Rosemarie Gil

Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born March 9, 1942), also known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles.

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
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

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 movie Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958).[4] She starred in Night of the Cobra Woman (1972) and Naked Vengeance (1985), among others.[5]

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 would eventually settle in the United States, separate and then reconcile.[6]

She reclaimed her stardom in the 1970s upon her return, and starred in movies for international release. Her most remarkable film in the '70s was Burlesk Queen, co-starring Vilma Santos, which scored her numerous awards.[7] Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gil often appeared in drama films and teleseryes.

After leaving showbiz in 2004, Gil returned to acting in 2018.[8]

Personal life

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

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Television
  • Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (TV programme; 1975)
  • Cebu (TV mini-series) (1992)
  • Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (TV mini-series) (1994)
  • 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

Movies
Movies
YearTitleRoleNotes
1972Night of the Cobra WomanFrancisca
1973Fight Batman Fight!
1976Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?Concordia
1977Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1978Mahal Mo, Mahal KoConchita
1981Pagbabalik ng Panday
1982Hindi Kita MalimotDoña Teresa Regatta
T-Bird at AkoMother
1983Gamu-gamo sa Pugad LawinDoña Matilde
Dugong BuhaySeñora Rosela de Lara
1984BagetsArnel's mother
Hindi Mo Ako Kayang TapakanMonica Tuazon
1985Naked VengeanceJesse
1987Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa AkinDoña Romina Samaniego
Anak ng LupaMrs. Torres
1988Rosa MisticaDoña Loleng"Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" segment
Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo
19893 Mukha ng Pag-ibigSylvia"Katumbas ng Kahapon" segment
Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre
Abot Hanggang SukdulanInday
Wanted: Pamilya BanalElysse Banal
Isang Bala, Isang BuhayDolores' mother
1991Maging Sino Ka ManBeatrice
Makiusap Ka sa DiyosMrs. Aaron
Shake, Rattle & Roll IIILydia"Yaya" segment
1992Hiram Na MukhaTita Rose
1994Kapantay Ay LangitMrs. Yuson
ForeverMrs. Campos
1996Maruja
Sa Aking mga KamayCamille's mom
1998Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?Mrs. Zalamea
2000Eto Na Naman AkoDoña Josefa Madrigal
2003Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka
2018Delia & Sammy
  • Magkapatid (2002)
  • Pagdating ng Panahon (2001)
  • Minsan Minahal Kita (2000)
  • Wansapanataym (1999) as Doña Tisay Enrique
  • Lea's Story (1998)
  • Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996)
  • Di Mapigil ang Init (1995)
  • Paniwalaan Mo (1993)
  • Lessons in Love (1990)
  • Anak ni Zuma (1987)
  • Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1986)
  • Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend (1985) as Carlota "Lota" Delgado
  • Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? (1985)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)
  • Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984) as Monica Tuazon
  • Friends in Love (1983)
  • Hindi Kita Malimot (1982) as Doña Teresa
  • Zimatar (1982)
  • Dear Heart (1981)
  • Nympha (1980)
  • 4 Na Maria (1980)
  • Kadete (1979)
  • Arnis (1979)
  • Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
  • Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay (1979)
  • Okey Lang, Basta't Kapiling Kita (1979)
  • Huwag Kang Malikot (1978)
  • Burlesk Queen (1977)
  • Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan (1976)
  • Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
  • Mag-ingat Kapag Biyuda Ang Umibig (1975)
  • Biyenan Ko ang Aking Anak (1974)
  • Manda (Snakewoman) versus Kung Fu (1974) - released internationally as "Bruka, Queen of Evil"
  • Pepeng Agimat (1973)
  • Kill the Pushers (1972)
  • Pagdating sa Dulo (1971)
  • Avenida Boy (1971)
  • Mga Hagibis (1970)
  • Dugo ng Bayani (1969)
  • Krusaldo (1961)
  • Hawaiian Boy (1959)
  • Aawitan Kita (1959)
  • Sta. Rita De Casia (1958) -->[9][10][11]

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. "Sta. Rita de Casia (Patrona ng imposible)". IMDb. 4 April 1958.
  6. "Filipino Elvis Presley na si Eddie Mesa, magbabalik sa concert stage | Videos".
  7. "The filth and the furor". The Philippine STAR.
  8. "The return of Rosemarie Gil". 3 April 2018.
  9. "Cesar vs. Van in Vengativo". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  10. "Performers Rights Society of the Philippines". Philmusicregistry.net. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  11. cathcy (January 23, 2012). "Movie Celebrities Then and Now: Eddie Mesa-Rosemarie Gil". Movie-industry.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
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