Michael de Mesa | |
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Born |
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann 24 May 1960 Manila, Philippines |
Occupation | Child actor, Actor, Theatre actor, Director, Model, Host |
Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse(s) |
Gina Alajar (1978–2006) Julie Reyes (2011–present) |
Children |
Ryan Eigenmann Geoff Eigenmann AJ Eigenmann |
Family |
Eduardo ″Eddie″ Eigenmann (father) Rosemarie Gil (mother) Ralph ″Mark″ Eigenmann (1961-2014; brother) Evangeline ″Cherie″ Eigenmann (sister) |
Michael de Mesa (born 24 May 1960) is a Filipino film and television actor.
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 and Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent.
De Mesa began acting at age 16 in 1975 in Araw-araw, gabi-gabi, and he remains active in film and television.
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 showbiz: Ryan, Geoff, and AJ Eigenmann. He married Julie Reyes in September 2011. She is a dancer/choreographer from Hotlegs, Manila's premier jazz group.