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.

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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

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

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; 1999-2001) 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

• Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre (1989)
• Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro (1988)
• Rosa Mistica (1988) as Doña Loleng (segment: Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario)
• Anak ng Lupa (1987)
• 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
• Bagets (1984)
• Dugong Buhay (1983) as Señora Rosela de Lara
• 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)
• Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977)
• Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1976) as Concordia
• 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