Background
He was born on March 2, 1978 in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails from the Eigenmann family of famous actors. He is the son of actor Mark Gil to 80s commercial model/actress Irene Celebre. He is also the nephew of Cherie Gil and Michael de Mesa, the grandson of veteran actors Rosemarie Gil and Eddie Mesa, the cousin of AJ Eigenmann, Ryan Eigenmann and Geoff Eigenmann, he is the older brother of Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann, and the half brother of Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann), Maxine and Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann. He has also a younger half-sibling trans woman social media influencer, makeup artist and model Kylie Celebre from his mother's side.Career
Acting career
Though he grew up in a prominent family of actors, he once regretted growing up without the whole family which barely happens. At first, entering showbusiness was out of his mind and rather be a pilot or a businessman, a cook or own a restaurant. He even took up two-year ''Hotel and Restaurant Management'' at ''OB Montessori'' in which he never saw its end. But acting has found a good place in his blood and this is how he entered show business. He started his career at the age of 16. He was once a Regal Films’ teen star along with the ''Gwapings'' and other rosters of teen actors of the said film outfit. He considered Richard Gomez and Regine Velasquez as his role models. In 1997 when he became one of the hosts of GMA Network's Sunday noontime musical-variety show '' SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!)'' along with Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid and Vina Morales. After playing teeny-bop and goody-good roles in several TV series, Gabby later discover his knack for villainy and eventually appeared on a range of primetime offerings. His first anti-hero role in on Angelika dela Cruz- Sunshine Dizon starrer '' Umulan Man o Umaraw'' in 2000 as he played the role of Nick, the submissive and scheming suitor of Rebecca ( Sunshine Dizon). But his notable roles as a villain are in the top-rating Philippine adaptation of ''Singing career
After few years doing acting, Gabby ventured into a new field of interest which is singing. While his family members marvelled the audience with their acting skills, Gabby likewise wowed the aficionados with his harmonious voice and distinct talent. This new venture allowed him to be recognized more as a singer than an actor. This was his turning point of his career after he bagged three awards: ''Most Promising Male Artist'', ''Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist'' and ''Most Promising Male Singer/Performer'' from different respected award giving bodies. In 1999, he was featured on singer Regine Velasquez's album ''Filmography
Television
Movies
Discography
Albums
Awards and recognition
*Best Supporting Actor-FAMAS * Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artists – 15th Awit Awards 2002 * Most Promising Male Singer/Performer – 32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards 2002 * Best New Artist (nomination)- MTVReferences
External links
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eigenmann, Gabby 1978 births Living people Filipino male television actors 21st-century Filipino male singers GMA Network personalities People from Makati Male actors from Metro Manila