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 24 May 1960 |
| Occupation | Child actor, Actor, Theatre actor, Director, Model, Host |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Reyes (m. 2011) |
| Children | Ryan Eigenmann Geoff Eigenmann AJ Eigenmann |
| Family | Eduardo ″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
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2018 | Since I Found You | Gary Corpuz | |
| 2017–2018 | Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin | Roman Dela Vega | |
| 2016–present | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran / Director | |
| 2016 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Moises Aguirre | |
| Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: God Gave Me You | Theo | ||
| Wish I May | Alberto "Bert" Gomez (Audrey's Father) | ||
| 2015 | Destiny Rose | Rosauro Armani Vitto | |
| Once Upon a Kiss | Enrique "King" Pelaez | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Lloyd Manansala | |
| 2013 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Ernest Gomez | |
| Indio | Juancho Sanreal | ||
| 2012 | Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Jaime Montelibano | |
| Valiente | Damian Valiente | ||
| 2009 | The Wedding | Frank De Menes | |
| 2007 | Lupin | Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer | |
| Sana Maulit Muli | Mang Andres / Mr.Destiny | ||
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ravenum | |
| 2002 | Bituin | Salvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval | |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Elmo | |
| Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | |||
| 1999 | Rio Del Mar | Anton | |
| 1992 | Valiente | Gardo Valiente | GMA Network |
| 1987 | Squad 13 |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Distributor |
| 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 | |
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Star Cinema | |
| 2017 | Bliss | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA | |
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Leo | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | Dante Cristobal | Viva Films |
| 2013 | On the Job | Congressman Manrique | Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Mr. Lucio | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions |
| 2009 | Litsonero | Pinoy | APT Entertainment |
| 2008 | Baler | Fr. Candido Gómez Carreno | Viva Films |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend | Prinsipe Inok | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions |
| 2006 | First Day High | Coach Zantua | Star Cinema |
| 2005 | Mulawin: The Movie | Ravenum | GMA Films |
| 2005 | Dubai | Basi | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Hawak Ko Buhay Mo | Neo Films | |
| 1995 | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Diosdado Rivera | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Batang-X | Dr. Kwago | Regal Films |
| 1994 | Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo | Megavision Films | |
| 1994 | Tony Bagyo | Bogart | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Kahit Buhay Ko | Lt. Torres | Reflection Films |
| 1992 | Grease Gun Gang | Victor Lim | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Markang Bungo | Bonanza Films | |
| 1991 | Alyas Pogi 2 | Banjo | Moviestars Production |
| 1991 | Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo! | Frank Canonico | Moviestars Production |
| 1991 | Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Milo Salvador | Reyna Films |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | Rommel | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Unfaithful Wife | Crispin | |
| 1983 | Dugong Buhay | Rafael de Lara | Viva Films |
| 1982 | Brother Ben | Ben | GP 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 |
References
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- 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.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (28 March 2019). "Michael de Mesa becomes one of the directors of Ang Probinsyano". PEP. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- 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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- Cupin, Bea (December 27, 2020). "'Fan Girl' dominates MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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