Eddie Garcia
Born: 1921-05-02 in Juban, Sorsogon, Philippines
Died: 2019-06-20
Known For: Acting
Biography
Eduardo "Eddie" Verchez Garcia (May 2, 1929 – June 21, 2019), colloquially known as Manoy, was a Filipino actor and filmmaker. Deemed one of the greatest Filipino actors of all time, he was noted for his portrayals of authoritative, antagonistic, and comedic characters. He contributed to nearly 700 film and TV productions over his 70-year career. Garcia was the most awarded Filipino actor of all time. He was the most decorated actor in FAMAS Awards history, having been inducted into the hall of fame under three categories. Garcia was also the only actor to win a FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor for three consecutive years. His late-career work earned him international recognition. He won the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Award and Asian Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Bwakaw (2012). For his portrayal in Rainbow's Sunset (2018), he was awarded Best Actor at the Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts has also awarded Garcia an Ani ng Dangal in 2014 and 2021. Following his death in 2019 due to an accident on a production set, the Eddie Garcia Law was enacted in 2024 to protect the welfare and safety of workers in film, television, and advertising.
Filmography
2020
- Big Sky as Reporter
2019
- Circa
- Kalel, 15 as Father George
- Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- Kings of Reality Shows as Himself
- The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking as Mr. Russel
2018
- Heaven's Waiting as Manolo Rivera
- ML as Colonel dela Cruz
- Rainbow's Sunset as Ramon Estrealla
2017
2016
2015
- Brothers as Don Emilio Syquia / Señor Gustavo Torralba
- Little Nanay as Don Miguel Vallejo
- Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
2014
- The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin as Lolo Bino
- Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo as Museum of Philippine Political History curator
2013
- Honesto as Lemuel Galang
- Barber's Tales as Father Arturo
- Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill as Atty. Dante Sagalongos
2012
- Legacy as Romualdo Alcantara
- Aso ni San Roque as Supremo
- Bwakaw as Rene
- D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? as Police Superintendent
2011
- Babaeng Hampaslupa as Edward Wong
- Iglot as Celso Samar
- Rod Santiago's The Sisters as Mayor Enrique Zialcita
- The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin as Gen. Benjamin Santos VI
- Ang Panday 2 as Daluyong
- Tum, My Pledge of Love
- Ikaw ang Pag-ibig
- Unplugged as Lolo Nestor
2010
- Koreana as Chang Hee Jung
- Ika-Sampu as General Antonio dela Vega
- Machete Maidens Unleashed! as Self
2009
- Totoy Bato as Fredo
- Fuschia as Mars
- Nobody Nobody But Juan as Tu
2008
- Joaquin Bordado as Russo
- LaLola as Aguirre Lobregat
- Urduja as Lakanpati (voice)
- Ate
2007
- Asian Treasures as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw
2006
- Majika as Markadan
- I Wanna Be Happy
- Blue Moon
- Reyna as Mamu
- Till I Met You as Señor Manuel
2005
- Darna as Oscar / Mambabarang
- Lisensyadong Kamao as Balani
- Birhen Ng Manaoag
- ICU Bed #7 as Joseph
- The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- Pinoy/Blonde
2004
- Mano Po III: My Love as Melencio
2003
- Narito Ang Puso Ko as Felipe San Victores
- Asboobs: Asal Bobo as Sgt. Samson
- Operation Balikatan as General Espino
- Chavit as Congressman Claro
- Alab ng Lahi
- Masamang Ugat as Apo Roman
2002
- Kung Mawawala Ka as Leandro Montemayor
- Mano Po as Don Luis Go
- Bahid as Lorenzo Lavares
- Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro
- D' Uragons as Sherlock
2001
- Syota ng Bayan as Mayor Golano
- Abakada... Ina ... (Director)
- Sanggano't 'Sanggago as Waldo
2000
- The Debut as Lolo Carlos
- Matalino Man Ang Matsing Naiisahan Din!
- Deathrow as Lolo Sinat
- Shadows as Man with gun
1999
- Tigasin as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- Asin at Paminta
1997
- NBI: The Mariano Mison Story as Mariano Mison
- Conan as -
- Mauna Ka Susunod Ako
1996
- Pacific Blue as Steven Plana
- Suddenly Susan as Enrique
- Duwelo as Ramon Aguila
- Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala
- Why Is There a Yesterday? as Gen. Valderama
- Emong Salvacion
- Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion
1995
- Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila as Alfredo Lim
1994
- Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador as Maestro Toribio
- Ultimatum as Ariston
- Mayor Cesar Climaco as Cesar Climaco
- Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1993
- Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas as Doring Dorobo
- Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita as Judge Galvez
- Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat as R'eal
- Tatak ng Kriminal as Gojo
- Enteng Manok: Tari Ng Quiapo as Enteng
- P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo as Napoleon Velasco
- Padre Amante Guerrero
1992
- Andres Manambit: Angkan Ng Matatapang as Andres Manambit
- Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo as Valentin Zapanta
- Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
- Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga Lawin as Magdaleno Orbos
1991
- Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator as Boyong Mañalac
- Mayor Latigo as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
- Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo as Laroza
- My Pretty Baby as Don Luis Tantoco
- Hepe: Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng Araw as Pepe Marasigan
1990
- Naughty Boys as Tonyo
- My Other Woman
- A Moment Too Long as Don Edmundo
- Dirty Affair as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
- Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III
- Baril Ko ang Uusig
- Hukom .45
- Bullet and Rosary as Edmundo
- Patigasan... ang Labanan
- Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko as Maj. Torjillo
- When Forever Ends as Leandro Verder
- Ghost as Dr. Corpus
- Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents
1989
- Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 as Self (uncredited)
- If It's A Sin ... (Director)
- When Will Sin Be Washed Away? as Claudio Escudero
- Immortal ... (Director)
- Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang as Badong
- Tatak ng Isang Api
- Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?
- Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2 as Judge Valderama
- Jones Bridge Massacre
- Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid as Mario
- Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo!
- Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida
1988
- Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
- Enteng the Dragon
- Afuang: Bounty Hunter
- Nasaan ka, Inay? as Badong
- Love Letters
- Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit ... (Director)
- Sandakot na Bala as Daniel
- Puso sa Puso
- Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
- Tubusin Mo ng Dugo
- Nakausap ko ang Birhen as as
- Stomach In, Chest Out
- One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor
- Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin
1987
- Where Is Love Hiding? ... (Director)
- Kris Commando as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop
- Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin ... (Director)
- Rage of Justice
- Envy as Diony
1986
- Muslim.357
- Gabi Na, Kumander
- Begging for Love ... (Director)
- Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita as Julio
- Magdusa Ka! ... (Director)
- Kamagong as Mr. Guevarra
- Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow as Teddy
1985
- Sa Totoo Lang! as Eliong
- Miguelito as Ven Herrera
- Ben Tumbling as Gerry Figueroa
- Tinik sa Dibdib as Mr. Tibo
- Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two as Manoy
- Mga Paru-Parong Buking as Daniel
- Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? as Señor Griego
- When to Say I Love You? ... (Director)
- Order to Kill
- Ulo Ng Gapo
1984
- Kriminal
- Bigats
- Matukso kaya ang anghel?
- Should the Skies Clear as Pablo Acuesta
- May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
- Erpat Kong Forgets
- Cry of Justice as Miguel
- May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Lauro Rivas
- Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang
- Daang Hari
- Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
- Life Begins at 40
- Sa Ngalan ng Anak
1983
- Atsay Killer as Naning
- Palabra de Honor as Don Adolfo
- A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Dimitri De Joya
- Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Baracuda
- Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
- Let's Embrace the Past Once More as Cenon
- Laruan
- How Is It to Dream? ... (Director)
- Friends in Love ... (Director)
- Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag
1982
- All for You as Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
- Cross My Heart ... (Director)
- Forgive and Forget ... (Director)
- My Only Love ... (Director)
- Kenkoy
1981
- Dirty Games
- Cover Girls
- Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as Don Segovia
- Free to Love
- Controversial as Mauro Dizon
- Titser's Pet
- Dear Heart
- Uhaw na Dagat
- Iskorokotoy
- Hotel House Detective
- Alfredo Sebastian
- Geronimo
- P.S. I Love You as Emilio
1980
1979
1978
- Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
- Miss Dulce Amor, Ina
- Maid ... (Director)
- Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin as Isidro Villaverde
- Mga Huwad na Mananayaw
1977
- Sudden Death as Raoul Hidalgo
- Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
- John & Marsha '77
- Walang Katapusang Tag-araw as Leo
- Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas!
- Lalaki, Babae Kami!
- Satan's Seed as Lucas Santander
1976
- Lord, Give Me a Lover
- As We Were as Don Tibor
- Usigin Ang Maysala
- Walang Karanasan as Geron
- Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa as Alex
1975
- The Golden Triangle
- Sleeping Dragon
- Fortress in the Sun
- Summer Rains
- Blood and Love on a Piece of Land as Capt. Cordova (segment 1)
- Bamboo Trap
- And the Terror Spreads
- Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma
- Laging Umaga
- The Fantastic Sword
- Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko as Manuel
- Karugtong Ang Kahapon
- Lady Luck
- Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
1974
- Savage Sisters as Captain Morales
- Weighed But Found Wanting as Cesar Blanco
- The Game of Death as Master
- Black Mamba as Fred
- Bamboo Gods and Iron Men
- The Devil's Daughter
- Ransom!
- Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko
1973
1972
- The Twilight People as Juan Pereira
- The Woman Hunt as Spyros
- Till Death Do Us Part
- Vampira's Kiss
- El Vibora as Alvaran
- Destiny of the Living Dead
1971
- Baton of Dracula as Drakula
- Gabriela Silang as Don Manuel de Arza
- The Beast of the Yellow Night as Det. Lt. Campo
- At the Top
- Storm Surge! as Johnny Revilla
- Stardoom as Arsiong
- Even the Angels Cried as Asyong
- Now!
1970
- Devil Woman
- Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman! as Jess
- Haydee
- Dipped in Gold as Don Benito
- Blue Boy as as
- Beast of Blood as Dr. Lorca
- A Time for Dying
1969
- Bimbo
- Dino Barbaro as Elmo
- Pinagbuklod ng Langit ... (Director)
1968
- Manila, Open City
- Igorota as Mike
1967
1966
- Sabotage ... (Director)
- Curse of the Vampires as Eduardo Escudero
- Not for Hire
- This Is a Filipino as Capitan
1965
- Contra Señas ... (Director)
- Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1962
1961
- Ito Ba ang Aking Ina? as Primo
- Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
- Mother Dearest as segement 'The Rebel'
- Halik sa Lupa
1960
- Amy, Susie and Tessie
- Berdugo
- Lupa sa Lupa as Bert
1959
- Tanikalang Apoy as Rodrigo Rioblanca
- Kamandag
- Mga Anghel sa Lansangan as (guest appearance)
- Kilabot Sa Makiling as Victor
- Pitong Pagsisisi