Michael de Mesa

Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa , 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 Year Title Role 1982 Brother Ben Ben 1983 Dugong Buhay Rafael de Lara 1985 Grease Gun Brothers Buddy Corsican 1986 Unfaithful Wife Crispin Halimaw Argonox 1987 Anak ng Lupa Ariosto 1988 Tumayo Ka't... Lumaban Jake 1989 Babayaran Mo ng Dugo Nelson 1990 Barumbado Cpl. Gonzales 1991 Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF Rico Takas sa Impierno Julius Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Milo Salvador Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo Frank Canonico Una Kang Naging Akin Ely Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story 1992 Grease Gun Gang Victor Lim Kahit Buhay Ko Lt. Torres Jerry Marasigan, WPD Mahirap Maging Pogi Gabby Alyas Pogi 2 Banjo Boy Recto Alexander Aguila 1993 Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo Rodel 1994 Tony Bagyo Bogart Three Who Dared Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? Rogelio Canal 1995 Batang-X Dr. Kwago Bangers Richard Muling Umawit ang Puso Diosdado Rivera 1996 Neber 2-Geder Ricky Abot-kamay ang Pangarap Vic 1997 Hawak Ko Buhay Mo Bakli Leeg 1998 Gangland Director Nagbibinata Teddy 2004 Avatar Davinder Sandhu 2005 Dubai Basi Mulawin: The Movie Ravenum 2006 Nasaan si Francis? Policeman First Day High Coach Zantua 2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend Prinsipe Inok 2008 Baler Fr. Candido Gómez Carreno 2009 Litsonero Pinoy 2012 D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Mr. Lucio 2013 On the Job Congressman Manrique 10,000 Hours Dante Cristobal 2016 Everything About Her Leo This Time Gino The Woman Who Left Rodrigo Trinidad Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? Nap/Lexi 2017 Bliss Talk show host Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Eduardo Montemayor 2019 Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea 2020 Nightshift Dr. Alex Isa Pang Bahaghari Reynado "Rhey/Reynalda" Torrecampo 2022 Labyu with an Accent Walter 2024 Green Bones Superintendent Juanito Velasquez2025Kontrabida AcademyArnulfo

As director Year Title Notes 1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Segment "Inay, May Momo!"

Television Year Title Role 1987 Squad 13 1991 Cebu 1992 Valiente Gardo Valiente 1994 Bisperas ng Kasaysayan Dr. Juanito Morga 1999 Rio Del Mar Anton 2001 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Tonito Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Elmo 2002 Bituin Salvador "Ador / Badong" Sandoval 2004–2005 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 2015–2016 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 2023 Almost Paradise Warden Zamora 2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Luther Abueva Magpakailanman: Taylor Made Success: The John Mac Lane Coronel Story Rolly 2024–2025 Forever Young Eduardo Malaque Sr. 2025FPJ's Batang Quiapo Rafael "Paeng" BenitoIt's Okay to Not Be Okay Samuel Hernandez 2025-2026 My Bespren Emman Mayor Gaspar Mereilles2026Love Is Never GoneDivino Verona

As director Year Title Notes 1994–1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya 1997 Calvento Files: The Movie (segment "Inay, May Momo!") 2000 Ika-13 Kapitulo 2013–2016 Magpakailanman 2016–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano

Awards and nominations 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