Biography
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.
Acted in 318
2020s
- 2021
Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
Movie
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Kalel, 15
Father George
Circa
Movie
The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking
Mr. Russel
- 2018
Rainbow's Sunset
Ramon Estrealla
Heaven's Waiting
Manolo Rivera
ML
Colonel dela Cruz
- 2017
Ang Panday
Movie
- 2016
Iadya Mo Kami
Movie
- 2015
Little Nanay
Don Miguel Vallejo · 93 episodes
- 2014
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
Lolo Bino
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Museum of Philippine Political History curator
Barber's Tales
Father Arturo
- 2013
Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill
Atty. Dante Sagalongos
Honesto
Lemuel Galang · 100 episodes
- 2012
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
Police Superintendent
Bwakaw
Rene
Aso ni San Roque
Supremo · 90 episodes
Legacy
Romualdo Alcantara · 98 episodes
- 2011
Ikaw ang Pag-ibig
Movie
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin
Gen. Benjamin Santos VI
Iglot
Celso Samar · 55 episodes
Tum, My Pledge of Love
Movie
Babaeng Hampaslupa
Edward Wong · 113 episodes
- 2010
Koreana
Chang Hee Jung · 100 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Nobody Nobody But Juan
Tu
Totoy Bato
Fredo · 93 episodes
- 2008
LaLola
Aguirre Lobregat · 85 episodes
Urduja
Lakanpati (voice)
Ate
Movie
Joaquin Bordado
Russo · 108 episodes
- 2007
- 2006
Reyna
Mamu
Till I Met You
Señor Manuel
Blue Moon
Movie
I Wanna Be Happy
Movie
- 2005
Lisensyadong Kamao
Balani
The Son of Brocka
(archive footage)
ICU Bed #7
Joseph
Pinoy/Blonde
Movie
Birhen Ng Manaoag
Movie
- 2004
Mano Po III: My Love
Melencio
- 2003
Asboobs: Asal Bobo
Sgt. Samson
Masamang Ugat
Apo Roman
Alab ng Lahi
Movie
Operation Balikatan
General Espino
- 2002
Mano Po
Don Luis Go
Bahid
Lorenzo Lavares
D' Uragons
Sherlock
Bro: Kahit Saan Engkwentro
Movie
- 2001
Sanggano't 'Sanggago
Waldo
Syota ng Bayan
Mayor Golano
- 2000
Deathrow
Lolo Sinat
Shadows
Man with gun
The Debut
Lolo Carlos
Matalino Man Ang Matsing Naiisahan Din!
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Asin at Paminta
Movie
Tigasin
Sgt. Gregorio Marcial
- 1998
Sambahin ang Ngalan mo
Movie
- 1997
Conan
-
Mauna Ka Susunod Ako
Movie
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Mariano Mison
- 1996
Emong Salvacion
Movie
Moises Arcanhel: Sa Guhit Ng Bala
Moises
Why Is There a Yesterday?
Gen. Valderama
Hukom Bitay: Judge Max Asuncion
Movie
Duwelo
Ramon Aguila
- 1995
Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila
Alfredo Lim
- 1994
Ultimatum
Ariston
Mayor Cesar Climaco
Cesar Climaco
Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador
Maestro Toribio
- 1993
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
Doring Dorobo
Rave, Dancing to a Different Beat
R'eal
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita
Judge Galvez
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
Napoleon Velasco
Enteng Manok: Tari Ng Quiapo
Enteng
Tatak ng Kriminal
Gojo
Padre Amante Guerrero
Movie
- 1992
Andres Manambit: Angkan Ng Matatapang
Andres Manambit
Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga Lawin
Magdaleno Orbos
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
Movie
Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo
Valentin Zapanta
- 1991
Hepe: Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng Araw
Pepe Marasigan
Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator
Boyong Mañalac
Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo
Laroza
Mayor Latigo
Meliton Geronimo/Mayor Latigo
My Pretty Baby
Don Luis Tantoco
- 1990
Ghost
Dr. Corpus
A Moment Too Long
Don Edmundo
Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents
Movie
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III
Movie
Hukom .45
Movie
My Other Woman
Movie
Dirty Affair
Mayor Edmundo Guatlo
Bullet and Rosary
Edmundo
Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko
Maj. Torjillo
When Forever Ends
Leandro Verder
Naughty Boys
Tonyo
1980s
- 1989
Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2
Judge Valderama
Jones Bridge Massacre
Movie
Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida
Movie
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Badong
Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo!
