Michael de Mesa

Michael De Mesa
Michael De Mesa
Born	Michael Edward Gil-Eigenmann; 24 May 1960 (age 64); Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Child actor, Actor, Theatre actor, Director, Model, Host
Years active	1978–present
Spouse(s)	Gina Alajar; (1978–2006) ; Julie Reyes; (2011–present)
Children	Ryan Eigenmann ; Geoff Eigenmann ; AJ Eigenmann
Family	Eduardo ″Eddie″ Eigenmann (father) ; Rosemarie Gil (mother) ; Ralph ″Mark″ Eigenmann (1961-2014; brother) ; Evangeline ″Cherie″ Eigenmann (sister)

Michael De Mesa (born 24 May 1960) is a Filipino film and television actor.

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 and Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann. Michael 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. ^{[citation needed]}

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 showbiz: Ryan, Geoff, and AJ Eigenmann.^[4]^[5] He married Julie Reyes in September 2011.^[6] She is a dancer/choreographer from Hotlegs, Manila's premier jazz group.^[7]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2015	Destiny Rose	Rosauro Armani Vitto	GMA Network
2015	Once Upon a Kiss	Enrique 'King' Pelaez	GMA Network
2014	Innamorata	Lloyd Manansala	GMA Network
2013	Kahit Nasaan Ka Man	Ernest Gomez	GMA Network
2013	Indio	Juancho Sanreal	GMA Network
2012	Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?	Jaime Montelibano	GMA Network
2012	Valiente	Damian Valiente	TV5
2009	The Wedding	Frank De Menes	ABS-CBN
2007	Lupin	Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer	GMA Network
2007	Sana Maulit Muli	Mang Andres / Mr.Destiny	ABS-CBN
2004	Mulawin	Ravenum	GMA Network
2002	Bituin	Salvador 'Ador/Badong' Sandoval	GMA Network
2001	Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin	Elmo	GMA Network
2001	Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol		GMA Network
1999	Rio Del Mar	Anton	GMA Network
1992	Valiente	Gardo Valiente	ABS-CBN, GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Distributor
2016	Everything About Her	Leo	Star Cinema
2013	10,000 Hours	Dante Cristobal	Viva Films
2013	On The Job	Congressman Manrique	Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema
2012	D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!	Mr. Lucio	APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions
2009	Litsonero	Pinoy	APT Entertainment
2008	Baler	Fr. Candido Gómez Carreno	Viva Films
2007	Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend	Prinsipe Inok	OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions
2006	First Day High	Coach Zantua	Star Cinema
2005	Mulawin: The Movie	Ravenum	GMA Films
2005	Dubai	Basi	Star Cinema
1995	Muling Umawit ang Puso	Diosdado Rivera	Viva Films
1995	Batang X	Dr. Kwago	Regal Films
1992	Kahit Buhay ko	Lt. Torres	Reflection Films
1992	Grease Gun Gang	Victor Lim	Viva Films
1991	Alyas Pogi 2	Banjo	Moviestars Production
1991	Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi mo!	Frank Canonico	Moviestars Production

Awards

Urian Best Actor Award for The Unfaithful Wife (1986)
FAP Best Supporting Actor Award for Paradise Inn (1985)
FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for The Unfaithful Wife (1986)
Urian Best Supporting Actor Award for Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko (1990)

References

^ Birthname; accessed 9 September 2014.
^ http://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/cover-girls/Max-Eigenmann---June-2010-FHM-cover-girl
^ http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2011/02/238-gils-of-porac-acting-is-all-in.html
^ Then & now, Fil-Ams dominate showbiz; accessed 4 September 2014.
^ Profile, mb.com.ph; accessed 4 September 2014.
^ Michael De Mesa married Julie Reyes, abante-tonite.com; accessed September 9, 2014.
^ http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/michael-de-mesa-reveals-life-us

External links

Michael de Mesa at IMDb

[1] Birthname; accessed 9 September 2014.

[2] ttp://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/cover-girls/Max-Eigenmann---June-2010-FHM-cover-girl

[3] ttp://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2011/02/238-gils-of-porac-acting-is-all-in.html

[4] Then & now, Fil-Ams dominate showbiz; accessed 4 September 2014.

[5] Profile, mb.com.ph; accessed 4 September 2014.

[6] Michael De Mesa married Julie Reyes, abante-tonite.com; accessed September 9, 2014.

[7] ttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/michael-de-mesa-reveals-life-us

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