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)
- 2020 · Big Sky as Reporter
- 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
- 2018 · ML as Colonel dela Cruz
- 2017 · Ang Panday as
- 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 · Bwakaw as Rene
- 2012 · Aso ni San Roque as Supremo
- 2012 · Legacy as Romualdo Alcantara
- 2011 · Ang Panday 2 as Daluyong
- 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 · Ika-Sampu as General Antonio dela Vega
- 2010 · Machete Maidens Unleashed! as Self
- 2010 · Koreana as Chang Hee Jung
- 2009 · Fuschia as Mars
- 2009 · Totoy Bato as Fredo
- 2008 · LaLola as Aguirre Lobregat
- 2008 · Urduja as Lakanpati (voice)
- 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 · Blue Moon as
- 2005 · Lisensyadong Kamao as Balani
- 2005 · ICU Bed #7 as Joseph
- 2005 · Darna as Oscar / Mambabarang
- 2005 · Birhen Ng Manaoag as
- 2003 · Chavit as Congressman Claro
- 2003 · Masamang Ugat as Apo Roman
- 2003 · Alab ng Lahi as
- 2003 · Narito Ang Puso Ko as Felipe San Victores
- 2002 · Mano Po as Don Luis Go
- 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
- 2000 · Deathrow as Lolo Sinat
- 2000 · Shadows as Man with gun
- 1999 · Asin at Paminta as
- 1999 · Tigasin as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- 1997 · NBI: The Mariano Mison Story as Mariano Mison
- 1996 · Emong Salvacion as
- 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
- 1994 · Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas as
- 1994 · Ultimatum as Ariston
- 1994 · Mayor Cesar Climaco as Cesar Climaco
- 1994 · Stranglehold as Radio Operator
- 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
- 1991 · Mayor Latigo as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
- 1991 · My Pretty Baby as Don Luis Tantoco
- 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 · Bullet and Rosary as Edmundo
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as
- 1990 · When Forever Ends as Leandro Verder
- 1990 · Naughty Boys as Tonyo
- 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 · Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 as Self (uncredited)
- 1989 · Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid as Mario
- 1988 · Sandakot na Bala as Daniel
- 1988 · Stomach In, Chest Out as
- 1988 · Love Letters as
- 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
- 1987 · Envy as Diony
- 1987 · Kris Commando as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- 1986 · Muslim.357 as
- 1986 · Kamagong as Mr. Guevarra
- 1986 · Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow as Teddy
- 1985 · Order to Kill as
- 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 · Life Begins at 40 as
- 1984 · Bigats as
- 1984 · Daang Hari as
- 1984 · May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo as
- 1984 · Sa Ngalan ng Anak 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 · Atsay Killer as Naning
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Don Adolfo
- 1982 · All for You as Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
- 1982 · Kenkoy as
- 1981 · Hotel House Detective as
- 1981 · Dear Heart as
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · Geronimo as
- 1981 · Cover Girls as
- 1981 · Alfredo Sebastian as
- 1981 · Controversial as Mauro Dizon
- 1981 · Iskorokotoy as
- 1980 · Totoy Boogie as
- 1980 · Kalibre .45 as
- 1980 · MIssion Terrorize Panay as
- 1980 · Raiders of the Paradise as
- 1980 · Aguila as Simeon
- 1979 · Dang-Dong as
- 1979 · Star? as Adrian
- 1979 · Aliw-iw as
- 1979 · Arrest Junior Bombay! as
- 1979 · Roberta as
- 1979 · Batang Salabusab 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
- 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 · 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 · The Game of Death as Master
- 1974 · Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1974 · Ransom! as
- 1974 · Black Mamba as Fred
- 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
- 1973 · Black Mama, White Mama as Capt. Cruz
- 1972 · The Woman Hunt as Spyros
- 1972 · Destiny of the Living Dead as
- 1972 · El Vibora as Alvaran
- 1972 · Vampira's Kiss as
- 1972 · The Twilight People as Juan Pereira
- 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 · Dipped in Gold as Don Benito
- 1970 · Haydee 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
- 1966 · This Is a Filipino as Capitan
- 1965 · Pilipinas Kong Mahal as
- 1962 · Diegong Tabak as
- 1962 · The Big Broadcast as
