Philippine show business industry was blessed of so many talented Filipino actors and actresses. Some of those artists came from an average family having their simple life while some actually came from a prominent family or showbiz clans. But aside from their roots, what’s most important is their love and passion for their craft. Not so many people were blessed with such talent and love for their craft. That is why there are actually some people who did not make it and who did not succeed in their show business career. But there are also some who made it to the top and until now they are considered gems of the show business industry. Just like Mr. Eddie Garcia who is actually 90-years-old but is still very active in the industry.
Eduardo Verchez García, professionally known as Eddie Garcia is a 90-year-old film actor and film director. He actually had over 300 films as of 2011, he has also appeared in the most number of Philippine movies. He is the only individual who was inducted in three categories in the FAMAS Hall of Fame: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Director.
He was born to Antonio García and Vicenta Verchez on May 2, 1929, in Sorsogon, Sorsogon. He spent his early life in the municipality of Juban. The award-winning actor served with the Philippine Scouts right after World War II and was stationed as a military policeman in Okinawa, Japan before he joined show business.
Recently, the public was shocked to know that he suffered a neck injury during a shoot of a GMA television series. His partner for 33-years revealed what really happened to the veteran actor.
It was first stated that the veteran actor suffered a heart attack but then it was revealed that it was a neck injury. The veteran actor remained comatose in Makati Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
As of now, the family and friends of Eddie Garcia are still praying for his quick recovery. Even if the experts admit that only miracle can happen to one of the most amazing actors in the Philippine show business industry.
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