- Source: Michael de Mesa
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (Tagalog pronunciation: [de ˈmɛsa]), is a Filipino actor and director.
Early life
Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann 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, Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, and Andi Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent.
Career
De Mesa began acting at age 16 in 1975 in Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi, and he remains active in film and television.
His most notable roles include the titular role of Gardo Valiente in the afternoon drama Valiente and as Damian Valiente in its remake, Ravenum in Mulawin, and as Jaime in Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?, where he co-starred with his son Geoff Eigenmann.
From 2016 to 2022, he appeared as Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran in the ABS-CBN primetime series, Ang Probinsyano while serving as one of the series' directors.
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 show business: Ryan, Geoff, and AJ Eigenmann. He married Julie Reyes in September 2011. She is a dancer/choreographer from Hotlegs, Manila's premier jazz group. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999, but was cured of the disease in 2018.
Filmography
= Film
=As actor
As director
= Television / Digital series
== As director
=Awards and nominations
See also
Andi Eigenmann
Gabby Eigenmann
Geoff Eigenmann
Mark Gil
Ryan Eigenmann
Sid Lucero
References
External links
Michael de Mesa at IMDb
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Bliss (film 2017)
- Isa Pang Bahaghari
- The Woman Who Left
- Mulawin
- Ang Probinsyano
- Maricel Soriano
- Vilma Santos
- Amerika Serikat
- Michael Brecker
- Up (film 2009)
- Michael de Mesa
- Eddie Mesa
- Forever Young (2024 TV series)
- Nightshift (film)
- Bliss (2017 film)
- Geoff Eigenmann
- Calvento Files
- Valiente (1992 TV series)
- It's Okay to Not Be Okay (Philippine TV series)
- Eigenmann family