Movie
Tatak ng Isang Api
Movie
Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?
Movie
- 1988
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor
Movie
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
Movie
Sandakot na Bala
Daniel
Stomach In, Chest Out
Movie
Enteng the Dragon
Movie
Love Letters
Movie
Nasaan ka, Inay?
Badong
Puso sa Puso
Movie
Nakausap ko ang Birhen
as
Afuang: Bounty Hunter
Movie
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Movie
Tubusin Mo ng Dugo
Movie
- 1987
Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop
Movie
Envy
Diony
Rage of Justice
Movie
Kris Commando
Brig. Gen. Alfredo Basco
- 1986
Gabi Na, Kumander
Movie
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Julio
Muslim.357
Movie
Kamagong
Mr. Guevarra
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Teddy
- 1985
Tinik sa Dibdib
Mr. Tibo
Order to Kill
Movie
Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?
Señor Griego
Miguelito
Ven Herrera
Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two
Manoy
Ulo Ng Gapo
Movie
Mga Paru-Parong Buking
Daniel
- 1984
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo
Don Mariano
Life Begins at 40
Movie
Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang
Movie
Matukso kaya ang anghel?
Movie
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
Lauro Rivas
Kriminal
Movie
Daang Hari
Movie
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Movie
Cry of Justice
Miguel
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Movie
Should the Skies Clear
Pablo Acuesta
Erpat Kong Forgets
Movie
Sa Ngalan ng Anak
Movie
- 1983
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
Cenon
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Dimitri De Joya
Atsay Killer
Naning
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Baracuda
Palabra de Honor
Don Adolfo
- 1982
All for You
Don Jose Ferrer (uncredited)
Kenkoy
Movie
- 1981
Titser's Pet
Movie
P.S. I Love You
Emilio
Free to Love
Movie
Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
Don Segovia
Hotel House Detective
Movie
Dear Heart
Movie
Dirty Games
Movie
Geronimo
Movie
Cover Girls
Movie
Alfredo Sebastian
Movie
Controversial
Mauro Dizon
Uhaw na Dagat
Movie
Iskorokotoy
Movie
- 1980
Ang Kabiyak
Movie
Kalibre .45
Movie
Raiders of the Paradise
Movie
Chain
Movie
Aguila
Simeon
1970s
- 1979
The Legend of Julian Makabayan
Father Matias
Dang-Dong
Movie
Star?
Adrian
Aliw-iw
Movie
Arrest Junior Bombay!
Movie
Roberta
Movie
Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo
Movie
Batang Salabusab
Movie
- 1978
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
Movie
Mga Huwad na Mananayaw
Movie
Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin
Isidro Villaverde
Miss Dulce Amor, Ina
Movie
- 1977
John & Marsha '77
Movie
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
Movie
Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas!
Movie
Satan's Seed
Lucas Santander
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Movie
Sudden Death
Raoul Hidalgo
- 1976
As We Were
Don Tibor
Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa
Alex
Usigin Ang Maysala
Movie
Walang Karanasan
Geron
- 1975
Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma
Movie
Bamboo Trap
Movie
And the Terror Spreads
Movie
Summer Rains
Movie
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Movie
Laging Umaga
Movie
Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
Movie
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Capt. Cordova (segment 1)
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Manuel
The Golden Triangle
Movie
Lady Luck
Movie
- 1974
The Devil's Daughter
Movie
The Game of Death
Master
Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko
Movie
Savage Sisters
Captain Morales
Weighed But Found Wanting
Cesar Blanco
Ransom!
