Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (Tagalog pronunciation: [de ˈmɛsa]), is a Filipino actor and director.
Michael de Mesa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann 24 May 1960 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3, including Ryan and Geoff |
| Parent(s) | Eddie Mesa Rosemarie Gil |
| Relatives | Mark Gil (brother) Cherie Gil (sister) |
Early life edit
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, Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, and Andi Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent.[2][3]
Career edit
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 edit
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] He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999, but was cured of the disease in 2018.[9]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brother Ben | Ben | GP Films |
| 1983 | Dugong Buhay | Rafael de Lara | Viva Films |
| 1985 | Grease Gun Brothers | Buddy Corsican | Bathala Film Production |
| 1986 | Unfaithful Wife | Crispin | |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | Rommel | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Tumayo Ka't... Lumaban | Jake | Serres Films |
| 1989 | Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Nelson | Seiko Films |
| 1991 | Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Milo Salvador | Reyna Films |
| Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo! | Frank Canonico | Moviestars Production | |
| Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | Bonanza Films | ||
| 1992 | Grease Gun Gang | Victor Lim | Viva Films |
| Kahit Buhay Ko | Lt. Torres | Reflection Films | |
| Jerry Marasigan, WPD | Seiko Films | ||
| Alyas Pogi 2 | Banjo | Moviestars Production | |
| 1993 | Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo[10] | Rodel | Harvest International Films |
| 1994 | Tony Bagyo | Bogart | Seiko Films |
| Three Who Dared[11] | Christian Broadcasting Network | ||
| Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo | Megavision Films | ||
| 1995 | Batang-X | Dr. Kwago | Regal Films |
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Diosdado Rivera | Viva Films | |
| Bangers | Ben Feleo | Viva Films | |
| 1997 | Hawak Ko Buhay Mo | Neo Films | |
| The Maggie de la Riva Story (God... Why Me?) | Rogelio Canal | Viva Films, Golden Lion Films | |
| 2005 | Dubai | Basi | Star Cinema |
| Mulawin: The Movie | Ravenum | GMA Films | |
| 2006 | First Day High | Coach Zantua | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend | Prinsipe Inok | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions |
| 2008 | Baler | Fr. Candido Gómez Carreno | Viva Films |
| 2009 | Litsonero | Pinoy | APT Entertainment |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Mr. Lucio | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions |
| 2013 | On the Job | Congressman Manrique | Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema |
| 10,000 Hours | Dante Cristobal | Viva Films | |
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Leo | Star Cinema |
| The Woman Who Left | Rodrigo Trinidad | Cinema One Originals Sine Olivia Pilipinas | |
| 2017 | Bliss | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA | |
| Ang Panday | Star Cinema | ||
| 2019 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea | Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production | |
| Nightshift | Dr. Alex | Viva Films | |
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Reynado "Rhey/Reynalda" Torrecampo | Heaven’s Best Entertainment |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Walter | Star Cinema |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Squad 13 | ||
| 1991 | Cebu TV Series | ||
| 1992 | Valiente | Gardo Valiente | |
| 1999 | Rio Del Mar | Anton | |
| 2001 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Tonito | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Elmo | ||
| 2002 | Bituin | Salvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval | |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ravenum | |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Mang Andres / Mr.Destiny | |
| Lupin | Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer | ||
| 2009 | The Wedding | Frank De Menes | |
| 2012 | Valiente | Damian Valiente | |
| Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Jaime Montelibano | ||
| 2013 | Indio | Juancho Sanreal | |
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Ernest Gomez | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Lloyd Manansala | |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Enrique "King" Pelaez | |
| Destiny Rose | Rosauro Armani Vitto | ||
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: God Gave Me You | Theo | |
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Moises Aguirre | ||
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran † | |
| 2017–2018 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Roman Dela Vega | |
| 2018 | Since I Found You | Gary Corpuz | |
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Luther Abueva |
As director edit
| Year | Title | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Star Cinema | (segment "Inay, May Momo!") |
| 2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Viva Films | |
| 2013–2016 | Magpakailanman | GMA | |
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Unfaithful Wife | 11th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | 39th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | 46th Metro Manila Film Festival | Won | [12] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Celebrities in the Movieworld (Selection)". Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ Eduvas, Ronjay (June 16, 2010). "Max Eigenmann - June 2010 FHM cover girl | Women". FHM.com.ph. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Alex R. Castro (February 21, 2011). "VIEWS FROM THE PAMPANG: *238. THE GILS OF PORAC: Acting is All in the Family". Viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 28, 2019). "Michael de Mesa becomes one of the directors of Ang Probinsyano". PEP. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ Ferriols, Des (October 18, 2008). "'Hot money' outflow hits $312 M in September - BSP | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "RP movie industry is not dead, just comatose | the Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Abante-Tonite Online | Showbiz". Abante-tonite.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Michael de Mesa reveals life in US". SunStar. Archived from the original on March 13, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "Actor Michael de Mesa cured of hepatitis C". Rappler. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Grand Opening Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. July 1, 1993. p. 21.
This is a true story.
- ^ "TV special for meaningful Lenten break". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. March 30, 1994. p. 19. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ^ Cupin, Bea (December 27, 2020). "'Fan Girl' dominates MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 29, 2020.