Rosemarie Gil

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Castellvi, the birth surname or paternal family name is Gil, and the marital name is Eigenmann.
Rosemarie Gil
Born
Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi

(1942-03-09) March 9, 1942 (age 82)
Quiapo, Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines[1]
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActress
Years active1958–2004; 2018–2019; 2022–present
Spouse
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(m. 1958)​
[2]
Children
RelativesEigenmann family

Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; 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).[3]

Career

Premiere Productions gave her the title role in her first film Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958).[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gil often appeared in drama films and teleseryes.

After leaving showbiz in 2004, Gil returned to acting in 2018.[7]

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.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Film

Movies
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
1981 Pagbabalik ng Panday
1982 Hindi Kita Malimot Doña Teresa Regatta
T-Bird at Ako Mother
1983 Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin Doña Matilde
Dugong Buhay Señora Rosela de Lara
1984 Bagets Arnel's mother
Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Monica Tuazon
1985 Naked Vengeance Jesse
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
Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo
1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Sylvia "Katumbas ng Kahapon" segment
Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre
Abot Hanggang Sukdulan Inday
Wanted: Pamilya Banal Elysse Banal
Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Dolores' mother
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. 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)[8][9][10]
  • 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

References

  1. ^ "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1994 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1994; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-14228-54023-66 — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. ^ Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
  3. ^ "Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema Episode 2 The Eigenmanns: A Family Legacy" (video). youtube.com. Jan 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Rosemarie Gil as Santa Rita de Cascia". The Philippine STAR. December 23, 2017.
  5. ^ "Filipino Elvis Presley na si Eddie Mesa, magbabalik sa concert stage".
  6. ^ "The filth and the furor". The Philippine STAR.
  7. ^ "The return of Rosemarie Gil". 3 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Cesar vs. Van in Vengativo". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  9. ^ "Performers Rights Society of the Philippines". Philmusicregistry.net. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  10. ^ cathcy (January 23, 2012). "Movie Celebrities Then and Now: Eddie Mesa-Rosemarie Gil". Movie-industry.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  11. ^ "Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 19, 1994. p. 24. Retrieved June 3, 2024. The 1890s. A period of turmoil.