Eddie Garcia

Acting

Eddie Garcia

Born May 2, 1921 · Juban, Sorsogon, Philippines

Died June 20, 2019 · aged 98

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 …

Known For

Dalagang IlocanaDalagang Ilocana · 1954
Dalagang Ilocana
4.31954
MovieComedyDrama
A funny poignant film about an Ilocana maiden.
Black Mama, White MamaBlack Mama, White Mama · 1973
Black Mama, White Mama
5.41973
MovieActionCrime
When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't seem to get along, they are chained together and extradited for safekeeping. The women, still chained together, stumble, stab, and cat-fight their way across the wilderness, igniting a bloody shootout between gangsters and a group of revolutionaries.
Asboobs: Asal BoboAsboobs: Asal Bobo · 2003
Asboobs: Asal Bobo
10.02003
MovieComedy
An ice cream vendor was bullied and thrown on a river.He swore to become a brave soldier. A spoiled brat snaps his adopted uncle and forced him to undergo military training. A barangay tanod is an action freak.He mauled even the well wishers for his birthday. A NEET accidentally burned a whole building while he was in an internet cafe.He was offered to be a soldier by his roommate. A mama's boy joins the military to strengthen his manhood and erase his mama's boy image.
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai KingDrigo Garrote: Jai Alai King · 1978
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
7.01978
MovieDramaAction
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco and starred Christopher de Leon, Marianne dela Riva, Dranreb, Johnny Delgado, Amy Austria, Cynthia Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela, and Manny Luna.
Amy, Susie and TessieAmy, Susie and Tessie · 1960
Amy, Susie and Tessie
7.01960
MovieRomanceComedy
After arguing with their playboy father, teenage sisters Amy, Susie and Tessie decide it's time to become independent women. Once the girls realize they can support themselves, they open the door to a whole new world of adventure.
All for YouAll for You · 1982
All for You
4.71982
MovieRomanceDrama
Strong-willed and sophisticated, Divina takes over the business of her late father Don Ferrer who had requested Divina to ensure that his daughter Nora with his mistress is cared for. But Nora wins the love of Jerry, the only man who has captivated Divina’s discriminating heart. From the start. Jerry is attracted to Nora whose steadfast suitor Oscar respects and honors her chastity, only to find out that she has fallen in love and has given herself to Jerry.
SabotageSabotage · 1966
Sabotage
1966
MovieAction
1966 Action movie directed by Eddie Garcia and starring Tony Ferrer, Josephine Manuel and Mary Louise Matheson
KriminalKriminal · 1984
Kriminal
10.01984
MovieAction
Director: Efren C. Piñon Writer: Mauro Gia Samonte (screenplay) Stars: Rudy Fernandez, Stella Strada, Eddie Garcia

Filmography

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Ika-SampuIka-Sampu · 2010
Ika-Sampu
6.02010
MovieHorror
A story about a descendant of a rich hispanic family that lived in the Philippines in the 1800s (1896). Nine years ago, Alexa Nicole de la Vega started having dreams about a mansion where she always used to play as a child, These dreams gradually turn darker and leading to a part of the mansion which was described in her dreams as a "door she cannot open". Every year, her dreams about the mansion turn darker and more grotesque. One day a lawyer visits in her office informing her that she has inherited a house passed on by her father in his last will. She calls her best friend Daniella, a collector and a curator of a Spanish museum, suggesting to her that there many be many treasures hidden there. This turns out to be a good opportunity to get her dad's company back to its prime. Alexa decides to go to the house she inherited to look for this rumored treasure. She later found nine pieces of golden coins in her great great grandfathers old study - then things start to change.

General Antonio dela Vega

LegacyLegacy · 2012
Legacy
2012
SeriesDrama
Legacy is Filipino drama series created by Dode Cruz, written by Denoy Navarro-Punio, under the directions of Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, and produced and aired by GMA Network. The series premiered on January 16, 2012, replacing the epic series Amaya on GMA Telebabad block and January 18, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series features a star-studded cast headed by actresses Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi as the major characters of the story. With them are Sid Lucero, Geoff Eigenmann and Mike Tan as the leading men. This series is set mostly on the fictional beauty company called Legacy Corporation where the three main characters are vying to be the sole heiress of the said company. Also big part of the series are veteran actors Eddie Garcia who plays the role of Don Romualdo Alcantara, the patriarch, founder and president of the Legacy Corporation; and Cherie Gil as the main antagonist. The series concluded on June 1, 2012. It ran for 20 weeks, with 98 episodes all in all. It replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli on its timeslot.

Romualdo Alcantara