Edgar Mortiz

Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with GMA Network and Brightlight Productions. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years.

Early and personal life
Mortiz married Millet Santos on April 3 1977. Their 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".

As director

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

As writer

 * Agent X44 (2007)

Film roles

 * 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

 * Goin' Bananas (1986–1991; ABS-CBN)
 * Lovingly Yours, Helen (1986–1996; GMA Network)
 * Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2020; ABS-CBN)
 * Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV (1992–1993; GMA Network)
 * Que Horror (1996–1998; TV5)
 * Tara Jing Pot Pot (1998–2000; ABS-CBN)
 * Maynila (1999; GMA Network)
 * Arriba, Arriba! – Sodi Arriba (2000–2003; ABS-CBN)
 * All Together Now (2003; GMA Network)
 * Basta't Kasama Kita (2003–2004; ABS-CBN)
 * Magpakailanman (2004; GMA Network)
 * O Ha! (2005; TV5)
 * Kampanerang Kuba – Father Agaton (Reprised Role) (2005; ABS-CBN)
 * Talentadong Pinoy – guest judge (2008; TV5)
 * Star Power – judge (2010; ABS-CBN)
 * It's Showtime – judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan (2016; ABS-CBN)
 * Dolce Amore – Ruben "Dodoy" Ibarra (2016; ABS-CBN)
 * Sana Dalawa ang Puso – Ramon Bulalayao (2018; ABS-CBN)
 * Dear Uge (2020; GMA Network)
 * Happy Together (2021; GMA Network)

Television credits

 * Tropang Trumpo (1994–1998; ABC), Director
 * Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1999–2003; ABS-CBN), Director
 * Goin' Bulilit (2005–present), Director
 * Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2005; ABS-CBN), Creative Consultant
 * Wowowee (2005–2010), Creative Director
 * Let's Go (2006–2007; ABS-CBN), 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

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)