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Cherie Gil
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Gil at the Berlinale 2016
Born
Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann

(1963-06-21)June 21, 1963
Manila, Philippines
Died August 5, 2022(2022-08-05) (aged 59)
New York City, United States
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • comedian
  • writer
  • model
  • television host
Years active 1970–2021
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouse(s)
Rony Rogoff
(m. 1994; annulled 2008)
Children 3
Parent(s)
  • Eddie Mesa (father)
  • Rosemarie Gil (mother)
Family Eigenmann family

Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhil ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil (Tagalog: [ˈtʃeɾi ˈ hil]), was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "La Primera Contravida" ("The Prime Villain") for her acting prowess which landed her numerous antagonistic roles on film, television, and even on stage.

Gil was a FAMAS Award winner, a recipient of Ani ng Dangal by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and a Hall of Famer at the Metro Manila Film Festival in the Best Supporting Actress category. In 2015, she won the Best Actress trophy at the ASEAN International Film Awards. The same year, she also won the Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Madrid International Film Festival. In 2019, she was awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the 42nd Gawad Urian Awards for her portrayal of the character Patricia Medina in the feature film Citizen Jake.

She began her career as a child actress at the age of 9, and was best known for her role as Lavinia Arguelles in Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) where she uttered the iconic line "You're nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat!" to Dorina Pineda, Sharon Cuneta's character.

Early life

Cherie Gil was born on June 21, 1963 as Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann to a family of actors. Her parents were Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil. She had two brothers, Michael de Mesa and Mark Gil (1961–2014), both actors, and a half-sister, Elaine Eigenmann.

Career

Gil started in showbiz at an early age being the daughter of celebrities and sibling of equally-talented actors. She was cast either as a daughter or part of a circle of friends of the lead actor. However, she was given a lead star status in Bubot na Bayabas in 1978 opposite another newbie, Ronald Bregendahl (Rita Gomez and Ric Rodrigo's son). The movie was a forgettable release. But in 1979, film matriarch Lily Monteverde relaunched her via Problem Child with the then-current teen sensation, Lloyd Samartino. The movie fared mildly, and she was continually cast by Regal Films in films such as City After Dark, Salawahan, Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak and Sugar Daddy. She went freelance with assignments like Beach House, Ang Bouncer at ang Dancer, Dancing Master, and Girlfriend among others. In 1982, Gil portrayed a naïve lass affected by World War II in Bacolod in the now classic film Oro, Plata, Mata. She tried singing and had another mild hit, "I Love You, Boy". On TV, she was one of the co-hosts of German Moreno in Germspesyal from 1979 to 1981. Gil became a mainstay of Champoy with Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad from 1981 to 1986.

Gil resurfaced as a villain in 1985 via Viva Films' Bituing Walang Ningning, providing the lead actress Sharon Cuneta formidable support in the role of Lavinia Arguelles, a famous but insecure singer. From this movie, she became famous for her iconic line, "You're nothing but a second rate, trying hard copycat!" This favorable reception consequently opened her for classy and sultry villainess roles, throughout the 1980s until the present.

She appeared in a number of hit teleseryes and primetime shows on ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Starred in numerous films, TV and has performed in theatre for play such as Master Class playing Maria Callas (PETA) Arbol de Fuego, an adaptation of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard and Full Gallop as Diana Vreeland, bestowing her the Best Actress award for her one-woman portrayal in 2014.

In 2000–2001, she starred in her first soap May Bukas Pa that aired on PTV-4 as part of Viva Entertainment TVs block timer and in 2002–2003 on ABS-CBN's Bituin, where she resumed her vocal talents and in 2004 TV series, Marina. In 2006, she took on the role as Menang Medel in the hit TV remake of Gulong Ng Palad.

In 2010, she was chosen to star in the fantasy series Grazilda on GMA Network. In early 2011, she joined the cast of the comedy fantasy series, Magic Palayok co-starred by Carla Abellana, and Geoff Eigenmann. The series did not get picked up for a second season after the season 1 finale which is composed of 88 episodes. The GMA Network cast her in another television show, Time of My Life.

