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Michael de Mesa

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gil and the surname or paternal family name is Eigenmann.
Michael de Mesa
Born
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann

(1960-05-24) 24 May 1960 (age 65)
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active1978–present
Spouses
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(m. 1978; ann. 2006)​
Julie Reyes
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(m. 2011)​
Children3, including Ryan and Geoff
Parent(s)Eddie Mesa
Rosemarie Gil
RelativesMark Gil (brother) Cherie Gil (sister)

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.

Early life

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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

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

His most notable roles include the titular role of Gardo Valiente in the afternoon drama Valiente and as Damian Valiente in its remake, Ravenum in Mulawin, and as Jaime in Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?, where he co-starred with his son Geoff Eigenmann.

From 2016 to 2022, he appeared as Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran in the ABS-CBN primetime series, Ang Probinsyano while serving as one of the series' directors.[4]

Personal life

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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

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Film

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As actor

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Year Title Role
1982 Brother Ben Ben
1983 Dugong Buhay Rafael de Lara
1985 Grease Gun Brothers Buddy Corsican
1986 Unfaithful Wife Crispin
Halimaw Argonox
1987 Anak ng Lupa Ariosto
1988 Tumayo Ka't... Lumaban Jake
1989 Babayaran Mo ng Dugo Nelson
1990 Barumbado Cpl. Gonzales
1991 Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF Rico
Takas sa Impierno Julius
Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Milo Salvador
Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo Frank Canonico
Una Kang Naging Akin Ely
Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story
1992 Grease Gun Gang Victor Lim
Kahit Buhay Ko Lt. Torres
Jerry Marasigan, WPD
Mahirap Maging Pogi Gabby
Alyas Pogi 2 Banjo
Boy Recto Alexander Aguila
1993 Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo[10] Rodel
1994 Tony Bagyo Bogart
Three Who Dared[11]
Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo
The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? Rogelio Canal
1995 Batang-X Dr. Kwago
Bangers Richard
Muling Umawit ang Puso Diosdado Rivera
1996 Neber 2-Geder Ricky
Abot-kamay ang Pangarap Vic
1997 Hawak Ko Buhay Mo Bakli Leeg
1998 Gangland Director
2004 Avatar Davinder Sandhu
2005 Dubai Basi
Mulawin: The Movie Ravenum
2006 Nasaan si Francis? Policeman
First Day High Coach Zantua
2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend Prinsipe Inok
2008 Baler Fr. Candido Gómez Carreno
2009 Litsonero Pinoy
2012 D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Mr. Lucio
2013 On the Job Congressman Manrique
10,000 Hours Dante Cristobal
2016 Everything About Her Leo
This Time Gino
The Woman Who Left Rodrigo Trinidad
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? Nap/Lexi
2017 Bliss Talk show host
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Eduardo Montemayor
2019 Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea
2020 Nightshift Dr. Alex
Isa Pang Bahaghari Reynado "Rhey/Reynalda" Torrecampo
2022 Labyu with an Accent Walter
2024 Green Bones Superintendent Juanito Velasquez

As director

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Year Title Notes
1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Segment "Inay, May Momo!"

Television / digital series

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Year Title Role
1987 Squad 13
1991 Cebu
1992 Valiente Gardo Valiente
1994 Bisperas ng Kasaysayan Dr. Juanito Morga[12]
1999 Rio Del Mar Anton
2001 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Tonito
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Elmo
2002 Bituin Salvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval
2004–2005 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
2015–2016 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
2023 Almost Paradise Warden Zamora
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Luther Abueva
Magpakailanman: Taylor Made Success: The John Mac Lane Coronel Story Rolly
2024–2025 Forever Young Eduardo Malaque Sr.
2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Rafael "Paeng" Benito
It's Okay to Not Be Okay Samuel Hernandez

As director

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Year Title Notes
1994–1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya
1997 Calvento Files: The Movie (segment "Inay, May Momo!")
2000 Ika-13 Kapitulo
2013–2016 Magpakailanman
2016–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano

Awards and nominations

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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 [13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Celebrities in the Movieworld (Selection)". Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  2. ^ Eduvas, Ronjay (June 16, 2010). "Max Eigenmann - June 2010 FHM cover girl | Women". FHM.com.ph. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 28, 2019). "Michael de Mesa becomes one of the directors of Ang Probinsyano". PEP. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Abante-Tonite Online | Showbiz". Abante-tonite.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. ^ "Michael de Mesa reveals life in US". SunStar. Archived from the original on March 13, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "Actor Michael de Mesa cured of hepatitis C". Rappler. May 26, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Grand Opening Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. July 1, 1993. p. 21. This is a true story.
  11. ^ "TV special for meaningful Lenten break". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. March 30, 1994. p. 19. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  12. ^ "Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 19, 1994. p. 24. Retrieved June 3, 2024. The 1890s. A period of turmoil.
  13. ^ Cupin, Bea (December 27, 2020). "'Fan Girl' dominates MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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