Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; 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.
Contents
Early life
Gil was born in Quiapo, Manila to Carlos Gil Jr. and Maria Dolores Castellvi. Her family owned a hacienda 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 film Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958). She starred in various Americans films such as Night of the Cobra Woman (1972) and Naked Vengeance (1985), among others.
Gil married fellow actor-musician Eddie Mesa in 1958, putting her stardom on hold, while her husband enjoyed a career in the limelight. The couple eventually settled in the United States, separated and then reconciled.
She reclaimed her stardom in the 1970s upon her return, and starred in movies for international release. Her most remarkable film in the 1970s was Burlesk Queen, co-starring Vilma Santos, 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 loveteam partner, Eddie Mesa. The couple has three children who also became award-winning thespians; Michael De Mesa, Mark Gil and Cherie Gil.
Filmography
Film
Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible) (1958)
Aawitan Kita (1959)
Hawaiian Boy (1959)
Krusaldo (1961)
Dugo ng Bayani (1969)
Mga Hagibis (1970)
Avenida Boy (1971)
Pagdating sa Dulo (1971)
Kill the Pushers (1972)
Pepeng Agimat (1973)
Manda (Snakewoman) versus Kung Fu (1974) – released internationally as "Bruka, Queen of Evil"
Biyenan Ko ang Aking Anak (1974)
Mag-ingat Kapag Biyuda Ang Umibig (1975)
Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan (1976)
Burlesk Queen (1977)
Huwag Kang Malikot (1978)
Okey Lang, Basta't Kapiling Kita (1979)
Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay (1979)
Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
Arnis (1979)
Kadete (1979)
4 Na Maria (1980)
Nympha (1980)
Television
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (TV programme) (1975-1998)
Cebu / Cebu: Revisited (TV mini-series) (1991-1992) as Doña Clara dela Rosa
Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (TV miniseries) (1994) as Doña Corazon vda. de Luzuriaga
Anna Karenina (TV series) (1996) as Doña Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro
May Bukas Pa (TV series) (2000–2001) 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