Gil was part of 83 awardees of the Ani ng Dangal award by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), represented the cinema category on February 29, 2016. This, for simultaneously winning the Best Actress award at The ASEAN Film Festival for her role in Sonata and Best Actress in a foreign film at The Madrid Film festival for her portrayal in MANA, both in the same year.

Her last acting role would be in the GMA Network 2021 television series Legal Wives. In May 2021, she announced that she had left her role in an unspecified television series, lamenting on how her efforts were not "seen and met in the same light".

Later life and death

In October 2021, Gil was diagnosed with a "rare" form of endometrial cancer, and she chose to conceal information on her illness to the public. Gil's showbiz career ended in February 2022 when she moved to the United States to be with her children and prioritize her own "mental, emotional, [and] spiritual states". She also shaved her head to symbolize her own "personal growth". Gil died on August 5, 2022, at 4:48 a.m. EDT (4:48 p.m. PHT) from her cancer in New York City. Prior to her death, she had been receiving treatment at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. According to her brother, Michael, he clarified that no final resting place was located as Cherie's remains have been cremated in New York and some of her ashes were scattered in Bukidnon, her favorite place.

Personal life

She was married to Rony Rogoff, an Israeli violinist; the couple had a daughter and a son. Their relationship ended in 2008 after 20 years of marriage. She also had another son, her eldest, from a previous relationship with actor Leo Martinez. Shortly after their separation, Gil's two children with Rogoff would be under their father's custody in Israel while Gil's eldest son would remain with her in the Philippines. All three children would eventually reside in the United States. Gil reportedly reconciled with ex-husband Rogoff in 2021 with both deciding to be "companions" to each other.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
1970 Bruka: Queen of Evil (She Yao Jing: Manda vs. Kung Fu) Younger Manda / Bruka Credited as "Cherie Gil"
1973 Cofradia Child / Younger Raquel Montesa
1977 Beerhouse Corazon
1979 Dancing Master Candy
1980 Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon La Luna
Manila by Night Kano
Puga Leonor Dimalanta
Beach House
Bubot Na Bayabas
Problem Child Rita
Girlfriend
Beerhouse Dancers
Deadly Brothers Flora
1981 The Betamax Story
1982 Ito Ba ang Ating Mga Anak? Jenny
Oro, Plata, Mata Trining Ojeda
No Other Love Nurse Guest role
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan
1983 M.I.B.: Men in Brief Diana
Sana, Bukas Pa ang Kahapon Ellen
1984 Sa Hirap at Ginhawa Karen
Imortal Natasha Quintania
Bagets 2 Marinel
1985 Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita? Arianne Velez
Bituing Walang Ningning Lavinia Arguelles
God, Save Me! Edita
1986 Palimos ng Pag-ibig Verna Castillo
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Monique Versoza
Bilanggo Sa Dilim Marissa
1987 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? Zeny
Saan Nagkamali Ang Pag-ibig? Jasmin Romero-Bulaong
Jack & Jill Susan
1988 Hamunin ang Bukas...
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit Aning
1989 Jessa: Blusang Itim Part II Lara Loren
Rosenda Ria
Kahit Wala Ka Na Debbie
Ang Bukas Ay Akin, Langit ang Uusig Miriam
Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili Oliva
1990 Nagsimula sa Puso Charie
Trese Angie
Tayo Na sa Dilim Mimosa
1992 Ngayon at Kailanman Donna Benitez
1994 Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Shirley Evangelista
Wating Anya
Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik Valentine
2000 Ika-13 Kapitulo Marge
Sugatang Puso Miriam
2003 My First Romance Jackie's mother
2004 Lastikman: Unang Banat Editha / Lastika
2006 Donsol Mars
2009 Agaton & Mindy Tanya
2010 Working Girls Amanda Dela Vega
Father Jejemon Violeta
2012 My Kontrabida Girl
Sosy Problems Martina Bertrand
2013 A Moment in Time Karen Linden
Ang Huling Henya Chief Gabriel Uncredited
Sonata Regina Cadena Also producer (as My Own Mann)
Ekstra Herself / Doña Beatriz
2015 Mana Sandra
Baka Siguro Yata Remy
Para sa Hopeless Romantic Miss Katigbak
2016 A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery Babae / Tikbalang
2018 Kasal Helen
2019 Just a Stranger Hilda Guest Role
Unforgettable Customer
Tia Madre Emilia
2020 Sensitive and in Love Dr. Gina
Magikland Yndariel
2021 Elehiya Dr. Celine de Miranda Last film appearance

