Rosemarie Gil

Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈhilˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; 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

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

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. 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. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. 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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