Eddie Nicart biography and timeline

Stuntman, Director, and the Man who made Weng Weng! EDDIE NICART Timeline and Filmography 

Andrew Leavold's two interviews with Eddie for his documentary and book The Search For Weng Weng are HERE

1945 - born 25th December as Eduardo Nofies Nicart in Samar.

1963 - first bit role in the Fernando Poe Jr war film Sigaw Ng Digmaan.

1967-68 - joined SOS Daredevils as a stuntman and slowly graduated to routine instructor and stunt director.

1968 - acted in The Crimebuster (with Tony Ferrer), Kidlat Sa Karate/“Like Lightning In Karate” (with Roberto Gonzalez), and The Karate Champions (with Bernard Belleza).

1969 - first major role in the international production Impasse* (pictured above) opposite Burt Reynolds. Also starred in The Incomparable: Walang Kaparis, Bilis At Tapang and The Gun-Runners (all with Bernard Belleza), Tierra Santa, Ang Alamat Ni Zaldo/“The Legend Of Zaldo” and Pagtutuos Ng Dalawang Panginoon (all with Zaldy Zshornack), Magnificent Karatista and Liquidation Squad* (both with Roberto Gonzalez), The Infiltrators (with Tony Ferrer as Agent X44), Adolpong Hitler (with Dolphy), Ronquillo Brothers (with Roberto Gonzalez and Fred Galang), One-Man Army and Professional 4 And The Sexy 24 (with Johnny Delgado), Born To Be Wild and Mga Kidlat Kung Lumaban: The Queens Of Samurai (both with Dante Varona), Kill: The Magnificent Agents! (with Fred Galang and Dante Varona), Vengadora (with Divina Valencia and Vic Vargas).

1970 - acted in The Wild Ones (with Fred Galang), The Crackerjacks: Crimefighters (with Johnny Delgado and Dante Varona), Omar Cassidy And The Sandalyas Kid (with Rod Navarro), Combat Snipers (with Fred Galang), The Skydivers and The Champion And The Saboteurs (both with Bernard Belleza), Target Hongkong (with Zaldy Zshornack), The Young Idols (with Vilma Santos), Machine Gun Johnny And The Sexy Queen* (with Johnny Delgado), Alamo Scouts (with Marco Antonio), Usapang Lalake/“Gentleman’s Agreement” (with Dante Varona).

1971 - acted in Angkinin Mo Ako (Possess Me) (with Jessica), Nagbadong Landas/“Change Of Path” (with Marco Antonio and Yvonne), Sanga-Sangang Apoy/“Branches Of Flames” (with Yvonne and Johnny Delgado), Ga(n)gsters Daw Kami!/“We Seem Like Ga(n)gsters!” (with Marissa Delgado), and Paolo Peligroso (with Rosanna Ortiz).

1972 - acted in Diego Condenado (with Roberto Gonzalez), Huwag Mong Angkinin Ang Asawa Ko! (with Eddie Gutierrez), Parehas Ang Laban (with Paquito Diaz), The Vagabond Lover (with Fred Galang), Walang Impyerno Sa Matatapang (with Vic Vargas), and Sabas Ronquillo (with Dante Varona). 

1972 - first fight instructor credit [with Ruben Ramos] for the Zaldy Zshornack action film Mga Ligaw Na Punglo. 

1973 - actor in The Enemy (with Tony Ferrer), Alyas Blackie: Ito Ang Pambato and Del Rosario (both with Dante Varona), and San Nicolas (with Roberto Gonzalez).

1973 - third-billed in Daredevil Rider (pictured above), after Jay Ilagan and Marifi.

1973 - actor and fight instructor for actor/producer Dante Varona's Leon Dimasupil*, and actor and stunt/routine instructor for the Jun Aristorenas and Dante Varona western Dimas-Guerrero*.

1973 - in what would have been his first and only starring role, Eddie's debut film as the blind samurai Shatari is cancelled at the last moment.

1974 - actor in Ibilanggo Si… Cavite Boy* (with Ramon Revilla), The Game Of Death!* (pictured above, with Ramon Zamora). 

1975 - actor in Bruka Queen Of Evil* (with Alex Lung), Nagbabagang Silangan (with Jun Aristorenas and Dante Varona), and Hell-0400 Hour (with Roberto Gonzalez and Dante Varona).

1975 - actor and production manager on Dugo At Pag-Ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa*, and actor and stunt/routine instructor on Diwang Kayumanggi: Prinsesang Mandirigma*, both for Bravo Productions.

