# Edgar Mortiz

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 co-produced with AMBS' All TV.

## 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)

### 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
* Sampung Utos Kay Josh (2025) as Mr. Montes

### 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)
* Tarajing Potpot (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)
* It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2025; Netflix)

### Television credits

* Tropang Trumpo (1994–1998; ABC), Director
* Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1999–2003; ABS-CBN), Director
* Goin' Bulilit (2005–2019; 2024–present; ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV), 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

## 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 | Results |
| 1970 | Awit Awards | Best Single | "My Pledge of Love" | Won |
| 1971 | Awit Awards | Best Mini-Album | "Something Stupid" with Vilma Santos | Won |