in 1957 and his last FAMAS, a Hall of Fame for Best Actor, in 2003.

He is the only performer in Philippine movie history to win three consecutive FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actor awards for Taga sa Bato (1957), Condenado (1958) and Tanikalang Apoy (1959).[7]

García is also the first actor to be inducted in the FAMAS Hall of Fame for Best Supporting Actor in 1975.

Luna Awards

Three Luna Awards for Best Director for the movies Magdusa Ka in 1986, Saan Nagtatago and Pag-ibig in 1987, and Abakada Ina in 2001 were conferred upon him by the Film Academy of the Philippines.[15]

He was bestowed the Best Actor award for the movie Death Row in 2000.[15]

MMFF-P Awards

The Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines Award for Best Director was conferred to him for the film Imortal in 1989.[15]

He was awarded the Best Actor for the movie Mano Po in 2002.[15] He was on Saved By The Bell "No hope with Dope"

Gawad Urian Awards

He earned the Urian Award for Pangunahing Aktor (Best Actor) for the movie Death Row in 2000.[15]

The Natatanging Gawad Urian award was bestowed upon him in 2006.[15]

Lifetime achievement awards

In 1998, he earned the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Lifetime Achievement Award.[15]

He was also awarded the first Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award - Ulirang Alagad ng Sining during the Entertainment Press Society’s Golden Screen TV Awards in 2013.[16]

International film awards

García earned his first international film award at the 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival as the lead actor for the movie Bwakaw in December 15, 2012, garnering the Asian Film Award for Best Actor,[14][17] the only Filipino so far to win the award (as of 2016).

Other awards

He earned his first Best Actor in a Drama Series award at the 2002 Star Awards.[7]

In August 2014, García was included in two lists: Inside Showbiz magazine's list of five best of the living Filipino actors,[18] and the Philippines' Yes! Magazine's list of 2014’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars.[19]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tariman, Pablo A. (30 April 2011). "The ageless Eddie Garcia". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Zulueta, Lito B. "EDDIE GARCIA: Actor, director, icon, Philippine cinema's one-man totem pole". Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP). MPP. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Mendoza, Abby (29 March 2013). "The longevity of Eddie Garcia". Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP). Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Jesús García Verchez's Birth Register: Part 1 and Part 2
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Agbayani, Claire (6 December 2002). "The Simple Truth About Eddie Garcia". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Mateo, Pilar (26 July 2012). "Eddie Garcia: 'One of these days, I'll follow Dolphy, and I have everything prepared'". Interaksyon.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 Buan-Deveza, Reyman (2008-07-25). "Eddie Garcia stars in indie film 'Fuchsia'". ABS-CBN News Online. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
  8. 1 2 Sicam, Ed (23 March 2011). "Eddie Garcia, 89, works non-stop for 62 years". Yahoo! Celebrity Philippines. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  9. ↑ Ray, Fred Olen (1991). "The New Poverty Row". McFarland and Co. Inc. ISBN 0-89950-628-3. Page 83
  10. 1 2 "Eddie Garcia Has Got It All Figured Out" (in English and Tagalog). Manila Bulletin. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  11. ↑ "Eddie Garcia: I'm still alive". ABS-CBN News. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "Asian Journal USA".
  13. ↑ Belen, Walden Sadiri M. (8 November 2013). "Why Eddie Garcia Has No Intrigues Or Controversies" (in English and Tagalog). Bulletin Entertainment Online. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  14. 1 2 Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (18 December 2012). "Eddie Garcia named Best Actor; gets standing ovation at 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP). Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Awards: Winners". Film Academy of the Philippines. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  16. ↑ Calderon, Ricky (23 February 2013). "Gloria Romero, Mel Tiangco, Nova Villa, Eddie Garcia get special lifetime achievement citations in Golden Screen TV Awards". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  17. ↑ Tseng, Ada (21 January 2013). "Man's Best Friend: Interview with Bwakaw director Jun Robles Lana". University of Southern California: Asia Pacific Arts. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  18. ↑ Constantino, Ronald (25 August 2014). "Five best living actors". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  19. ↑ Constantino, Ronald (11 August 2014). "In praise of mature men". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
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