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 · Kings of Reality Shows as Himself
- 2019 · Circa as
- 2018 · Heaven's Waiting as Manolo Rivera
- 2017 · Ang Panday as
- 2015 · Little Nanay as Don Miguel Vallejo
- 2015 · Brothers as Don Emilio Syquia / Señor Gustavo Torralba
- 2015 · Brothers as Don Emilio Syquia
- 2014 · Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo as Museum of Philippine Political History curator
- 2013 · Honesto as Lemuel Galang
- 2012 · Aso ni San Roque as Supremo
- 2012 · Legacy as Romualdo Alcantara
- 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 · Asboobs: Asal Bobo as Sgt. Samson
- 2003 · Narito Ang Puso Ko as Felipe San Victores
- 2002 · Kung Mawawala Ka as Leandro Montemayor
- 2001 · Syota ng Bayan as Mayor Golano
- 2000 · Deathrow as Lolo Sinat
- 2000 · The Debut as Lolo Carlos
- 1997 · Conan as -
- 1996 · Suddenly Susan as Enrique
- 1996 · Pacific Blue as Steven Plana
- 1993 · Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas as Doring Dorobo
- 1991 · Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator as Boyong Mañalac
- 1990 · A Moment Too Long as Don Edmundo
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
- 1990 · Naughty Boys as Tonyo
- 1989 · When Will Sin Be Washed Away? as Claudio Escudero
- 1989 · Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 as Self (uncredited)
- 1986 · Gabi Na, Kumander as
- 1986 · Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita as Julio
- 1984 · Kriminal as
- 1984 · Bigats as
- 1983 · Atsay Killer as Naning
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Don Adolfo
- 1982 · All for You as Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · Cover Girls as
- 1980 · Raiders of the Paradise as
- 1980 · Chain as
- 1980 · Aguila as Simeon
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as
- 1977 · Sudden Death as Raoul Hidalgo
- 1975 · Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma as
- 1975 · Summer Rains as
- 1975 · The Golden Triangle as
- 1974 · Savage Sisters as Captain Morales
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Cesar Blanco
- 1973 · Shadow of the Dragon as
- 1973 · Beyond Atlantis as The Mate
- 1973 · Black Mama, White Mama as Capt. Cruz
- 1972 · The Twilight People as Juan Pereira
- 1971 · Gabriela Silang as Don Manuel de Arza
- 1971 · Stardoom as Arsiong
- 1970 · Devil Woman as
- 1969 · Bimbo as
- 1966 · Curse of the Vampires as Eduardo Escudero
- 1962 · Diegong Tabak as
- 1961 · Ito Ba ang Aking Ina? as Primo
- 1960 · Amy, Susie and Tessie as
- 1959 · Wedding Bells as
- 1959 · Kamandag as
- 1959 · Tanikalang Apoy as Rodrigo Rioblanca
- 1958 · Condemned as
- 1958 · Paruparong Bukid as
- 1958 · Ulilang Anghel as
- 1958 · Tawag Ng Tanghalan as
- 1958 · Silveria as Rusty
- 1956 · Gilda as
- 1955 · Lupang Kayumanggi as
- 1955 · Waldas as
- 1954 · Aristokrata as
- 1954 · Dalagang Ilocana as Louie
- 1954 · Ukala as
- 1953 · Recuerdo as
- 1953 · Tulisang Pugot as Leonardo
- 1953 · El Indio as
- 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 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2019 · The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking as Mr. Russel
- 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
- 2014 · The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin as Lolo Bino
- 2014 · Barber's Tales as Father Arturo
- 2013 · Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill as Atty. Dante Sagalongos
- 2012 · D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? as Police Superintendent
- 2012 · Bwakaw as Rene
- 2011 · Ang Panday 2 as Daluyong
- 2011 · Ikaw ang Pag-ibig as
- 2011 · The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin as Gen. Benjamin Santos VI
- 2011 · Unplugged as Lolo Nestor
- 2011 · Tum, My Pledge of Love as
- 2009 · Nobody Nobody But Juan as Tu
- 2009 · Fuschia as Mars
- 2008 · Urduja as Lakanpati (voice)
- 2008 · Ate as
- 2006 · Reyna as Mamu
- 2006 · Till I Met You as Señor Manuel
- 2006 · I Wanna Be Happy as
- 2006 · Blue Moon as
- 2005 · Lisensyadong Kamao as Balani
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- 2005 · Pinoy/Blonde as
- 2005 · ICU Bed #7 as Joseph
- 2005 · Birhen Ng Manaoag as
- 2004 · Mano Po III: My Love as Melencio
- 2003 · Chavit as Congressman Claro
- 2003 · Masamang Ugat as Apo Roman
- 2003 · Alab ng Lahi as
- 2003 · Operation Balikatan as General Espino
- 2002 · Mano Po as Don Luis Go
- 2002 · Bahid as Lorenzo Lavares
- 2002 · D' Uragons as Sherlock
- 2002 · Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro as
- 2001 · Sanggano't 'Sanggago as Waldo
- 2000 · Shadows as Man with gun
- 2000 · Matalino Man Ang Matsing Naiisahan Din! as
- 1999 · Asin at Paminta as
- 1999 · Tigasin as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- 1998 · Sambahin ang Ngalan mo as
- 1997 · Mauna Ka Susunod Ako as
- 1997 · NBI: The Mariano Mison Story as Mariano Mison
- 1996 · Emong Salvacion as
- 1996 · Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala as
- 1996 · Why Is There a Yesterday? as Gen. Valderama
- 1996 · Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion as
- 1996 · Duwelo as Ramon Aguila
- 1995 · Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila as Alfredo Lim
- 1994 · Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas as
- 1994 · Ultimatum as Ariston
- 1994 · Mayor Cesar Climaco as Cesar Climaco
- 1994 · Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador as Maestro Toribio
- 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
- 1993 · Tatak ng Kriminal as Gojo
- 1993 · Padre Amante Guerrero as
- 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 · Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo as Laroza
