Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with ABS-CBN. 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.
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, Suzanne Santos, Malou N. Santos, Joey Santos and Mae Santos.
In March 2024, Mortiz released his new all-standards eight-track album - phonograph record "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 producer Midnight Girls (2026)
As actor
Film 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 Sampung Utos Kay Josh (2025) as Mr. Montes
Television Goin' Bananas (1986–1991) Lovingly Yours, Helen (1986–1996) Maalaala Mo Kaya (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 (2018) – Ramon Bulalayao Dear Uge (2020) Happy Together (2021) It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2025) – Dr. Anok Lumbera Sr. Blood vs Duty (2026) – Omar
Television credits Tropang Trumpo (1994–1998), Director Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1999–2003), Director Goin' Bulilit (2005–2019; 2024/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV), Director Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2005), Creative Consultant Wowowee (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 Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results1970Awit AwardsBest Single"My Pledge of Love"1971Awit AwardsBest Mini-Album"Something Stupid" with Vilma Santos2026The EDDYS 2026 Movie Icon Award
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