Rosemarie Gil

Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (; born March 9, 1942), known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles.

Early life Gil was born in Quiapo, Manila to Carlos Gil Jr. and Maria Dolores Castellvi. Her family owned a hacienda in Porac, Pampanga. She was educated at the elite Assumption Convent (now Assumption College).

Career Premiere Productions gave her the title role in her first film Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958). She starred in various Americans films such as Night of the Cobra Woman (1972) and Naked Vengeance (1985), among others.

Gil married fellow actor-musician Eddie Mesa in 1958, putting her stardom on hold, while her husband enjoyed a career in the limelight. The couple eventually settled in the United States, separated and then reconciled.

She reclaimed her stardom in the 1970s upon her return, and starred in movies for international release. Her most remarkable film in the 1970s was Burlesk Queen, co-starring Vilma Santos, which scored her numerous awards. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gil often appeared in drama films and teleseryes.

After leaving showbiz in 2004, Gil returned to acting in 2018.

Personal life She is married to her movie loveteam partner, Eddie Mesa. The couple has three children who also became award-winning thespians; Michael De Mesa, Mark Gil and Cherie Gil.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1972 Night of the Cobra Woman Francisca 1973 Fight Batman Fight! 1976 Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? Concordia 1977 Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? 1978 Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko Conchita 1980 4 na Maria Hilda Madrigal Guest Cast 1981 Bata Pa Si Sabel Pepita Dear Heart Sylvia Kasalanan Ba? Mrs. Robles Pagbabalik ng Panday 1982 Hindi Kita Malimot Doña Teresa Regatta T-Bird at Ako Mother 1983 Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin Doña Matilde Don't Cry for Me, Papa! Arlene Special Participation Dugong Buhay Señora Rosela de Lara 1984 Bagets Arnel's mother Tender Age Tita Dolores Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Monica Tuazon 14 Going Steady Miss Liberty Dimalanta May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga Doña Patricia 1985 Naked Vengeance Jesse 1986 Paalam! Bukas ang Kasal Ko! Marita Martinez 1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Doña Romina Samaniego Anak ng Lupa Mrs. Torres 1988 Rosa Mistica Doña Loleng "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" segment Sana Mahalin Mo Ako Doña Carmen Cervantes Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro Aunt of Elizabeth Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo Doña Carmela 1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Sylvia "Katumbas ng Kahapon" segment Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre Abot Hanggang Sukdulan Inday Barredo Wanted: Pamilya Banal Elysse Banal Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Dolores' mother 1990 Anak ni Baby Ama Mrs. Lardizabal 1991 Maging Sino Ka Man Beatrice Makiusap Ka sa Diyos Mrs. Aaron Shake, Rattle & Roll III Lydia "Yaya" segment 1992 Hiram Na Mukha Tita Rose 1994 Kapantay Ay Langit Mrs. Yuson Forever Mrs. Campos 1996 Maruja Sa Aking mga Kamay Camille's mom 1998 Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Mrs. Rosario Zalamea 2000 Eto Na Naman Ako Doña Josefa Madrigal 2003 Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka 2018 Delia & Sammy Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958) Aawitan Kita (1959) Hawaiian Boy (1959) Krusaldo (1961) Dugo ng Bayani (1969) Mga Hagibis (1970) Avenida Boy (1971) Pagdating sa Dulo (1971) Kill the Pushers (1972) Pepeng Agimat (1973) Manda (Snakewoman) versus Kung Fu (1974) – released internationally as "Bruka, Queen of Evil" Biyenan Ko ang Aking Anak (1974) Mag-ingat Kapag Biyuda Ang Umibig (1975) Tatak ng Alipin (1975) Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan (1976) Burlesk Queen (1977) Huwag Kang Malikot (1978) Okey Lang, Basta't Kapiling Kita (1979) Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay (1979) Tonyong Bayawak (1979) Arnis (1979) Kadete (1979) 4 Na Maria (1980) Nympha (1980) Dear Heart (1981) Zimatar (1982) Hindi Kita Malimot (1982) as Doña Teresa Friends in Love (1983) Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984) as Monica Tuazon Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984) Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? (1985) Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend (1985) as Carlota "Lota" Delgado Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1986) Anak ni Zuma (1987) Lessons in Love (1990) Paniwalaan Mo (1993) Di Mapigil ang Init (1995) Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996) Lea's Story (1998) Wansapanataym (1999) as Doña Tisay Enrique Minsan Minahal Kita (2000) Pagdating ng Panahon (2001) Magkapatid (2002)

Television Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (TV programme) (1975-1998) Cebu / Cebu: Revisited (TV mini-series) (1991-1992) as Doña Clara dela Rosa Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (TV miniseries) (1994) as Doña Corazon vda. de Luzuriaga Anna Karenina (TV series) (1996) as Doña Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro May Bukas Pa (TV series) (2000–2001) as Rodora Suarez Noriega: God's Favorite (TV movie) (2000) Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (TV series) (2001) as Emilia Villamines Hiram (TV series) (2004) as Doña Carolina Verdadero Ngayon at Kailanman (TV series) (2018) as Doña Carmen Alipio-Cortes

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 1974 FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Florinda (1973) 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977) 1978 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977) 1978 FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977) 1982 FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Dear Heart (1981)