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]
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) |
Early and personal life
editMortiz 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
editAs 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)
- 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
edit- 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
editStudio albums
edit- 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
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.
- ^ "Goin' Bulilit' returning to TV on June 17". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ ""It's Showtime" kids and Baby Giant headline return of "Goin Bulilit"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. June 28, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Salterio, Lea (July 19, 2024). "Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ 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