Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (; 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.

Early life

Gil was born in

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to Carlos Gil Jr. and Maria Dolores Castellvi. Her family owned a

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in Porac, Pampanga. She was educated at the elite Assumption Convent (now Assumption College).

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. Gil married fellow actor-musician

Eddie Mesa Eduardo de Mesa Eigenmann (; born February 18, 1940), better known by his stage name Eddie Mesa (), is a Filipino retired actor and singer. He was discovered by talent agents when he sang a Sammy Davis song. Afterwards he changed his surname to ...

in 1958, putting her stardom on hold, while her husband enjoyed a career in the limelight. The couple would eventually settle in the

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, separate and then reconcile. 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

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, which scored her numerous awards. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gil often appeared in drama films and teleseryes. After leaving showbiz in 2004, Gil returned to acting in 2018.

Personal life

She is married to her movie

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partner

. The couple have three children who also became award-winning thespians

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Mark Gil Raphael John "Ralph" Gil Eigenmann (25 September 1961 – 1 September 2014), better known by his screen name 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 t ...

and

Cherie Gil Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he ...

Awards and nominations

*1982 Nominated

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Best Supporting Actress ''Dear Heart'' (1981) *1978 Nominated

Best Supporting Actress ''Burlesk Queen'' (1977) *1978 Nominated

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Best Supporting Actress ''Burlesk Queen'' (1977) *

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Won

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Best Supporting Actress ''Burlesk Queen'' (1977) *1974 Nominated

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) *''

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'' (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) -->

References

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