Eddie Garcia
May 2, 1921 (105 years old) in Juban, Sorsogon, Philippines
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933) as Himself (archival footage)
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2020 · Big Sky as Reporter
- 2019 · Kalel, 15 as Father George
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2019 · Circa as
- 2018 · Rainbow's Sunset as Ramon Estrealla
- 2018 · Heaven's Waiting as Manolo Rivera
- 2018 · ML as Colonel dela Cruz
- 2017 · Ang Panday as
- 2016 · Iadya Mo Kami as
- 2015 · Little Nanay as Don Miguel Vallejo
- 2015 · Brothers as Don Emilio Syquia / Señor Gustavo Torralba
- 2015 · Brothers as Don Emilio Syquia
- 2014 · The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin as Lolo Bino
- 2014 · Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo as Museum of Philippine Political History curator
- 2014 · Barber's Tales as Father Arturo
- 2013 · Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill as Atty. Dante Sagalongos
- 2013 · Honesto as Lemuel Galang
- 2012 · D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? as Police Superintendent
- 2012 · Bwakaw as Rene
- 2012 · Aso ni San Roque as Supremo
- 2012 · Legacy as Romualdo Alcantara
- 2011 · Ang Panday 2 as Daluyong
- 2011 · Ikaw ang Pag-ibig as
- 2011 · The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin as Gen. Benjamin Santos VI
- 2011 · Iglot as Celso Samar
- 2011 · Rod Santiago's The Sisters as Mayor Enrique Zialcita
- 2011 · Tum, My Pledge of Love as
- 2011 · Babaeng Hampaslupa as Edward Wong
- 2010 · Ika-Sampu as General Antonio dela Vega
- 2010 · Machete Maidens Unleashed! as Self
- 2010 · Koreana as Chang Hee Jung
- 2009 · Nobody Nobody But Juan as Tu
- 2009 · Totoy Bato as Fredo
- 2008 · LaLola as Aguirre Lobregat
- 2008 · Ate as
- 2008 · Joaquin Bordado as Russo
- 2007 · Asian Treasures as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw
- 2006 · Reyna as Mamu
- 2006 · Till I Met You as Señor Manuel
- 2006 · Majika as Markadan
- 2006 · I Wanna Be Happy as
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- 2005 · Darna as Oscar / Mambabarang
- 2004 · Mano Po III: My Love as Melencio
- 2003 · Asboobs: Asal Bobo as Sgt. Samson
- 2003 · Alab ng Lahi as
- 2003 · Narito Ang Puso Ko as Felipe San Victores
- 2003 · Operation Balikatan as General Espino
- 2002 · Mano Po as Don Luis Go
- 2002 · Kung Mawawala Ka as Leandro Montemayor
- 2001 · Sanggano't 'Sanggago as Waldo
- 2001 · Syota ng Bayan as Mayor Golano
- 2000 · The Debut as Lolo Carlos
- 2000 · Matalino Man Ang Matsing Naiisahan Din! as
- 1998 · Sambahin ang Ngalan mo as
- 1997 · Conan as -
- 1997 · Mauna Ka Susunod Ako as
- 1997 · NBI: The Mariano Mison Story as Mariano Mison
- 1996 · Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala as Moises
- 1996 · Suddenly Susan as Enrique
- 1996 · Why Is There a Yesterday? as Gen. Valderama
- 1996 · Duwelo as Ramon Aguila
- 1996 · Pacific Blue as Steven Plana
- 1995 · Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila as Alfredo Lim
- 1994 · Ultimatum as Ariston
- 1994 · Stranglehold as Radio Operator
- 1993 · Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas as Doring Dorobo
- 1993 · Blood Warriors as
- 1993 · Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat as R'eal
- 1993 · Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita as Judge Galvez
- 1993 · P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo as Napoleon Velasco
- 1993 · Enteng Manok: Tari Ng Quiapo as Enteng
- 1992 · Andres Manambit: Angkan Ng Matatapang as Andres Manambit
- 1992 · Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga Lawin as Magdaleno Orbos
- 1992 · Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo! as
