Early life

Born Eduardo Mikael De Mesa Eigenmann on 24 May 1960 to acclaimed performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, Michael De Mesa and his siblings Mark Gil

Mark Gil

Raphael John Gil Eigenmann , better known as Mark Gil, is a Filipino actor.-Personal life:He is the son of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil. He is fourth Filipino, fourth Spanish, and half Swiss German American descent. He is the father of...

 and Cherie Gil

Cherie Gil

Cherie Gil is a Filipino actress of Swiss German American, Spanish, and Filipino descent.-Biography:Cherie Gil is the daughter of Filipino actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil and sister to actors Mark Gil and Michael De Mesa .She was formerly married to Rony Rogoff, an internationally-renowned...

 grew up steeped in the arts. He is uncle of Gabby Eigenmann, Sid Lucero

Sid Lucero

Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:...

 and their nieces Andi

Andi Eigenmann

Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Biography:Eigenmann is of Kapampangan, American, German, and Spanish descent...

 and Max Eigenmann.

Career

Beginning his acting career at age 15 in the 1975 film Araw-araw, gabi-gabi, De Mesa's career has spanned the last four decades and he remains active in film and television up to the present.

Personal life

De Mesa wed veteran actress Gina Alajar

Gina Alajar

Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...

 in 1978. Their marriage lasted 28 years before getting annulled in 2006, but bore three children, all of whom are in showbiz: Ryan

Ryan Eigenmann

Ryan Jonathan Villa Eigenmann is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles. He often plays as a bad guy in the shows.-Early life:Ryan Eigenmann was born on October 3, 1978. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress...

, Geoff

Geoff Eigenmann

Geoff Eigenmann is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann showbiz clan. He started out with GMA Network as part of a joint drama series with TAPE Productions and later was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and starred in their shows...

, and AJ Eigenmann. He is of Swiss German

Swiss German

Swiss German is any of the Alemannic dialects spoken in Switzerland and in some Alpine communities in Northern Italy. Occasionally, the Alemannic dialects spoken in other countries are grouped together with Swiss German as well, especially the dialects of Liechtenstein and Austrian Vorarlberg...

 and Filipino

Filipino people

The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 descent.He was recently married to Julie Reyes Eigenmann in California, U.S.A.

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)

Movies

Title	Year	Role
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi	1975
Boy Pana: Terror ng Maynila '63	1978
Diborsyada	1979	Michael
Taga sa Panahon	1980
Titser's Pet	1981
Pabling	1981
Asal Hayop	1981
Kapitan Kidlat	1981
Zimatar	1982
Stryker	1983
Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap	1984	Jojo Acuesa
Hanggang Sa Huling Bala	1984
Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit	1984	Oz
Somewhere	1984	George
Alapaap	1984
Perfumed Garden	1985
Lalakwe	1985	Alfred
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, ang Bagal ng Bukas	1985
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?	1985
Hubo sa Dilim	1985
Paradise Inn	1985	Rey
Ano Ang Kulay na Mukha ng Diyos?	1985	Fidel
Unfaithful Wife	1986	Crispin
Dongalo Massacre	1986
Halimaw	1986	Arganox
Hubad na Pangarap	1987	Miguel Narvaez
Magic of the Universe	1987	Jamir
Tagos ng Dugo	1987	Edison
Anak ng Lupa	1987	Aristo
Mirror Mirror on the Wall	1988
Greatest Performance	1989	Mr. Agaton
Ang Pumatay ng Dahil Sa Iyo	1989
Ipaglalaban Ko	1989
Babayaran Mo ng Dugo	1989
Ako ang Tatapos Sa Araw mo!	1989	Garrido
Dear Diary	1989
Barumbado	1990
Jabidah Massacre	1990
Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko	1990
Huminga Ka na Hangga't Gusto Mo	1990
Inosente	1990
Baril Ko Ang Uusig	1990	Daniel
Leon ng Maynila: Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto	1991	Rico Velarde
Takas Sa Impyerno	1991	Julius
Una Kang Naging Akin	1991	Ely
Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story	1991
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko	1991
Hihintayin Kita sa Langit	1991	Milo Piodoroda
Buburahin Kita Sa Mundo!	1991
Uubusin ko ang Lahi mo!	1991	Frank Canonico
Alyas Pogi 2	1991	Banjo
Grease Gun Gang	1992	Victor Lim
Kahit Buhay Ko	1992
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	1993
Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo	1993	Rodel
Nagkataon... Nagkatagpo	1994	Raymond
Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa Ang Asong Ulol	1994
The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me?	1994
Batang X	1995
Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group	1995
Muling Umawit ng Puso	1995	Diosdado Rivera
Abot Kamay Ang Pangarap	1996
Hawak ko Buhay Mo!	1996
Elena's Redemption	1996	Vic
Neber-2-Geder	1996	Ricky
Babae	1997
Nagbibinata	1998	Teddy
Gangland	1998
Noriega's Favorite	2000	Drug Lord
Bikini Open	2005
Pinoy/Blonde	2005
Big Time	2005	Don Manolo
Dubai	2005	Basi
Mulawin: The Movie	2005	Ravenum
Nasaan Si Francis?	2006
First Day High	2006	Coach Zantua
Idol: Pag-Asa ng Bayan	2007
Pain Things	2007	Benjie
Selda	2007	Warden Ramos
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend	2007	Prinsipe Inok
Tiltil	2008
Baler	2008	Fr. Candido Gomez Carreno
Litsonero	2009	Pinoy

