Eddie Garcia

For the American football player, see Eddie Garcia (American football). Eddie Garcia File:Eddie-Garcia.jpg Born Eduardo Verchez García, (1929-05-02) May 2, 1929 (age 84), Sorsogon City, Philippines Other names Manoy Occupation Actor, director Years active 1946-present Eddie Garcia (born Eduardo Verchez García on May 2, 1929 in Sorsogon, Philippines) popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director. Biography edit: He served with the Philippine Scouts during World War II and was stationed as a military policeman in Okinawa before joining showbusiness. Career edit: He is also known to play the part of Leandro Montemayor, the fictional Philippine President on the television drama series, "Kung Mawawala Ka" (If Ever You Were Gone), and gave him his first Best Actor in a Drama Series in the 2002 Star Awards, and is also known for portraying various roles either the main villain or the lead or supporting character. He is also known for his trademark humorous lines which he says mostly in action films or comedy films. He also played a part as Lolo Carlos (Grandfather Carlos) in the Filipino-American film, The Debut, the Lolo Sinat (Grandfather Sinat) in the film, Deathrow, and even the villainous Judge Valderama in Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop (If the Ganta is Full) and its two sequels, opposite of Fernando Poe, Jr. He is the only person in the Philippines to be a Hall of Fame inductee of the FAMAS in three categories: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director. He is the only performer in Philippine movie history to win three consecutive FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actor Awards for Taga sa Bato (1957), Condenado (1958) and Tanikalang Apoy (1959). He is the most awarded and nominated person in the long history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards. He garnered a total of 34 nominations (13 for Best Supporting Actor, 10 for Best Actor and 11 for Best Director). Out of these, he got 6 Best Supporting Actor wins, 5 Best Actor wins and 5 Best Director wins, 3 Hall of Fame Awards, 1 Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award. He was awarded his first FAMAS Award in 1957 and his last FAMAS, a Hall of Fame for Best Actor, in 2003. Garcia was First Action Movie of Kahit Iputok mo Walang api (1989) Produced by: Diamond Films Until Last Action Movie Terrorist Hunter (2005) Produced by: Impact Films. The first actor to be inducted in the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Hall of Fame of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences in 1974. He is now part of ABS-CBN teleserye Little Champ and Juan Dela Cruz. Personal life edit: His family is among the descendants of Spanish Pinaminomons settlers. He is a former member of the Philippine Scouts in Okinawa during World War II. The Philippine Military Academy Marangal (Honorable) Class of 1974 also adopted him as one of their honorary classmates, alongside First Gentleman Mike Arroyo. He has a daughter living in San Diego, CA by the name of Lisa Ortega. Not much are known about his spouse or his family, he was not rumored to be linked to any of his fellow co-stars, Eddie Garcia has been private on his personal affairs, unlike his contemporaries are known for their various relationships with other women. He is also good friends with fellow veteran actors Dolphy and Fernando Poe Jr. He also personally witnessed the last moment of FPJ. Earlier that year during the 2004 presidential elections, he and Dolphy were campaigning alongside FPJ. Filmography edit: TV Series edit: Year Title Role Network 2013 Little Champ King Arthur ABS-CBN 2013 Juan Dela Cruz Julian Romero ABS-CBN 2012 Aso ni San Roque Supremo / Police Director Danilo Aragon GMA Network 2012 Third Eye Lolo Gimo TV5 2012 Legacy Don Romualdo Alcantara GMA Network 2011 Iglot Celso Samar GMA Network 2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Mayor Enrique Zialcita TV5 2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Edward Wong TV5 2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po Various GMA Network 2010 Koreana Chang Hee Jung GMA Network 2010 Pilyang Kerubin Mang Potpot (Angel of Death) GMA Network 2010 Pinoy Records Presents: Pinoy Extreme Talent Guest Judge GMA Network 2009 Talentadong Pinoy Guest Judge TV5 2009 Pangarap Kong Jackpot Lolo Hugo NBN 2009 Mars Ravelo's Darna Father Mateo GMA Network 2009 Carlo J. Capara's Totoy Bato Coach Fredo GMA Network 2008-2009 LaLola Don Aguirre Lobregat GMA Network 2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado General Russo GMA Network 2008 Obra GMA Network 2007 Asian Treasures Professor Wakan U. Matadtu/Supremo/Datu Makatunaw GMA Network 2007 Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang GMA Network 2006 Majika Markadan GMA Network 2005 Mars Ravelo's Darna Mambabarang GMA Network 2004 Marinara Haring Carpa GMA Network 2003 Narito Ang Puso Ko Felipe San Victores GMA Network 2002 Kung Mawawala Ka President Leandro Montemayor GMA Network As director edit: Ang Panday 2 ... Amang Daluyong (GMA Films) (2011), Crisis (2005), Abakada ina (2001), Hinukay ko na ang libingan mo (1991), Imortal (1989), Kung kasalanan man (1989), Kung aagawin mo ang lahat sa akin (1987), Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig (1987), Huwag mong itanong kung bakit? (1986), Magdusa ka (1986), Palimos ng pag-ibig (1986), Kailan sasabihing mahal kita (1985), Friends in Love (1983), Forgive and Forget (1982), Cross My Heart (1982), Sinasamba kita (1982), P.S. I Love You (1981), Atsay (1978), Pinagbuklod ng langit (1969), Blackmail (1966), Deadline Agosto 13 (1966), Sabotage (1966), G-2: Taga-usig ng kaaway (1965), Kalaban ng sindikato (1965), Historia de un amor (1963)

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