Edgar Mortiz

Filipino actor and director (born 1954)

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz
Born
Edgardo Mortiz

(1954-08-30) August 30, 1954 (age 69)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesBobot
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, singer, film director, television director
Years active1969–present
SpouseMilette Santos-Mortiz (m. 1977)
Children4 (including Frasco Mortiz, & Badjie Mortiz)

Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with GMA Network and Brightlight Productions. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years.[1]

Filmography

As director

  • Isa, Dalawa, Takbo (1996)
  • Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!) (2000)
  • Young Love (1970)
  • Drakulita (1969)

As writer

  • Agent X44 (2007)

Film roles

  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973)
  • My Juan En Only (1982) as Andres/ Andy
  • Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing (1983)
  • The Untouchable Family (1988) as Mad Max
  • Pare Ko (1995) as Noel Sto. Domingo

Television roles

  • Goin' Bananas (1986–1991; ABS-CBN)
  • Lovingly Yours, Helen (1986–1996; GMA Network)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2020; ABS-CBN)
  • Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV (1992–1993; GMA Network)
  • Que Horror (1996–1998; TV5)
  • Tara Jing Pot Pot (1998–2000; ABS-CBN)
  • Maynila (1999; GMA Network)
  • Arriba, Arriba! – Sodi Arriba (2000–2003; ABS-CBN)
  • All Together Now (2003; GMA Network)
  • Basta't Kasama Kita (2003–2004; ABS-CBN)
  • Magpakailanman (2004; GMA Network)
  • O Ha! (2005; TV5)
  • Kampanerang Kuba – Father Agaton (Reprised Role) (2005; ABS-CBN)
  • Talentadong Pinoy – guest judge (2008; TV5)
  • Star Power – judge (2010; ABS-CBN)
  • It's Showtime – judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan (2016; ABS-CBN)
  • Dolce Amore – Ruben "Dodoy" Ibarra (2016; ABS-CBN)
  • Sana Dalawa ang Puso – Ramon Bulalayao (2018; ABS-CBN)
  • Dear Uge (2020; GMA Network)
  • Happy Together (2021; GMA Network)

Television credits

Discography

Studio albums

  • My Pledge of Love (1969, Wilear's Records)[3]
  • Simply the Best (1970, Wilear's Records)[4]
  • Alaala ang Pagbabalik (Vicor Music Corporation)
  • People (Vicor Music Corporation)

Compilation album

  • Edgar Mortiz (Vicor Music Corporation)

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1970 Awit Awards Best Single "My Pledge of Love" Won
1971 Awit Awards Best Mini-Album "Something Stupid" with Vilma Santos Won

References

  1. ^ "Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Garlitos, Josel. "Goodbye Goin' Bulilit—and to 14 years of poking fun at the ridiculousness of adults". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Salazar, Oskar (December 13, 1969). "Manila" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 73. Retrieved April 14, 2021. Wilear has released the first album of radio and television artist Edgar Mortiz, titled "My [P]ledge of Love." It has 10 compositions of Dannie Subido.
  4. ^ Salazar, Oskar (September 5, 1970). "Manila". Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 76. Retrieved August 5, 2020. Wilear's Records released the second LP of Edgar Mortiz, "Simply the Best."

External links

  • Edgar Mortiz at IMDb
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