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
- 2026 · Coyote vs. Acme as Local Reporter #1
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2020 · Big Sky as Reporter
- 2019 · Kings of Reality Shows as Himself
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2019 · The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking as Mr. Russel
- 2018 · ML as Colonel dela Cruz
- 2017 · Tatlong Bibe 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
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2013 · Honesto as Lemuel Galang
- 2012 · D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? as Police Superintendent
- 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 · Unplugged as Lolo Nestor
- 2011 · Tum, My Pledge of Love as
- 2011 · Babaeng Hampaslupa as Edward Wong
- 2010 · Machete Maidens Unleashed! as Self
- 2010 · Koreana as Chang Hee Jung
- 2009 · Nobody Nobody But Juan as Tu
- 2009 · Fuschia as Mars
- 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 · Till I Met You as Señor Manuel
- 2006 · Majika as Markadan
- 2005 · Lisensyadong Kamao as Balani
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- 2005 · Pinoy/Blonde as
- 2005 · ICU Bed #7 as Joseph
- 2005 · Darna as Oscar / Mambabarang
- 2005 · Birhen Ng Manaoag as
- 2003 · Chavit as Congressman Claro
- 2003 · Asboobs: Asal Bobo as Sgt. Samson
- 2003 · Masamang Ugat as Apo Roman
- 2003 · Alab ng Lahi as
- 2003 · Narito Ang Puso Ko as Felipe San Victores
- 2002 · Bahid as Lorenzo Lavares
- 2002 · D' Uragons as Sherlock
- 2002 · Kung Mawawala Ka as Leandro Montemayor
- 2002 · Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro as
- 2001 · Sanggano't 'Sanggago as Waldo
- 2001 · Syota ng Bayan as Mayor Golano
- 2000 · Shadows as Man with gun
- 1999 · Asin at Paminta as
- 1997 · NBI: The Mariano Mison Story as Mariano Mison
- 1996 · Emong Salvacion as
- 1996 · Suddenly Susan as Enrique
- 1996 · Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion as
- 1996 · Pacific Blue as Steven Plana
- 1994 · Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas as
- 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 · Tatak ng Kriminal as Gojo
- 1993 · Padre Amante Guerrero as
- 1992 · Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga Lawin as Magdaleno Orbos
- 1992 · Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo! as
- 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
- 1991 · My Pretty Baby as Don Luis Tantoco
- 1990 · Ghost as Dr. Corpus
- 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 · Hukom .45 as
- 1990 · Bullet and Rosary as Edmundo
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as
- 1990 · Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko as Maj. Torjillo
- 1989 · Jones Bridge Massacre as
- 1989 · Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida as
- 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 · Sandakot na Bala as Daniel
- 1988 · Stomach In, Chest Out 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 · 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 · Muslim.357 as
- 1985 · Tinik sa Dibdib as Mr. Tibo
- 1985 · Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? as Señor Griego
- 1985 · Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two as Manoy
- 1985 · Sa Totoo Lang! as Eliong
- 1985 · Ulo Ng Gapo as
- 1985 · Mga Paru-Parong Buking as Daniel
- 1984 · Life Begins at 40 as
- 1984 · May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Lauro Rivas
- 1984 · Daang Hari as
- 1984 · May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo as
- 1984 · Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon 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 · Let's Embrace the Past Once More as Cenon
- 1983 · Atsay Killer as Naning
- 1981 · P.S. I Love You as Emilio
- 1981 · Free to Love as
- 1981 · Hotel House Detective as
- 1981 · Dear Heart as
- 1981 · Geronimo as
- 1981 · Alfredo Sebastian as
- 1981 · Controversial as Mauro Dizon
- 1981 · Iskorokotoy as
- 1980 · Totoy Boogie as
- 1980 · Ang Kabiyak as
- 1980 · Kalibre .45 as
- 1980 · MIssion Terrorize Panay as
- 1979 · The Legend of Julian Makabayan as Father Matias
- 1979 · Dang-Dong as
- 1979 · Star? as Adrian
- 1979 · Arrest Junior Bombay! as
- 1979 · Roberta as
- 1979 · Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo as
- 1979 · Batang Salabusab as
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as
- 1978 · Mga Huwad na Mananayaw as
- 1977 · John & Marsha '77 as
- 1977 · Lalaki, Babae Kami! as
- 1977 · Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas! as
- 1977 · Satan's Seed as Lucas Santander
- 1976 · Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa as Alex
- 1976 · Usigin Ang Maysala as
- 1976 · Walang Karanasan as Geron
- 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 · Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko as Manuel
- 1975 · Lady Luck as
- 1974 · The Devil's Daughter as
- 1974 · Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1974 · Ransom! as
- 1974 · Bamboo Gods and Iron Men as
- 1973 · Sto. Cristo as
- 1973 · Super Gee as
- 1973 · Tanikalang dugo as
- 1973 · Nueva Vizcaya as
- 1973 · Lupang Hinirang as
- 1973 · Fung Ku as
- 1973 · Fly, Darna, Fly! as
- 1973 · Black Mama, White Mama as Capt. Cruz
- 1972 · Till Death Do Us Part as
- 1972 · Destiny of the Living Dead as
- 1972 · Vampira's Kiss as
- 1971 · Gabriela Silang as Don Manuel de Arza
- 1971 · Stardoom as Arsiong
- 1971 · Storm Surge! as Johnny Revilla
- 1971 · At the Top as
- 1971 · Even the Angels Cried as Asyong
- 1971 · Now! as
- 1970 · Haydee as
- 1970 · Beast of Blood as Dr. Lorca
- 1970 · Devil Woman as
