Gabby Eigenmann

Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network.

Background He was born on March 2, 1978, in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails from the Eigenmann family of famous actors. He is the son of actor Mark Gil to the '80s commercial model/actress Irene Celebre. He is also the nephew of Cherie Gil and Michael de Mesa, the grandson of veteran actors Rosemarie Gil and Eddie Mesa, the cousin of AJ Eigenmann, Ryan Eigenmann and Geoff Eigenmann, he is the older brother of Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann, and the half brother of Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann), Maxine and Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann.

Career Acting career He grew up in a prominent family of actors. Entering show business was out of his mind, as he preferred being a pilot, a businessman, a cook, or a restauranteur. He took up two-year program in Hotel and Restaurant Management at OB Montessori. But acting was in his blood. He started his career at the age of 16. He was once a Regal Films’ teen star along with the Gwapings and other rosters of teen actors. He considered Richard Gomez and Regine Velasquez as his role models.

In 1997 when he became one of the hosts of GMA Network's Sunday noontime musical-variety show SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) along with Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid and Vina Morales.

After playing teeny-bop and goody-good roles in several TV series, Gabby later discover his knack for villainy and eventually appeared on a range of primetime offerings. His first anti-hero role in on Angelika dela Cruz-Sunshine Dizon starrer Umulan Man o Umaraw in 2000 as he played the role of Nick, the submissive and scheming suitor of Rebecca (Sunshine Dizon). But his notable roles as a villain are in the top-rating Philippine adaptation of MariMar where he played the role of Nicandro Mejia and Munting Heredera where he played the role of Desmond Montreal. In 2010, he played the role and antagonist for Marian Rivera (Jenny) as the good-for-nothing brother Jojo in the Philippine adaptation of Endless Love (based on Autumn in My Heart). His portrayal for latter role gives him a Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award via ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards 2011.

After doing mostly anti-hero roles in, GMA Network entrusts him with the lead role in the GMA Afternoon Prime series Broken Vow opposite Bianca King whom he is working for the first time. And later in 2014, Gabby starred in his main role of Dading, together with Glaiza de Castro, Benjamin Alves and Chynna Ortaleza.

Singing career After few years doing acting, Eigenmann ventured into a new field of interest which is singing. While his family members marvelled the audience with their acting skills, Gabby likewise wowed the aficionados with his harmonious voice and distinct talent. This new venture allowed him to be recognized more as a singer than an actor. This was his turning point of his career after he bagged three awards: "Most Promising Male Artist", "Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist" and "Most Promising Male Singer/Performer" from different respected award giving bodies.

In 1999, he was featured on singer Regine Velasquez's album R2K for the track "For the Love of You" alongside KC Montero. Together with Montero, they performed the song at Velasquez's R2K concert series which was held in Araneta Coliseum from April 7–8, 2000.

In 2001, Eigenmann was able to justify his talents upon the release of his debut album entitled Loving under VIVA Records. This album is mainly of the pop genre and its tracks are mostly in English.

In 2006, he surprised once again his fans with his second album entitled Sa Di Kalayuan under GMA Records which was named after one of the tracks from the album that eventually became ear's favorite. The other track entitled Muli was also a hit and became a soundtrack of the romantic comedy series I Luv NY and theme song of the koreanovela Yellow Handkerchief, both on GMA Network. The album itself conveyed Gabby's nearness to the listening public.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1997 Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan Ricky 1998 Gangland Dicky 2005 Bahay ni Lola 2 Michael Pinoy Blond Various 2008 Half-Blood Samurai John 2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Kidnapper 2018 Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story Darren Syquia 2023Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic ExperienceOscar Robinson When I Met You In Tokyo Marlon

Television Year Title Role 1989–1998 Palibhasa Lalake Gabriel 1995–1999 ASAP Himself / Performer 1997–2010 SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) 1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Alexander "Alex" Montecillo 2000 Tago Ka Na! Wes Umulan Man o Umaraw Nick 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Marc Fuentebella 2002 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga James 2003–2004 Twin Hearts Cedrick Sebastian 2004–2005 Forever in My Heart Abet Torallba 2004 Love to Love: Pretty Boy Ivan 2005–2006 Sugo Crisanto 2006 Now and Forever: Duyan Allan I Luv NY Paul Young 2007 Muli Alvin Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Duwag Prinsipe Gandor Super Twins Rex / Steelrex 2007–2008 Marimar Nicandro Mejia 2008 E.S.P. Ivan Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka Roland Henson 2009 All About Eve Max Darna Apollo 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer 2010 Endless Love Jojo Cruz Tween Hearts Coach A / Bulldog / Sir Boris Jillian: Namamasko Po Andre 2011–2012 Munting Heredera Desmond Montereal / Michael Sison2012 Broken Vow Roberto Sebastian† Makapiling Kang Muli Young Roman Valencia 2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Gilbert Zalameda 2013 Magpakailanman: Kagat ng Asong Ulol Eduardo Sese Mundo Mo'y Akin Ziggy Carbonel Magpakailanman: The Art Evangelista Story Art Evangelista 2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Edward Rodrigo Dading Ricardo "Carding / Dading" Gonzales Magpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami Suichi 2015 Once Upon a Kiss Father Philip "Father Madz" Madasalin Pari 'Koy Barangay Captain Jude Banal InstaDad Kenneth Monteamor Alamat: Ang Unang Bahaghari Wigan Princess in the Palace Renato Beautiful Strangers Isagani Mendoza 2016 Magpakailanman: Mahal Kita, Mahal Ko Siya Ramil Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kwento Himself / Guest Dear Uge Bartolome Magkaibang Mundo Ruben Sandoval Magpakailanman: The Abused Boy MJ 2016–2017 Sa Piling ni Nanay Benedict Corpuz Tsuperhero Markano2017 Imbestigador: Ganti Reynante Suganob Imbestigador: Prof. D Prof. Alfredo Dimaano My Love from the Star Jackson Libredo Imbestigador: Bulacan Massacre Dexter Carlos 2018 Contessa Victorino "Vito" Imperial Jr. / Duquessa Dolce Vita-Imperial Jr.† 2019 Inagaw na Bituin George Del Mundo Beautiful Justice Ronnie Vida 2020–2021 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Arturo Zulueta 2021 The Lost Recipe Waldorf I Can See You:#Future Elvin Torres 2021–2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento Tommy Diones 2022 Running Man Philippines Himself / Guest Start-Up PH Arnold Diaz 2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Chef Benedicto "Benny" Caballero Voltes V: Legacy General Oscar Robinson All-Out Sundays Himself / Guest Performer 2024 My Guardian Alien Cepheus "Ceph" Corona2025–2026Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'greZaur

Discography Albums Year Title Label 2001 Loving VIVA Records 2006 Sa Di Kalayuan GMA Records

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2002 Aliw Awards Most Promising Male Artist 2011 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Munting Heredera 2012 Asian TV Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2014 PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 Best Drama Actor Dading 2015 31st Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Asintado 2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Contessa Best Supporting Actor-FAMAS Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artists – 15th Awit Awards 2002 Most Promising Male Singer/Performer – 32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards 2002 Best New Artist (nomination)- MTV