Michael de Mesa
Born
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann

(1960-05-24) 24 May 1960
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active1978–present
Spouses
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​
(m. 1978; ann. 2006)​
    Julie Reyes
    ​
    (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

    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

    YearTitleRoleDistributor
    1982Brother BenBenGP Films
    1983Dugong BuhayRafael de LaraViva Films
    1985Grease Gun BrothersBuddy CorsicanBathala Film Production
    1986Unfaithful WifeCrispin
    1987Anak ng LupaRommelViva Films
    1988Tumayo Ka't... LumabanJakeSerres Films
    1989Babayaran Mo ng DugoNelsonSeiko Films
    1991Hihintayin Kita sa LangitMilo SalvadorReyna Films
    Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo!Frank CanonicoMoviestars Production
    Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega StoryBonanza Films
    1992Grease Gun GangVictor LimViva Films
    Kahit Buhay KoLt. TorresReflection Films
    Jerry Marasigan, WPDSeiko Films
    Alyas Pogi 2BanjoMoviestars Production
    1993Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo[9]RodelHarvest International Films
    1994Tony BagyoBogartSeiko Films
    Three Who Dared[10]Christian Broadcasting Network
    Nagkataon, NagkatagpoMegavision Films
    1995Batang-XDr. KwagoRegal Films
    Muling Umawit ang PusoDiosdado RiveraViva Films
    1997Hawak Ko Buhay MoNeo Films
    The Maggie de la Riva Story (God... Why Me?)Rogelio CanalViva Films, Golden Lion Films
    2005DubaiBasiStar Cinema
    Mulawin: The MovieRavenumGMA Films
    2006First Day HighCoach ZantuaStar Cinema
    2007Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the LegendPrinsipe InokOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions
    2008BalerFr. Candido Gómez CarrenoViva Films
    2009LitsoneroPinoyAPT Entertainment
    2012D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!Mr. LucioAPT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions
    2013On the JobCongressman ManriqueReality Entertainment, Star Cinema
    10,000 HoursDante CristobalViva Films
    2016Everything About HerLeoStar Cinema
    The Woman Who LeftRodrigo TrinidadCinema One Originals
    Sine Olivia Pilipinas
    2017BlissArtikulo Uno Productions
    TBA
    Ang PandayStar Cinema
    2019Marineros: Men in the Middle of the SeaGolden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production
    NightshiftDr. AlexViva Films
    2020Isa Pang BahaghariReynado "Rhey/Reynalda" TorrecampoHeaven’s Best Entertainment
    2022 Labyu with an Accent Walter Star Cinema

    Television

    YearTitleRoleNetwork
    1987Squad 13
    1991Cebu TV Series
    1992ValienteGardo Valiente
    1999Rio Del MarAnton
    2001Biglang Sibol, Bayang ImpasibolTonito
    Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinElmo
    2002BituinSalvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval
    2004MulawinRavenum
    2007Sana Maulit MuliMang Andres / Mr.Destiny
    LupinMinggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer
    2009The WeddingFrank De Menes
    2012ValienteDamian Valiente
    Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?Jaime Montelibano
    2013IndioJuancho Sanreal
    Kahit Nasaan Ka ManErnest Gomez
    2014InnamorataLloyd Manansala
    2015Once Upon a KissEnrique "King" Pelaez
    Destiny RoseRosauro Armani Vitto
    2016Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: God Gave Me YouTheo
    Sinungaling Mong PusoMoises Aguirre
    2016–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran †
    2017–2018Ikaw Lang ang IibiginRoman Dela Vega
    2018Since I Found YouGary Corpuz

    As director

    YearTitleDistributorNotes
    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

    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 [11]

    See also

    References

    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 | Sun.Star Network Online". SunStar. Archived from the original on March 13, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
    9. ↑ "Grand Opening Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. July 1, 1993. p. 21. This is a true story.
    10. ↑ "TV special for meaningful Lenten break". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. March 30, 1994. p. 19. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
    11. ↑ Cupin, Bea (December 27, 2020). "'Fan Girl' dominates MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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