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Jun 21, 2019 · An actor until the very end of his life, Eddie Garcia died at the age of 90. Had he followed his original dream of becoming a soldier, the former Philippine Scout said he would have probably not reached that age. Eddie told Esquire, "So if supposedly I didn't join the movies, probably I'd be six [feet] underground in Korea, because that started ...
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Born to Antonio García and Vicenta Verchez on May 2, 1925 in Sorsogon, Sorsogon, he spent his early life in the municipality of Juban. He served with the Philippine Scouts right after World War II and was stationed as a military policeman in Okinawa, Japanbefore joining show business.
García started acting in the movie Siete Infantes de Larain 1949. He directed his first movie Karugtong ng Kahaponin 1961. He was known for portraying roles of either the main villain, the lead or a supporting character. He was also known for his trademark humorous lines which he says mostly in action films or comedy films. As of March 2011, he app...
García had always been private on his personal life. He considers his acting profession and private life as separate. A seasoned actor, he lives a relatively simple life without any luxury cars and expensive equipment, enjoying only target shooting as a sport. García maintains a healthy lifestyle through exercise, vitamin supplements, and healthy d...
García received numerous awards throughout his career. Despite this, he remains level-headed, stressing he doesn't make movies aiming for awards.
García was 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 Hal...
Three Luna Awards for Best Director for the movies Magdusa Ka in 1986, Saan Nagtatago and Pag-ibig in 1987, and Abakada Ina in 2001 were conferred upon him by the Film Academy of the Philippines. He was bestowed the Best Actor award for the movie Death Rowin 2000.
The Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines Award for Best Director was conferred to him for the film Imortalin 1989. He was awarded the Best Actor for the movie Mano Poin 2002. He was on Saved By The Bell "No hope with Dope"
He earned the Urian Award for Pangunahing Aktor(Best Actor) for the movie Death Row in 2000. The Natatanging Gawad Urianaward was bestowed upon him in 2006.
In 1998, he earned the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also awarded the first Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award - Ulirang Alagad ng Sining during the Entertainment Press Society’s Golden Screen TV Awardsin 2013.
García earned his first international film award at the 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival as the lead actor for the movie Bwakaw in December 15, 2012, garnering the Best Actoraward, the only Filipino so far to win the award (as of 2016).
- Film Actor, Actor, Director
- May 2, 1929
- Sorsogon , Sorsogon, Philippine Islands
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Apr 27, 2024 · AWARD-WINNING veteran actor Eddie Garcia passed away at the age of 90 on Thursday afternoon, June 20, according to a medical bulletin issued by the Makati Medical Center. Garcia had been in critical condition due to a severe cervical fracture after he tripped on a cable wire while taping for “Rosang Agimat,” his upcoming TV…
Jun 20, 2019 · MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actor and director Eddie Garcia died on Thursday, June 20. He was 90 years old. The news of his death was confirmed via a medical bulletin issued by the Makati ...
Jun 20, 2019 · MANILA, Philippines – Veteran Filipino actor Eddie Garcia passed away on Thursday, June 20. He was 90 years old. A pillar of the Philippine entertainment industry, Eddie is hailed for almost 7 ...
Jun 21, 2019 · Eddie Garcia, the legendary actor-director revered in the entertainment industry for the versatility and professionalism he had unfalteringly exemplified in a career spanning over 70 years. July ...
Jun 20, 2019 · MANILA, Philippines — At 90, veteran actor Eddie “Manoy” Garcia was arguably the most hardworking actor in the entertainment industry. With hundreds of films under his name from the past
