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
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2020 · Big Sky as Reporter
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2019 · Circa as
- 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 · 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 · Joaquin Bordado as Russo
- 2007 · Asian Treasures as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw
- 2006 · Reyna as Mamu
- 2006 · Majika as Markadan
- 2006 · I Wanna Be Happy as
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- 2005 · Darna as Oscar / Mambabarang
- 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 · Kung Mawawala Ka as Leandro Montemayor
- 2001 · Sanggano't 'Sanggago as Waldo
- 2001 · Syota ng Bayan as Mayor Golano
- 2000 · Shadows as Man with gun
- 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 · Suddenly Susan as Enrique
- 1996 · Why Is There a Yesterday? as Gen. Valderama
- 1996 · Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion as
- 1996 · Pacific Blue as Steven Plana
- 1995 · Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila as Alfredo Lim
- 1994 · Stranglehold as Radio Operator
- 1993 · Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas as Doring Dorobo
- 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 · 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
- 1990 · Baril Ko ang Uusig as
- 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 · Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko as Maj. Torjillo
- 1990 · When Forever Ends as Leandro Verder
- 1990 · Naughty Boys as Tonyo
- 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 · 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
- 1988 · Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? as
- 1988 · Love Letters as
- 1988 · Nakausap ko ang Birhen as as
- 1988 · Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos as
- 1987 · Rage of Justice as
- 1986 · Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita as Julio
- 1986 · Muslim.357 as
- 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
- 1984 · Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo as Don Mariano
- 1984 · Life Begins at 40 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
- 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 · Free to Love as
- 1981 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as Don Segovia
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · Cover Girls as
- 1980 · Aguila as Simeon
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as
- 1978 · Miss Dulce Amor, Ina as
- 1977 · Walang Katapusang Tag-araw as Leo
- 1977 · John & Marsha '77 as
- 1977 · Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas! as
- 1977 · Sudden Death as Raoul Hidalgo
- 1976 · As We Were as Don Tibor
- 1976 · Lord, Give Me a Lover as
- 1975 · Bamboo Trap as
- 1975 · Laging Umaga as
- 1975 · Sleeping Dragon as
- 1972 · Destiny of the Living Dead as
- 1971 · Stardoom as Arsiong
- 1970 · Devil Woman as
- 1968 · Manila, Open City as
- 1966 · This Is a Filipino as Capitan
- 1962 · The Big Broadcast as
- 1961 · Ito Ba ang Aking Ina? as Primo
- 1959 · Tanikalang Apoy as Rodrigo Rioblanca
- 1958 · Condemned as
- Future · Doble Trece as
- 2023 · Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933) as Himself (archival footage)
- 2019 · Kalel, 15 as Father George
- 2019 · Kings of Reality Shows as Himself
- 2019 · The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking as Mr. Russel
- 2018 · Rainbow's Sunset as Ramon Estrealla
- 2017 · Tatlong Bibe as
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2011 · Ang Panday 2 as Daluyong
- 2011 · Ikaw ang Pag-ibig as
- 2011 · Unplugged as Lolo Nestor
- 2009 · Fuschia as Mars
- 2008 · Urduja as Lakanpati (voice)
- 2008 · Ate as
- 2006 · Till I Met You as Señor Manuel
- 2006 · Blue Moon as
- 2005 · Lisensyadong Kamao as Balani
- 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
- 2002 · Mano Po as Don Luis Go
- 2002 · Bahid as Lorenzo Lavares
- 2002 · D' Uragons as Sherlock
- 2002 · Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro as
- 2000 · Deathrow as Lolo Sinat
- 1999 · Asin at Paminta as
- 1999 · Tigasin as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- 1996 · Emong Salvacion as
- 1996 · Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala as
- 1996 · Duwelo as Ramon Aguila
- 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 · Tatak ng Kriminal as Gojo
- 1993 · Padre Amante Guerrero as
- 1992 · Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo! as
- 1991 · Hepe: Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng Araw as Pepe Marasigan
- 1991 · Mayor Latigo as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
- 1991 · My Pretty Baby as Don Luis Tantoco
- 1990 · Ghost as Dr. Corpus
- 1990 · Hukom .45 as
- 1990 · My Other Woman as
- 1990 · Bullet and Rosary as Edmundo
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as
- 1989 · Jones Bridge Massacre as
- 1989 · Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida as
- 1989 · Tatak ng Isang Api as
- 1989 · Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid as Mario
- 1988 · One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor as
- 1988 · Sandakot na Bala as Daniel
- 1988 · Stomach In, Chest Out as
- 1988 · Enteng the Dragon as
- 1988 · Nasaan ka, Inay? as Badong
- 1988 · Puso sa Puso as
- 1988 · Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin as
- 1988 · Afuang: Bounty Hunter as
- 1988 · Tubusin Mo ng Dugo as
- 1987 · Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop as
- 1987 · Envy as Diony
- 1987 · Kris Commando as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- 1986 · Gabi Na, Kumander as
- 1986 · Kamagong as Mr. Guevarra
- 1986 · Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow as Teddy
- 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 · Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang as
- 1984 · Matukso kaya ang anghel? as
- 1984 · Daang Hari as
- 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 · Atsay Killer as Naning
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Don Adolfo
- 1982 · Kenkoy as
- 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
- 1980 · Raiders of the Paradise as
- 1980 · Chain as
- 1979 · The Legend of Julian Makabayan as Father Matias
- 1979 · Dang-Dong as
- 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
- 1977 · Lalaki, Babae Kami! as
- 1977 · Satan's Seed as Lucas Santander
- 1977 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1976 · Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa as Alex
- 1976 · Usigin Ang Maysala as
- 1976 · Walang Karanasan as Geron
- 1975 · Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma as
- 1975 · And the Terror Spreads as
- 1975 · The Fantastic Sword as
- 1975 · Summer Rains as
- 1975 · Karugtong Ang Kahapon 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 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 · Ransom! as
- 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 · 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
- 1973 · Fung Ku 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 · El Vibora as Alvaran
- 1972 · Vampira's Kiss as
- 1972 · The Twilight People as Juan Pereira
- 1971 · Gabriela Silang as Don Manuel de Arza
- 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 · Bimbo as
- 1969 · Dino Barbaro as Elmo
- 1968 · Igorota as Mike
- 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 · Halik sa Lupa as
- 1961 · Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez as
- 1961 · Mother Dearest as segement 'The Rebel'
- 1960 · Amy, Susie and Tessie as
- 1960 · Berdugo as
- 1960 · Lupa sa Lupa as Bert
- 1959 · Wedding Bells as
- 1959 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as Victor
- 1959 · Mga Anghel sa Lansangan as (guest appearance)
- 1959 · Kamandag as
- 1959 · Pitong Pagsisisi as
- 1958 · Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as
- 1958 · Paruparong Bukid as
- 1958 · Ulilang Anghel as
- 1958 · Tawag Ng Tanghalan as
- 1958 · Silveria as Rusty
- 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 · 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 · Anak Sa Panalangin as
- 1954 · Dalagang Ilocana as Louie
- 1954 · Anak ng Espada as
- 1954 · Ukala as
- 1953 · Recuerdo as
- 1953 · Tulisang Pugot as Leonardo
- 1953 · Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita as
- 1953 · Diwani as
- 1953 · El Indio as
- 1953 · Ang Asawa Kong Americana as
- 1950 · Huling Patak Ng Dugo as
- Future · Patigasan... ang laban as
- 1952 · Basahang Ginto as
- 1950 · Siete Infantes de Lara as
- 1950 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as