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 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]
Early and personal life
Mortiz married Millet Santos on April 3 1977. Their 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.[2]
In March 2024, Mortiz released his new all-standards eight-track album - phonograph record "Goin' Standard".[3]
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[4]
- 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)[5]
- Simply the Best (1970, Wilear's Records)[6]
- Alaala ang Pagbabalik (Vicor Music Corporation)
- People (Vicor Music Corporation)
Compilation album
- Edgar Mortiz (Vicor Music Corporation)
Awards
Notes and References
- Web site: Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary. ABS-CBN News. en. May 3, 2020.
- News: Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary. July 20, 2024 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022.
- News: Salterio . Lea. Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70. July 20, 2024 . . July 19, 2024.
- 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.
- 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..
- 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.".