Gabby Eigenmann
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Gabby Eigenmann | |
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Born | Gabriel Celebre Eigenmann March 2, 1978 Makati City, Philippines |
Other names | Gab, Gabby |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, model |
Years active | 1989–present |
Agent(s) | ABS-CBN (1989–1997) GMA Artist Center (1997–present) PPL Entertainment Inc. |
Family | Mark Gil† (father) Sid Lucero (half-brother) Andi Eigenmann (half-sister) Eddie Mesa (grandfather) Rosemarie Gil (grandmother) Michael de Mesa (uncle) Cherie Gil (aunt) Geoff Eigenmann (cousin) Ryan Eigenmann (cousin) |
Gabriel “Gabby” Eigenmann (born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network.[1]
Background
He was born on March 2, 1978 in Makati City, Philippines. Gabby hails from the Gil-Mesa clan of famous actors. He is the son of the late actor Mark Gil to 80s commercial model/actress Irene Celebre. He is also the nephew of Cherie Gil and Michael de Mesa, the grandson of veteran actors Rosemarie Gil and Eddie Mesa, the cousin of AJ Eigenmann, Ryan Eigenmann and Geoff Eigenmann, he is the older brother of Ira Eigenmann, and the half brother of Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann), Maxine and Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann.
Career
Acting career
Though he grew up in a prominent family of actors, he once regretted growing up without the whole family which barely happens. At first, entering showbusiness was out of his mind and rather be a pilot or a businessman, a cook or own a restaurant. He even took up two-year Hotel and Restaurant Management at OB Montessori in which he never saw its end. But acting has found a good place in his blood and this is how he entered show business. He started his career at the age of 16. He was once a Regal Films’ teen star along with the Gwapings and other rosters of teen actors of the said film outfit. He considered Richard Gomez and Regine Velasquez as his role models.
In 1997 when he became one of the hosts of GMA Network's Sunday noontime musical-variety show SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) along with Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid and Vina Morales.
After playing teeny-bop and goody-good roles in several TV series, Gabby later discover his knack for villainy and eventually appeared on a range of primetime offerings. His first anti-hero role in on Angelika dela Cruz-Sunshine Dizon starrer Umulan Man o Umaraw in 2000 as he played the role of Nick, the submissive and scheming suitor of Rebecca (Sunshine Dizon). But his notable roles as a villain are in the top-rating Philippine adaptation of MariMar where he played the role of Nicandro Mejia and Munting Heredera where he played the role of Desmond Montreal. In 2010, he played the role and antagonist for Marian Rivera (Jenny) as the good-for-nothing brother Jojo in the Philippine adaptation of Endless Love (based on Autumn in My Heart). His portrayal for latter role gives him a Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award via ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards 2011.[2][3]
After doing mostly anti-hero roles in, GMA Network entrusts him with the lead role in the GMA Afternoon Prime series Broken Vow opposite Bianca King whom he is working for the first time.[4] And later in 2014, Gabby starred in his main role of Dading, together with Glaiza de Castro, Benjamin Alves and Chynna Ortaleza.
Singing career
After few years doing acting, Gabby ventured into a new field of interest which is singing. While his family members marvelled the audience with their acting skills, Gabby likewise wowed the aficionados with his harmonious voice and distinct talent. This new venture allowed him to be recognized more as a singer than an actor. This was his turning point of his career after he bagged three awards: Most Promising Male Artist, Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist and Most Promising Male Singer/Performer from different respected award giving bodies.
In 1999, he was featured on singer Regine Velasquez's album R2K for the track "For the Love of You" alongside KC Montero. Together with Montero, they performed the song at Velasquez's R2K concert series which was held in Araneta Coliseum from April 7–8, 2000.
