Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network.
Neil Ryan Sese | |
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| Born | (1979-04-26) April 26, 1979 (age 43) Lucena, Quezon, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Neil Ryan Sese was only seven years old when his parents separated. His father, a radiologist from Masbate, left their home and he never saw him again.[citation needed]
An only child, he grew up in Lucena City, Quezon, where his mother, Rosalyn Sese, took charge of his upbringing, enrolled him at Maryhill Academy. In 1993, he wanted to study at the University of Santo Tomas to be with his peers but his mother told him to enroll at the University of the Philippines. So he took a nonquota course entrance exam. The first year was devoted to general subjects like mathematics, but he soon found himself auditioning and appearing in Dulaang UP plays.[citation needed]
By the second year, he was enjoying being a campus actor, appearing in classic plays like Oedipus Rex and learning a lot from mentors like director Tony Mabesa and actor Rey Ventura. He dropped his plan to take up Mass communication major in Theatre Arts. He has been at it ever since. He appeared in both classics and Asian dramas such as St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, Hudhud, Kanjincho, Sepharad: Voces de Exilio, Basilia Ng Malolos, Sa Ngalan Ng Anak, etc.[1]
In 2011, he played the role of Simeon in the highly successful TV drama series, Munting Heredera which he considered as his biggest break ever. His career is currently handling by an award-winning director/manager Maryo J. de los Reyes. The same year, he signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network.[2] His first project as an exclusive talent of the network was the series Biritera where he played one of the lead roles.[3]
Sese is also a favorite of indie film directors, landing choice roles in acclaimed movies like Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Mangatyanan, Sanglaan and Huling Pasada. In Huling Pasada, he was nominated for Best Actor by the respected critics but lost to Ronnie Lazaro.
In Amphitryon, a Dulaang UP production directed by Jose Estrella, he displayed a comedic side. He played Stanley Kowalski in Tanghalang Pilipino's Flores Para los Muertos (a translation of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire), directed by Floy Quintos.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Voltes V: Legacy | Dr. Hook | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Chito Sison | |
| 2021 | Babawiin Ko ang Lahat | Jun Roxas | |
| 2020 | Descendants Of The Sun | Rodel Dela Cruz | |
| 2019 | Bihag | Amado Anzures | |
| 2018 | Onanay | Emmanuel "Emman" Cruz† | |
| Magpakailanman: The Haunted Wife | Johnny | ||
| Ika-5 Utos | Randy Lorenzo† | ||
| Contessa | Eric† | ||
| Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw | Lance "Driveucrazy/Nuno Sa Puso" Dimaigue | ||
| 2017 | Tadhana: Aishiteiru | Jiro | |
| 2016—2017 | Encantadia | Asval | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Faking Girls | Anthony | |
| Wish I May | Gabo Villafuerte† | ||
| 2015 | Healing Hearts | Michael "Mike" Espanto | |
| My Faithful Husband | Dr. Pitargue | ||
| Let The Love Begin | Jesse | ||
| The Half Sisters | Jacob Dela Rhea | ||
| 2014 | Niño | David Inocente | |
| Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Berto Perez | ||
| 2013 | Adarna | Kestrel | |
| Anna Karenina | Abel Barretto | ||
| Love and Lies | Ricardo Salvador | ||
| Indio | Kardo | ||
| 2012 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Andrew Gomez | |
| Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Armando Villamor | ||
| My Daddy Dearest | Val | ||
| Biritera | Eric Fuentebella | ||
| Regal Shocker: Pelikula | Richard | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Luis Mañalac | ABS-CBN |
| Munting Heredera | Simeon Velasco | GMA Network | |
| Star Confessions | Miguel | TV5 | |
| 2010 | Koreana | Ferdie Roces | GMA Network |
| Your Song: Kim | Noreen's father | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: Karina Kariton | Boyet's father | ||
| Noah | Ramon | ||
| 1DOL | Samson Suarez | ||
| Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Señor Lucas | ||
| May Bukas Pa | Rupert | ||
| 5 Star Specials | Sr. Inspector Feliciano | TV5 | |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Exchange Gift | EJ's Father | GMA Network |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato | Farmer | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart | Menggay's Father | ABS-CBN | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Albert "Abet" Ronquillo | ||
| Tayong Dalawa | Atty. Sandoval | ||
| The Wedding | Charlie | ||
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Geron | |
| Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | Arah's Father | ||
| 2007 | Lupin | Lopez | GMA Network |
| Prinsesa ng Banyera | Harry Medina | ABS-CBN | |
| Maria Flordeluna | Adolfo | ||
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Teodoro "Teddy" Besa | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Victu | |
| Saang Sulok ng Langit | Mike | ||
| Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas | Lunak | ||
| 2004 | Spirits | Bantay-daya | ABS-CBN |
| Krystala | Rolly | ||
| Hanggang Kailan | Father Edwin | GMA Network | |
| 2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Dr. Fajardo | ABS-CBN |
| Wansapanataym | Louie Salvacion | ||
| Buttercup | Lance's Lawyer | ||
| Darating ang Umaga | board member | ||
| 2002 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Buloy | |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Neil | |
Note: Both mainstream and independent films