Mark Gil

Mark Gil
Mark Gil
Born	Raphael John Gil Eigenmann; September 25, 1961; Manila, Philippines
Died	September 1, 2014 (aged 52); Manila, Philippines
Other names	Ralph
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1978–2014
Spouses	; Bing Pimentel (m. 1983; sep. 1988) ; Maricar Jacinto (m. 1996)
Partner(s)	Irene Celebre (1976–1981); Jaclyn Jose (1988–1991)
Children	6, including Gabby, Sid, Max and Andi
Parents	Eddie Mesa; Rosemarie Gil;
Relatives	Eigenmann family

Raphael John Gil Eigenmann^[2] (September 25, 1961 – September 1, 2014), known professionally as Mark Gil, was a Filipino actor. Gil was often cast as a main villain in Philippine action films that was popular during the late '80s to the early 2000s.

Gil was also widely known for playing the protagonist of the critically-acclaimed 1982 film Batch '81 and the role of Lorna Tolentino's former Filipino-American boss-lover-killer in the drama-suspense thriller The Elsa Santos Castillo Story: The Chop-Chop Lady, the script of which is inspired by true events. He also appeared in several drama series, the last of which was the ABS-CBN drama The Legal Wife, starring Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales.

Personal life

He was the middle child of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, and brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil.

He is the father of singer/actor Gabby Eigenmann and Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann by model/actress and then-childhood girlfriend Irene Celebre.^[3]^[4] He was sixteen years old when he had his first born Gabby.^[5] Timothy (a.k.a. Sid Lucero) and Maxine Eve are his children by his first wife, actress Bing Pimentel. Andi Eigenmann is his daughter with actress Jaclyn Jose. Gil married his second wife, non-showbiz Maricar Jacinto, in 1996; the couple had one child, Stephanie ("Stevie").

Death

Gil died on September 1, 2014, aged 52, of cirrhosis of the liver,^[6] stemming from cancer of the liver, 24 days before his 53rd birthday.^[7] He was survived by his wife Maricar, six children and seven grandchildren.^[8]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1978	Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin
1980	Underage
1980	Miss X
1981	Pabling
1981	Bihagin: Bilibid Boys	Noel
1981	Bilibid Gays
1981	Kasalanan Ba?
1981	Rock n Roll
1981	Matalim Na Pangil sa Gubat
1982	Karibal Ko ang Aking Ina
1982	Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante
1982	Palipat-Lipat, Papalit-Palit
1982	Alpha Kappa Omega Batch '81	Sid Lucero
1983	Parang Kailan Lang
1983	Laruan	William
1983	Palabra de Honor
1984	Naiibang Hayop
1984	Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy
1984	May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984	Alapaap
1985	Company of Women	Al
1985	Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan	Alex
1985	Alyas: Boy Life
1985	Mga Alipin ng Laman
1985	Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
1985	Zuma	Philip
1985	Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan
1985	Kalapating Musmos
1985	Grease Gun Brothers
1985	Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?
1986	Sugat sa Dangal
1986	Macho Gigolo
1986	Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa!
1986	Agaw Armas
1987	Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko!
1987	Daughter of Anik: Hell Serpent	Philip
1987	Pasan Ko ang Daigdig	Greco
1988	Sa Likod ng Kasalanan
1988	The Moonchild
1988	Anak ng Cabron
1988	Afuang: Bounty Hunter	Benjie
1988	Urban Terrorist	Ka Rodger
1988	Trident Force	Ahmed
1989	Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit
1989	Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso
1989	Ipaglalaban Ko
1989	Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay	Cesar
1990	Kolehiyala	Serge
1990	Paikot-Ikot
1990	Bad Boy
1991	Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum	Salazar
1991	Sa Kabila ng Lahat
1992	Ngayon at Kailanman	Ronald Noche
1992	Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila
1992	Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko	Alex
1992	Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti)	Sarhento Mendoza
1992	Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo	Lt. Ventura
1992	Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan	Richie
1992	Narito ang Puso Ko	Renato Sanchez
1993	Pugoy – Hostage: Davao	Mohammad Nazir Samparani
1993	.Kahit Ako'y Busabos
1993	Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig	Mike Escobar
1993	Astig
1993	Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys
1993	Gascon: Bala ang Katapat Mo!	Anslemo Guevarra
1994	The Elsa Santos Castillo Story: The Chop Chop Lady	Sid Wiseman
1994	Brat Pack
1995	Manalo Matalo Mahal Kita	Felix
1995	Eskapo	Jesús "Jess" Cabarrus Jr.
1996	Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko	Frank
1996	Cedie	James Errol
1996	Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!	Dennis
1996	Enteng and the Shaolin Kid
1996	Diego
1996	Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko	Capt. Lucban
1996	Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay
1996	Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan
1996	Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas	Nelson Martinez
1997	Bastardo
1997	Amanos: Patas Na ang Laban
1997	Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo	Alfredo Samson
1997	Babae	Ricky
1997	Magic Kingdom	Basilicus
1998	Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong
1998	Dama de Noche
1998	Gangland
1999	Hinahanap-Hanap Kita	Greg
1999	Saranggola
1999	Dugo ng Birhen: El Kapitan	El Kapitan
2000	Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)	Burador
2000	Kahit Isang Saglit
2000	Laro sa Baga	Butch
2001	Sa Huling Paghihintay
2002	Mama San	Congressman Zulueta
2002	Kerida
2003	Magnifico	Domeng
2003	Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas
2004	Lastikman: Unang Banat	Andrew
2004	Spirit of the Glass
2005	Uno
2005	Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom	Inventor
2006	Nasaan si Francis?
2006	Rotonda
2006	Donsol	Dustin
2006	Raket si Nanay
2007	Liwanag sa Dilim
2007	A Love Story	Peter
2008	Baby Angelo	Noel
2008	U.P.C.A.T.	Mr. Concepcion
2008	Alon	Fiel
2009	Isang Lahi: Pearls from the Orient	Professor Balaoing
2009	Sumpa	Dennis
2009	Puntod
2010	Till My Heartaches End	Paquito Barredo
2012	Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang	Matias
2012	The Healing	Val
2012	The Strangers
2013	Seduction	Fidel
2013	The Fighting Chefs	Don Manolo
2013	Raketeros	?????
2013	Philippino Story	?????
2014	Mana	Lino
2014	Ang Bagong Dugo	Herman/Supremo
2016	Ang Tatay kong Sexy	?????	Last film appearance

