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Manila Bulletin devider devider House close to approving National Artist award for Eddie Garcia

House close to approving National Artist award for Eddie Garcia

Published Oct 11, 2019 08:50 pm
By Ben Rosario The late multi-awarded film actor Eddie Garcia inched closer to being conferred the National Artist Award following the unanimous approval by a House of Representatives committee of his nomination to the much-coveted title. Eddie Garcia (Manila Bulletin) Eddie Garcia (Manila Bulletin) The House Committee on Basic Education voted unanimously to endorse the adoption of House Resolution No. 401 recommending the posthumous conferment of the National Artist Award to Garcia for his exemplary contributions to Philippine cinema. Deputy Speaker Michael Romero (1PACMAN Partylist) lauded the decision of the House panel chaired by Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo. Romero, son of the late actor’s long-time partner Lillibeth Lagman-Romero, said the swift consolidation of three proposed legislative measures and its subsequent approval of the committee serves as a testament that Garcia truly deserved the national honor. Jointly authored by Reps. Bernadette Herrera (Bagong Henerasyon Partylist); Eric Olivarez (NP, Parañaque City); Alfred Vargas (PDP-Laban, Quezon City) and Romulo, HR 401 has been endorsed for plenary approval and is expected to be adopted by the Lower House as soon as congressional session resumes next month. Lawmakers noted that aside from portraying over 6,000 roles both in film and television, Garcia’s acting prowess was cited by various film and acting organizations. Herrera said Garcia was the five-time best actor and best-supporting actor awardee of the prestigious Film Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences. He was also cited by FAMAS as best director for three times. He had also received a number of international acting awards such as the best actor award of the 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival in 2012 for the film “Bwakaw” and best actor in the 52nd Annual WorldFest in Houston, Texas for “Rainbow’s Sunset.” In 2000, Garcia notched the Grand Prize in the Short Film Category of the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. He was honored as among the “Natatanging Bituin ng Siglo” in 2019 by the Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film Academy of the Philippines in 1998. “Despite his nonchalance for legacy, Mr. Garcia became a role model for the people in the industry and thus, became a timeless presence that will remain in the hearts and minds of Filipinos,” HR 401 stated. It added: “Mr.Garcia has proven, beyond accolades and awards, his worthiness to be called a National Artist in his works, ethics, and virtues.” The Partylist Coalition Foundation, Inc. headed by Romero also nominated Garcia to receive the highest award that can be bestowed on Filipino artists. “The man and his legacy stand for what is beautiful and true about Philippine Art, specifically in film and television,” the PCFI said in a press statement. Garcia died on June 8 from internal injuries suffered during an accident at the set of the television series “Rosang Agimat”. He was 90.
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