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Michael de Mesa
Born
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann

(1960-05-24) 24 May 1960 (age 66)
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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YearTitleRole
1982Brother BenBen
1983Dugong BuhayRafael de Lara
1985Grease Gun BrothersBuddy Corsican
1986Unfaithful WifeCrispin
HalimawArgonox
1987Anak ng LupaAriosto
1988Tumayo Ka't... LumabanJake
1989Babayaran Mo ng DugoNelson
1990BarumbadoCpl. Gonzales
1991Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFFRico
Takas sa ImpiernoJulius
Hihintayin Kita sa LangitMilo Salvador
Uubusin Ko ang Lahi MoFrank Canonico
Una Kang Naging AkinEly
Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story
1992Grease Gun GangVictor Lim
Kahit Buhay KoLt. Torres
Jerry Marasigan, WPD
Mahirap Maging PogiGabby
Alyas Pogi 2Banjo
Boy RectoAlexander Aguila
1993Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo[10]Rodel
1994Tony BagyoBogart
Three Who Dared[11]
Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo
The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me?Rogelio Canal
1995Batang-XDr. Kwago
BangersRichard
Muling Umawit ang PusoDiosdado Rivera
1996Neber 2-GederRicky
Abot-kamay ang PangarapVic
1997Hawak Ko Buhay MoBakli Leeg
1998GanglandDirector
NagbibinataTeddy
2004AvatarDavinder Sandhu
2005DubaiBasi
Mulawin: The MovieRavenum
2006Nasaan si Francis?Policeman
First Day HighCoach Zantua
2007Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the LegendPrinsipe Inok
2008BalerFr. Candido Gómez Carreno
2009LitsoneroPinoy
2012D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!Mr. Lucio
2013On the JobCongressman Manrique
10,000 HoursDante Cristobal
2016Everything About HerLeo
This TimeGino
The Woman Who LeftRodrigo Trinidad
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?Nap/Lexi
2017BlissTalk show host
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang PandayEduardo Montemayor
2019Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea
2020NightshiftDr. Alex
Isa Pang BahaghariReynado "Rhey/Reynalda" Torrecampo
2022Labyu with an AccentWalter
2024Green BonesSuperintendent Juanito Velasquez
2025 Kontrabida Academy Arnulfo

As director

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YearTitleNotes
1997Calvento Files: The MovieSegment "Inay, May Momo!"

Television

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YearTitleRole
1987Squad 13
1991Cebu
1992ValienteGardo Valiente
1994Bisperas ng KasaysayanDr. Juanito Morga[12]
1999Rio Del MarAnton
2001Biglang Sibol, Bayang ImpasibolTonito
Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinElmo
2002BituinSalvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval
2004–2005MulawinRavenum
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
2015–2016Destiny 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
2023 Almost Paradise Warden Zamora
2024Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na MisisLuther 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
2025-2026 My Bespren Emman Mayor Gaspar Mereilles
2026 Love Is Never Gone Divino Verona

As director

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YearTitleNotes
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. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. 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. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  4. ↑ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 28, 2019). "Michael de Mesa becomes one of the directors of Ang Probinsyano". PEP. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019. 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. Archived from the original on December 9, 2008. 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. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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