Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years, until 2024 when he returned to ABS-CBN and directed ''
Goin' Bulilit'' co-produced with
AMBS'
All TV
All TV (stylized as ALLTV and known on-air as ALLTV2) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine free-to-air Terrestrial television, broadcast television network serving as the flagship property of Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) ...
.
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
María Rosario "Charo" Navarro Santos-Concio (; born October 27, 1955) is a Filipino actress and former media executive. She is the host of , the longest running television drama anthology in the Philippines. From 2012 to 2016, she was the ch ...
, Suzanne Santos, Malou N. Santos, Joey Santos and Mae Santos.
In March 2024, Mortiz released his new all-standards eight-track
album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, dig ...
-
phonograph record
A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English) or a vinyl record (for later varieties only) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The g ...
"Goin' Standard".
Filmography
As director
*''Isa, Dalawa, Takbo'' (1996)
*''Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!)'' (2000)
*''Young Love'' (1970)
*''Drakulita'' (1969)
As writer
*''
Agent X44'' (2007)
As actor
Film
*''
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' is a 1973 Filipino parody film of the DC Comics superhero Superman. The film stars Ariel Ureta as the titular superhero, which is also his debut film. Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, who is known for his Camp (style ...
'' (1973)
*''My Juan En Only'' (1982) as Andres/ Andy
*''Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing'' (1983)
*''The Untouchable Family'' (1988) as Mad Max
*''
Pare Ko
Pare Ko (English: "My Pal") is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads. A censored version of the song titled Walang Hiyang Pare Ko (“My Shameless Pal”) was released as the second promotional single from their debut album ...
'' (1995) as Noel Sto. Domingo
*''
Sampung Utos Kay Josh'' (2025) as Mr. Montes
Television
*''
Goin' Bananas'' (1986–1991)
*''
Lovingly Yours, Helen'' (1986–1996)
*''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest ...
'' (1991–2020)
*''
Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV'' (1992–1993)
*''Que Horror'' (1996–1998;
TV5)
*''
Tarajing Potpot'' (1998–2000)
*''
Maynila'' (1999)
*''
Arriba, Arriba!'' – Sodi Arriba (2000–2003)
*''
All Together Now'' (2003)
*''
Basta't Kasama Kita'' (2003–2004)
*''
Magpakailanman'' (2004)
*''O Ha!'' (2005;
TV5)
*''
Kampanerang Kuba'' – Father Agaton (Reprised Role) (2005)
*''
Talentadong Pinoy'' – guest judge (2008;
TV5)
*''
Star Power'' – judge (2010)
*''
It's Showtime'' – judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan (2016)
*''
Dolce Amore'' – Ruben "Dodoy" Ibarra (2016)
*''
Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' – Ramon Bulalayao (2018)
*''
Dear Uge'' (2020)
*''
Happy Together'' (2021)
*''It’s Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2025)
Television credits
*''
Tropang Trumpo'' (1994–1998), Director
*''
Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' (1999–2003), Director
*''
Goin' Bulilit'' (2005–2019; 2024–present/
Kapamilya Channel/
A2Z/
ALLTV), Director
*''
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' (2005), Creative Consultant
*''
Wowowee
''Wowowee'' () was a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Hosted by Willie Revillame, the show was aired from February 5, 2005 to February 4, 2006 replacing ''MTB (TV program), MTB'' (then name ...
'' (2005–2010), Creative Director
*''
Let's Go'' (2006–2007), 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)
*''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
*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mortiz, Edgar
1954 births
Living people
ABS-CBN people
GMA Network (company) people
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
Male actors from Quezon City
Comedians from Quezon City
Singers from Quezon City