- 1961 · Halik sa Lupa as
- 1961 · Mother Dearest as segement 'The Rebel'
- 1960 · Berdugo as
- 1960 · Lupa sa Lupa as Bert
- 1959 · Wedding Bells as
- 1959 · Kilabot Sa Makiling as Victor
- 1959 · Kamandag as
- 1959 · Pitong Pagsisisi as
- 1958 · Condemned 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 · Gilda as
- 1956 · Señorita 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 · Tulisang Pugot as Leonardo
- 1953 · Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita as
- 1953 · Diwani as
- 1953 · El Indio as
- Future · Doble Trece as
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2019 · Kalel, 15 as Father George
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2019 · Circa as
- 2018 · Heaven's Waiting as Manolo Rivera
- 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
- 2011 · Ikaw ang Pag-ibig as
- 2011 · The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin as Gen. Benjamin Santos VI
- 2009 · Nobody Nobody But Juan as Tu
- 2006 · I Wanna Be Happy as
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- 2005 · Pinoy/Blonde as
- 2004 · Mano Po III: My Love as Melencio
- 2003 · Asboobs: Asal Bobo as Sgt. Samson
- 2003 · Operation Balikatan as General Espino
- 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
- 1996 · Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala as
- 1996 · Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion as
- 1995 · Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila as Alfredo Lim
- 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 · 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 · Baril Ko ang Uusig as
- 1990 · A Moment Too Long as Don Edmundo
- 1990 · My Other Woman as
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
- 1990 · Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko as Maj. Torjillo
- 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 · Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? as
- 1988 · One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor as
- 1988 · Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? as
- 1988 · Enteng the Dragon as
- 1988 · Nasaan ka, Inay? as Badong
- 1988 · Tubusin Mo ng Dugo as
- 1987 · Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop as
- 1987 · Rage of Justice as
- 1986 · Gabi Na, Kumander as
- 1986 · Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita as Julio
- 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
- 1984 · Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo as Don Mariano
- 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 · 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
- 1983 · Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag as
- 1983 · Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik as
- 1983 · Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Baracuda
- 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 · Uhaw na Dagat as
- 1980 · Ang Kabiyak as
- 1980 · Chain as
- 1979 · The Legend of Julian Makabayan as Father Matias
- 1979 · Nang umapoy ang karagatan as
- 1979 · Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo as
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King 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 · 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 · Fortress in the Sun as
- 1975 · Sleeping Dragon as
- 1975 · The Golden Triangle as
- 1974 · Savage Sisters as Captain Morales
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Cesar Blanco
- 1974 · Bamboo Gods and Iron Men as
- 1973 · Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko as
- 1973 · Shadow of the Dragon as
- 1973 · Beyond Atlantis as The Mate
- 1972 · Till Death Do Us Part as
- 1971 · Gabriela Silang as Don Manuel de Arza
- 1971 · Baton of Dracula as Drakula
- 1971 · The Beast of the Yellow Night as Det. Lt. Campo
- 1970 · Beast of Blood as Dr. Lorca
- 1970 · Devil Woman as
- 1970 · A Time for Dying as
- 1969 · Bimbo as
- 1967 · Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot as
- 1966 · Curse of the Vampires as Eduardo Escudero
- 1966 · Not for Hire as
- 1962 · Si Lucio at si Miguel 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 · Mga Anghel sa Lansangan as (guest appearance)
- 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
- 1958 · Silveria as Rusty
- 1955 · Lupang Kayumanggi as
- 1954 · Anak Sa Panalangin as
- 1954 · Dalagang Ilocana as Louie
- 1954 · Anak ng Espada as
- 1953 · Recuerdo 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