Eddie Garcia
Filipino actor (1929-2019)
Eduardo Verchez García (2 May 1929 – 20 June 2019), popularly known as Eddie Garcia or Manoy, was a Filipino movie actor and movie director. He appeared in over 600 movies and TV shows as of 2019.[1][2]
Eddie Garcia | |
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 Garcia in 2019 | |
| Born | Eduardo Verchez García 2 May 1929 |
| Died | 20 June 2019 (aged 90) Makati, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Manoy |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1948–2019 |
He is also the only person in the Philippines inducted into the FAMAS Hall of Fame in three categories: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.[3]
On 8 June 2019, Garcia suffered a neck fracture after having a fall and was hospitalised in Manila.[4] He was soon moved to Makati, where he died on 20 June 2019. He was 90.[5]
References
change- ↑ Tariman, Pablo A. (30 April 2011). "The ageless Eddie Garcia". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ Zulueta, Lito B. "EDDIE GARCIA: Actor, director, icon, Philippine cinema's one-man totem pole". Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP). MPP. Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Mendoza, Abby (29 March 2013). "The longevity of Eddie Garcia". Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP). Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ "Eddie Garcia suffered neck fracture, not heart attack, says doctor". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ↑ Salterio, Leah C. (June 20, 2019). "Eddie Garcia passes away at 90". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
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