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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…
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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.
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BODY OF WORK
Eddie Garcia's Filmography
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Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
as Himself (archival footage)
Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
Kalel, 15
as Father George
Kings of Reality Shows
as Himself
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Himself
Circa
The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking
as Mr. Russel
Rainbow's Sunset
as Ramon Estrealla
Heaven's Waiting
as Manolo Rivera
ML
as Colonel dela Cruz
Ang Panday
No Poster
Tatlong Bibe
Iadya Mo Kami
No Poster
Salamat sa Alaala
as Himself
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
as Lolo Bino
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
as Museum of Philippine Political History curator
Barber's Tales
as Father Arturo
Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill
as Atty. Dante Sagalongos
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
as Police Superintendent
Bwakaw
as Rene
No Poster
Ang Panday 2
as Daluyong
Ikaw ang Pag-ibig
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin
as Gen. Benjamin Santos VI
No Poster
Unplugged
as Lolo Nestor
Tum, My Pledge of Love
Ika-Sampu
as General Antonio dela Vega
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self
Nobody Nobody But Juan
as Tu
No Poster
Fuschia
as Mars
Urduja
as Lakanpati (voice)
Ate
Reyna
as Mamu
Till I Met You
as Señor Manuel
I Wanna Be Happy
Blue Moon
Lisensyadong Kamao
as Balani
The Son of Brocka
as (archive footage)
Pinoy/Blonde
ICU Bed #7
as Joseph
Birhen Ng Manaoag
Mano Po III: My Love
as Melencio
No Poster
Chavit
as Congressman Claro
Asboobs: Asal Bobo
as Sgt. Samson
Masamang Ugat
as Apo Roman
Alab ng Lahi
Operation Balikatan
as General Espino
Mano Po
as Don Luis Go
Bahid
as Lorenzo Lavares
D' Uragons
as Sherlock
Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro
Sanggano't 'Sanggago
as Waldo
Syota ng Bayan
as Mayor Golano
Deathrow
as Lolo Sinat
Shadows
as Man with gun
The Debut
as Lolo Carlos
Matalino Man Ang Matsing Naiisahan Din!
Asin at Paminta
Tigasin
as Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
Sambahin ang Ngalan mo
Conan
as -
Mauna Ka Susunod Ako
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
as Mariano Mison
Emong Salvacion
Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala
Why Is There a Yesterday?
as Gen. Valderama
Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion
Duwelo
as Ramon Aguila
Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila
as Alfredo Lim
No Poster
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Ultimatum
as Ariston
Mayor Cesar Climaco
as Cesar Climaco
Stranglehold
as Radio Operator
Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador
as Maestro Toribio
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
as Doring Dorobo
Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat
as R'eal
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita
as Judge Galvez
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
as Napoleon Velasco
Enteng Manok: Tari Ng Quiapo
as Enteng
Tatak ng Kriminal
as Gojo
Padre Amante Guerrero
Andres Manambit: Angkan Ng Matatapang
as Andres Manambit
Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga Lawin
as Magdaleno Orbos
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo
as Valentin Zapanta
Hepe: Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng Araw
as Pepe Marasigan
Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator
as Boyong Mañalac
Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo
as Laroza
Mayor Latigo
as Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
My Pretty Baby
as Don Luis Tantoco
No Poster
Baril Ko ang Uusig
Ghost
as Dr. Corpus
A Moment Too Long
as Don Edmundo
Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III
Hukom .45
My Other Woman
Dirty Affair
as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
Bullet and Rosary
as Edmundo
No Poster
Patigasan... ang Labanan
Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko
as Maj. Torjillo
When Forever Ends
as Leandro Verder
Naughty Boys
as Tonyo
Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2
as Judge Valderama
Jones Bridge Massacre
Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
as Badong
Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo!
Tatak ng Isang Api
No Poster
When Will Sin Be Washed Away?
as Claudio Escudero
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
as Self (uncredited)
Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?
No Poster
Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid
as Mario
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
Sandakot na Bala
as Daniel
Stomach In, Chest Out
Enteng the Dragon
Love Letters
Nasaan ka, Inay?
as Badong
Puso sa Puso
No Poster
Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin
Nakausap ko ang Birhen
as as
Afuang: Bounty Hunter
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Tubusin Mo ng Dugo
Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop
Envy
as Diony
Rage of Justice
Kris Commando
as Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
Gabi Na, Kumander
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
as Julio
Muslim.357
Kamagong
as Mr. Guevarra
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
as Teddy
Tinik sa Dibdib
as Mr. Tibo
Order to Kill
Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?
as Señor Griego
Miguelito
as Ven Herrera
Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two
as Manoy
No Poster
Sa Totoo Lang!
as Eliong
No Poster
Ben Tumbling
as Gerry Figueroa
Ulo Ng Gapo
Mga Paru-Parong Buking
as Daniel
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo
as Don Mariano
Life Begins at 40
Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang
Matukso kaya ang anghel?
