Eddie Mercado is gone
I remember Eddie Mercado as the perfect host. Amiable, decent, sometimes funny, but always respectful of his guests, Eddie was nimble and glib and clearly to the English language, born.
My daughter would not relate to these sentiments, having grown up with Tito, Vic, and Joey and Willie Revillame with their jokes and tears becoming parodies of life. But not the great Eddie Mercado. He was suave. He hid his tears beneath the rich canvass of his own personal joys and heartaches. We never had to worry about him, and I never did, until news came out today of his death caused by multiple organ failure at 68.
I hope that a major television network will care enough to run his tapes. The emcees of our time have much to learn from the master himself. The way he would speak to his audience with such nonchalance as if his job was such a breeze; the interest in his eyes when addressing a guest and prompting him or her to speak confidently about the project to be plugged; and, the way he could fill the air with song and dance like any true professional would when something goes awry.
Young call center agents should listen and watch Eddie Mercado’s tapes as part of their training. He personified the old school way in which English was taught and learned in the Philippines. Young talents can benefit from the way Eddie presented himself — thoroughly professional, talented yet approachable, and just an all around cool emcee/performer.
Farewell, Ka Eddie. You belong to the stars now. God bless!
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Susan “Toots” Ople
My friends call me Toots. Am the youngest of seven siblings. Our family hails from the coastal town of Hagonoy, Bulacan and we are proud of our roots. My daughter's name is Estelle and she's a brilliant debater/person. I love dogs! And I enjoy writing in the dead of the night.
I had the chance to work with him when I was still working for the LJC Group. He is a perfect gentleman and easy to get along with. Her daughter Bobby was schoolmate of mine. The few memories I have of Tito Eddie, I would surely cherish. Good night Tito Eddie.
my condolences to his family
May He Rest In Peace!
Thank you very much for honoring my father in your own little way. He will always be a legend…not just in the showbusiness industry, but he will always be remembered as being a great human being. Thank you for all the prayers and support. My dad, Eddie Mercado, will live on in all of our hearts. God bless you guys.
I was a young car salesman/bartender when I met the great Eddie Mercado, when he managed a nightclub in Los Angeles, around 1985. I was already active in the community then, being the Emcee for church events and the like. I never pursued showbiz, instead I joined the US Army and later on became a Registered Nurse, but I never forgot Eddie and his pointers, his advice, and I’ve been moonlighting as an MC ever since. I lost contact with Eddie around 1986 when I left for Boot Camp in Kentucky, and I mourn the loss of a great entertainer (I just found out today, 02-27-07), a great host, a man who took the time to coach a young man on life & good times- wine, women & song… Farewell Tito Eddie, Ciao… (as we used to bid each other goodbye…)
Joe Arciaga
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