# Neil Ryan Sese

Neil Ryan Sese is a Filipino actor. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of Encantadia.

## Background

An only child, he grew up in Lucena City, Quezon, where his mother, Rosalyn Sese, took charge of his upbringing, enrolled him at Maryhill Academy. In 1993, he wanted to study at the University of Santo Tomas to be with his peers but his mother told him to enroll at the University of the Philippines. So he took a nonquota course entrance exam. The first year was devoted to general subjects like mathematics, but he soon found himself auditioning and appearing in Dulaang UP plays.
By the second year, he was enjoying being a campus actor, appearing in classic plays like Oedipus Rex and learning a lot from mentors like director Tony Mabesa and actor Rey Ventura. He dropped his plan to take up Mass communication major in Theatre Arts. He has been at it ever since. He appeared in both classics and Asian dramas such as St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, Hudhud, Kanjincho, Sepharad: Voces de Exilio, Basilia Ng Malolos, Sa Ngalan Ng Anak, etc.
In 2011, he played the role of Simeon in the highly successful TV drama series, Munting Heredera which he considered as his biggest break ever. His career is currently handling by an award-winning director/manager Maryo J. de los Reyes. The same year, he signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network. His first project as an exclusive talent of the network was the series Biritera where he played one of the lead roles.
Sese is also a favorite of indie film directors, landing choice roles in acclaimed movies like Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Mangatyanan, Sanglaan and Huling Pasada.
In Amphitryon, a Dulaang UP production directed by Jose Estrella, he displayed a comedic side. He played Stanley Kowalski in Tanghalang Pilipino's Flores Para los Muertos (a translation of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire), directed by Floy Quintos.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Lauro Torres | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Dr. Larry Hook | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Chito Sison | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Babawiin Ko ang Lahat | Jun Roxas | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Descendants of the Sun | Rodel Dela Cruz | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Bihag | Amado Anzures | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Onanay | Emmanuel "Emman" Cruz† | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: The Haunted Wife | Johnny | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Ika-5 Utos | Randy Lorenzo† | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Contessa | Eric† | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw | Lance "Driveucrazy/Nuno Sa Puso" Dimaigue | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Aishiteiru | Jiro | GMA Network |
| 2016—2017 | Encantadia | Asval | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Faking Girls | Anthony | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Gabo Villafuerte† | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts | Michael "Mike" Espanto | GMA Network |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Dr. Pitargue | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Jesse | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The Half Sisters | Jacob Dela Rhea | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Niño | David Inocente | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Berto Perez | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Adarna | Kestrel | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Abel Barretto | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Love and Lies | Ricardo Salvador | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Indio | Kardo | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Andrew Gomez | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Armando Villamor | GMA Network |
| 2012 | My Daddy Dearest | Val | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Biritera | Eric Fuentebella | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker: Pelikula | Richard | TV5 |
| 2011 | Nasaan Ka, Elisa? | Luis Mañalac | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Munting Heredera | Simeon Velasco | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Star Confessions | Miguel | TV5 |
| 2010 | Koreana | Ferdie Roces | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Your Song: Kim | Noreen's father | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Karina Kariton | Boyet's father | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Noah | Ramon | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | 1DOL | Samson Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Señor Lucas | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Rupert | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials | Sr. Inspector Feliciano | TV5 |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Exchange Gift | EJ's Father | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato | Farmer | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart | Menggay's Father | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Albert "Abet" Ronquillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Atty. Sandoval | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | The Wedding | Charlie | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Geron | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | Arah's Father | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Lupin | Lopez | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Harry Medina | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna | Adolfo | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Nap/Proco | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Teodoro "Teddy" Besa | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Victu | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Saang Sulok ng Langit | Mike | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas | Lunak | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Spirits | Bantay-daya | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Krystala | Rolly | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Father Edwin | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Dr. Fajardo | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Wansapanataym | Louie Salvacion | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Buttercup | Lance's Lawyer | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Darating ang Umaga | board member | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Buloy | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Neil | ABS-CBN |

### Film

Note: Both mainstream and independent films
* Caregiver (Norman)
* Aishete Masu (Hiroshi)
* Beautiful Life (Matsumoto)
* Here Comes The Bride (Inyaki's dad)
* Gatas Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway (Interpreter)
* Noy (Policeman)
* Paano Na Kaya?
* Shake, Rattle & Roll XI
* Sukob (Michael)
* Kutob (Philip)
* Matakot Ka Sa Karma (Poldo)
* Malikmata (Medium)
* Filipinas (Rex)
* Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (Boy)
* Kubrador
* Seroks
* Huling Pasada
* Mangatyanan (Eric)
* Buenavista
* Sanglaan (Henry)
* Hawang
* Graveyard Shift
* Layang Bilanggo (Sgt. Sese)
* Tsardyer (Ahmad)
* ID (Bimbo)
* Colorum (Policeman)
* Kamoteng Kahoy
* Haw-Ang
* Mark, Matthew, Luke and John
* My Little Bossings
* La Amigas (Hostage Taker)
* Seklusyon
* GomBurZa (Máximo Inocencio)