Biography

Born to Antonio García and Vicenta Verchez on May 2, 1929 in Sorsogon, Sorsogon, he spent his early life in the municipality of Juban. He served with the Philippine Scouts during World War II and was stationed as a military policeman in Okinawa, Japan before joining show business.

Career

García started acting in the movie Siete Infantes de Lara in 1949.

He directed his first movie Karugtong ng Kahapon in 1961.

He is known for portraying roles of either the main villain, the lead or a supporting character. He is also known for his trademark humorous lines which he says mostly in action films or comedy films.

As of March 2011, he has appeared in approximately 400 movies and TV shows.

Since 2013, García is currently a part of ABS-CBN. He first appeared on Juan dela Cruz, and later on Honesto. In 2014, he is part of the cast of Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon. In 2015 García return to GMA Network after staying in ABS CBN for 2 years his first project with GMA Network is to be a part of the long time drama The Half Sisters and the Family Drama Little Nanay.

Filmography

Television

Title	Year	Role	Network
Someone To Watch Over Me	2016		ABS-CBN
Ang Probinsyano	2016	Don Emilio Syquia	ABS-CBN
Little Nanay	2015	Don Miguel Vallejo / G Pop	GMA Network
The Half Sisters	2015	Eduardo Guevarra-McBride	GMA Network
Nathaniel	2015	Moises Domingo	ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym Presents: Yamashita's Treasures	2015	Haring Dimetrius	ABS-CBN
Give Love on Christmas:The Gift Giver	2014	Ernest Aguinaldo	ABS-CBN
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon	2014	Magno Ruiz	ABS-CBN
Honesto	2013	Lemuel Galang	ABS-CBN
Toda Max	2013	Engineer Manny Boy	ABS-CBN
Little Champ	2013	Champion (voice)	ABS-CBN
Juan Dela Cruz	2013	Julian "Lolo Juls" Dela Cruz	ABS-CBN
Aso ni San Roque	2012	Supremo / Police Director Danilo Aragon	GMA Network
Third Eye	2012	Lolo Gimo	TV5
Legacy	2012	Don Romualdo Alcantara	GMA Network
Iglot	2011	Celso Samar	GMA Network
Rod Santiago's The Sisters	2011	Mayor Enrique Zialcita	TV5
Babaeng Hampaslupa	2011	Edward Wong	TV5
Jillian: Namamasko Po	2010	Various	GMA Network
Koreana	2010	Chang Hee Jung	GMA Network
Pilyang Kerubin	2010	Mang Potpot (Angel of Death)	GMA Network
Pinoy Records Presents: Pinoy Extreme Talent	2010	Guest Judge	GMA Network
Talentadong Pinoy	2009	Guest Judge	TV5
Pangarap Kong Jackpot	2009	Lolo Hugo	NBN
Mars Ravelo's Darna	2009	Father Mateo	GMA Network
Carlo J. Capara's Totoy Bato	2009	Coach Fredo	GMA Network
LaLola	2008/2009	Don Aguirre Lobregat	GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sing-sing II	2008	Panyong	ABS-CBN
Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado	2008	General Russo	GMA Network
Obra	2008		GMA Network
Asian Treasures	2007	Professor Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw	GMA Network
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang	2007		GMA Network
Majika	2006	Markadan	GMA Network
Mars Ravelo's Darna	2005	Mambabarang	GMA Network
Marinara	2004	Haring Carpa	GMA Network
Narito Ang Puso Ko	2003	Felipe San Victores	GMA Network
Kung Mawawala Ka	2002	President Leandro Montemayor	GMA Network

This television-related list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Movies

