Mark Gil
{{Short description|Filipino actor (1961–2014)}}
{{Philippine name|Gil|Eigenmann}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=August 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Mark Gil
| image = Mark-Gil.jpg
| birth_name = Raphael John Gil Eigenmann
| birth_date = {{birth date|1961|9|25}}
| birth_place = Manila, Philippines
| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|9|1|1961|9|25}}
| death_place = Manila, Philippines
| years active = 1978–2014
| occupation = Actor
| othername = Ralph
| spouse = {{plainlist|
- {{marriage|Bing Pimentel|1983|1988|reason=sep.}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2004/10/31/266545/name-father-amp-sons|title = In the Name of the Father & of the Sons| website=The Philippine STAR }}
- {{marriage|Maricar Jacinto|1996|}}
}}
| partner = Irene Celebre (1976–1981)
Jaclyn Jose (1988–1991)
| children = 6, including Gabby, Sid, Max and Andi
| parents = {{plainlist|
| relatives = Eigenmann family
}}
Raphael John Gil Eigenmann{{Cite web |title=Celebrities in the Movieworld (Selection) |publisher=Film Academy Philippines |url=http://filmacademyphil.org/forum/index.php?topic=338.0;wap2 |access-date=2014-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911001635/http://filmacademyphil.org/forum/index.php?topic=338.0;wap2 |archive-date=2014-09-11 |url-status=dead }} (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 2000s.
Gil was also widely known for playing the protagonist of the critically-acclaimed 1982 film Batch '81 and the role of Lorna Tolentino's former Filipino-American boss-lover-killer in the drama-suspense thriller The Elsa Santos Castillo Story: The Chop-Chop Lady, the script of which is inspired by true events. He also appeared in several drama series, the last of which was the ABS-CBN drama The Legal Wife, starring Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales.
Personal life
He was the middle child of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, and brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil.
He is the father of singer/actor Gabby Eigenmann and Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann by model/actress and then-childhood girlfriend Irene Celebre.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/30009/Gabby-Eigenmann-on-sister-Andi's-pregnancy-I-am-proud-of-her-determination-because-she-chose-the-mature-and-right-path-to-happiness.|title=Gabby Eigenmann on sister Andi's pregnancy: "I am proud of her determination because she chose the mature and right path to happiness."|author=Garcia, Rose|work=News|publisher=The Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=30 June 2011|access-date=2 July 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/317067/gabby-eigenmann-remains-supportive-pregnant-halfsister-maxine |title=Gabby Eigenmann remains supportive of pregnant half-sister Maxine |author=Ramos, Neil |work=Entertainment/Showbizz |publisher=Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation |date=6 May 2011 |access-date=1 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908040036/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/317067/gabby-eigenmann-remains-supportive-pregnant-halfsister-maxine |archive-date=8 September 2012 }} He was sixteen years old when he had his first born Gabby.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/30143/mark-gil-to-the-father-of-andi-eigenmann39s-baby-if-you-don39t-want-it-then-you-won39t-have-it|title = Mark Gil to the father of Andi Eigenmann's baby: "If you don't want it, then you won't have it!"}} Timothy (a.k.a. Sid Lucero) and Maxine Eve are his children by his first wife, actress Bing Pimentel. Andi Eigenmann is his daughter with actress Jaclyn Jose. Gil married his second wife, non-showbiz Maricar Jacinto, in 1996; the couple had one child, Stephanie ("Stevie").
Death
Gil died on September 1, 2014, aged 52, of cirrhosis of the liver,{{cite web|title=Mark Gil dead at 52|url=http://astig.ph/mark-gil-dead-52/|website=astig.ph|date=September 2014|access-date=1 September 2014}} stemming from cancer of the liver, 24 days before his 53rd birthday.{{cite news|title=Mark Gil 'died peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his wife'|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/377286/showbiz/chikaminute/mark-gil-died-peacefully-in-his-sleep-in-the-arms-of-his-wife|access-date=1 September 2014|agency=GMA/ABS-CBN News|publisher=gmanetwork.com}} He was survived by his wife Maricar, six children and seven grandchildren.[http://businessmirror.com.ph/~businfk5/index.php/en/lifestyle/show/38087-mark-gil-52-succumbed-to-cirrhosis Mark Gil dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903093558/http://businessmirror.com.ph/~businfk5/index.php/en/lifestyle/show/38087-mark-gil-52-succumbed-to-cirrhosis |date=2014-09-03 }}, businessmirror.com.ph; accessed 5 September 2014.
