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]
Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edgardo Mortiz August 30, 1954 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) |
Filmography edit
As director edit
- Isa, Dalawa, Takbo (1996)
- Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!) (2000)
- Young Love (1970)
- Drakulita (1969)
As writer edit
- Agent X44 (2007)
Film roles edit
- 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 edit
- 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 edit
- Tropang Trumpo (1994–1998; ABC), Director
- Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1999–2003; ABS-CBN), Director
- Goin' Bulilit (2005–2019), Director[2]
- 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 edit
Studio albums edit
- 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 edit
- Edgar Mortiz (Vicor Music Corporation)
Awards edit
| 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 edit
- ^ "Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ 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.
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.
- ^ 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 edit
- Edgar Mortiz at IMDb