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Geoff Eigenmann
Born
Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann

(1985-03-23) March 23, 1985 (age 39)
Parañaque, Philippines
Other namesJeff
EducationShekinah Christian Training Center
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • television presenter
Years active1992–present
AgentStar Magic (1992–present)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse
Maya Flores
(m. 2022)
Children3
Parent(s)Michael de Mesa
Gina Alajar
FamilyEigenmann family

Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (Tagalog: [ˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born March 23, 1985) is a Filipino actor and model. He is notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors. He is a son of actor and director Michael De Mesa.

Biography

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Eigenmann is the third generation member of the Eigenmann family. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil. He is the son of Filipino actors Michael de Mesa and Gina Alajar. He has two siblings who are also actors: An older brother Ryan Eigenmann and younger brother AJ Eigenmann. Geoff is the nephew of actors Mark Gil and Cherie Gil, and he is the cousin of actors Gabby Eigenmann, Sid Lucero (legal name: Timothy Eigenmann), Andi Eigenmann, and Max Eigenmann.

Early career

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Eigenmann's first TV appearance was a kid-teen oriented comedy gag show Ang TV on ABS-CBN in 1992.

Education

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Eigenmann 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

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Aside from Rosalinda, Eigenmann 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 MYX from 2005 to 2007. Geoff transferred to GMA Network and he hosted SOP Rules from 2008 to 2010 and a former mainstay host Party Pilipinas on GMA Network from 2010 to 2013.

Career

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TV career

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Eigenmann went back in his home network GMA Network via SRO Cinemaserye in June 2008.[1]

The SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso ended in 2009 and he was supposed to appear again via Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin but he was replaced by JC Tiuseco to work with Maxene Magalona.

In 2009, he played the role of Fernando Jose, leading man to Carla Abellana, in the Philippine version of Rosalinda.[2]

He played the role of Kevin Rodriguez in SRO Cinemaserye, along with his on-screen sweetheart Carla Abellana. They will work for the second time with their parents, Rey "PJ" Abellana and Gina Alajar.

Eigenmann 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 Heart Evangelista was paired with newcomer Ervic Vijandre. This was Geoff and Carla's fifth time together.

Eigenmann is also a part of Sine Novela Presents: Basahang Ginto with his partner, Carla Abellana, it was aired on GMA Network.

In 2011, Eigenmann was also part of a fantasy comedy together again with his partner, Carla Abellana for their team up again in Magic Palayok. This was their fourth time to work since their drama mini series, Basahang Ginto a Sine Novela show on GMA Network.

In 2012, Eigenmann paired with his former love team Heart Evangelista in a GMA Network drama, Legacy. This was their reunion after working individually for a long time. Also the same year, Geoff also became a part of former drama series on daytime, Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? with his co-stars Jackie Rice, Jennica Garcia and his real life father Michael de Mesa.

In 2016 and 2018, Eigenmann went back to ABS-CBN as he returns to GMA Network in 2017. Today, he is now a freelance artist.

In 2019, he joined The Killer Bride starring Villa Estrella co-star Maja Salvador.[3] In 2021, he joins the casts of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as the main villain Albert de Vela.

Movie career

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Eigenmann's first movie was Batang X via Regal Entertainment in 1995. Eigenmann was a contract star of Star Cinema. His second movie was Bcoz Of U with his then-girlfriend Heart Evangelista. His third movie was the comedy First Day High, based on a deodorant commercial for Rexona 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 Francis Magalona 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, 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".

Personal life

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He married his longtime partner Maya Flores on February 22, 2022.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Studio
1995 Batang-X Philips (credited as Geoffrey Eigenmann) Regal Films
2004 Bcuz of U Roni Star Cinema
2005 Anak Ni Brocka Roni Cinema One Productions
2006 First Day High Rebel Gael Zantua Star Cinema
2008 For the First Time Tristan
2009 Villa Estrella Dennis
Ang Panday Celso GMA Pictures, Imus Productions

Television / Digital series

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Year Title Role Network
1992 Ang TV Himself ABS-CBN
1999–2001 Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? Joshua GMA Network
2002 Kahit Kailan
2003 Love to Love: Yaya Lovely Nonoy
2004–2005 Hiram Harry Silayan / Andrew ABS-CBN
2004–2008 ASAP Himself/Performer
2004–2007 MYX VJ Myx and Studio 23
2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Ricardo "Third" Fernando III ABS-CBN
2006 Star Magic Presents: Love And The City Sonny
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Elias
Your Song Presents: If I Keep My Heart Out of Sight
2007 Rounin Xyrus
Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha Mendez Pedrosa
Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Elias
2008 Lobo Alec Aragon / Remus
Maalaala Mo Kaya Various
Love Spell Presents: Face Shop Alvin
Palmolive Shining Circle of 10: Batch 2008 Host
2009 Bleach Ichigo Kurosaki GMA Network
2009–2010 SOP Rules Co-host
2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso Kevin Rodriguez
Maynila Various
Rosalinda Fernando Jose Altamirano
SRO Cinemaserye: Carinderia Queen Romeo
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Co-host/Performer
2010 The Last Prince Prince Javino / Froggy
Claudine Presents: Fraternity Migs
Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Danny Vergara
Show Me Da Manny Jejemonyo
Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge Challenger
2010–2011 Grazilda Eric Dominguez
2011 Beauty Queen Judge
Magic Palayok Richard "Jude" Cruz
Spooky Nights Presents: Sapi Paolo Almeda
2012 Legacy Joshua "Josh" Castillo
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? Jake/Joaquin Montelibano
2013 Forever Ramon / Patrick
Wagas Atty. Narciso "Jun" Santiago Jr. GMA News TV
2013–2014 Adarna Migo Salva GMA Network
2014 Seasons Of Love Presents: I Do, I Don't Aaron
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Leonardo "Leo" Vasquez
Magpakailanman: Sabit-sabit, Kabit-kabit - Mga Pusong Malupit George
Dangwa Mike
2016 Magpakailanman: BFF Kong Duwende Nando
Ipaglaban Mo: Tapat Dan ABS-CBN
Be My Lady Doc Joselito Mariano
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller Bag Red
Ipaglaban Mo: Taksil Ron Borromeo
Imbestigador Niño Rey Boniel GMA Network
Wish Ko Lang: Matador Jared
Tadhana: Exit Point Axel
All Star Videoke Himself/ Player
2018 Contessa Gabriel Caballero
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos young Don Roman Cardinal ABS-CBN
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Labandera Rogelio
Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Lawrence TFC, iWant
2019–2020 The Killer Bride Vito Dela Cuesta ABS-CBN
2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Saleslady Joseph
Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw Romer Net 25
2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano P/Maj. Albert De Vela† Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Cine Mo!
2025 It's Okay to Not Be Okay Netflix

References

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  1. ^ Geoff Eigenman kapalit ni JC de Vera sa Obra!. Journal.com.ph (2009-02-24). Retrieved on 2016-07-12.
  2. ^ ""Rosalinda" cast members". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Dumawal, Miguel. "'Mas wild!' Maja Salvador is 'The Killer Bride' in gothic romance series". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Cruz, Dana (February 23, 2022). "LOOK: Geoff Eigenmann, Maya Flores are finally married". Retrieved February 24, 2022.
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