- 1992 · Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo as Valentin Zapanta
- 1991 · Hepe: Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng Araw as Pepe Marasigan
- 1991 · Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator as Boyong Mañalac
- 1991 · Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo as Laroza
- 1990 · A Moment Too Long as Don Edmundo
- 1990 · Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents as
- 1990 · Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III as
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
- 1990 · Bullet and Rosary as Edmundo
- 1990 · Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko as Maj. Torjillo
- 1990 · When Forever Ends as Leandro Verder
- 1989 · Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2 as Judge Valderama
- 1989 · Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang as Badong
- 1989 · Tatak ng Isang Api as
- 1989 · When Will Sin Be Washed Away? as Claudio Escudero
- 1989 · Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 as Self (uncredited)
- 1989 · Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? as
- 1989 · Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid as Mario
- 1988 · One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor as
- 1988 · Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? as
- 1988 · Enteng the Dragon as
- 1988 · Love Letters as
- 1988 · Nasaan ka, Inay? as Badong
- 1988 · Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos as
- 1988 · Tubusin Mo ng Dugo as
- 1987 · Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop as
- 1987 · Envy as Diony
- 1987 · Rage of Justice as
- 1986 · Gabi Na, Kumander as
- 1986 · Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita as Julio
- 1986 · Kamagong as Mr. Guevarra
- 1986 · Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow as Teddy
- 1985 · Tinik sa Dibdib as Mr. Tibo
- 1985 · Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? as Señor Griego
- 1985 · Miguelito as Ven Herrera
- 1985 · Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two as Manoy
- 1985 · Ulo Ng Gapo as
- 1985 · Mga Paru-Parong Buking as Daniel
- 1984 · Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo as Don Mariano
- 1984 · Life Begins at 40 as
- 1984 · Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang as
- 1984 · Matukso kaya ang anghel? as
- 1984 · May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Lauro Rivas
- 1984 · Kriminal as
- 1984 · Bigats as
- 1984 · May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo as
- 1984 · Cry of Justice as Miguel
- 1984 · Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon as
- 1984 · Should the Skies Clear as Pablo Acuesta
- 1984 · Erpat Kong Forgets as
- 1984 · Sa Ngalan ng Anak as
- 1983 · Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik as
- 1983 · Laruan as
- 1983 · Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan as Cenon
- 1983 · A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Dimitri De Joya
- 1983 · Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Baracuda
- 1982 · All for You as Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
- 1981 · Titser's Pet as
- 1981 · P.S. I Love You as Emilio
- 1981 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as Don Segovia
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · Cover Girls as
- 1981 · Controversial as Mauro Dizon
- 1980 · Raiders of the Paradise as
- 1980 · Aguila as Simeon
- 1979 · The Legend of Julian Makabayan as Father Matias
- 1979 · Aliw-iw as
- 1979 · Arrest Junior Bombay! as
- 1979 · Nang umapoy ang karagatan as
- 1979 · Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo as
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as
- 1978 · Mga Huwad na Mananayaw as
