Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Evangeline Rose De Mesa Eigenmann May 12, 1965 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970-present |
Evangeline Rose De Mesa Eigenmann (born May 12, 1965) is a Filipino actress of Swiss German American, Spanish, and Filipino descent.[1]
Biography
Cherie Gil is the daughter of Filipino actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil and sister to actors Mark Gil and Michael de Mesa.
She was formerly married to Rony Rogoff, an internationally-renowned violinist. Together they have two children, Bianca and Raphael, in addition to her first child Jay.[2] She is the aunt of actors Ryan, Geoff, AJ, Ira, Maxene, Andi, Gabby and Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann). She is the best friend of Sharon Cuneta and the godmother to KC Concepcion.
She was in Phuket, Thailand with her family when the killer tsunami hit the area on December 26, 2004. They evacuated their hotel after hearing the splash of the giant waves.[3][4]
After several years active in Philippine show business, Gil will step down temporarily[when?] to have surgery abroad on her throat that is aching and immediately needs to be acted upon.
Filmography
She appeared on a number of hit teleseryes and primetime series in ABS-CBN. Currently she is seen in ABS-CBN. Her most recent projects are in Katorse, a remake of a film starring Dina Bonevie and a remake of the 1983 film Pieta wherein she played amanda which was originally portrayed by her mentor the late Charito solis. She is best known for portraying the role of Lavinia Arquelles in the movie Bituing Walang Ningning.
In 2010 she was picked up to star in the fantasy series Grazilda for GMA Network.
In early 2011, Cherie was picked up to join the cast of the comedy fantasy series, Magic Palayok co starred by Carla Abellana, and Geoff Eigenmann. The series did not picked up for second season after the season 1 finale which is composed of 88 episodes.
The GMA Network picked her to another television pilot Time of My Life.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | May Bukas Pa | Divina Miguel | IBC |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Star / Nena | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Bituin | Carmela Gaston | |
| 2004 | Marina | Victoria Raymundo | |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Dangal | Chandra | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Philomena "Mameng" Medel | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal | Becky Tagle | |
| 2007 | Lastikman | Ayessa White/Frosta | |
| 2008 | Pieta[2] | Amanda Tupaz | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair | Romana | |
| 2009 | Katorse | Donya Margarita Arcangel | |
| 2010 | Rubi | Sylvana Velasco-Dela Fuente | |
| 2010 | Grazilda | Veronne | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Yvonne Ledesma | |
| 2011 | Family Feud:Countdown Edition | Herself / Contestant | |
| 2011 | Time Of My Life | Martha Lorico | |
| 2012 | Legacy | Eva Altamirano-Alcantara | |
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Herself / Judge | |
| 2012 | Temptation Of Wife | Stella Salcedo |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mo neuih | Bruka | Credited as "Sherrie Gil" |
| 1977 | Beerhouse | Corazon | |
| 1980 | Gabi Ng Lagim Ngayon | La Luna | |
| 1980 | Manila By Night | Kano | |
| 1982 | Oro, Plata, Mata | Trining Ojeda | |
| 1982 | Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan | ||
| 1983 | M.I.B.:Men in Brief | Diana | |
| 1984 | Sa Hirap At Ginhawa | Karen | |
| 1985 | Bagets 2 | Marinel | |
| 1985 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Lavinia Arguelles | |
| 1986 | Palimos ng Pag-ibig | Verna | |
| 1989 | Rosenda | Ria | |
| 1989 | Ang Bukas Ay Akin | Miriam | |
| 1989 | Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili | Oliva | |
| 1990 | Nagsimula Sa Puso | Charie | |
| 1990 | Trese | Angie | |
| 1992 | Ngayon At Kailanman | Donna Benitez | |
| 1994 | Wating | Anya | |
| 1994 | Darna: Ang Pagbabalik | Valentina | |
| 2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Marge | |
| 2003 | My First Romance | Jackie's mother | |
| 2004 | Lastikman: Unang Banat | Lastika | |
| 2006 | Donsol | Mars | |
| 2009 | Agaton & Mindy | Tanya | |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Amanda Dela Vega | |
| 2010 | Father Jejemon |
References
- ^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=636750&publicationSubCategoryId=52
- ^ a b Sibonga, Glen P. (2008-10-24). "Cherie Gil handling her separation from husband Roni Rogoff with grace". Celeb life/Couples. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
- ^ "Trivia". Biography for Cherie Gil. International Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
- ^ "TSUNAMI EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT; Actress tells of ordeal" - Filipino Reporter
External links
- Cherie Gil at IMDb
- "Tomorrow is Always a Day Away" - Manila Standard
- "Truth and beauty in ‘Master Class’" - Inquirer
- "Underrated and under-utilized actors we should see more often" - Inquirer
- "After you Cherie!" - Philippine Headline News
- "Studio whispers: Cherie, Dawn get husbands' nod to return to showbiz" - Philippine Headline News
- "Nescafé Gold Spot Awards: Seeking the top culinary destinations" - Philippine Star
- "Cherie Gil goes onstage via Doubt" - Sun Star