Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985), better known by his screen name Geoff Eigenmann, is a

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and

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notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors and the son of Actor and Director,

Michael De Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress ...

Biography

Eigenmann is a third generation member of the

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of actors. His grandparents are music icon

Eddie Mesa Eduardo de Mesa Eigenmann (; born February 18, 1940), better known by his stage name Eddie Mesa (), is a Filipino retired actor and singer. He was discovered by talent agents when he sang a Sammy Davis song. Afterwards he changed his surname to ...

and actress

Rosemarie Gil Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (; born March 9, 1942), also known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles. Early life Gil ...

. He is son of award-winning Filipino actors

Michael de Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress ...

and

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the earl ...

. He has two siblings who are actors: older brother

Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor. Early life Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...

and younger brother AJ Eigenmann. Geoff is nephew of Filipino actors

Mark Gil Raphael John "Ralph" Gil Eigenmann (25 September 1961 – 1 September 2014), better known by his screen name 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 t ...

and Cherie Gil and cousin of actors

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino 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, Philippines. Gabby hails from ...

and

Sid Lucero Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''. Career Tim's ...

(Tim Eigenmann), Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann, and Maxine Eigenmann.

Early career

Geoff's first TV appearance was a kid-teen oriented comedy gag show, ''

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'' on

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in 1992, that was his first career in acting.

Education

Geoff attended International Christian Academy for middle school, as did his brother Ryan. Eigenmann graduated high school from Shekinah Christian Training Center in March 2002.

Hosting

Aside from '' Rosalinda'', Geoff has co-hosted '' ASAP'' and a reality variety talent show ''Palmolive Shining Circle Of 10 Batch 2008'' on ABS-CBN; then he hosted as a VJ of ''

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'' from 2005 to 2007. Geoff transferred to

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and he hosted ''SOP Rules'' from 2008 to 2010 and a former mainstay host '' Party Pilipinas'' on GMA Network from 2010 to 2013.

Career

TV career

Eigenman went back in his home network

via

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in June 2008. The '' SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso'' ended in 2009 and Geoff was supposed to appear again via ''

Sine Novela ''Sine Novela'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA N ...

'': '' Kung Aagawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin'' but he was replaced by

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to work with

Maxene Magalona Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian S ...

. Recently in 2009, he's playing the role of Fernando Jose, leading man to

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in '' Sine Novela: ...

, in the Philippine version of '' Rosalinda''. A recent project will be a romantic-comedy episode of ''SRO Cinemaserye'' with his on-screen sweetheart Carla Abellana. They will work for the second time with their parents, Rey "PJ" Abellana and Gina Alajar. Geoff was part of a reality show with his partner Carla Abellana for their newest GMA Christmas reality show, '' Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge''. Geoff's former loveteam and long-time friend

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was paired with newcomer

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. This was Geoff and Carla's fifth time together. Geoff is also a part of ''Sine Novela Presents: Basahang Ginto'' with his partner, Carla Abellana, it was aired on GMA Network. In 2011, Geoff was also part of a fantasy comedy together again with his partner, Carla Abellana for their team up again in ''

Magic Palayok ''Magic Palayok'' (International title: ''Magic Pot'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Geoff Eigenmann, Carla Abellana and Angeli Nicole Sanoy. It premiere ...

''. This was their fourth time to work since their drama mini series, ''Basahang Ginto'' a Sine Novela show on GMA Network. In 2012, Geoff will be paired with his former love team Heart Evangelista in a GMA Network drama, ''

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''. This will be their reunion after working individually for a long time. Also the same year, Geoff has also a part of former drama series on daytime, ''

Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? ''Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?'' (International title: ''Forbidden Love'' / ) is a 2012 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jackie Rice and Geoff Eigenmann. It premiered on June ...

'' with his co-stars Jackie Rice, Jennica Garcia and his real life father Michael de Mesa. In 2016 and 2018, Geoff went back to ABS-CBN as he returns to GMA Network in 2017. Today, Geoff is now a freelance artist. In 2019, he joined

The Killer Bride ''The Killer Bride'' is a 2019 Philippine gothic-horror television drama starring Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador, Joshua Garcia and Geoff Eigenmann. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Ch ...

starring Villa Estrella co-star

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. In 2021, he joins the casts of

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Movie career

Eigenmann's first movie was ''Batang X'' via Regal Entertainment in 1995. Eigenmann was a contract star of

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. His second movie was ''Bcoz Of U'' with his then-girlfriend Heart Evangelista. His 3rd movie was the comedy ''First Day High'', based on a deodorant commercial for

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with his ''Kapamilya'' stars Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Jason Abalos, Carla Humpries and Maja Salvador. His fourth movie and his first indie film was ''Anak Ni Brocka'' with the late hip hop artist

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in 2005. His fifth movie was ''For The First Time'' with fellow Kapuso star Richard Gutierrez and Kapamilya Star KC Concepcion. His sixth and last movie for Star Cinema was the horror ''Villa Estrella'' with Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao and John Estrada. He is a former contract star with

GMA Films GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal'', '' Muro Ami'', and '' Deathrow''. Filmography Histor ...

, his seventh movie and first movie for GMA Films was ''Ang Panday'' with fellow Kapuso stars Sen. Bong Revilla, Buboy Villar and Rhian Ramos. A co-production with Imus Productions, ''Ang Panday'' was part of the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival where the movie won as "1st Place Best Festival Picture".

Filmography

Television

Films

Personal life

Geoff Eigenmann married his longtime partner Maya Flores on February 22, 2022.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eigenmann, Geoff 1985 births Living people Filipino people of Kapampangan descent People from Parañaque Male actors from Metro Manila Geoff Star Magic Filipino male models VJs (media personalities) GMA Network personalities People from Capiz Visayan people