- 1978 · Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin as Isidro Villaverde
- 1978 · Miss Dulce Amor, Ina as
- 1977 · Walang Katapusang Tag-araw as Leo
- 1977 · Lalaki, Babae Kami! as
- 1977 · Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas! as
- 1977 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1977 · Sudden Death as Raoul Hidalgo
- 1976 · As We Were as Don Tibor
- 1976 · Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa as Alex
- 1976 · Lord, Give Me a Lover as
- 1975 · Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma as
- 1975 · Bamboo Trap as
- 1975 · Summer Rains as
- 1975 · Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw as
- 1975 · Blood and Love on a Piece of Land as Capt. Cordova (segment 1)
- 1975 · Sleeping Dragon as
- 1975 · Fortress in the Sun as
- 1975 · The Golden Triangle as
- 1974 · The Devil's Daughter as
- 1974 · The Game of Death as Master
- 1974 · Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1974 · Savage Sisters as Captain Morales
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Cesar Blanco
- 1974 · Bamboo Gods and Iron Men as
- 1974 · Black Mamba as Fred
- 1973 · Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1973 · Shadow of the Dragon as
- 1973 · Fly, Darna, Fly! as
- 1973 · Black Mama, White Mama as Capt. Cruz
- 1972 · The Woman Hunt as Spyros
- 1972 · Till Death Do Us Part as
- 1972 · Destiny of the Living Dead as
- 1972 · The Twilight People as Juan Pereira
- 1971 · Gabriela Silang as Don Manuel de Arza
- 1971 · Stardoom as Arsiong
- 1971 · Storm Surge! as Johnny Revilla
- 1971 · Even the Angels Cried as Asyong
- 1971 · The Beast of the Yellow Night as Det. Lt. Campo
- 1970 · Beast of Blood as Dr. Lorca
- 1970 · Devil Woman as
- 1970 · Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman! as Jess
- 1969 · Bimbo as
- 1969 · Dino Barbaro as Elmo
- 1967 · Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot as
- 1966 · Curse of the Vampires as Eduardo Escudero
- 1966 · Not for Hire as
- 1965 · Pilipinas Kong Mahal as
- 1962 · Si Lucio at si Miguel as
- 1962 · Diegong Tabak as
- 1962 · We... Who Are Sexy! as Sergeant
- 1961 · Ito Ba ang Aking Ina? as Primo
- 1961 · Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez as
- 1960 · Amy, Susie and Tessie as
- 1959 · Wedding Bells as
- 1959 · Kamandag as
- 1959 · Tanikalang Apoy as Rodrigo Rioblanca
- 1958 · Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as
- 1958 · Condemned as
- 1958 · Ulilang Anghel as
- 1958 · Silveria as Rusty
- 1957 · Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak as
- 1956 · Señorita as
- 1955 · Lupang Kayumanggi as
- 1955 · Waldas as
- 1955 · Tatay na si Bondying as
- 1954 · Aristokrata as
- 1954 · Anak Sa Panalangin as
- 1954 · Dalagang Ilocana as Louie
- 1954 · Ukala as
- 1953 · Recuerdo as
- 1953 · Tulisang Pugot as Leonardo
- 1953 · El Indio as
- 1953 · Ang Asawa Kong Americana as
- 1950 · Huling Patak Ng Dugo as
- Future · Doble Trece as
- 2019 · Kings of Reality Shows as Himself
- 2017 · Tatlong Bibe as
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2005 · ICU Bed #7 as Joseph
- 2005 · Birhen Ng Manaoag as
- 2003 · Chavit as Congressman Claro
- 2002 · D' Uragons as Sherlock
- 2000 · Shadows as Man with gun
- 1999 · Asin at Paminta as
- 1999 · Tigasin as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- 1994 · Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador as Maestro Toribio
- 1993 · Padre Amante Guerrero as
- 1993 · Tatak ng Kriminal as Gojo
- 1991 · Mayor Latigo as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
- 1989 · Jones Bridge Massacre as
- 1989 · Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida as
- 1989 · Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo! as
- 1988 · Sandakot na Bala as Daniel