Title	Year	Role	Film production
Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw	1949
Huling Patak ng Dugo	1950		Sampaguita Pictures
Siete Infantes de Lara	1950		MC Productions
Kilabot sa Makiling	1950
Get My Son Dead or Alive	1982	Maj. Ricardo Parraguas	Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo	1984	Lauro	Essex Films
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga	1984	Lauro	Essex Films
Kahit Iputok mo Walang Api	1989	Tomas Alejandro	Diamond Films
Ako ang Batas	1989	Gen. Tomas Karingal	Seiko Films
HEPE Isasabay kita sa Paglubog ng Araw	1990	Joselito Marasigan	Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Hukom 45	1990	Judge Enrico Corpuz	Viva Films
Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator	1991	Boyong Manalac	Viva Films
Mayor Latigo	1991	Meliton Geronimo	OctoArts Films
Alyas Ninong	1992	Valentin Zapanta	OctoArts Films
Andres Manambit: Angkan sa Matatapang	1992	Andres Manambit	Viva Films
Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita!	1993	Judge Efren Galvez	Regal Films
Maestro Toribio	1993	Maestro Toribio	OctoArts Films
Ultimatum	1994	Cpl. Ariston Mamaril	Viva Films
Marami Ka Pang Kakainin ng Bigas	1994	Ping	Viva Films
Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban sa Dugo	1995	Melencio Magat	Regal Films
Duwelo	1996	Ramon Aguila	Regal Films
Moises Arcangel: Sa Guhit ng Bala	1996	Moises Arcangel	MAQ Productions
Emong Salvacion: Oras Ka nang Magtago sa Pinanggalingan mo!	1996	Emong Salvacion	MAQ Productions
Mariano Mison NBI	1997	Mariano Mison	Star Cinema
Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo!	1998	Don Ramon	MAQ Productions
Tigasin	1999	Greg Marcial	Star Cinema
Masamang Ugat	2003		Viva Films
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin	2011	Benjamin "Ben" Santos VI	Star Cinema Viva Films
Ang Panday 2	2011	Amang Daluyong	GMA Films
Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story	2013	Atty. Dante Sagalongos	Viva Films
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin	2014	Benjamin "Ben" Santos VI	Star Cinema Viva Films
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo	2014	Museum curator	Philippians Productions
Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby (Short Film)	2015	TBA	Roadrunner Network, Inc.

This film-related list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Director

• Crisis (2005)
• Abakada Ina (2001)
• Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo (1991)
• Imortal (1989)
• Kung Kasalanan Man (1989)
• Kung Aagawin mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1987)
• Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig (1987)
• Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit? (1986)
• Magdusa Ka (1986)
• Palimos ng Pag-ibig (1986)
• Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita (1985)
• Friends in Love (1982)
• Forgive and Forget (1982)
• Cross My Heart (1982)
• Sinasamba Kita (1982)
• P.S. I Love You (1981)
• Atsay (1978)
• Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969)
• Blackmail (1966)
• Deadline Agosto 13 (1966)
• Sabotage (1966)
• G-2: Taga-usig ng Kaaway (1965)
• Kalaban ng Sindikato (1965)
• Historia de Un Amor (1963)
• Karugtong ng Kahapon (1961)

Personal life

García has 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 diet, stressing he prefers fish and vegetables more than meat.

His family is among the descendants of Spanish Pinaminomons settlers. He is a former member of the Philippine Scouts in Okinawa during World War II. The Philippine Military Academy Marangal (Honorable) Class of 1974 also adopted him as one of their honorary classmates, alongside First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.

He has a daughter living in San Diego, California by the name of Lisa Ortega. Not much are known about his spouse or his family. Throughout his career, he has been known for his professionalism, and has evaded intrigues and controversies linking him to any of his fellow co-stars, unlike his contemporaries who are known for their various relationships with other women.

He was also good friends with fellow veteran actors Dolphy and Fernando Poe Jr. He also witnessed the last moment of FPJ. Earlier that year during the 2004 presidential elections, he and Dolphy were campaigning alongside FPJ.

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Eddie Garcia

García has received numerous awards throughout his career. Despite this, he remains level-headed, stressing he doesn't make movies aiming for awards.

FAMAS Awards

García is 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 Hall of Fame Awards, 1 Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award. He was awarded his first FAMAS Award in 1957 and his last FAMAS, a Hall of Fame for Best Actor, in 2003.

He is the only performer in Philippine movie history to win three consecutive FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actor Awards for Taga sa Bato (1957), Condenado (1958) and Tanikalang Apoy (1959).

García is also the first actor to be inducted in the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Hall of Fame of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences in 1974.

Luna Awards

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 Row in 2000.

MMFF-P Awards

The Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines Award for Best Director was conferred to him for the film Imortal in 1989.

He was awarded the Best Actor for the movie Mano Po in 2002.

Gawad Urian Awards

He earned the Urian Award for Pangunahing Aktor (Best Actor) for the movie Death Row in 2000.

The Natatanging Gawad Urian award was bestowed upon him in 2006.

Lifetime achievement awards

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 Awards in 2013.

International film awards

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 Actor award, the only Filipino so far to win the award (as of 2016).

Other awards

He earned his first Best Actor in a Drama Series award at the 2002 Star Awards.

Featured lists

In August 2014, García was included in two lists: Inside Showbiz magazine's list of five best of the living Filipino actors, and the Philippines' Yes! Magazine's list of 2014’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars.

[ Source: Wikipedia ]