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Michael de Mesa
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdɛ ˈmɛsa]), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director.
Michael de Mesa | |
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| Born | Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann 24 May 1960 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Reyes (m. 2011) |
| Children | 3, including Ryan and Geoff |
| Parent(s) | Eddie Mesa Rosemarie Gil |
| Relatives | Eigenmann family |
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, Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, and Andi 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
Films
| 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 | |
| 1994 | Tony Bagyo | Bogart | Seiko Films |
| Three Who Dared[9] | Christian Broadcasting Network | ||
| Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo | Megavision Films | ||
| 1995 | Batang-X | Dr. Kwago | Regal Films |
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Diosdado Rivera | 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
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Since I Found You | Gary Corpuz | |
| 2017–2018 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Roman Dela Vega | |
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran | |
| 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 | |
| 1987 | Squad 13 |
As director
| Year | Title | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN | |
| 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 | [10] |
| 1987 | Unfaithful Wife | 11th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | Won |
See also
References
- ^ . 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.
- ^ . Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ . Abante-tonite.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ . SunStar. Archived from the original on March 13, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Michael de Mesa at IMDb