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Eddie Garcia
Actor

Eddie Garcia

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Building a seven-decade career in Philippine acting and filmmaking.

Tubog sa Ginto · Atsay

Born
2 May 1929
Birthplace
Juban, Sorsogon
Died
20 June 2019

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Eddie Garcia

Eddie Garcia was a Filipino actor and director whose work ranged from villains and comic characters to complex dramatic leads.

Early life

Before cinema

Served with the Philippine Scouts before entering film.

Career

  1. 1950

    Film debut

    Appeared in Siete Infantes de Lara.

  2. 1960s

    Directing

    Expanded into directing feature films.

  3. 2012

    Later acclaim

    Starred in Bwakaw.

Selected work

Tubog sa Ginto

An acclaimed dramatic role for Lino Brocka.

Atsay

Directed a drama about domestic workers.

Bwakaw

Played an older man facing solitude and change.

Beyond work

Legacy

The 2024 Eddie Garcia Law addresses working conditions and safety in Philippine screen production.

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