Gabby Eigenmann

Gabby Eigenmann
Born	Gabriel Eigenmann (1978-03-02) March 2, 1978 Makati City, Philippines
Other names	Gab, Gabby
Occupation	Actor, Singer, Model
Years active	1989–present
Family	Mark Gil† (father) Sid Lucero (half-brother) Andi Eigenmann (half-sister) Eddie Mesa (grandfather) Rosemarie Gil (grandmother) Michael de Mesa (uncle) Cherie Gil (aunt) Geoff Eigenmann (cousin) Ryan Eigenmann (cousin) Liam Eigenmann ( son )

Gabriel Eigenmann (born March 2, 1978), also known as Gabby Eigenmann, is a Filipino television and film 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 City, Philippines. Gabby hails from the Gil-Mesa clan of famous actors. He is the son of the late actor Mark Gil to 80’s 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 Ira Eigenmann, and the half brother of Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann), Maxine and Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann.

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.

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 MariMar where he played the role of Nicandro Mejia and Munting Heredera where he played the role of Desmond Montreal. His portrayal for latter role gives him a Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award via ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards 2011.

2012, after doing mostly anti-hero roles, GMA Network entrusts him with the lead role in the GMA Afternoon Prime series Broken Vow opposite Bianca King whom he is working for the first time. And later in 2014, Gabby starred in his main role of Dading, together with Glaiza de Castro, Benjamin Alves and Chynna Ortaleza.

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 R2K for the track "For the Love of You" alongside KC Montero. Together with Montero, they performed the song at Velasquez's R2K concert series which was held in Araneta Coliseum from April 7–8, 2000.

In 2001, Gabby was able to justify his talents upon the release of his debut album entitled Loving under VIVA Records. This album is mainly of pop genre and its tracks are mostly in English.

In 2006, he surprised once again his fans with his sophomore album entitled Sa Di Kalayuan under GMA Records which was named after one of the tracks from the album that eventually became ear’s favorite. The other track entitled Muli was also a hit and became a soundtrack of the romantic comedy series I Luv NY and theme song of the koreanovela Yellow Handkerchief, both on GMA Network. The album itself conveyed Gabby’s nearness to the listening public.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
2016	Magkaibang Mundo	Ruben Sandoval	GMA Network	Special Participation
2015	Beautiful Strangers	Isagani Mendoza		Supporting Role
	Alamat			Voice Cast
	InstaDad	Kenneth		Lead Role
	Pari 'Koy	Jude Banal		Supporting Role
	Once Upon a Kiss	Philip Madasalin		Supporting Role
2014	Dingdong and Marian Royal Wedding	Himself		Veil Sponsor with Ai-Ai de las Alas
	Magpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami	Suichi		Main Role
	Dading	Ricardo "Carding" Gonzales		Main Role
	Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw	Edward Rodrigo		Supporting Role
2013	Magpakailanman: The Art Evangelista Story	Art Evangelista		Main Role
	Mundo Mo'y Akin	Ziggy Carbonel		Supporting Role
	Magpakailanman: Kagat ng Asong Ulol	Eduardo Sese		Main Role
2012	Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga	Gilbert Zalameda		Main Role/Villain
	Makapiling Kang Muli	Young Roman		Guest Role
	Broken Vow	Roberto Sebastian†		Main Role/Villain
2011	Munting Heredera	Desmond Montreal		Recurring Role/Villain (2011/2012)
2010	Jillian: Namamasko Po	Andrei		Recurring Role (2010/2011)
	Endless Love	Jojo Cruz		Recurring Role/Villain
	Tween Hearts	Coach A		Guest Role
2009	All About Eve	Max		Recurring Role
	Darna	Apollo		Cameo Appearance
2008	Pablo S. Gomez's < / small> Magdusa Ka	Roland Henson		Main Role
	E.S.P.	Ivan		Guest Role
2007	MariMar	Nicandro Mejia		Recurring Role (2007/2008)
	Super Twins	Rex / Steelrex		Cameo Appearance
	Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang	Prinsipe Gandor		Episode: "Ang Prinsepeng Duwag"
	Muli	Alvin		Recurring Role
2006	Now and Forever: Duyan	Allan
	I Luv NY	Paul Young
2005	Sugo	Crisanto		Recurring Role (2005 / 2006)
2004	Love to Love: Pretty Boy	Ivan		Main Role
	Forever in My Heart	Abet Torallba		Recurring Role (2004 / 2005)
2003	Twin Hearts	Cedrick Sebastian		Recurring Role (2003 / 2004)
2002	Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga	James		Guest Role
2001	Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin	Marc		Recurring Role (2001/2002)
2000	Umulan Man o Umaraw	Nick		Recurring Role
	Tago Ka Na!	Wes		Main Role
1999	Di Ba't Ikaw	Alexander "Alex" Montecillo		Recurring Role
1997	SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!)	Host
1989/1997	Palibhasa Lalake	Himself / Cast Member	ABS-CBN	Recurring Role

Film

Year	Title	Role	Studio
2009	Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme	Kidnapper	Spring Films MJM Productions Star Cinema
2008	Half-Blood Samurai	John	Forward Group
2005	Pinoy Blond	Various	United Pictures
	Bahay ni Lola 2	Michael	Regal Films
1998	Gangland	Dicky	Tikbalang Production
1997	Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan	Ricky	MAQ Production Available Light

Discography

Albums

Year	Title	Label
2006	Sa Di Kalayuan	GMA Records
2001	Loving	VIVA Records

Awards and recognition

Awards and Nominations
Year	Award	Category	Nominated Work	Result
2015	31st Star Awards for Movies	Movie Supporting Actor of the Year	Asintado	Pending
2014	PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014	Best Drama Actor	Dading	Nominated
2012	Asian TV Awards	Best Actor in a Supporting Role		Nominated
2011	ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards	Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series		Nominated
2002	Aliw Awards	Most Promising Male Artist		Nominated

• 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)- MTV

External links

• Gabby Eigenmann at the Internet Movie Database