Rosemarie Gil
Rosemarie Gil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi March 9, 1942 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1958–2004; 2018–2019; 2022–present |
| Spouse | [2] |
| Children | |
| Relatives | Eigenmann family |
Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (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.
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)[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
- 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[11]
- 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) | Nominated |
| 1977 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Burlesk Queen (1977) | Won |
| 1978 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress | Burlesk Queen (1977) | Nominated |
| 1978 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actress | Burlesk Queen (1977) | Nominated |
| 1982 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actress | Dear Heart (1981) | Nominated |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
- ^ "Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema Episode 2 The Eigenmanns: A Family Legacy" (video). youtube.com. Jan 28, 2022.
- ^ "Rosemarie Gil as Santa Rita de Cascia". The Philippine STAR. December 23, 2017.
- ^ "Filipino Elvis Presley na si Eddie Mesa, magbabalik sa concert stage".
- ^ "The filth and the furor". The Philippine STAR.
- ^ "The return of Rosemarie Gil". 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Cesar vs. Van in Vengativo". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ "Performers Rights Society of the Philippines". Philmusicregistry.net. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ cathcy (January 23, 2012). "Movie Celebrities Then and Now: Eddie Mesa-Rosemarie Gil". Movie-industry.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ "Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 19, 1994. p. 24. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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