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