Michael de Mesa

Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (born May 24, 1960 in Manila, Philippines), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa, is a Filipino film and television actor.

Michael de Mesa
Born
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann

(1960-05-24) 24 May 1960
OccupationChild actor, Actor, Theatre actor, Director, Model, Host
Years active1978–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 1978; ann. 2006)

Julie Reyes
(m. 2011)
ChildrenRyan Eigenmann
Geoff Eigenmann
AJ Eigenmann
FamilyEduardo ″Eddie″ Eigenmann (father)
Rosemarie Gil (mother)
Ralph ″Mark″ Gil Eigenmann (1961-2014; brother)
Evangeline ″Cherie″ Gil Eigenmann (sister)

Early life

Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann[1] to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his siblings, Mark and Cherie, grew up steeped in the arts. He is the uncle of Gabby Eigenmann and Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent.[2][3]

Career

De Mesa began acting at age 16 in 1975 in Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi, and he remains active in film and television.

Since 2016, he appeared as Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran in ABS-CBN TV series, Ang Probinsyano while serving as one of the series' directors.[4]

Personal life

De Mesa wed actress Gina Alajar in 1978. Their marriage lasted 23 years before they separated in 2001. Their marriage was annulled in 2006, but bore three children, all of whom are in show business: Ryan, Geoff, and AJ Eigenmann.[5][6] He married Julie Reyes in September 2011.[7] She is a dancer/choreographer from Hotlegs, Manila's premier jazz group.[8]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2018Since I Found YouGary Corpuz
ABS-CBN
2017–2018Ikaw Lang Ang IibiginRoman Dela Vega
2016–presentFPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran / Director
2016Sinungaling Mong PusoMoises Aguirre
GMA Network
Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: God Gave Me YouTheo
Wish I MayAlberto "Bert" Gomez (Audrey's Father)
2015Destiny RoseRosauro Armani Vitto
Once Upon a KissEnrique "King" Pelaez
2014InnamorataLloyd Manansala
2013Kahit Nasaan Ka ManErnest Gomez
IndioJuancho Sanreal
2012Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?Jaime Montelibano
ValienteDamian Valiente
TV5
2009The WeddingFrank De Menes
ABS-CBN
2007LupinMinggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer
GMA Network
Sana Maulit MuliMang Andres / Mr.Destiny
ABS-CBN
2004MulawinRavenum
GMA Network
2002BituinSalvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval
ABS-CBN
2001Ikaw Lang Ang MamahalinElmo
GMA Network
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
1999Rio Del MarAnton
1992ValienteGardo Valiente
ABS-CBN
GMA Network
1987Squad 13
IBC

Films

YearTitleRoleDistributor
2020 Isa Pang Bahaghari Heaven’s Best Entertainment
2019 Nightshift Dr. Alex Viva Films
2019 Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production
2017Ang PandayStar Cinema
2017BlissArtikulo Uno Productions
TBA
2016Everything About HerLeoStar Cinema
201310,000 HoursDante CristobalViva Films
2013On the JobCongressman ManriqueReality Entertainment, Star Cinema
2012D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!Mr. LucioAPT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions
2009LitsoneroPinoyAPT Entertainment
2008BalerFr. Candido Gómez CarrenoViva Films
2007Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the LegendPrinsipe InokOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions
2006First Day HighCoach ZantuaStar Cinema
2005Mulawin: The MovieRavenumGMA Films
2005DubaiBasiStar Cinema
1997Hawak Ko Buhay MoNeo Films
1995Muling Umawit ang PusoDiosdado RiveraViva Films
1995Batang-XDr. KwagoRegal Films
1994Nagkataon, NagkatagpoMegavision Films
1994Tony BagyoBogartSeiko Films
1992Kahit Buhay KoLt. TorresReflection Films
1992Grease Gun GangVictor LimViva Films
1991Markang Bungo Bonanza Films
1991Alyas Pogi 2BanjoMoviestars Production
1991Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo!Frank CanonicoMoviestars Production
1991Hihintayin Kita sa LangitMilo SalvadorReyna Films
1987Anak ng LupaRommelViva Films
1986Unfaithful WifeCrispin
1983Dugong BuhayRafael de LaraViva Films
1982Brother BenBenGP Films

As director

Year Title Distributor Notes
2013-2016 Magpakailanman GMA
2000 Ika-13 Kapitulo Viva Films
1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Star Cinema (segment "Inay, May Momo!")
1994-1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya ABS-CBN

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2020 Isa Pang Bahaghari 46th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Won [9]
1987 Unfaithful Wife 11th Gawad Urian Best Actor Won

See also

References

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  2. Eduvas, Ronjay (2010-06-16). "Max Eigenmann - June 2010 FHM cover girl | Women". FHM.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  3. Alex R. Castro (2011-02-21). "VIEWS FROM THE PAMPANG: *238. THE GILS OF PORAC: Acting is All in the Family". Viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  4. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (28 March 2019). "Michael de Mesa becomes one of the directors of Ang Probinsyano". PEP. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  5. Ferriols, Des (2008-10-18). "'Hot money' outflow hits $312 M in September - BSP | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
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  9. Cupin, Bea (December 27, 2020). "'Fan Girl' dominates MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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