- 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
- 1967 · Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot as
- 1966 · This Is a Filipino as Capitan
- 1962 · Si Lucio at si Miguel as
- 1962 · The Big Broadcast as
- 1961 · Halik sa Lupa as
- 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 · Pitong Pagsisisi as
- 1958 · Condemned as
- 1958 · Silveria as Rusty
- 1958 · Anino Ni Bathala as
- 1958 · Mga Reyna ng Vicks as
- 1957 · Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak as
- 1957 · Mga Anak ng Diyos as
- 1957 · Sino ang Maysala? as
- 1956 · Gigolo as
- 1956 · Miss Tilapia as
- 1956 · Gilda as
- 1956 · Señorita as
- 1955 · Iyung-Iyo as
- 1955 · Waldas as
- 1955 · Despatsadora as
- 1954 · Kurdapya as
- 1954 · Aristokrata as
- 1954 · Dalagang Ilocana as Louie
- 1954 · Ukala as
- 1953 · El Indio as
- Future · Doble Trece as
- 2019 · Kalel, 15 as Father George
- 2019 · Circa as
- 2018 · Rainbow's Sunset as Ramon Estrealla
- 2018 · Heaven's Waiting as Manolo Rivera
- 2017 · Ang Panday as
- 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 · Barber's Tales as Father Arturo
- 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
- 2010 · Ika-Sampu as General Antonio dela Vega
- 2008 · Urduja as Lakanpati (voice)
- 2008 · Ate as
- 2006 · I Wanna Be Happy as
- 2006 · Blue Moon as
- 2004 · Mano Po III: My Love as Melencio
- 2003 · Operation Balikatan as General Espino
- 2002 · Mano Po as Don Luis Go
- 2000 · Deathrow as Lolo Sinat
- 2000 · The Debut as Lolo Carlos
- 2000 · Matalino Man Ang Matsing Naiisahan Din! as
- 1999 · Tigasin as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- 1998 · Sambahin ang Ngalan mo as
- 1997 · Conan as -
- 1997 · Mauna Ka Susunod Ako as
- 1996 · Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala as
- 1996 · Why Is There a Yesterday? as Gen. Valderama
- 1996 · Duwelo as Ramon Aguila
- 1995 · Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila as Alfredo Lim
- 1994 · Ultimatum as Ariston
- 1993 · Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas as Doring Dorobo
- 1993 · Enteng Manok: Tari Ng Quiapo as Enteng
- 1992 · Andres Manambit: Angkan Ng Matatapang as Andres Manambit
- 1992 · Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo as Valentin Zapanta
- 1991 · Mayor Latigo as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
- 1990 · Baril Ko ang Uusig as
- 1990 · My Other Woman as
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
- 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 · When Will Sin Be Washed Away? as Claudio Escudero
- 1989 · Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 as Self (uncredited)
- 1988 · Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? as
- 1988 · Enteng the Dragon as
- 1988 · Love Letters as
- 1988 · Afuang: Bounty Hunter as
- 1987 · Kris Commando as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- 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 · Order to Kill as
- 1985 · Miguelito as Ven Herrera
- 1985 · Ben Tumbling as Gerry Figueroa
- 1984 · Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang as
- 1984 · Matukso kaya ang anghel? as
- 1984 · Kriminal as
- 1984 · Bigats as
- 1984 · Cry of Justice as Miguel
- 1984 · Should the Skies Clear as Pablo Acuesta
- 1983 · A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Dimitri De Joya
- 1983 · Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Baracuda
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Don Adolfo
- 1982 · All for You as Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
- 1982 · Kenkoy as
- 1981 · Titser's Pet as
- 1981 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as Don Segovia
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · Cover Girls as
- 1981 · Uhaw na Dagat as
- 1980 · Raiders of the Paradise as
- 1980 · Chain as
- 1980 · Aguila as Simeon
- 1979 · Aliw-iw as
- 1979 · Nang umapoy ang karagatan 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 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1977 · Sudden Death as Raoul Hidalgo
- 1976 · As We Were as Don Tibor
- 1976 · Lord, Give Me a Lover as
- 1975 · Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma as
- 1975 · Bamboo Trap as
- 1975 · Summer Rains 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 Game of Death as Master
- 1974 · Savage Sisters as Captain Morales
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Cesar Blanco
- 1974 · Black Mamba as Fred
- 1973 · Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1973 · Beyond Atlantis as The Mate
- 1972 · The Woman Hunt as Spyros
- 1972 · El Vibora as Alvaran
- 1972 · The Twilight People as Juan Pereira
- 1971 · Baton of Dracula as Drakula
- 1971 · The Beast of the Yellow Night as Det. Lt. Campo
- 1970 · Dipped in Gold as Don Benito
- 1969 · Bimbo as
- 1968 · Manila, Open City as
- 1966 · Curse of the Vampires as Eduardo Escudero
- 1966 · Not for Hire as
- 1965 · Pilipinas Kong Mahal 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
- 1961 · Mother Dearest as segement 'The Rebel'
- 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 · Paruparong Bukid as
- 1958 · Ulilang Anghel as
- 1958 · Tawag Ng Tanghalan as
- 1957 · Gabi at Araw as
- 1955 · Lupang Kayumanggi as
- 1954 · Anak Sa Panalangin as
- 1954 · Anak ng Espada as
- 1953 · Recuerdo as
- 1953 · Tulisang Pugot as Leonardo
- 1953 · Diwani as
- 1953 · Ang Asawa Kong Americana as
- Future · Patigasan... ang laban as
- 1955 · Tatay na si Bondying as
- 1953 · Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita as
- 1952 · Basahang Ginto as
- 1950 · Huling Patak Ng Dugo as
- 1950 · Siete Infantes de Lara as
- 1950 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as