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Born on May 2, 1929 in Sorsogon City, Philippines, Eddie Garcia was a film director, comedian and television actor. Death is recorded on June 20, 2019, at the age of 90. Listed accolades include Asian Film Award for Best Actor and FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor (1958, 1959, 1960).
My Take
Eddie Garcia is a genuine giant of Philippine cinema, and his numbers alone are staggering: nearly 700 productions across seventy years. What impresses me is his range, moving fluidly between menacing authority figures, villains, and comedy. Crowned Best Actor at the Asian Film Awards, he stayed at work into his late eighties and died, fittingly, on set. That kind of lifelong devotion to the craft commands deep respect. Affectionately called Manoy, he is exactly the sort of true professional I admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eddie Garcia
- Name (Japanese)
- エディー・ガルシア
- Reading
- えでぃー・がるしあ
- Born
- May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Sorsogon City, Philippines
- Occupation
- actor / film director / comedian / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Asian Film Award for Best Actor
- 1958 FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1959 FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1960 FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie%20Garcia
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2406250
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eddie Garcia born?
Born May 2, 1929.
When did Eddie Garcia die?
Died June 20, 2019, aged 90.
Where was Eddie Garcia from?
Eddie Garcia was from Sorsogon City, Philippines.
What did Eddie Garcia do?
Eddie Garcia worked as actor, film director, comedian, television actor.
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