1976 - actor in De Calidad (with Ricky Belmonte), Ang Lihim Ni Rosa Henson Sa Buhay Ni Kumander Lawin* (with Ramon Revilla), Labo Labo Sa Project 10 ½ (with George Estregan), Dudurugin Ko Ang Araw (with Victor Wood), Ligaw Tingin… Halik-Hangin (with Jay Ilagan), and The Interceptors* (with Tony Ferrer and Ramon Zamora)

1977 - actor in Gomburza (with Robert Arevalo), Gameng: Mobile Car 107 (with Rudy Fernandez), Mga Dragon Sa Gubat (with Ramon Zamora), and Roma-Amor* (with Nora Aunor).

1978 - actor in Kambal Dragon* (with Ramon Zamora and Rey Malonzo), Last Target* (with Tony Ferrer), Honradez: Scoutmaster (with George Estregan), Kid Kaliwete (with Bembol Roco), and The Jess Lapid Story* (with Lito Lapid). With Lito's rapid rise to action superstar, Eddie becomes his personal trainer.

1978 - assistant director on Chop Suey Meets Big Time Papa (with Ramon Zamora and Weng Weng) for Liliw Productions.

1979 - actor in Ang Tsimay At Ang Tambay (with Nora Aunor and Rey Malonzo), Hantik At Limatik and Devil Dan: Stuntman For Hire (both with George Estregan), Kung Fu Triangle (with Rey Malonzo), Alas At Reyna*, The Chopstick Kid and Haring Cobra (all with Lito Lapid), Maynila 1970: Panganib…Araw At Gabi (with Rudy Fernandez), and Bruce The Super Hero/Dangerous Fists* (with Bruce Le and Lito Lapid).

1979 - actor and fight instructor with Jun de Guia on both Batang Salabusab* and Tom Cat* (both with Lito Lapid) for Mirick Productions, and on Lipulin... Masasamang Loob (Highway Patrol)* (also with Lito Lapid) for Action Films International. He also acted in and was one of four fight instructors alongside Jun de Guia, Ben Dato and Rey Sagum on Back To Back* (with Tony Ferrer and Lito Lapid) for Lea Productions, and actor and fight instructor with Jun de Guia and Baldo Marro on Ang Leon, Ang Tigre At Ang Alamid* (with Lito Lapid, Rudy Fernandez and Bembol Roco) for Regal Films. 

1980 - actor on Kristo Zapata and Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero/"The Return Of Leon Guerrero" (both with Lito Lapid) and Kalibre .45 (with Fernando Poe Jr and Lito Lapid).  

1980 - actor and fight instructor with Lito Lapid and Jun de Guia on Diega Sta. Cruz (with Lito Lapid) for VPS Film International; actor and fight instructor with Jun de Guia and Baldo Marro on Magnong Barumbado (with Lito Lapid) for Regal Films; also actor and fight instructor with Jun de Guia on Kastilyong Buhangin* (with Lito Lapid and Vilma Santos) for Lotus Films.

1981 - actor on San Basilio, Kambal Sa Baril and Ikaw O…Ako (all with Lito Lapid). 

1981 - actor and stunt coordinator with Jun de Guia, Jay Grama and Fred Esplana on Da Best In Da West* (with Dolphy and Lito Lapid) for RVQ Productions; actor and fight director on Viva Santiago (with Lito Lapid) for MM Films International; and actor and stunt coordinator on Tatlong Baraha/"Three Cards"* (with Lito Lapid) for Lotus Productions.

1981 - directed Agent 00 (with Weng Weng and Ramon Zamora) and For Y'ur Height Only* (with Weng Weng and Tony Ferrer), both for Liliw Productions.

1982 - director, uncredited co-writer and stunt coordinator on D'Wild Wild Weng*, director and stunt co-ordinator on The Impossible Kid*, and director on The Cute…The Sexy n’The Tiny (all with Weng Weng), all for Liliw Films International; and director on Alamat Ni Leon Guerrero/"Legend Of Leon Guerrero"* (with Lito Lapid) for Lito's LL Films.

1983 - routine instructor and special effects on The Gunfighter/The Kid And The Gunfighter* (with Lito Lapid), filmed in the US for Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions.

1984 - actor on Sloane* (with Robert Resnick).

1984 - directed Zigomar* (with Lito Laid) for Meir Films International; also director and stunt coordinator for Tatak: Magnum/Calibre .357* (with Nelson Anderson and Weng Weng) for Mirick Films International and Liliw Films International.

1985 - actor on Siklab Sa Lupa Ng Araw (with Jun Aristorenas and Dante Varona).