In 2001, Gabby was able to justify his talents upon the release of his debut album entitled Loving under VIVA Records. This album is mainly of pop genre and its tracks are mostly in English.[5]
In 2006, he surprised once again his fans with his second album entitled Sa Di Kalayuan under GMA Records which was named after one of the tracks from the album that eventually became ear's favorite. The other track entitled Muli was also a hit and became a soundtrack of the romantic comedy series I Luv NY and theme song of the koreanovela Yellow Handkerchief, both on GMA Network. The album itself conveyed Gabby's nearness to the listening public.[6][7]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2020 | Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit | Arthur Zulueta | |
2019 | Beautiful Justice | Ronnie Vida | |
Inagaw na Bituin | George Del Mundo | ||
2018 | Contessa | Victorino "Vito" Imperial Jr. / Duquessa Dolce Vita | |
2017 | Imbestigador: Bulacan Massacre | Dexter Carlos | |
My Love From The Star | Jackson Libredo | ||
Imbestigador: Prof. D | Prof. Alfredo Dimaano | ||
Imbestigador: Ganti | Reynante Suganob | ||
2016–2017 | Tsuperhero | Markano | |
2016 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Benedict Corpuz | |
Magpakailanman: The Abused Boy | MJ | ||
Magkaibang Mundo | Ruben Sandoval | ||
Dear Uge | Bartolome | ||
Magpakailanman: Mahal kita, mahal ko siya | Ramil | ||
2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Isagani Mendoza | |
Princess in the Palace | Renato | ||
Alamat: Ang Unang Bahaghari | Wigan | ||
InstaDad | Kenneth Monteamor | ||
Pari 'Koy | Barangay Captain Jude Banal | ||
Once Upon a Kiss | Father Philip "Father Madz" Madasalin | ||
2014 | Magpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami | Suichi | |
Dading | Ricardo "Carding / Dading" Gonzales | ||
Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Edward Rodrigo | ||
2013 | Magpakailanman: The Art Evangelista Story | Art Evangelista | |
Mundo Mo'y Akin | Ziggy Carbonel-Mendoza | ||
Magpakailanman: Kagat ng Asong Ulol | Eduardo Sese | ||
2012 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | Gilbert Zalameda | |
Makapiling Kang Muli | Young Roman Valencia | ||
Broken Vow | Roberto Sebastian† | ||
2011 | Munting Heredera | Desmond Montereal | |
2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Andre | |
Endless Love | Jojo Cruz | ||
Tween Hearts | Coach A / Bulldog / Sir Boris | ||
2009 | All About Eve | Max | |
Darna | Apollo | ||
2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Roland Henson | |
ESP | Ivan | ||
2007 | Marimar | Nicandro Mejia | |
Super Twins | Rex / Steelrex | ||
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Duwag | Prinsipe Gandor | ||
Muli | Alvin | ||
2006 | Now and Forever: Duyan | Allan | |
I Luv NY | Paul Young | ||
2005 | Sugo | Crisanto | |
2004 | Love to Love: Pretty Boy | Ivan | |
Forever in My Heart | Abet Torallba | ||
2003 | Twin Hearts | Cedrick Sebastian | |
2002 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | James | |
2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Marc Fuentebella | |
2000 | Umulan Man o Umaraw | Nick | |
Tago Ka Na! | Wes | ||
1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Alexander "Alex" Montecillo | |
1997 | SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) | Himself | |
1995–1997 | ASAP | ||
1989/1997 | Palibhasa Lalake |
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Studio |
2018 | Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story | Darren Syquia | Viva Films |
2009 | Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Kidnapper | Spring Films MJM Productions Star Cinema |
2008 | Half-Blood Samurai | John | Forward Group |
2005 | Pinoy Blond | Various | United Pictures |
Bahay ni Lola 2 | Michael | Regal Films | |
1998 | Gangland | Dicky | Tikbalang Production |
1997 | Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan | Ricky | MAQ Production Available Light |
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Label |
2006 | Sa Di Kalayuan | GMA Records |
2001 | Loving | VIVA Records |
Awards and recognition
Awards and Nominations | ||||||
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Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | ||
2015 | 31st Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Asintado | Template:Nomination | ||
2014 | PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 | Best Drama Actor | Dading | Nominated | ||
2012 | Asian TV Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |||
2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
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2002 | Aliw Awards | Most Promising Male Artist | Nominated |
- Best Supporting Actor-FAMAS
- Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artists – 15th Awit Awards 2002
- Most Promising Male Singer/Performer – 32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards 2002
- Best New Artist (nomination)- MTV
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 10, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
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- ^ "Gabby Eigenmann surprised by unexpected success of Munting Heredera". PEP.ph.
- ^ "Gabby Eigenmann steps into leading-man spotlight in Broken Vow". GMA News Online.
- ^ "Karapat-dapat ba si Gabby Eigenmann sa ganun ka-bongga launching ? - Pilipino Star Ngayon » Pilipino Star Ngayon Sections » Showbiz". Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Masakit lang ang ulo, ibinalita nang unconscious - Pilipino Star Ngayon » Pilipino Star Ngayon Sections » Showbiz". Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
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External links
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino male singers
- GMA Artist Center
- GMA Network personalities
- People from Makati
- Male actors from Metro Manila
- Eigenmann family
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- 1978 births
- Living people
- GMA Music artists
- Viva Records (Philippines) artists
- 21st-century Filipino singers
- Male actors of German descent
- 21st-century male singers
- Filipino male film actors