- 1991 · Mayor Latigo as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
- 1991 · My Pretty Baby as Don Luis Tantoco
- 1990 · Baril Ko ang Uusig as
- 1990 · Ghost as Dr. Corpus
- 1990 · Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents as
- 1990 · Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III as
- 1990 · Hukom .45 as
- 1990 · My Other Woman as
- 1990 · Bullet and Rosary as Edmundo
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as
- 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 · Jones Bridge Massacre as
- 1989 · Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida as
- 1989 · Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang as Badong
- 1989 · Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo! as
- 1989 · Tatak ng Isang Api as
- 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 · 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 · Puso sa Puso as
- 1988 · Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin as
- 1988 · Nakausap ko ang Birhen as as
- 1988 · Afuang: Bounty Hunter as
- 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
- 1987 · Kris Commando as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- 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 · Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? as Señor Griego
- 1985 · Miguelito as Ven Herrera
- 1985 · Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two as Manoy
- 1985 · Sa Totoo Lang! as Eliong
- 1985 · Ben Tumbling as Gerry Figueroa
- 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 · Daang Hari 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 · Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag as
- 1983 · Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik as
- 1983 · Laruan as
- 1983 · Let's Embrace the Past Once More as Cenon
- 1983 · A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Dimitri De Joya
- 1983 · Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Baracuda
- 1982 · Kenkoy as
- 1981 · Titser's Pet as
- 1981 · P.S. I Love You as Emilio
- 1981 · Free to Love as
- 1981 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as Don Segovia
- 1981 · Hotel House Detective as
- 1981 · Dear Heart as
- 1981 · Geronimo as
- 1981 · Alfredo Sebastian as
- 1981 · Controversial as Mauro Dizon
- 1981 · Uhaw na Dagat as
- 1981 · Iskorokotoy as
- 1980 · Totoy Boogie as
- 1980 · Ang Kabiyak as
- 1980 · Kalibre .45 as
- 1980 · MIssion Terrorize Panay as
- 1979 · Dang-Dong as
- 1979 · The Legend of Julian Makabayan as Father Matias
- 1979 · Star? as Adrian
- 1979 · Aliw-iw as
- 1979 · Arrest Junior Bombay! as
- 1979 · Nang umapoy ang karagatan as
- 1979 · Roberta as
- 1979 · Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo as
- 1979 · Batang Salabusab 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 · John & Marsha '77 as
- 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 · Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa as Alex
- 1976 · Usigin Ang Maysala as
- 1976 · Walang Karanasan as Geron
- 1976 · Lord, Give Me a Lover as
- 1975 · Bamboo Trap as
- 1975 · And the Terror Spreads as
- 1975 · The Fantastic Sword 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 · Sleeping Dragon as
- 1975 · Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko as Manuel
- 1975 · Lady Luck as
- 1974 · The Devil's Daughter as
- 1974 · The Game of Death as Master
- 1974 · Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1974 · Ransom! as
- 1974 · Bamboo Gods and Iron Men as
- 1974 · Black Mamba as Fred
- 1973 · Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1973 · Sto. Cristo as
- 1973 · Super Gee as
- 1973 · Tanikalang dugo 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 · Till Death Do Us Part as
- 1972 · Destiny of the Living Dead as
- 1972 · El Vibora as Alvaran
- 1972 · Vampira's Kiss as
- 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
- 1971 · The Beast of the Yellow Night as Det. Lt. Campo
- 1970 · Dipped in Gold as Don Benito
- 1970 · Haydee as
- 1970 · Beast of Blood as Dr. Lorca
- 1970 · A Time for Dying as
- 1970 · Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman! as Jess
- 1970 · Blue Boy as as
- 1969 · Dino Barbaro as Elmo
- 1968 · Igorota as Mike
- 1968 · Manila, Open City as
- 1967 · Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot as
- 1966 · This Is a Filipino as Capitan
- 1966 · Not for Hire as
- 1965 · Pilipinas Kong Mahal as
- 1962 · Si Lucio at si Miguel as
- 1962 · We... Who Are Sexy! as Sergeant
- 1962 · The Big Broadcast as
- 1961 · Halik sa Lupa as
- 1961 · Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez as
- 1961 · Mother Dearest as segement 'The Rebel'
- 1960 · Berdugo as
- 1960 · Lupa sa Lupa as Bert
- 1959 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as Victor
- 1959 · Mga Anghel sa Lansangan as (guest appearance)
- 1959 · Pitong Pagsisisi as
- 1958 · Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as
- 1958 · Anino Ni Bathala as
- 1958 · Mga Reyna ng Vicks as
- 1957 · Gabi at Araw as
- 1957 · Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak as
- 1957 · Mga Anak ng Diyos as
- 1957 · Sino Ang Maysala? as Eddie
- 1956 · Gigolo as
- 1956 · Miss Tilapia as
- 1956 · Señorita as
- 1955 · Iyung-Iyo as
- 1955 · Despatsadora as
- 1955 · Tatay na si Bondying as
- 1954 · Kurdapya as
- 1954 · Anak Sa Panalangin as
- 1954 · Anak ng Espada as
- 1953 · Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita as
- 1953 · Diwani as
- 1953 · Ang Asawa Kong Americana as
- 1952 · Basahang Ginto as
- 1950 · Huling Patak Ng Dugo as
- 1950 · Siete Infantes de Lara as
- 1950 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as
- Future · Patigasan... ang laban as