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1988	Regal Drama Hour: "Infidel"	Levy
1991–1992	Cebu	Michael "Mike" dela Rosa
1994	Bisperas ng Kasaysayan	Teniente Carlos Luzuriaga^[9]
1997	Mula sa Puso	Bagyo
1997	Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika		Episode: "Sugat"
1999	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Edward
2001	Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	Abby's father
2001	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin	Miguel
2002	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw	Enrico Villadolid
2003	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin	Enrico Villadolid
2004	Hanggang Kailan	Roberto
2006	Atlantika	Felipe
2007	Sine Novela: "Sinasamba Kita"	Don José Ferrer
2007	Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Plautin ni Periking	Special Guest
2008	Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan	Emilio Cervantes
	Kung Fu Kids	Master Wu Lee
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan	Yeng
	Eva Fonda	Don Ismael Mendez
	Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	Himself as a guest
2009	Zorro	Horacio Pelaez
2009	Lovers in Paris	John Palma
2010	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Tony Angeles
	Magkaribal	Manuel Abella
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna	Don Felipe Del Carmen
	Your Song Presents: Andi	Rico
	Imortal	Julio
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon	Fidel
	100 Days to Heaven	Norman Manalastas
	Guns and Roses	Lucio Dela Rocha
	Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig	Leandro Alvarez
2012	Valiente	Don Armando Braganza
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belo	Randell
	Makapiling Kang Muli	Roman Valencia
	Walang Hanggan	Mr. Cruz
	Pahiram ng Sandali	Larry Gomez
2013	Indio	Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
	My Husband's Lover	Galo Agatep
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mask	Edgar
2014	The Legal Wife	Dante Ramos	Last TV Appearance

References

^ ^a ^b "In the Name of the Father & of the Sons". The Philippine STAR.
^ "Celebrities in the Movieworld (Selection)". Film Academy Philippines. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
^ Garcia, Rose (June 30, 2011). "Gabby Eigenmann on sister Andi's pregnancy: "I am proud of her determination because she chose the mature and right path to happiness."". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
^ Ramos, Neil (May 6, 2011). "Gabby Eigenmann remains supportive of pregnant half-sister Maxine". Entertainment/Showbizz. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
^ "Mark Gil to the father of Andi Eigenmann's baby: "If you don't want it, then you won't have it!"".
^ "Mark Gil dead at 52". astig.ph. September 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
^ "Mark Gil 'died peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his wife'". gmanetwork.com. GMA/ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
^ Mark Gil dies Archived 2014-09-03 at the Wayback Machine, businessmirror.com.ph; accessed 5 September 2014.
^ "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.

External links

Mark Gil at IMDb

[spouse-1] "In the Name of the Father & of the Sons". The Philippine STAR.

[2] "Celebrities in the Movieworld (Selection)". Film Academy Philippines. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.

[Gabby_Eigenmann_on_Andi's_Pregnancy-3] Garcia, Rose (June 30, 2011). "Gabby Eigenmann on sister Andi's pregnancy: "I am proud of her determination because she chose the mature and right path to happiness."". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 2, 2011.

[Gabby_Eigenmann-4] Ramos, Neil (May 6, 2011). "Gabby Eigenmann remains supportive of pregnant half-sister Maxine". Entertainment/Showbizz. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2013.

[5] "Mark Gil to the father of Andi Eigenmann's baby: "If you don't want it, then you won't have it!"".

[6] "Mark Gil dead at 52". astig.ph. September 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.

[7] "Mark Gil 'died peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his wife'". gmanetwork.com. GMA/ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 1, 2014.

[8] Mark Gil dies Archived 2014-09-03 at the Wayback Machine, businessmirror.com.ph; accessed 5 September 2014.

[9] "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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