Eddie Mercado

Eduardo "Eddie" Mercado (August 20, 1938 – September 18, 2006) was a Filipino film actor, television actor, film director, television director, and television presenter. Known for his signature voice, he earned himself the title, "Frank Sinatra of the Philippines".

Personal life Mercado was born on August 20, 1938. He was married to Marivic Yee. He had six children: Coily, Bobbi, Candy, CJ, Chevy and Eric,

Career One of the earliest shows that Mercado hosted and for which he gained fame and popularity was the Darigold Jamboree (1969) Bulilit Contest on Channel 11 which he co-hosted with Leila Benitez. His first radio show was Teenage Slam Bang. Before he became sick, he was the regular host of Pagcor shows and big bingo events as well as the grand draws of the different promos by Fortune Tobacco Corporation (now PMFTC). Richard Merk, to whom he gave a show business break, organized a fund raising concert and Pasikatan Sa 13 in 1990s. His final TV appearance was Wish Ko Lang in 2006.

Mercado is a radio personality in several radio stations such as DZRJ, DWBR and RJ-FM. He has also appeared in several films such as Checkered Flag or Crash, Ikaw Naman and Iiyak, Wanted: Perfect Mother and Swinging Jet-Age.

Awards and nominations + Awards and nominations Year !! Award giving body !! Category !! Nominated work/ Person !! Results He died at around 3:30 pm on September 18, 2006, at the Parañaque Medical Center following multiple organ failure. He was cremated at the Trinity Funeral Homes, and his wake was held at the Alabang New Life Christian Center.