- 1988 · Puso sa Puso as
- 1988 · Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin as
- 1987 · Kris Commando as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- 1985 · Ben Tumbling as Gerry Figueroa
- 1984 · Daang Hari as
- 1983 · Atsay Killer as Naning
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Don Adolfo
- 1982 · Kenkoy as
- 1981 · Hotel House Detective as
- 1981 · Uhaw na Dagat as
- 1980 · Totoy Boogie as
- 1980 · MIssion Terrorize Panay as
- 1979 · Star? as Adrian
- 1979 · Batang Salabusab as
- 1977 · John & Marsha '77 as
- 1976 · Walang Karanasan as Geron
- 1974 · Ransom! as
- 1973 · Fung Ku as
- 1972 · El Vibora as Alvaran
- 1968 · Igorota as Mike
- 1960 · Lupa sa Lupa as Bert
- 1959 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as Victor
- 1958 · Tawag Ng Tanghalan as
- 1958 · Anino Ni Bathala as
- 1958 · Mga Reyna ng Vicks as
- 1957 · Sino Ang Maysala? as Eddie
- 1956 · Miss Tilapia as
- 1954 · Kurdapya as
- Future · Palaban as
- 2019 · The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking as Mr. Russel
- 2011 · Unplugged as Lolo Nestor
- 2009 · Fuschia as Mars
- 2008 · Urduja as Lakanpati (voice)
- 2006 · Blue Moon as
- 2005 · Lisensyadong Kamao as Balani
- 2005 · Pinoy/Blonde as
- 2003 · Masamang Ugat as Apo Roman
- 2002 · Bahid as Lorenzo Lavares
- 2002 · Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro as
- 2000 · Deathrow as Lolo Sinat
- 1996 · Emong Salvacion as
- 1996 · Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion as
- 1994 · Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas as
- 1994 · Mayor Cesar Climaco as Cesar Climaco
- 1991 · My Pretty Baby as Don Luis Tantoco
- 1990 · Baril Ko ang Uusig as
- 1990 · Ghost as Dr. Corpus
- 1990 · Hukom .45 as
- 1990 · My Other Woman as
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as
- 1990 · Naughty Boys as Tonyo
- 1988 · Stomach In, Chest Out as
- 1988 · Nakausap ko ang Birhen as as
- 1988 · Afuang: Bounty Hunter as
- 1986 · Muslim.357 as
- 1985 · Order to Kill as
- 1985 · Sa Totoo Lang! as Eliong
- 1983 · Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag as
- 1981 · Free to Love as
- 1981 · Dear Heart as
- 1981 · Geronimo as
- 1981 · Alfredo Sebastian as
- 1981 · Iskorokotoy as
- 1981 · Brusko as
- 1980 · Ang Kabiyak as
- 1980 · Kalibre .45 as
- 1980 · Chain as
- 1979 · Dang-Dong as
- 1979 · Roberta as
- 1977 · Satan's Seed as Lucas Santander
- 1976 · Usigin Ang Maysala as
- 1975 · And the Terror Spreads as
- 1975 · The Fantastic Sword as
- 1975 · Karugtong Ang Kahapon as
- 1975 · Laging Umaga as
- 1975 · Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko as Manuel
- 1975 · Lady Luck as
- 1973 · Sto. Cristo as
- 1973 · Super Gee as
- 1973 · Tanikalang dugo as
- 1973 · Beyond Atlantis as The Mate
- 1973 · Lupang Hinirang as
- 1973 · Nueva Vizcaya as
- 1972 · Vampira's Kiss as
- 1971 · At the Top as
- 1971 · Baton of Dracula as Drakula
- 1971 · Now! as
- 1970 · Dipped in Gold as Don Benito
- 1970 · Haydee as
- 1970 · A Time for Dying as
- 1970 · Blue Boy as as
- 1968 · Manila, Open City as
- 1966 · This Is a Filipino as Capitan
- 1962 · The Big Broadcast as
- 1961 · Halik sa Lupa as
- 1961 · Mother Dearest as segement 'The Rebel'
- 1960 · Berdugo as
- 1959 · Mga Anghel sa Lansangan as (guest appearance)
- 1959 · Pitong Pagsisisi as
- 1958 · Paruparong Bukid as
- 1957 · Gabi at Araw as
- 1957 · Mga Anak ng Diyos as
- 1956 · Gigolo as
- 1956 · Gilda as
- 1955 · Iyung-Iyo as
- 1955 · Despatsadora as
- 1954 · Anak ng Espada as
- 1953 · Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita as
- 1953 · Diwani as
- 1952 · Basahang Ginto as
- 1950 · Siete Infantes de Lara as
- 1950 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as
- Future · Patigasan... ang laban as