Filmography
=Film=
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! Year ! Title !! Role !! Notes | ||
| 1978
| Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin | | | |
| 1980
| Underage | | | |
| 1980
| Miss X | | | |
| 1981
| Pabling | | | |
| 1981
| Bihagin: Bilibid Boys | Noel
| | |
| 1981
| Bilibid Gays | | | |
| 1981
| Kasalanan Ba? | | | |
| 1981
| Rock n Roll | | | |
| 1981
| Matalim Na Pangil sa Gubat | | | |
| 1982
| Karibal Ko ang Aking Ina | | | |
| 1982
| Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante | | | |
| 1982
| Palipat-Lipat, Papalit-Palit | | | |
| 1982 | Sid Lucero
| | |
| 1983
| Parang Kailan Lang | | | |
| 1983
| Laruan | William
| | |
| 1983
| Palabra de Honor | | | |
| 1984
| Naiibang Hayop | | | |
| 1984
| Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy | | | |
| 1984
| May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | | | |
| 1984
| Alapaap | | | |
| 1985
| Company of Women | Al | |
| 1985
| Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan | Alex | |
| 1985
| Alyas: Boy Life | ||
| 1985
| Mga Alipin ng Laman | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1985
| Zuma | Philip | |
| 1985
| Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan | ||
| 1985
| Kalapating Musmos | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1985
| Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | ||
| 1986
| Sugat sa Dangal | ||
| 1986
| Macho Gigolo | ||
| 1986
| Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa! | ||
| 1986
| Agaw Armas | ||
| 1987
| Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko! | ||
| 1987
| Daughter of Anik: Hell Serpent | Philip | |
| 1987 | Greco | |
| 1988
| Sa Likod ng Kasalanan | ||
| 1988
| The Moonchild | ||
| 1988
| Anak ng Cabron | ||
| 1988 | Benjie | |
| 1988 | Ka Rodger | |
| 1988 | Ahmed | |
| 1989
| Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | ||
| 1989
| Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso | ||
| 1989
| Ipaglalaban Ko | ||
| 1989
| Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Cesar | |
| 1990
| Kolehiyala | Serge | |
| 1990
| Paikot-Ikot | ||
| 1990
| Bad Boy | ||
| 1991 | Salazar | |
| 1991
| Sa Kabila ng Lahat | ||
| 1992
| Ngayon at Kailanman | Ronald Noche | |
| 1992
| Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila | ||
| 1992
| Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko | Alex | |
| 1992
| Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti) | Sarhento Mendoza | |
| 1992 | Lt. Ventura | |
| 1992
| Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan | Richie | |
| 1992
| Narito ang Puso Ko | Renato Sanchez | |
| 1993 | Mohammad Nazir Samparani | |
| 1993
|.Kahit Ako'y Busabos | ||
| 1993
| Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig | Mike Escobar | |
| 1993
| Astig | ||
| 1993
| Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | ||
| 1993
| Gascon: Bala ang Katapat Mo! | Anslemo Guevarra | |
| 1994
| The Elsa Santos Castillo Story: The Chop Chop Lady | Sid Wiseman | |
| 1994
| Brat Pack | ||
| 1995
| Manalo Matalo Mahal Kita | Felix | |
| 1995
| Eskapo | Jesús "Jess" Cabarrus Jr. | |
| 1996
| Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko | Frank | |
| 1996
| Cedie | James Errol | |
| 1996
| Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! | Dennis | |
| 1996
| Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | ||
| 1996
| Diego | ||
| 1996
| Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko | Capt. Lucban | |
| 1996
| Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay | ||
| 1996
| Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan | ||
| 1996 | Nelson Martinez | |
| 1997
| Bastardo | | | |
| 1997
| Amanos: Patas Na ang Laban | | | |
| 1997
| Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo | Alfredo Samson
| | |
| 1997
| Babae | Ricky
| | |
| 1997
| Magic Kingdom | Basilicus
| | |
| 1998
| Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | | | |
| 1998
| Dama de Noche | | | |
| 1998
| Gangland | | | |
| 1999
| Hinahanap-Hanap Kita | Greg
| | |
| 1999 | | | |
| 1999
| Dugo ng Birhen: El Kapitan | El Kapitan
| | |
| 2000
| Pera o Bayong (Not da TV) | Burador
| | |
| 2000
| Kahit Isang Saglit | | | |
| 2000
| Laro sa Baga | Butch
| | |
| 2001
| Sa Huling Paghihintay | | | |
| 2002
| Mama San | Congressman Zulueta
| | |
| 2002
| Kerida | | | |
| 2003 | Domeng
| | |
| 2003
| Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas | | | |
| 2004 | Andrew
| | |
| 2004
| Spirit of the Glass | | | |
| 2005
| Uno | | | |
| 2005 | Inventor
| | |
| 2006
| Nasaan si Francis? | | | |
| 2006
| Rotonda | | | |
| 2006
| Donsol | Dustin
| | |
| 2006
| Raket si Nanay | | | |
| 2007
| Liwanag sa Dilim | | | |
| 2007 | Peter
| | |
| 2008
| Baby Angelo | Noel
| | |
| 2008
| U.P.C.A.T. | Mr. Concepcion
| | |
| 2008
| Alon | Fiel
| | |
| 2009
| Isang Lahi: Pearls from the Orient | Professor Balaoing
| | |
| 2009
| Sumpa | Dennis
| | |
| 2009
| Puntod | | | |
| 2010 | Paquito Barredo
| | |
| 2012 | Matias
| | |
| 2012 | Val
| | |
| 2012 | | | |
| 2013 | Fidel
| | |
| 2013 | Don Manolo
| | |
| 2013 | ?????
| | |
| 2013 | ?????
| | |
| 2014
| Mana | Lino
| | |
| 2014 | Herman/Supremo | |
| 2016 | ?????
| Last film appearance |
=Television=
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|nm0317822|Mark Gil}}
{{Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor}}
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Category:Male actors from Manila
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Category:Deaths from cirrhosis
Category:Deaths from liver cancer in the Philippines