Mark Gil

Mark Gil
Mark Gil
Born	Raphael John Gil Eigenmann; 25 September 1961; Manila, Philippines
Died	1 September 2014 (aged 52); Manila, Philippines
Other names	Ralph
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1978–2014
Spouses	; Bing Pimentel (annulled) (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] (25 September 1961 – 1 September 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 1 September 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

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

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
1988	Regal Drama Hour: "Infidel"	Levy	ABS-CBN
1991–1992	Cebu	Michael "Mike" dela Rosa	New Vision 9
1994	Bisperas ng Kasaysayan	Teniente Carlos Luzuriaga^[9]	New Vision 9
1997	Mula sa Puso	Bagyo	ABS-CBN
1997	Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika			Episode: "Sugat"
1999	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Edward
2001	Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	Abby's father	ABS-CBN
2001	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin	Miguel	GMA Network
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	ABS-CBN
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan	Yeng
	Eva Fonda	Don Ismael Mendez
	Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	Himself as a guest
2009	Zorro	Horacio Pelaez	GMA Network
2009	Lovers in Paris	John Palma	ABS-CBN
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	TV5
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belo	Randell	ABS-CBN
	Makapiling Kang Muli	Roman Valencia	GMA Network
	Walang Hanggan	Mr. Cruz	ABS-CBN
	Pahiram ng Sandali	Larry Gomez	GMA Network
2013	Indio	Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
	My Husband's Lover	Galo Agatep
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mask	Edgar	ABS-CBN
2014	The Legal Wife	Dante Ramos	ABS-CBN	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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