Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
and Brightlight Productions. He previously directed numerous shows under
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years.
Filmography
As director
*''Isa, Dalawa, Takbo'' (1996)
*''Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!)'' (2000)
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Young Love'' (1970)
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Drakulita'' (1969)
As writer
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Agent X44
''Agent X44'' is a 2007 Filipino action spy comedy film directed by Joyce E. Bernal and starring Vhong Navarro as Agent X44 with Mariel Rodriguez in her film debut. The film was also the last movie of veteran actor Tony Ferrer following his de ...
'' (2007)
Film roles
*''
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' is a 1973 Filipino parody film of DC Comics superhero Superman. The film stars Ariel Ureta as the titular superhero, and is also his debut film. Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, who is known for his campy films, dire ...
'' (1973)
*''My Juan En Only'' (1982) as Andres/ Andy
*''Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing'' (1983)
*''The Untouchable Family'' (1988) as Mad Max
Television roles
*''
Goin' Bananas'' (1986–1991;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
Lovingly Yours, Helen
''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network and Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation. The show is the second longest running drama anthology in Philippine television history. Originally hosted by H ...
'' (1986–1996;
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
)
*''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
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'' (1991–2020;
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
)
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Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV'' (1992–1993;
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
)
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Que Horror'' (1996–1998; TV5)
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Tara Jing Pot Pot'' (1998–2000;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
Maynila
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'' (1999;
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
)
*''
Arriba, Arriba!
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'' – Sodi Arriba (2000–2003;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
All Together Now'' (2003;
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
)
*''
Basta't Kasama Kita
''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (International title: ''As Long As I'm With You'' / ) is a Philippine action drama which was aired on ABS-CBN primetime series from May 26, 2003, to September 10, 2004, replacing ''Bituin''. The series stars Robin Padill ...
'' (2003–2004;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
Magpakailanman
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'' (2004;
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
)
*''
O Ha!'' (2005; TV5)
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Kampanerang Kuba
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'' – Father Agaton (Reprised Role) (2005;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
Talentadong Pinoy
''Talentadong Pinoy (transl,"Talented Pinoy" '' also known as '"Bangon Talentadong Pinoy"', (transl, "Get Up, Talented Pinoy" for its eighth season is a Philippine reality talent show broadcast by TV5. The show premiere on August 16, 2008. Host ...
'' – guest judge (2008; TV5)
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Star Power'' – judge (2010;
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
)
*''
It's Showtime'' – judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan (2016;
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
)
*''
Dolce Amore
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'' – Ruben "Dodoy" Ibarra (2016;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
Sana Dalawa ang Puso
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'' – Ramon Bulalayao (2018;
ABS-CBN
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)
*''
Dear Uge
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'' (2020; GMA Network)
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Happy Together'' (2021; GMA Network)
Television credits
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Tropang Trumpo
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'' (1994–1998;
ABC "now TV5" ), Director
*''
Magandang Tanghali Bayan
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'' (1999–2003;
ABS-CBN
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), Director
*''
Goin' Bulilit
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'' (2005–2019), Director
*''
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit
''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' (International title: ''Angels Without a Heaven'') is a Philippine drama television series from May 9, 2005 to February 24, 2006 on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' replacing ''Spirits'' and was replaced by ''Sa Piling ...
'' (2005;
ABS-CBN
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), Creative Consultant
*''
Wowowee
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'' (2005–2010), Creative Director
*''
Let's Go'' (2006–2007;
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
), Director
*''
Banana Sundae
''Banana Sundae'' (formerly ''Banana Split'') is a Philippine comedy gag show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show aired from October 11, 2008, to April 5, 2020, replacing ''That's My Doc''. The program aired every Sunday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, o ...
'' (2008–2020), Director
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Pilipinas Win na Win'' (2010–2011), Creative Director
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Happy Yipee Yehey!
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*''
Home Sweetie Home
''Home Sweetie Home'' is a Philippine sitcom broadcast by ABS-CBN, starring Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz. The show premiered on January 5, 2014, replacing ''Toda Max'' and currently airs every Saturday from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM, on the network ...
'' (2014–2020), Director
*''
Luv U
'' Luv U '' () is a Philippines, Filipino teen sitcom Television program, series and aired every Saturday Morning on the network's ''Yes Weekend!'' block. The show premiered on February 19, 2012, replacing ''Growing Up (2011 Philippine TV series) ...
'' (2012–2016), Director
*''
Sunday 'Kada
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'' (2020–2021), Director
*''
Wowowin
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'' (2020–2022), Creative Director
*''
Happy Together'' (2021-present), creator and director
Discography
Studio albums
*''My Pledge of Love'' (1969, Wilear's Records)
*''Simply the Best'' (1970, Wilear's Records)
*''Alaala ang Pagbabalik'' (Vicor Music Corporation)
*''People'' (Vicor Music Corporation)
Compilation album
*''Edgar Mortiz'' (Vicor Music Corporation)
Awards
References
External links
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1954 births
Living people
ABS-CBN personalities
GMA Network personalities
Filipino film directors
Filipino male child actors
Filipino male comedians
Filipino male film actors
20th-century Filipino male singers
Filipino male television actors
Filipino television directors
Vicor Music artists