1985 - stunts on Ben Tumbling: A People’s Journal Story* (with Lito Lapid).

1985 - director and actor on Hari Ng Gatilyo/"Trigger King"/Blasting Bullets* (with Lito Lapid) for Lito's LL Films, and director on Jimbo/US Commando* (with Jess Lapid Jr) for Golden 'G' Films International.

1986 - actor on Jungle Wolf* (with Ron Marchini), Praybet Depectib Akademy* (with Chiquito), Sa Bawat Hakbang… Babaha Ng Dugo (with Lito Lapid), Donselya (with Cristina Crisol) and Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita.

1986 - routine instructor on Alab Ng Katarungan.

1986 - directed Renato Solidum…Kumander Lawin/Commander Lawin* and Bukas…Uulan Ng Bala/”Tomorrow...Will Rain Bullets”* (both with Dante Varona) for Dante's Bathala Productions.

1987 - actor in Cabarlo and Barbaro Santo (both with Lito Lapid)

1987 - stunts on Tigershark* (with Mike Stone) for Chappell Productions Inc.

1988 - awarded Stuntman of the Year trophy at the FAMAS Awards.

1988 - actor in Patrolman* (with Baldo Marro), Target: Maganto (with Ronnie Ricketts).

1988 - stunt driver on Whiteforce* (with Sam J. Jones) for Eastern Film Management Corporation.

1989 - actor on Bala...Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca: Public Enemy No. 1 Of Region 4 (with Ramon Revilla), Uzi Brothers 9mm (with Ronnie Ricketts and Sonny Parsons), Delima Gang (with Phillip Salvador), and Irosin: Pagputok Ng Araw Babaha Ng Dugo (with Anthony Alonzo).

1989 - stunt co-ordinator On The Siege Of Firebase Gloria* (with Wings Hauser) for Eastern Film Management Corporation, and actor and stunt director on Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo... Aagos Ang Dugo! (with Lito Lapid) for Horizon Films.

1989 - director on Get Commander Jack Moro: Bangsa Moro Army (with Sonny Parsons) for AMSP Productions.

1990 - actor on Ayaw Matulog Ng Gabi, Walang Awa Kung Pumatay and Iputok Mo...Dadapa Ako! (Hard To Die)*

1990 - stunt and fight instructor on Apoy Sa Lupang Hinirang; fight instructor on Dirty Affair; stunt coordinator on Alyas Baby Face; and stunt coordinator on Biktima.

1991 - actor on Kidlat Ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2*

1991 - stunt director on Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator; stunt director on Andrew Ford Medina: Wag Kang Gamol; fight instructor for Pretty Boy Hoodlum; fight and stunt director for Mayor Latigo; action sequences director for Hepe...Isasabay Kita Sa Paglubog Ng Araw; fight instructor on Burburahin Kita Sa Mundo.

1992 - stunt director on Layas Ninong: Huling Kilabot Ng Tondo; fight director on Andres Manambit: Angkan Ng Matatapang; fight director on Gobernador; fight director on Cordora: Lulutang Ka Sa Sarili Mong Dugo; stunts on Akin Ang Pangarap Mo; stunt director on Padre Amante Guerrero.

1993 - actor on Task Force Habagat.

1993 - fight instructor on Doring Borobo; fight director on Enteng Manok: Tari Ng Quiapo; fight instructor on Tatak Ng Kriminal; stunt director on Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita; action director on Mayor Napoleon Velasco: Kumander Kalbo.

1994 - actor on Maestro Toribio: Sentennnnsyador*.

1994 - stunt and fight director on Mayor Cesar Climaco; stunt director on Stranglehold/Ultimatum; actor and fight director on The Fatima Buen Story*.

1995 - actor and stunt director on Alfredo Lim: Batas Ng Maynila; fight instructor on Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban Dugo.

1996 - stunt coordinator on Robo-Warriors*.

1997 - actor and stunt director on Kokey*.

2001 - actor on Oopps, Teka Lang...Diskarte Ko 'To!

2003 - actor and fight director on Hiram.

post-2003 - voted Barangay Captain in his neighbourhood in TayTay.

2007 - first filmed interview with Andrew Leavold for The Search For Weng Weng (released 2013).

2010 - filmed interview with Mark Hartley for Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010) 

2013 - second filmed interview with Andrew Leavold for The Search For Weng Weng. Eddie attended the world premiere screening at UP Film Center. 

2014 - died 26th September in TayTay. Buried in Everest Hills Memorial Park, Muntinlupa.