| Michael de Mesa | |
| Birth Name: | Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann |
| Birth Date: | 24 May 1960 |
| Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
| Yearsactive: | 1978–present |
| Spouse: | |
| Children: | 3, including Ryan and Geoff |
| Parents: | Eddie Mesa Rosemarie Gil |
| Relatives: | Mark Gil (brother) Cherie Gil (sister) |
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (in Tagalog pronounced as /ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn/; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (in Tagalog pronounced as /de ˈmɛsa/), is a Filipino actor and director.
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, Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, and Andi Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent.[2] [3]
De Mesa began acting at age 16 in 1975 in Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi, and he remains active in film and television.
Since 2016, he appeared as Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran in ABS-CBN TV series, Ang Probinsyano while serving as one of the series' directors.[4]
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.[5] [6] He married Julie Reyes in September 2011.[7] She is a dancer/choreographer from Hotlegs, Manila's premier jazz group.[8] He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999, but was cured of the disease in 2018.[9]
| Year | Title | Role | Distributor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brother Ben | Ben | GP Films | |
| 1983 | Dugong Buhay | Rafael de Lara | Viva Films | |
| 1985 | Grease Gun Brothers | Buddy Corsican | Bathala Film Production | |
| 1986 | Unfaithful Wife | Crispin | ||
| Halimaw | Argonox | Segment "Komiks" | ||
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | Ariosto | Viva Films | |
| 1988 | Tumayo Ka't... Lumaban | Jake | Serres Films | |
| 1989 | Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Nelson | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Barumbado | Cpl. Gonzales | Double M Productions | |
| 1991 | Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF | Rico | Moviestars Production | |
| Takas sa Impierno | Julius | |||
| Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Milo Salvador | |||
| Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo | Frank Canonico | Moviestars Production | ||
| Una Kang Naging Akin | Ely | |||
| Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | Bonanza Films | |||
| 1992 | Grease Gun Gang | Victor Lim | ||
| Kahit Buhay Ko | Lt. Torres | Reflection Films | ||
| Jerry Marasigan, WPD | ||||
| Mahirap Maging Pogi | Gabby | |||
| Alyas Pogi 2 | Banjo | Moviestars Production< | -- Aug 26 --> | |
| Boy Recto | Alexander Aguila | |||
| 1993 | Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo[10] | Rodel | Harvest International Films | |
| 1994 | Tony Bagyo | Bogart | Seiko Films | |
| Three Who Dared[11] | Christian Broadcasting Network | |||
| Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo | Megavision Films | |||
| Rogelio Canal | Viva Films, Golden Lion Films | |||
| 1995 | Batang-X | Dr. Kwago | ||
| Bangers | Richard | Viva Films< | -- May 25 --> | |
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Diosdado Rivera | |||
| 1996 | Neber 2-Geder | Ricky | ||
| Abot-kamay ang Pangarap | Vic | |||
| 1997 | Hawak Ko Buhay Mo | Bakli Leeg | Neo Films | |
| 1998 | Gangland | Director | ||
| 2004 | Avatar | Davinder Sandhu | Cinemancer Force Entertainment | |
| 2005 | Dubai | Basi | Star Cinema | |
| Ravenum | GMA Films | |||
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Policeman | Crazy Angle Unico Entertainment | |
| First Day High | Coach Zantua | Star Cinema | ||
| 2007 | Prinsipe Inok | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions | ||
| 2008 | Baler | Fr. Candido Gómez Carreno | Viva Films | |
| 2009 | Litsonero | Pinoy | APT Entertainment | |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Mr. Lucio | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions | |
| 2013 | On the Job | Congressman Manrique | Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema | |
| 10,000 Hours | Dante Cristobal | Viva Films | ||
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Leo | ||
| This Time | Gino | |||
| The Woman Who Left | Rodrigo Trinidad | Cinema One Originals Sine Olivia Pilipinas | ||
| Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? | Nap/Lexi | |||
| 2017 | Bliss | Talk show host | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Eduardo Montemayor | Star Cinema | ||
| 2019 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea | Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production | ||
| 2020 | Nightshift | Dr. Alex | ||
| Isa Pang Bahaghari | Reynado "Rhey/Reynalda" Torrecampo | Heaven's Best Entertainment | ||
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Walter | Star Cinema |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Squad 13 | ||
| 1991 | Cebu | ||
| 1992 | Valiente | Gardo Valiente | |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | Dr. Juanito Morga[12] | |
| 1999 | Rio Del Mar | Anton | |
| 2001 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Tonito | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Elmo | ||
| 2002 | Bituin | Salvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval | |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Ravenum | |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Mang Andres / Mr.Destiny | |
| Lupin | Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer | ||
| 2009 | The Wedding | Frank De Menes | |
| 2012 | Valiente | Damian Valiente | |
| Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Jaime Montelibano | ||
| 2013 | Indio | Juancho Sanreal | |
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Ernest Gomez | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Lloyd Manansala | |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Enrique "King" Pelaez | |
| Destiny Rose | Rosauro Armani Vitto | ||
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: God Gave Me You | Theo | |
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Moises Aguirre | ||
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran † | |
| 2017–2018 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Roman Dela Vega | |
| 2018 | Since I Found You | Gary Corpuz | |
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Luther Abueva | |
| Forever Young |
| Year | Title | Distributor | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | ||
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Star Cinema | (segment "Inay, May Momo!") | |
| 2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Viva Films | ||
| 2013–2016 | Magpakailanman | GMA | ||
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN |
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Unfaithful Wife | 11th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | ||
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | 39th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | 46th Metro Manila Film Festival | [13] |