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

(1954-08-30) August 30, 1954 (age 70)
Other namesBobot
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, singer, film director, television director
Years active1969–present
SpouseMilette Santos-Mortiz (m. 1977)
Children4 (including Frasco Mortiz, & Badjie Mortiz)

Early and personal life

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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, 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

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As director

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  • Isa, Dalawa, Takbo (1996)
  • Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!) (2000)
  • Young Love (1970)
  • Drakulita (1969)

As writer

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Film roles

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  • 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

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Television credits

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Discography

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Studio albums

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  • 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

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  • Edgar Mortiz (Vicor Music Corporation)

Awards

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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

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  1. ^ "Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Goin' Bulilit' returning to TV on June 17". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  3. ^ ""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.
  4. ^ "Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Salterio, Lea (July 19, 2024). "Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Garlitos, Josel. "Goodbye Goin' Bulilit—and to 14 years of poking fun at the ridiculousness of adults". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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."
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