Edgar Mortiz Explained

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz
Birth Name:	Edgardo Mortiz
Other Names:	Bobot
Birth Date:	1954 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:	Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Spouse:	Milette Santos-Mortiz (m. 1977)
Children:	4 (including Frasco Mortiz, & Badjie Mortiz)
Occupation:	Actor, comedian, singer, film director, television director
Years Active:	1969–present

Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with ABS-CBN, 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] 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

• 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)
• Tarajing Potpot (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)
• It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2025; Netflix)

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"
1971	Awit Awards	Best Mini-Album	"Something Stupid" with Vilma Santos

Notes and References

1. Web site: Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary. ABS-CBN News. en. May 3, 2020.
2. Web site: Goin' Bulilit' returning to TV on June 17. ABS-CBN News. en. August 21, 2024.
3. Web site: “It’s Showtime” kids and Baby Giant headline return of “Goin Bulilit” . ABS-CBN Entertainment. . . 16 September 2024 . 28 June 2024.
4. News: Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary. July 20, 2024 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022.
5. News: Salterio . Lea. Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70. July 20, 2024 . . July 19, 2024.
6. Web site: Goodbye Goin' Bulilit—and to 14 years of poking fun at the ridiculousness of adults. Garlitos. Josel. ABS-CBN News. May 3, 2020.
7. Salazar. Oskar. Manila. April 14, 2021. Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc.. December 13, 1969. 73. 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..
8. Salazar. Oskar. Manila. August 5, 2020. Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc.. September 5, 1970. 76. Wilear's Records released the second LP of Edgar Mortiz, "Simply the Best.".