TV shows

Title	Year	Role	Network
Valiente Valiente Valiente is a Philippine teledrama which originally aired on ABS-CBN from 1992 to 1995, and transferred to GMA Network from 1995 until its last episode in 1997.-Story:...	1992–1997	Gardo Valiente	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... /GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Noli Me Tangere	1996		ABC Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
Rio Del Mar Rio Del Mar (1998 TV series) Rio del Mar is a Philippine drama series produced by TAPE Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Mel Chionglo, Jeffrey Jeturian and Gina Alajar, this series is about family, friendship, deception and betrayal.-Plot:...	1999–2001	Anton	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol is a Philippine comedy-drama series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, this series revolves around two warring families and their complicated but funny lives and loves.-Plot:...	2001–2002		GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...	2002	Elmo	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Bituin Bituin Bituin is a Filipino soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 2002 to May 2003. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree Del Valle, together with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil...	2002–2003	Salvador Sandoval	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
Twin Hearts Twin Hearts Twin Hearts is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata and Erick Salud. This drama series is all about love, destiny, letting go and moving on.-Plot:...	2003		GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Mulawin Mulawin Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired...	2004	Ravenum	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Sugo Sugo Sugo, The Chosen One in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from July 2005 to January 2006 starring Richard Gutierrez.-Plot:...	2005		GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
Sana Maulit Muli Sana Maulit Muli Sana Maulit Muli is a Filipino primetime soap opera produced by ABS-CBN. It was considered as one of the most watched television shows in the Philippines for 2007. Its name is roughly translated in English: "I Wish It Could Happen Again"...	2007	Mr. Destiny/Mang Andres	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
Lupin Lupin (Philippine TV series) Lupin is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is loosely based on the French crime fiction series of books featuring the character Arsène Lupin and the Japanese manga and anime series Lupin III, in turn loosely based upon the original works...	2007	Minggoy Buang/Miguel Apacer	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
The Wedding The Wedding (TV series) The Wedding is a light romance television series aired over at ABS-CBN starring Anne Curtis, Zanjoe Marudo and Derek Ramsay. The show ran for 11 weeks on Primetime Bida.-Production:...	2009	Frank de Menes	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

See also

• Gina Alajar
  Gina Alajar
  Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...
  
  
• Ryan Eigenmann
  Ryan Eigenmann
  Ryan Jonathan Villa Eigenmann is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles. He often plays as a bad guy in the shows.-Early life:Ryan Eigenmann was born on October 3, 1978. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress...
  
  
• Geoff Eigenmann
  Geoff Eigenmann
  Geoff Eigenmann is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann showbiz clan. He started out with GMA Network as part of a joint drama series with TAPE Productions and later was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and starred in their shows...
  
  
• Mark Gil
  Mark Gil
  Raphael John Gil Eigenmann , better known as Mark Gil, is a Filipino actor.-Personal life:He is the son of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil. He is fourth Filipino, fourth Spanish, and half Swiss German American descent. He is the father of...
  
  
• Sid Lucero
  Sid Lucero
  Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:...
  
  
• Andi Eigenmann
  Andi Eigenmann
  Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Biography:Eigenmann is of Kapampangan, American, German, and Spanish descent...