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Rosemarie Gil
Born
Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi

(1942-03-09) March 9, 1942 (age 82)
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActress
Years active1958–2004; 2018-2019; 2022-present
Spouse
(m. 1958)
[2]
Children
RelativesEigenmann family

Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born March 9, 1942), also known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles.

Early life

Gil was born in Quiapo, Manila to Carlos Gil Jr. and Maria Dolores Castellvi. Her family owned a hacienda in Porac, Pampanga. She was educated at the elite Assumption Convent (now Assumption College).[3]

Career

Premiere Productions gave her the title role in her first movie Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958).[4] She starred in Night of the Cobra Woman (1972) and Naked Vengeance (1985), among others.[5]

Gil married fellow actor-musician Eddie Mesa in 1958, putting her stardom on hold, while her husband enjoyed a career in the limelight. The couple would eventually settle in the United States, separate and then reconcile.[6]

She reclaimed her stardom in the 1970s upon her return, and starred in movies for international release. Her most remarkable film in the '70s was Burlesk Queen, co-starring Vilma Santos, which scored her numerous awards.[7] Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gil often appeared in drama films and teleseryes.

After leaving showbiz in 2004, Gil returned to acting in 2018.[8]

Personal life

She is married to her movie loveteam partner Eddie Mesa. The couple have three children who also became award-winning thespians Michael De Mesa, Mark Gil and Cherie Gil.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Television

  • Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (TV programme; 1975)
  • Cebu (TV mini-series) (1992)
  • Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (TV mini-series) (1994)
  • Anna Karenina (TV series) (1996) as Doña Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro
  • May Bukas Pa (TV series; 1999-2001) as Rodora Suarez
  • Noriega: God's Favorite (TV movie) (2000)
  • Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (TV series; 2001) as Emilia Villamines
  • Hiram (TV series; 2004) as Doña Carolina Verdadero
  • Ngayon at Kailanman (TV series; 2018) as Doña Carmen Alipio-Cortes

Movies

Movies
Year Title Role Film Company
1991 Maging Sino Ka Man Beatrice
1989 Wanted: Pamilya Banal Elysse Banal
FPJ Productions
1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Doña Romina Samaniego
1984 Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Monica Tuazon
V.H. Films
1983 Dugong Buhay Señora Rosela de Lara
Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin Doña Matilde
GPS Film Productions
1982 Hindi Kita Malimot Doña Teresa Regatta
1978 Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko Conchita
1976 Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? Concordia
1972 Night of the Cobra Woman Francisca
  • Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre (1989)
  • Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro (1988)
  • Rosa Mistica (1988) as Doña Loleng (segment: Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario)
  • Anak ng Lupa (1987)
  • Anak ni Zuma (1987)
  • Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1986)
  • Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend (1985) as Carlota "Lota" Delgado
  • Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? (1985)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)
  • Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984) as Monica Tuazon
  • Bagets (1984)
  • Dugong Buhay (1983) as Señora Rosela de Lara
  • Friends in Love (1983)
  • Hindi Kita Malimot (1982) as Doña Teresa
  • Zimatar (1982)
  • Dear Heart (1981)
  • Nympha (1980)
  • 4 Na Maria (1980)
  • Kadete (1979)
  • Arnis (1979)
  • Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
  • Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay (1979)
  • Okey Lang, Basta't Kapiling Kita (1979)
  • Huwag Kang Malikot (1978)
  • Burlesk Queen (1977)
  • Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977)
  • Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1976) as Concordia
  • Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan (1976)
  • Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
  • Mag-ingat Kapag Biyuda Ang Umibig (1975)
  • Biyenan Ko ang Aking Anak (1974)
  • Manda (Snakewoman) versus Kung Fu (1974) - released internationally as "Bruka, Queen of Evil"
  • Pepeng Agimat (1973)
  • Kill the Pushers (1972)
  • Pagdating sa Dulo (1971)
  • Avenida Boy (1971)
  • Mga Hagibis (1970)
  • Dugo ng Bayani (1969)
  • Krusaldo (1961)
  • Hawaiian Boy (1959)
  • Aawitan Kita (1959)
  • Sta. Rita De Casia (1958) -->[9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1994 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1994; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-14228-54023-66 — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. ^ Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
  3. ^ "Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema Episode 2 The Eigenmanns: A Family Legacy" (video). youtube.com. Jan 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Rosemarie Gil as Santa Rita de Cascia". December 23, 2017.
  5. ^ "Sta. Rita de Casia (Patrona ng imposible)". 4 April 1958.
  6. ^ "Filipino Elvis Presley na si Eddie Mesa, magbabalik sa concert stage | Videos".
  7. ^ "The filth and the furor".
  8. ^ "The return of Rosemarie Gil".
  9. ^ "Cesar vs. Van in Vengativo". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  10. ^ "Performers Rights Society of the Philippines". Philmusicregistry.net. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  11. ^ cathcy (January 23, 2012). "Movie Celebrities Then and Now: Eddie Mesa-Rosemarie Gil". Movie-industry.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.