Ryan Eigenmann
Filipino actor, model and television presenter (born 1978)
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::summary Filipino actor, model and television presenter (born 1978) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ryan Eigenmann |
| birth_name | Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Parañaque, Philippines |
| occupation | Actor, model, host |
| years_active | 1989–present |
| agent | June Rufino |
| parents | Michael de Mesa |
| Gina Alajar | |
| family | Eigenmann family |
| spouse | |
| children | 3 |
| :: |
| name = Ryan Eigenmann | birth_name = Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann | birth_date = | birth_place = Parañaque, Philippines | occupation = Actor, model, host | years_active = 1989–present | agent = June Rufino | parents = Michael de Mesa Gina Alajar | family = Eigenmann family | spouse = | children = 3 | alma_mater =
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor.
Early life and education
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. He is the son of Filipino actors Michael de Mesa and Gina Alajar. His father has Swiss German American and Spanish ancestry and his mother is of part Chinese descent. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil. He is the nephew of Filipino actors Cherie and Mark Gil. He has two younger brothers who are also actors, Geoff and AJ.
Eigenmann studied at Montessori, International Christian Academy and De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.
Career
Eigenmann began his career at the age of 11, starring in the GMA television sitcom Family 1+3 alongside Helen Vela and Princess Punzalan from 1989 to 1993.
In 2004, he was originally meant to star alongside Derek Dee in the film Me King, directed by Toto Natividad for Apache Films, but the project did not come to fruition. In 2005, Eigenmann was originally cast in the lead role of the independent crime film Big Time, but due to conflicts in his schedule, the role went to Winston Elizalde while Eigenmann was given a smaller guest role. On December 1, 2007, Eigenmann hosted the awards night for the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival alongside Heart Evangelista.
Personal life
Eigenmann is married to Cathy Bordalba, a TV host and former commercial model. Their wedding took place on February 28, 2010, in Coconut Palace. They have three children.
Eigenmann is the cousin of Sid Lucero.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | I'm Sorry, My Love | |||
| Gangland | Kano | |||
| Jose Rizal | Fernando | |||
| 1999 | Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo! | |||
| Ekis | Emman | |||
| Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | Archie | |||
| Asin at Paminta | Pat. Brando | |||
| 2001 | Hubog | Rodney | ||
| 2003 | Lastikman | Ryan / disguise of Lastikman | ||
| Keka | Bobby Domingo | |||
| 1st Time | ||||
| 2004 | Kulimlim | Judeo Lihan (ex-convict) | ||
| Milan | Perry | |||
| 2005 | Big Time | |||
| Anak ng Tinapa | ||||
| Pinoy/Blonde | ||||
| The Great Raid | Refugee profiter | |||
| 2006 | Co-ed Scandal | Leo | ||
| 2007 | The Promise | Jason | ||
| Baliw | Angelo Martinez | |||
| Doble Vista | Anton | |||
| Hide and Seek | Gener Butag | |||
| Desperadas | Atty. James LaMadrid | |||
| 2008 | 100 | Emil | ||
| Baler | 2nd Lt. Saturnino Martin Cerezo | |||
| 2009 | Ang Beerhouse | Noynoy | ||
| Nieves | ||||
| Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Gino | |||
| 2010 | Miss You Like Crazy | Nick | ||
| 2011 | Tumbok | Mark | ||
| In the Name of Love | Homer Evelino | |||
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Mario | ||
| The Healing | Julius | |||
| 2013 | Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Choco | ||
| 2014 | Mulat | Vince | English title: Awaken | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Pastor | ||
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Pundit | Segment: "Shake, Shaker, Shakest" | |
| 2018 | Jacqueline Comes Home | Sonny | ||
| 2020 | Magikland | Ilian | ||
| 2022 | Leonor Will Never Die | Ricardo | ||
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience | Zu Zander | ||
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Television / digital series===
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | Family 3+1 | GMA Network | |||
| 1999 | Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Bulik | Book 1 | ||
| Pintados | Katana | ||||
| 2000 | May Bukas Pa | Dave | IBC / RPN | ||
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Kadena" | ABS-CBN | ||
| Multo sa Calle 13 | Television movie; part of GMA Telesine Specials | GMA Network | |||
| Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Leroy Zalameda | ||||
| 2003 | Magpakailanman | Episode: "Bonnet" | |||
| 2004 | *Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man * | Edwin Camacho | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joel | Episode Guest: "Kutsilyo" | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2005 | Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria | Rafael | GMA Network | ||
| Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Marvus | ||||
| Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit | Alex | Supporting cast / antagonist | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2006 | Captain Barbell | Abel | GMA Network | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Switcher" | ABS-CBN | |||