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
as Lauro Rivas
Kriminal
No Poster
Bigats
Daang Hari
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Cry of Justice
as Miguel
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Should the Skies Clear
as Pablo Acuesta
Erpat Kong Forgets
Sa Ngalan ng Anak
No Poster
Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
No Poster
Laruan
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
as Cenon
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
as Dimitri De Joya
Atsay Killer
as Naning
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
as Baracuda
Palabra de Honor
as Don Adolfo
All for You
as Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
Kenkoy
Titser's Pet
P.S. I Love You
as Emilio
Free to Love
Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
as Don Segovia
Hotel House Detective
Dear Heart
Dirty Games
Geronimo
Cover Girls
Alfredo Sebastian
Controversial
as Mauro Dizon
Uhaw na Dagat
Iskorokotoy
No Poster
Totoy Boogie
Ang Kabiyak
Kalibre .45
No Poster
MIssion Terrorize Panay
Raiders of the Paradise
Chain
Aguila
as Simeon
The Legend of Julian Makabayan
as Father Matias
Dang-Dong
Star?
as Adrian
Aliw-iw
Arrest Junior Bombay!
No Poster
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Roberta
Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo
Batang Salabusab
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
Mga Huwad na Mananayaw
Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin
as Isidro Villaverde
Miss Dulce Amor, Ina
No Poster
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
as Leo
John & Marsha '77
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas!
Satan's Seed
as Lucas Santander
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Sudden Death
as Raoul Hidalgo
As We Were
as Don Tibor
Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa
as Alex
Usigin Ang Maysala
Walang Karanasan
as Geron
No Poster
Lord, Give Me a Lover
Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma
Bamboo Trap
And the Terror Spreads
No Poster
The Fantastic Sword
Summer Rains
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Laging Umaga
Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Capt. Cordova (segment 1)
No Poster
Fortress in the Sun
No Poster
Sleeping Dragon
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
as Manuel
The Golden Triangle
Lady Luck
The Devil's Daughter
The Game of Death
as Master
Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko
Savage Sisters
as Captain Morales
Weighed But Found Wanting
as Cesar Blanco
Ransom!
Bamboo Gods and Iron Men
Black Mamba
as Fred
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko
Shadow of the Dragon
No Poster
Sto. Cristo
Super Gee
Tanikalang dugo
Beyond Atlantis
as The Mate
Lupang Hinirang
Nueva Vizcaya
Fung Ku
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Black Mama, White Mama
as Capt. Cruz
The Woman Hunt
as Spyros
Till Death Do Us Part
Destiny of the Living Dead
El Vibora
as Alvaran
Vampira's Kiss
The Twilight People
as Juan Pereira
Gabriela Silang
as Don Manuel de Arza
Stardoom
as Arsiong
Storm Surge!
as Johnny Revilla
At the Top
Even the Angels Cried
as Asyong
Baton of Dracula
as Drakula
Now!
The Beast of the Yellow Night
as Det. Lt. Campo
Dipped in Gold
as Don Benito
Haydee
Beast of Blood
as Dr. Lorca
Devil Woman
A Time for Dying
Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman!
as Jess
Blue Boy
as as
Bimbo
Dino Barbaro
as Elmo
Igorota
as Mike
Manila, Open City
Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot
This Is a Filipino
as Capitan
Curse of the Vampires
as Eduardo Escudero
Not for Hire
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Si Lucio at si Miguel
Diegong Tabak
We... Who Are Sexy!
as Sergeant
The Big Broadcast
Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?
as Primo
Halik sa Lupa
Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
Mother Dearest
as segement 'The Rebel'
Amy, Susie and Tessie
Berdugo
Lupa sa Lupa
as Bert
Wedding Bells
Kilabot Sa Makiling
as Victor
Mga Anghel sa Lansangan
as (guest appearance)
Kamandag
Tanikalang Apoy
as Rodrigo Rioblanca
Pitong Pagsisisi
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Condemned
Paruparong Bukid
Ulilang Anghel
Tawag Ng Tanghalan
Silveria
as Rusty
Anino Ni Bathala
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Gabi at Araw
Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak
Mga Anak ng Diyos
Sino Ang Maysala?
as Eddie
Gigolo
Miss Tilapia
Gilda
Señorita
Lupang Kayumanggi
Iyung-Iyo
Waldas
Despatsadora
Tatay na si Bondying
Kurdapya
No Poster
Aristokrata
Anak Sa Panalangin
Dalagang Ilocana
as Louie
Anak ng Espada
Ukala
Recuerdo
Tulisang Pugot
as Leonardo
Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita
Diwani
El Indio
Ang Asawa Kong Americana
Basahang Ginto
Huling Patak Ng Dugo
Siete Infantes de Lara
Kilabot Sa Makiling
Doble Trece
No Poster