Edgar Mortiz

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz
Born	Edgardo Mortiz (1954-08-30) August 30, 1954 (age 70) Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other names	Bobot
Occupation(s)	Actor, comedian, singer, film director, television director
Years active	1969–present
Spouse	Milette Santos-Mortiz (m. 1977)
Children	4 (including Frasco Mortiz, & Badjie 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, ^[1] until 2024 when he returned to ABS-CBN and directed Goin' Bulilit co-produced with AMBS' All TV. ^{[2] [3]}

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. ^[4]

In March 2024, Mortiz released his new all-standards eight-track album - phonograph record "Goin' Standard". ^[5]

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 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 – Ramon Bulalayao (2018)
• Dear Uge (2020)
• Happy Together (2021)
• It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2025) – Dr. Anok Lumbera Sr.

Television credits

• Tropang Trumpo (1994–1998), Director
• Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1999–2003), Director
• Goin' Bulilit (2005–2019; 2024–present/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV), Director ^[6]
• 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) ^[7]
• Simply the Best (1970, Wilear's Records) ^[8]
• 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

References

1. "Edgar Mortiz, wife mark 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
2. "Goin' Bulilit' returning to TV on June 17". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
3. ""It's Showtime" kids and Baby Giant headline return of "Goin Bulilit"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. June 28, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
4. "Edgar Mortiz and wife celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 1, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
5. Salterio, Lea (July 19, 2024). "Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70". The Philippine Star . Retrieved July 20, 2024.
6. Garlitos, Josel. "Goodbye Goin' Bulilit—and to 14 years of poking fun at the ridiculousness of adults". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
7. Salazar, Oskar (December 13, 1969). "Manila" (PDF). Billboard . Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 73. Retrieved April 14, 2021. Wilear has released the first album of radio and television artist Edgar Mortiz, titled "My [P]ledge of Love." It has 10 compositions of Dannie Subido.
8. Salazar, Oskar (September 5, 1970). "Manila". Billboard . Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 76. Retrieved August 5, 2020. Wilear's Records released the second LP of Edgar Mortiz, "Simply the Best."

External links

• Edgar Mortiz at IMDb