Movie
Bamboo Gods and Iron Men
Movie
Black Mamba
Fred
- 1973
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko
Movie
Shadow of the Dragon
Movie
Super Gee
Movie
Tanikalang dugo
Movie
Beyond Atlantis
The Mate
Lupang Hinirang
Movie
Nueva Vizcaya
Movie
Fung Ku
Movie
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Movie
- 1972
The Woman Hunt
Spyros
Till Death Do Us Part
Movie
Destiny of the Living Dead
Movie
El Vibora
Alvaran
Vampira's Kiss
Movie
- 1971
Gabriela Silang
Don Manuel de Arza
Stardoom
Arsiong
Storm Surge!
Johnny Revilla
At the Top
Movie
Even the Angels Cried
Asyong
Baton of Dracula
Drakula
Now!
Movie
- 1970
Dipped in Gold
Don Benito
Haydee
Movie
Beast of Blood
Dr. Lorca
Devil Woman
Movie
A Time for Dying
Movie
Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman!
Jess
Blue Boy
as
1960s
- 1969
Bimbo
Movie
Dino Barbaro
Elmo
- 1968
Igorota
Mike
Manila, Open City
Movie
- 1967
Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot
Movie
- 1966
This Is a Filipino
Capitan
Curse of the Vampires
Eduardo Escudero
Not for Hire
Movie
- 1965
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Movie
- 1962
Si Lucio at si Miguel
Movie
Diegong Tabak
Movie
We... Who Are Sexy!
Sergeant
The Big Broadcast
Movie
- 1961
Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?
Primo
Halik sa Lupa
Movie
Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
Movie
Mother Dearest
segement 'The Rebel'
- 1960
Amy, Susie and Tessie
Movie
Berdugo
Movie
Lupa sa Lupa
Bert
1950s
- 1959
Wedding Bells
Movie
Kilabot Sa Makiling
Victor
Mga Anghel sa Lansangan
(guest appearance)
Kamandag
Movie
Tanikalang Apoy
Rodrigo Rioblanca
Pitong Pagsisisi
Movie
- 1958
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Movie
Condemned
Movie
Paruparong Bukid
Movie
Ulilang Anghel
Movie
Tawag Ng Tanghalan
Movie
Silveria
Rusty
Anino Ni Bathala
Movie
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Movie
- 1957
Gabi at Araw
Movie
Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak
Movie
Mga Anak ng Diyos
Movie
Sino Ang Maysala?
Eddie
- 1956
Gigolo
Movie
Miss Tilapia
Movie
Gilda
Movie
Señorita
Movie
- 1955
Lupang Kayumanggi
Movie
Iyung-Iyo
Movie
Waldas
Movie
Despatsadora
Movie
Tatay na si Bondying
Movie
- 1954
Kurdapya
Movie
Anak Sa Panalangin
Movie
Dalagang Ilocana
Louie
Anak ng Espada
Movie
Ukala
Movie
- 1953
Recuerdo
Movie
Tulisang Pugot
Leonardo
Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita
Movie
Diwani
Movie
El Indio
Movie
Ang Asawa Kong Americana
Movie
- 1952
Basahang Ginto
Movie
- 1950
Huling Patak Ng Dugo
Movie
Siete Infantes de Lara
Movie
Kilabot Sa Makiling
Movie
No release date
Doble Trece
Movie
Palaban
Movie
Directed 21
2000s
- 2001
Abakada... Ina
Director
1990s
- 1991
Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo
Director
1980s
- 1989
Immortal
Director
If It's A Sin
Director
- 1988
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit
Director
- 1987
Where Does Love Hide?
Director
Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
Director
- 1986
Magdusa Ka!
Director
Begging for Love
Director
- 1985
When to Say I Love You?
Director
- 1983
How Is It to Dream?
Director
Friends in Love
Director
- 1982
Cross My Heart
Director
All for You
Director
Forgive and Forget
Director
My Only Love
Director
- 1981
P.S. I Love You
Director
1970s
- 1978
Maid
Director
1960s
- 1969
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Director
- 1966
Sabotage
Director
- 1965
Contra Señas
Director
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2019
Kalel, 15
In Memory Of
Appearances5
2020s
- 2023
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
Himself (archival footage)
2010s
- 2019
Kings of Reality Shows
Himself
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Himself
- 2010
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
1980s
- 1989
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
Self (uncredited)