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Edgar Mortiz
Filipino actor and director (born 1954)
Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edgardo Mortiz (1954-08-30) August 30, 1954 (age 70) Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Bobot |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, singer, film director, television director |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Spouse | Milette Santos-Mortiz (m. 1977) |
| Children | 4 (including Frasco Mortiz, & Badjie Mortiz) |
Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with ABS-CBN. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years,[1] until 2024 when he returned to ABS-CBN and directed Goin' Bulilit co-produced with AMBS' All TV.[2][3]
Early and personal life
Mortiz married Millet Santos on April 3 1977. They had 4 children - Ma. Frances Camille Mortiz, Ma. Carmela Catalin Mortiz, Frasco Mortiz and Badjie Mortiz. Santos was born in 1960, to Dr. Winifredo Santos and Nora Navarro-Santos, with children Charo Santos-Concio, Suzanne Santos, Malou N. Santos, Joey Santos and Mae Santos.[4]
In March 2024, Mortiz released his new all-standards eight-track album - phonograph record "Goin' Standard".[5]
Filmography
As director
- Isa, Dalawa, Takbo (1996)
- Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!) (2000)
- Young Love (1970)
- Drakulita (1969)
As writer
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
Television credits
- Tropang Trumpo (1994–1998; ABC), Director
- Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1999–2003; ABS-CBN), Director
- Goin' Bulilit (2005–2019; 2024–present; ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV), Director[6]
- Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2005; ABS-CBN), Creative Consultant
- Wowowee (2005–2010), Creative Director
- Let's Go (2006–2007; ABS-CBN), Director
- Banana Sundae (2008–2020), Director
- Pilipinas Win na Win (2010–2011), Creative Director
- Happy Yipee Yehey! (2011–2012), Creative Director
- Home Sweetie Home (2014–2020), Director
- Luv U (2012–2016), Director
- Sunday 'Kada (2020–2021), Director
- Wowowin (2020–2022), Creative Director
- Happy Together (2021–2023), creator and director
Discography
Studio albums
- My Pledge of Love (1969, Wilear's Records)[7]
- Simply the Best (1970, Wilear's Records)[8]
- 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
- ^"Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^"Goin' Bulilit' returning to TV on June 17". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^""It's Showtime" kids and Baby Giant headline return of "Goin Bulilit"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. June 28, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^"Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^Salterio, Lea (July 19, 2024). "Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^Garlitos, Josel. "Goodbye Goin' Bulilit—and to 14 years of poking fun at the ridiculousness of adults". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^Salazar, Oskar (December 13, 1969). "Manila"(PDF). Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 73. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^Salazar, Oskar (September 5, 1970). "Manila". Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 76. Retrieved August 5, 2020.