Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985) is a Filipino actor and model. He is notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the

Eigenmann family The Eigenmann family () is a Filipino family of entertainers. List of members # Eddie Mesa ## ∞ married Rosemarie Gil; they had three children ### Michael de Mesa #### ∞ married Gina Alajar (first wife, annulled), had three children ## ...

of actors. He is a son of actor and director

Michael De Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino actor and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his si ...

Biography

Eigenmann is the third generation member of the

. His grandparents are 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 t ...

and actress

Rosemarie Gil Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (; born March 9, 1942), 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 Q ...

. He is the son of Filipino actors

Michael de Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino actor and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his si ...

and

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, r ...

. He has two siblings who are also actors: An older brother

Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1978) is a Filipino actor. Early life Ryan Richard Alatiit-Eigenmann is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosem ...

and younger brother AJ Eigenmann. Geoff is the nephew of actors

Mark Gil Raphael John Gil Eigenmann (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 20 ...

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") " ( ...

, and he is the cousin of actors

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978, in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails fro ...

Sid Lucero Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), known professionally as Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''. Career Tim's stage name, Sid Lucero, is ta ...

(legal name: Timothy Eigenmann),

Andi Eigenmann Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann (; born June 25, 1990), known professionally as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipino former actress, model, and social media influencer. Early life Descent and family Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann is the daughter of actors ...

, and

Max Eigenmann Maxine Eve Pimentel Eigenmann (; born September 29, 1987) is a Filipino actress and singer. Personal life Eigenmann is the daughter of actor Mark Gil and former beauty queen-turned-actress Bing Pimentel. Her brother is Sid Lucero. Through ...

Early career

Eigenmann's first TV appearance was a kid-teen oriented comedy gag show ''

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'' on

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in 1992.

Education

Eigenmann attended International Christian Academy for middle school, as did his brother Ryan. Eigenmann graduated high school from Shekinah Christian Training Center in March 2002.

Hosting

Aside from '' Rosalinda'', Eigenmann has co-hosted ''

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'' and a reality variety talent show ''Palmolive Shining Circle Of 10 Batch 2008'' on ABS-CBN; then he hosted as a VJ of ''

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'' from 2005 to 2007. Geoff transferred to

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and he hosted ''SOP Rules'' from 2008 to 2010 and a former mainstay host ''

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'' on GMA Network from 2010 to 2013.

Career

TV career

Eigenmann went back in his home network

via ''

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'' in June 2008. The '' SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso'' ended in 2009 and he was supposed to appear again via ''

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'': ''

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'' but he was replaced by

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to work with

Maxene Magalona Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host, and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. A former talent of the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayals of Donna Vallejo on '' ...

. In 2009, he played the role of Fernando Jose, leading man to

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' (2009), and is also known for other leading roles in ''Sine Novela: Ba ...

, in the Philippine version of '' Rosalinda''. He played the role of Kevin Rodriguez in ''

'', along with his on-screen sweetheart Carla Abellana. They will work for the second time with their parents, Rey "PJ" Abellana and Gina Alajar. Eigenmann was part of a reality show with his partner Carla Abellana for their newest GMA Christmas reality show, '' Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge''. Geoff's former loveteam and long-time friend

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was paired with newcomer

Ervic Vijandre John Ervic Manalo Vijandre (born January 26, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player, actor, model, and politician. As a basketball player, he plays for the Marikina Shoemasters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). A ...

. This was Geoff and Carla's fifth time together. Eigenmann is also a part of ''Sine Novela Presents: Basahang Ginto'' with his partner, Carla Abellana, it was aired on GMA Network. In 2011, Eigenmann was also part of a fantasy comedy together again with his partner, Carla Abellana for their team up again in ''

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''. This was their fourth time to work since their drama mini series, ''Basahang Ginto'' a Sine Novela show on GMA Network. In 2012, Eigenmann paired with his former love team Heart Evangelista in a GMA Network drama, ''

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''. This was their reunion after working individually for a long time. Also the same year, Geoff also became a part of former drama series on daytime, '' Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?'' with his co-stars Jackie Rice, Jennica Garcia and his real life father Michael de Mesa. In 2016 and 2018, Eigenmann went back to ABS-CBN as he returns to GMA Network in 2017. Today, he is now a freelance artist. In 2019, he joined ''

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'' starring Villa Estrella co-star

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. In 2021, he joins the casts of ''

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'' as the main villain Albert de Vela.

Movie career

Eigenmann's first movie was ''Batang X'' via Regal Entertainment in 1995. Eigenmann was a contract star of

Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., trade name, doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films (since 2018), is a Philippines, Philippine film studio, film, television production company, production and distribution (marketing), di ...

. His second movie was ''Bcoz Of U'' with his then-girlfriend Heart Evangelista. His third movie was the comedy ''First Day High'', based on a deodorant commercial for

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with his ''Kapamilya'' stars Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Jason Abalos, Carla Humpries and Maja Salvador. His fourth movie and his first indie film was ''Anak Ni Brocka'' with the late hip hop artist

Francis Magalona Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is regarded as an influential figure in Pinoy hip hop. Magalona was a son of actors Pancho Maga ...

in 2005. His fifth movie was ''For the First Time'' with fellow Kapuso star Richard Gutierrez and Kapamilya Star KC Concepcion. His sixth and last movie for Star Cinema was the horror ''Villa Estrella'' with Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao and John Estrada. He is a former contract star with

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, his seventh movie and first movie for GMA Films was ''Ang Panday'' with fellow Kapuso stars Sen. Bong Revilla, Buboy Villar and Rhian Ramos. A co-production with Imus Productions, ''Ang Panday'' was part of the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival where the movie won as "1st Place Best Festival Picture".

Personal life

He married his longtime partner Maya Flores on February 22, 2022. They have three children, Arabella "Beanie" Simone, born on September 23, 2017, Augustus "Angus" Geoffrey, born on June 15, 2019 and Penelope "Pepper" Rose, born on October 31, 2020.

Filmography

Film

Television / Digital series

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eigenmann, Geoff 1985 births Living people Filipino people of Kapampangan descent Geoff Star Magic Filipino male models Filipino video jockeys GMA Network (company) people People from Capiz Visayan people Male actors from Parañaque