Michael de Mesa

Michael de Mesa
Born Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann
(1960-05-24) 24 May 1960
Manila, Philippines
Occupation Child actor, Actor, Theatre actor, Director, Model, Host
Years active 1978–present
Spouse(s)
Gina Alajar
(m. 1978; ann. 2006)

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

Michael de Mesa (born 24 May 1960) is a Filipino film and television actor.

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.

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.[4][5] He married Julie Reyes in September 2011.[6] She is a dancer/choreographer from Hotlegs, Manila's premier jazz group.[7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2018Since I Found YouGary Corpuz
ABS-CBN
2017-2018Ikaw Lang Ang IibiginRoman Dela Vega
2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRamil "Manager" Taduruan
Sinungaling Mong PusoMoises Aguirre
GMA Network
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

Movies

YearTitleRoleDistributor
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
1995Muling Umawit ang PusoDiosdado RiveraViva Films
1995Batang XDr. KwagoRegal Films
1992Kahit Buhay koLt. TorresReflection Films
1992Grease Gun GangVictor LimViva Films
1991Alyas Pogi 2BanjoMoviestars Production
1991Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi mo!Frank CanonicoMoviestars Production

See also

References

  1. Eduvas, Ronjay (2010-06-16). "Max Eigenmann - June 2010 FHM cover girl | Women". FHM.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-27. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  5. "Abante-Tonite Online | Showbiz". Abante-tonite.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
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