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Gabby Eigenmann

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Gabby Eigenmann
Born
Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann

(1978-03-02) March 2, 1978 (age 46)
Makati, Philippines
Other namesGab, Gabby
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, model
Years active1989–present
AgentPPL Entertainment Inc.
Parents
FamilyEigenmann family

Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (Tagalog: [ˈgabɪ ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; 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

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He was born on March 2, 1978, in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails from the Eigenmann family of famous actors. He is the son of actor Mark Gil to the '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 Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann, and the half brother of Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann), Maxine and Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann.[citation needed]

Career

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Acting career

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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

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After few years doing acting, Eigenmann 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, Eigenmann was able to justify his talents upon the release of his debut album entitled Loving under VIVA Records. This album is mainly of the 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

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Film

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Year Title Role Studio
1997 Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan Ricky MAQ Production
Available Light
1998 Gangland Dicky Tikbalang Production
2005 Bahay ni Lola 2 Michael Regal Films
Pinoy Blond Various United Pictures
2008 Half-Blood Samurai John Forward Group
2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Kidnapper Spring Films
MJM Productions
Star Cinema
2018 Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story Darren Syquia Viva Films
2023 When I Met You In Tokyo[8] Marlon JG Productions

Television

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Year Title Role Network
1989–1998 Palibhasa Lalake Gabriel ABS-CBN
1995–1999 ASAP Himself / Performer
1997–2010 SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) GMA Network
1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Alexander "Alex" Montecillo
2000 Tago Ka Na! Wes
Umulan Man o Umaraw Nick
2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Marc Fuentebella
2002 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga James
2003–2004 Twin Hearts Cedrick Sebastian
2004–2005 Forever in My Heart Abet Torallba
2004 Love to Love: Pretty Boy Ivan
2005–2006 Sugo Crisanto
2006 Now and Forever: Duyan Allan
I Luv NY Paul Young
2007 Muli Alvin
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Duwag Prinsipe Gandor
Super Twins Rex / Steelrex
2007–2008 Marimar Nicandro Mejia
2008 E.S.P. Ivan
Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka Roland Henson
2009 All About Eve Max
Darna Apollo
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer
2010 Endless Love Jojo Cruz
Tween Hearts Coach A / Bulldog / Sir Boris
Jillian: Namamasko Po Andre
2011–2012 Munting Heredera Desmond Montereal / Michael Sison
2012 Broken Vow Roberto Sebastian†
Makapiling Kang Muli Young Roman Valencia
2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Gilbert Zalameda
2013 Magpakailanman: Kagat ng Asong Ulol Eduardo Sese
Mundo Mo'y Akin Ziggy Carbonel
Magpakailanman: The Art Evangelista Story Art Evangelista
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Edward Rodrigo
Dading Ricardo "Carding / Dading" Gonzales
Magpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami Suichi
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Father Philip "Father Madz" Madasalin
Pari 'Koy Barangay Captain Jude Banal
InstaDad Kenneth Monteamor
Alamat: Ang Unang Bahaghari Wigan
Princess in the Palace Renato
Beautiful Strangers Isagani Mendoza
2016 Magpakailanman: Mahal Kita, Mahal Ko Siya Ramil
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kwento Himself / Guest
Dear Uge Bartolome
Magkaibang Mundo Ruben Sandoval
Magpakailanman: The Abused Boy MJ
2016–2017 Sa Piling ni Nanay Benedict Corpuz
Tsuperhero Markano
2017 Imbestigador: Ganti Reynante Suganob
Imbestigador: Prof. D Prof. Alfredo Dimaano
My Love from the Star Jackson Libredo
Imbestigador: Bulacan Massacre Dexter Carlos
2018 Contessa Victorino "Vito" Imperial Jr. /
Duquessa Dolce Vita-Imperial Jr.†
2019 Inagaw na Bituin George Del Mundo
Beautiful Justice Ronnie Vida
2020–2021 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Arturo Zulueta
2021 The Lost Recipe Waldorf GMA News TV / GTV
I Can See You:#Future Elvin Torres GMA Network
2021–2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento Tommy Diones
2022 Running Man Philippines Himself / Guest
Start-Up PH Arnold Diaz
2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Chef Benedicto "Benny" Caballero
Voltes V: Legacy General Oscar Robinson
All-Out Sundays Himself / Guest Performer
2024 My Guardian Alien Cepheus "Ceph" Corona

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Label
2001 Loving VIVA Records
2006 Sa Di Kalayuan GMA Records

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2002 Aliw Awards Most Promising Male Artist Nominated
2011 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Munting Heredera Won
2012 Asian TV Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated
2014 PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 Best Drama Actor Dading Nominated
2015 31st Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Asintado Nominated
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Contessa Won
  • 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

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  1. ^ "Gabby Eigenmann | PPL Entertainment Inc. | Talent Managers for Philippine Stars". Archived from the original on September 10, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  2. ^ "Mother Lily and her Chinese New Year party". PEP.ph.
  3. ^ "Gabby Eigenmann surprised by unexpected success of Munting Heredera". PEP.ph.
  4. ^ "Gabby Eigenmann steps into leading-man spotlight in Broken Vow". GMA News Online. February 2012.
  5. ^ "Karapat-dapat ba si Gabby Eigenmann sa ganun ka-bongga launching ? - Pilipino Star Ngayon » Pilipino Star Ngayon Sections » Showbiz". The Philippine STAR. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  6. ^ "Masakit lang ang ulo, ibinalita nang unconscious - Pilipino Star Ngayon » Pilipino Star Ngayon Sections » Showbiz". The Philippine STAR. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  7. ^ "Gabby Eigenmann not threatened by Gian Magdangal | PEP.ph Mobile: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  8. ^ Barrameda, Joe (April 1, 2023). "Cassy, Darren magtatambal sa pelikula" [Cassy, Darren to pair up in a film]. Abante (in Filipino). Prage Management Corporation. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
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