Michael de Mesa
Born
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann

(1960-05-24) 24 May 1960 (age 63)
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

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
1993 Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo[9] Rodel Harvest International Films
1994 Tony Bagyo Bogart Seiko Films
Three Who Dared[10] 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
1987 Squad 13
IBC
1991 Cebu TV Series
RPN 9
1992 Valiente Gardo Valiente
ABS-CBN
GMA Network
1999 Rio Del Mar Anton
GMA Network
2001 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Tonito
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Elmo
2002 Bituin Salvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval
ABS-CBN
2004 Mulawin Ravenum
GMA Network
2007 Sana Maulit Muli Mang Andres / Mr.Destiny
ABS-CBN
Lupin Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer
GMA Network
2009 The Wedding Frank De Menes
ABS-CBN
2012 Valiente Damian Valiente
TV5
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? Jaime Montelibano
GMA Network
2013 Indio Juancho Sanreal
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Ernest Gomez
2014 Innamorata Lloyd Manansala
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Enrique "King" Pelaez
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 †
ABS-CBN
2017–2018 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Roman Dela Vega
2018 Since I Found You Gary Corpuz
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Luther Abueva
GMA Network

As director

Year Title Distributor Notes
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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