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,^[1] until 2024 when he returned to ABS-CBN and directed Goin' Bulilit co-produced with AMBS' All TV.^[2][3]

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)

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