Max Eigenmann
Born
Maxine Eve Pimentel Eigenmann[1]

(1987-09-29) September 29, 1987 (age 36)
Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesMax
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2008-present
ChildrenSandro Assad, Massimo Crisologo
Parent
RelativesEigenmann family

Maxine Eve Pimentel Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born September 29, 1987), also known as Max Eigenmann, is a Filipino actress and singer.

Personal life

Eigenmann is the daughter of actor Mark Gil and former beauty queen-turned-actress Bing Pimentel.[2] Her brother is Sid Lucero. Through her father, she is a half-sister to Andi Eigenmann, Gabby Eigenmann and Ira Eigenmann. Her cousins are Ryan, Geoff and AJ Eigenmann.

She has two sons: Massi and Sandro with businessman and ex-partner Norman Crisologo.[3][4]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2008-09 Lipgloss Abby Rickson [5][6]
2009 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents : Tiagong Akyat Norma Muñoz Ronquillo
Your Song Giselle Miniseries: "Sa Kanya Pa Rin"
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Anna Alicia Magdalena Protagonist
2015 Bridges Of Love Georgina Calix
2019 Bagman Donna
2021 Stories from the Heart Jackilyn "Jack" Kintanar Episode: "Never Say Goodbye" [7]
2023 The Missing Husband Leilani "Leila" Rosales-Gopez Anti-Hero [8]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2010 Romeo at Juliet Menchi [1]
2012 Rigodon Regine [9]
2013 Bingoleras Dang 2017 CineFilipino Film Festival entry [10]
2014 Dagitab Bulan / Lorena Cinemalaya 2014 finalist[11] [9]
2015 Bukod Kang Pinagpala Stephanie 2015 Cinema One Originals entry [12]
2017 Ned's Project Ashley [2]
Kulay Lila ang Gabi na Binudburan Pa ng Mga Bituin QCinema Festival 2017 entry[13] [13]
Historiographika Errata Leonor [1]
2018 Distance Jen Cinemalaya 2018 finalist [1]
We Will Not Die Tonight Che-Che Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entry[14] [9]
2019 Verdict Joy Santos [9]
2021 Lockdown Cinemalaya 2021’s Indie Nation entry [15]
2022 12 Weeks Alice Cinemalaya 2022 finalist[16]

Best Filipino Film of 2022 of 3rd Pinoy Rebyu Awards[17]

[18]
Kargo Sara Cinemalaya 2022 finalist

Orient Express Best Film at the Fantasporto International Film Festival[19]

[20]
2023 Raging Grace Joy Winner of the Narrative Feature Jury Award and Thunderbird Rising Award for Best Debut at the 2023 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival [21]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2011 Romeo at Juliet Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress Nominated
2016 Ned's Project CineFilipino Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Won [2]
2017 Historiographika Errata Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2017 Kulay Lila ang Gabi na Binudburan pa ng mga Bituin QCinema International Film Festival Best Actress Nominated [22]
2018 FAMAS Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nominated [23]
2019 Verdict Asia Pacific Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress Won [9][2][24]
2020 Gawad Urian Best Actress Nominated [25]
Young Critics Circle Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role [a] Nominated
2022 12 Weeks 18th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Actress Won [26]
2023 3rd Pinoy Rebyu Awards Best Lead Performance Won [17]
Kargo 2023 Asean International Film Festival and Awards Best Actress Won [27]

Notes

  1. ^ Shared with Kristoffer King.

References

  1. ^ a b c Iglesia, Iza (November 23, 2019). "Max Eigenmann is Asia Pacific Screen Awards Best Actress". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Philippines' Max Eigenmann Wins Best Actress Award at the 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards Night in Brisbane". Philippine Embassy. November 19, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Pumaloy, Rey (February 13, 2021). "Max Eigenmann on good terms with ex Norman Crisologo. Beauty Gonzalez's husband". Pep.ph. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  4. ^ Cruz, Marinel (September 21, 2020). "Max Eigenmann's 'pillar of strength' during this difficult time". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Erece, Dinno (August 4, 2008). "TV5 Introduces Its Own Homegrown Stars Via Teen Show "Lipgloss"". pep.ph. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  6. ^ "More Housemates on Lipgloss". The Philippine Star. February 14, 2009. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  7. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (June 28, 2021). "GMA-7 Assembles the Best-of-the-Best in 'Never Say Goodbye'". Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  8. ^ "On the set of the upcoming GMA mystery drama 'The Missing Husband' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d e Gallardo, Ricky (March 25, 2018). "Max Eigenmann is All Set to Fly High". Business Mirror. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "'Bingoleras': Comedy as chaos". RAPPLER. September 21, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "DAGITAB (Sparks)". Cinemalaya. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "Movie reviews: All 9 films of Cinema One Originals 2015". RAPPLER. December 6, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Movie Reviews: All 8 2017 QCinema Circle Competition films". RAPPLER. October 28, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018: The 8 full-length films". RAPPLER. July 9, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  15. ^ "Lockdown". Cinemalaya. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  16. ^ "12 WEEKS". Cinemalaya. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  17. ^ a b "'12 Weeks' named best film of 2022 by Filipino film critics at Pinoy Rebyu Awards". RAPPLER. March 1, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  18. ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "LIST: Films competing at Cinemalaya Film Festival 2022; PhilStar". The Philippine STAR.
  19. ^ Gallardo, Ricky (March 21, 2023). "Max Eigenmann: More than just a lucky charm | Ricky Gallardo". BusinessMirror. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  20. ^ "KARGO". Cinemalaya. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  21. ^ "How Paris Zarcilla confronts the British-Filipino diaspora in SXSW winner 'Raging Grace'". RAPPLER. April 9, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  22. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, QCinema International Film Festival 2017 awards". RAPPLER. October 26, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  23. ^ "FULL LIST: Nominees, FAMAS awards 2018". RAPPLER. May 3, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  24. ^ MacIntosh, Celeste (December 2, 2019). "Max Eigenmann wins Best Actress at Asia Pacific Screen Awards". SBS. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  25. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2020". RAPPLER. November 10, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  26. ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Cinemalaya 2022: Winners, highlights and more at closing ceremony; The Philippine Star". The Philippine STAR.
  27. ^ Lim, Ron. "Max Eigenmann is Best Actress at AIFFA". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 7, 2023.

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Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actress
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