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Wak-Wak | ||||
| Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Jimmy | ||||
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Brian Antonio | ||||
| 2007 | Kokey | Nicassio Allegre / Korokoy | Supporting cast / antagonist | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Phillip | Episode: "Traffic Light" | |||
| 2008 | Lobo | Anton Rivero | Supporting cast / antagonist | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Greg | Episode: "Larawan" | |||
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Enrico dela Cruz | GMA Network | ||
| Obra: Suspetsa | Chris | ||||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joel | Episode: "Apron" | ABS-CBN | ||
| Xander | Episode: "Pendant" | ||||
| May Bukas Pa | Carlo | Guest cast / protagonist | |||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla | Big Max | Episode: "Tiagong Akyat" | |||
| 2010–2011 | Misteryo | Himself (host) | GMA Network | ||
| 2010 | Carlo J. Caparas's Panday Kids | Andreas | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dante | Episode: "Toy Car" | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2010–2011 | Jillian: Namamasko Po! | Rico | GMA Network | ||
| 2011 | Machete | Karum | |||
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Angaway | |||
| 2012 | Biritera | Dalton "Mr. D" Dimaano† | Supporting cast / anti-hero / protagonist | ||
| Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan | Baron Villa De Asis | ||||
| 2013 | Magpakailanman | Renee Dela Rosa | Episode: "Pusong Bato" | ||
| Indio | Sidapa | ||||
| Magpakailanman | Leandro | Episode: "Batang Ina" | |||
| Pyra: Babaeng Apoy | Daniel Del Fierro† | Supporting cast / antagonist | |||
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Enrique Villanueva† | Guest cast / antagonist | ||
| Magpakailanman | Cirilo | Episode: "Ang Huling Dasal ng Isang Ina" | |||
| Rudy | Episode: "Sinapupunang Paupahan" | ||||
| Ely | Episode: "Ang Nurse Na May Ikatlong Mata" | ||||
| 2014–2016 | The Half Sisters | Alfred Alcantara / Damon Sarmiento | 418 episodes | ||
| Credited as "Ryan Eigenman" | |||||
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Eric | Episode: "Zumba Dancing Boy" | ||
| Encantadia | Berto | ||||
| Magpakailanman | Eddie | Episode: "You and Me Against the World" | |||
| Oh, My Mama! | Efren Ynares† | Supporting cast / antagonist | |||
| 2017 | Impostora | Dr. Jeremy Soriano | Supporting cast / antagonist | ||
| Magpakailanman | Hilario | Episode: "Drug Mule sa China: Ang Inang Biktima ng Sindikato" | |||
| Wish Ko Lang | Noli | Main cast / antagonist | |||
| Magpakailanman | Angelo | Episode: "Ang Puso ng Isang Guro" | |||
| 2018 | Bagani | Sarimaw | Supporting cast / primary antagonist | ABS-CBN | |
| Ipaglaban Mo | Rico Viray | Episode: "Tapang" | |||
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Gascon Dela Vega | Guest cast / antagonist | |||
| 2019 | Tadhana | Joe | Episode: "Sanib" | GMA Network | |
| Ipaglaban Mo | Gaspar | Episode: "Higanti" | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2020 | Almost Paradise | El Diablo | Supporting cast / antagonist | WGN America | |
| Kapamilya Channel | |||||
| A2Z | |||||
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Dr. Jim "Coops" Cooper | Supporting cast / protagonist | GMA Network | |
| 2022 | Widows' Web | Alexander "Xander / AS3" Sagrado III | Guest cast / antagonist | ||
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Adonis Salvador | Main cast / antagonist | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z | |
| TV5 | |||||
| 2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Arman Tinio† | Guest cast / antagonist | GMA Network | |
| Voltes V: Legacy | Baron Zander | Supporting cast / antagonist | |||
| Cattleya Killer | Gene Rivera | Supporting cast / antagonist | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| ASAP Natin 'To | Himself (occasional guest) | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z | |||
| TV5 | |||||
| Magpakailanman | Leo | Episode: "The Lost Boy" | GMA Network | ||
| 2023–2024 | Senior High | Darius Soledad | Supporting cast / protagonist / antagonist | Kapamilya Channel / iWantTFC | |
| Black Rider | Dante Aguilero† (Cong. Marcelo's Son) | Guest cast / antagonist | GMA Network | ||
| 2024 | Asawa ng Asawa Ko | Franco | |||
| Pamilya Sagrado | Lorenzo Joaquin | Kapamilya Channel | |||
| 2024–2025 | Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Rico | GMA Network | ||
| 2025 | Incognito | Eugene Escalera / Clover | Kapamilya Channel | ||
| 2026 | Rainbow Rumble | Himself (contestant) | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z | ||
| ALLTV | |||||
| Someone, Someday | |||||
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Gangland | ||
| 22nd Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Gangland | |||
| 2000 | 17th FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | ||
| 2005 | 23rd Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Milan | ||
| 2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Baliw | ||
| 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Lobo | |||
| 2015 | 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor | The Half Sisters | ||
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References
References
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