Rosemarie Gil

Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (born March 9, 1942), also known as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipina 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–present
Spouse(s)
​
(m. 1958)​
[2]
ChildrenMichael De Mesa
Mark Gil
Cherie Gil

Early life

Gil was born in Quiapo, Manila to Carlos Gil and Maria Dolores Castellvi. Her family owns a hacienda in

Career

Premiere Productions gave her the title role in her first movie Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958). She starred in Night of the Cobra Woman (1972) and Naked Vengeance (1985), among others.[3]

Gil married Eddie Mesa in the 1960s, which put her stardom on hold, while her husband, known as the Philippines’ Elvis Presley, enjoyed a flourishing career as a singer and actor. The couple would eventually settle in the United States, separate and then reconcile.[4]

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.[5] Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gil often appeared in drama films and teleseryes.

After she left showbiz in 2004, Gil returned to acting in 2018.

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; 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

Film
  • Delia & Sammy (2018)
  • Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka (2003)
  • Magkapatid (2002)
  • Pagdating Ng Panahon (2001)
  • Eto Na Naman Ako (2000) as Doña Josefa Madrigal
  • Minsan Minahal Kita (2000)
  • Wansapanataym (1999) as Doña Tisay Enrique
  • Lea's Story (1998)
  • Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996)
  • Di Mapigil ang Init (1995)
  • Kapantay Ay Langit (1994)
  • Paniwalaan Mo (1993)
  • Hiram Na Mukha (1992) as Tita Rose
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991)
  • Maging Sino Ka Man (1991)
  • Lessons in Love (1990)
  • Isang Bala, Isang Buhay (1989)
  • Wanted: Pamilya Banal as Elysse Banal (1989)
  • 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)[6][7][8]

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". Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
  3. "Sta. Rita de Casia (Patrona ng imposible)". 4 April 1958.
  4. "Filipino Elvis Presley na si Eddie Mesa, magbabalik sa concert stage | Videos".
  5. "The filth and the furor".
  6. "Cesar vs. Van in Vengativo". The Philippine Star. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  7. "Performers Rights Society of the Philippines". Philmusicregistry.net. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  8. 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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