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

As writer

Film roles

Television roles

Television credits

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation album

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1970Awit AwardsBest Single"My Pledge of Love"
1971Awit AwardsBest 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. News: Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary. July 20, 2024 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022.
  3. News: Salterio . Lea. Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70. July 20, 2024 . . July 19, 2024.
  4. 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.
  5. 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..
  6. 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.".