Television / Digital Series

Year Title Role Notes Source
1980–1985 Champoy Herself Supporting cast
1984–1986 Ito Yun, ang Galing! Host
1984–1989 Superstar Co-host
1987 Regal Shocker Tessie Episode: "Halimaw ng Dilim"
Credited as "Cherrie Gil"
1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya Sonia Episode: "Walis Tambo"
Credited as "Cherie Gil"
1994 Bisperas ng Kasaysayan Ma. Gabriela Luzuriaga
2000–2001 May Bukas Pa Divina Miguel
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Postcard"
2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Star / Nena
2002–2003 Bituin Carmela Gaston Main Cast / Antagonist
2004 Marina Victoria Raymundo
2006 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Tet Ano
Now and Forever: Dangal Chandra
Gulong ng Palad Philomena "Menang" Medel
2007 Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa Clarisse
Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal Becky Tagle
2007–2008 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Ayessa White / Frosta
2008–2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Amanda Tupaz
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Romana Episode: "Wheelchair"
2009–2010 Katorse Doña Margaret Arcanghel
2010 Rubi Sylvana Velasco-dela Fuente
2010–2011 Grazilda Veronne
2011 Magic Palayok Yvonne Ledesma
Time of My Life Martha Llorico
2012 Legacy Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Herself – Judge
2012–2013 Temptation of Wife Stella Salcedo
2013 Muling Buksan Ang Puso Marietta Beltran
2014 Ikaw Lamang Señora Miranda Salazar-Hidalgo Book 1
Wansapanataym Stella Tuason Episode: "My App #Boyfie"
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Maritess Episode: "Takure"
The Half Sisters Magnolia McBride
Magpakailanman Magda Episode: "Ina Ko, Bugaw Ko"
Single / Single Bianca
2016 Dolce Amore Luciana Marchesa
2016–2017 Alyas Robin Hood Margarita "Maggie" Balbuena
2017 Tadhana Madam Bilal
2017–2018 Ika-6 na Utos Adella Acuzar-Ferrer
2018 Sirkus La Ora / Laura
Barangay 143 Sophia Rivera Dubbed voice
Dear Uge Angelita Buensalida Episode: "Terror Boss"
2018–2019 Onanay Helena Montenegro
2019 Starstruck Herself—Judge
2019–2020 Beautiful Justice Diorella Peñareyes
2020 Tadhana Cordella Episode:"Hindi pa huli ang Umibig" (Parts 1 & 2)
2021 Daddy's Gurl Cherry Hills
Legal Wives Zaina Guimba-Makadatu Last TV appearance

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Source
2006 Doubt: A Parable Sister Aloysius Atlantis Theatricals; Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City
2006 The Sound of Music Baroness Elsa Schraeder Repertory Philippines; Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City
2008 Master Class Maria Callas Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City
2012 Nine Liliane La Fleur Atlantis Theatricals; Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City
2014 Full Gallop Diana Vreeland Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City
2015 Arbol de Fuego Enriquetta Jardeleza Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA); PETA Theater Center, Quezon City; Filipino-language adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" by Rody Vera
2017 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Masha Repertory Philippines; Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City
2019 Angels in America: Millennium Approaches Hannah Pitt / Ethel Rosenberg / Rabbi Isidor Chemelwitz / Dr. Henry Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group; Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City; Last Stage Appearance

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
1985 God... Save Me! 1985 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Won
1989 Imortal 1989 Metro Manila Film Festival Won
2000 Sugatang Puso 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival Won
2006 Gulong ng Palad 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated
2014 Sonata 11th Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated
A Moment in Time 2014 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Muling Buksan Ang Puso 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Nominated
2015 Mana 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
Madrid International Film Festival Best Actress Won
2019 Citizen Jake 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Won
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