Eddie Garcia
Known for
Acting
Born
May 2, 1921
Birthplace
Juban, Sorsogon, Philippines
Died
June 20, 2019 (aged 98)
Biography
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 w...
Best known work
Big Sky
2020
Black Mama, White Mama
1973
Pacific Blue
1996
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010
Brothers
2015
Suddenly Susan
1996
Beyond Atlantis
1973
Beast of Blood
1970
The Twilight People
1972
Conan
1997Filmography
TBA
TBA
2023
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)as Himself (archival footage)
2021
2020
2019
Kalel, 15as Father George, In Memory Of
2019
Kings of Reality Showsas Himself
2019
2019
2019
The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Lookingas Mr. Russel
2018
Rainbow's Sunsetas Ramon Estrealla
2018
Heaven's Waitingas Manolo Rivera
2018
MLas Colonel dela Cruz
2017
2017
2016
2015
2015
BrothersTVas Don Emilio Syquia / Señor Gustavo Torralba (140 episodes), as Don Emilio Syquia (522 episodes)
2015
Salamat sa Alaalaas Himself
2014
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjaminas Lolo Bino
2014
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Panguloas Museum of Philippine Political History curator
2014
Barber's Talesas Father Arturo
2013
Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Killas Atty. Dante Sagalongos
2013
2012
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?as Police Superintendent