Rosemarie Gil
Rosemarie Gil | |
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Born | Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi March 9, 1942 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1958–2004; 2018-2019; 2022-present |
Spouse | [2] |
Children | |
Relatives | Eigenmann 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
- 1982 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Dear Heart (1981)
- 1978 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977)
- 1978 Nominated Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977)
- 1977 Won Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977)
- 1974 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Florinda (1973)
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 | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
1991 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Beatrice | |
1989 | Wanted: Pamilya Banal | Elysse Banal | FPJ Productions
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1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Doña Romina Samaniego | |
1984 | Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan | Monica Tuazon | V.H. Films
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1983 | Dugong Buhay | Señora Rosela de Lara | |
Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin | Doña Matilde | GPS Film Productions
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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
- ^ "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.
- ^ Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
- ^ "Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema Episode 2 The Eigenmanns: A Family Legacy" (video). youtube.com. Jan 28, 2022.
- ^ "Rosemarie Gil as Santa Rita de Cascia". December 23, 2017.
- ^ "Sta. Rita de Casia (Patrona ng imposible)". 4 April 1958.
- ^ "Filipino Elvis Presley na si Eddie Mesa, magbabalik sa concert stage | Videos".
- ^ "The filth and the furor".
- ^ "The return of Rosemarie Gil".
- ^ "Cesar vs. Van in Vengativo". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ "Performers Rights Society of the Philippines". Philmusicregistry.net. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ cathcy (January 23, 2012). "Movie Celebrities Then and Now: Eddie Mesa-Rosemarie Gil". Movie-industry.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.