Rosemarie Gil

Rosemarie Gil
Rosemarie Gil
Born	Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi; March 9, 1942 (age 82); Quiapo, Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1958–2004; 2018–2019; 2022–present
Spouse	Eddie Mesa (m. 1958)
Children	Michael; Mark; Cherie;
Relatives	Eigenmann 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

1974 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Florinda (1973)
1977 Won Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977)
1978 Nominated Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977)
1978 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Burlesk Queen (1977)
1982 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Dear Heart (1981)

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
1982	T-Bird at Ako	Mother
1983	Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin	Doña Matilde
1983	Dugong Buhay	Señora Rosela de Lara
1984	Bagets	Arnel's mother
1984	Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan	Monica Tuazon
1985	Naked Vengeance	Jesse
1987	Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin	Doña Romina Samaniego
1987	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
1994	Forever	Mrs. Campos
1996	Maruja
1996	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

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (TV programme) (1975)
Cebu (TV mini-series) (1992)
Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (TV miniseries) (1994) – 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

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. 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. The 1890s. A period of turmoil.

[birth-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] thcy (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.

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