# Mark Gil

Raphael John Gil Eigenmann (September 25, 1961 – September 1, 2014), known professionally as 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 to the early 2000s.
Gil was also widely known for playing the protagonist of the critically-acclaimed 1982 film Batch '81 and the role of Lorna Tolentino's former Filipino-American boss-lover-killer in the drama-suspense thriller The Elsa Santos Castillo Story: The Chop-Chop Lady, the script of which is inspired by true events. He also appeared in several drama series, the last of which was the ABS-CBN drama The Legal Wife, starring Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales.

## Personal life

He was the middle child of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, and brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil.
He is the father of singer/actor Gabby Eigenmann and Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann by model/actress and then-childhood girlfriend Irene Celebre. He was sixteen years old when he had his first born Gabby. Timothy (a.k.a. Sid Lucero) and Maxine Eve are his children by his first wife, actress Bing Pimentel. Andi Eigenmann is his daughter with actress Jaclyn Jose. Gil married his second wife, non-showbiz Maricar Jacinto, in 1996; the couple had one child, Stephanie ("Stevie").

## Death

Gil died on September 1, 2014, aged 52, of cirrhosis of the liver, stemming from cancer of the liver, 24 days before his 53rd birthday. He was survived by his wife Maricar, six children and seven grandchildren.

## Filmography
### Film

| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
| Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin | 1978 | | |
| Underage | 1980 | | |
| Miss X | 1980 | | |
| Pabling | 1981 | | |
| Bihagin: Bilibid Boys | 1981 | Noel | |
| Bilibid Gays | 1981 | | |
| Kasalanan Ba? | 1981 | | |
| Rock n Roll | 1981 | | |
| Matalim Na Pangil sa Gubat | 1981 | | |
| Karibal Ko ang Aking Ina | 1982 | | |
| Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante | 1982 | | |
| Palipat-Lipat, Papalit-Palit | 1982 | | |
| Alpha Kappa Omega Batch '81 | 1982 | Sid Lucero | |
| Parang Kailan Lang | 1983 | | |
| Laruan | 1983 | William | |
| Palabra de Honor | 1983 | | |
| Naiibang Hayop | 1984 | | |
| Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy | 1984 | | |
| May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | 1984 | | |
| Alapaap | 1984 | | |
| Company of Women | 1985 | Al | |
| Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan | 1985 | Alex | |
| Alyas: Boy Life | 1985 | | |
| Mga Alipin ng Laman | 1985 | | |
| Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | 1985 | | |
| Zuma | 1985 | Philip | |
| Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan | 1985 | | |
| Kalapating Musmos | 1985 | | |
| Grease Gun Brothers | 1985 | | |
| Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | 1985 | | |
| Sugat sa Dangal | 1986 | | |
| Macho Gigolo | 1986 | | |
| Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa! | 1986 | | |
| Agaw Armas | 1986 | | |
| Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko! | 1987 | | |
| Daughter of Anik: Hell Serpent | 1987 | Philip | |
| Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | 1987 | Greco | |
| Sa Likod ng Kasalanan | 1988 | | |
| The Moonchild | 1988 | | |
| Anak ng Cabron | 1988 | | |
| Afuang: Bounty Hunter | 1988 | Benjie | |
| Urban Terrorist | 1988 | Ka Rodger | |
| Trident Force | 1988 | Ahmed | |
| Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | 1989 | | |
| Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso | 1989 | | |
| Ipaglalaban Ko | 1989 | | |
| Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | 1989 | Cesar | |
| Kolehiyala | 1990 | Serge | |
| Paikot-Ikot | 1990 | | |
| Bad Boy | 1990 | | |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | 1991 | Salazar | |
| Sa Kabila ng Lahat | 1991 | | |
| Ngayon at Kailanman | 1992 | Ronald Noche | |
| Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila | 1992 | | |
| Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko | 1992 | Alex | |
| Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti) | 1992 | Sarhento Mendoza | |
| Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo | 1992 | Lt. Ventura | |
| Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan | 1992 | Richie | |
| Narito ang Puso Ko | 1992 | Renato Sanchez | |
| Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | 1993 | Mohammad Nazir Samparani | |
| .Kahit Ako'y Busabos | 1993 | | |
| Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig | 1993 | Mike Escobar | |
| Astig | 1993 | | |
| Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | 1993 | | |
| Gascon: Bala ang Katapat Mo! | 1993 | Anslemo Guevarra | |
| The Elsa Santos Castillo Story: The Chop Chop Lady | 1994 | Sid Wiseman | |
| Brat Pack | 1994 | | |
| Manalo Matalo Mahal Kita | 1995 | Felix | |
| Eskapo | 1995 | Jesús "Jess" Cabarrus Jr. | |
| Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko | 1996 | Frank | |
| Cedie | 1996 | James Errol | |
| Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! | 1996 | Dennis | |
| Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | 1996 | | |
| Diego | 1996 | | |
| Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko | 1996 | Capt. Lucban | |
| Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay | 1996 | | |
| Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan | 1996 | | |
| Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas | 1996 | Nelson Martinez | |
| Bastardo | 1997 | | |
| Amanos: Patas Na ang Laban | 1997 | | |
| Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo | 1997 | Alfredo Samson | |
| Babae | 1997 | Ricky | |
| Magic Kingdom | 1997 | Basilicus | |
| Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | 1998 | | |
| Dama de Noche | 1998 | | |
| Gangland | 1998 | | |
| Hinahanap-Hanap Kita | 1999 | Greg | |
| Saranggola | 1999 | | |
| Dugo ng Birhen: El Kapitan | 1999 | El Kapitan | |
| Pera o Bayong (Not da TV) | 2000 | Burador | |
| Kahit Isang Saglit | 2000 | | |
| Laro sa Baga | 2000 | Butch | |
| Sa Huling Paghihintay | 2001 | | |
| Mama San | 2002 | Congressman Zulueta | |
| Kerida | 2002 | | |
| Magnifico | 2003 | Domeng | |
| Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas | 2003 | | |
| Lastikman: Unang Banat | 2004 | Andrew | |
| Spirit of the Glass | 2004 | | |
| Uno | 2005 | | |
| Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | 2005 | Inventor | |
| Nasaan si Francis? | 2006 | | |
| Rotonda | 2006 | | |
| Donsol | 2006 | Dustin | |
| Raket si Nanay | 2006 | | |
| Liwanag sa Dilim | 2007 | | |
| A Love Story | 2007 | Peter | |
| Baby Angelo | 2008 | Noel | |
| U.P.C.A.T. | 2008 | Mr. Concepcion | |
| Alon | 2008 | Fiel | |
| Isang Lahi: Pearls from the Orient | 2009 | Professor Balaoing | |
| Sumpa | 2009 | Dennis | |
| Puntod | 2009 | | |
| Till My Heartaches End | 2010 | Paquito Barredo | |
| Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | 2012 | Matias | |
| The Healing | 2012 | Val | |
| The Strangers | 2012 | | |
| Seduction | 2013 | Fidel | |
| The Fighting Chefs | 2013 | Don Manolo | |
| Raketeros | 2013 | ????? | |
| Philippino Story | 2013 | ????? | |
| Mana | 2014 | Lino | |
| Ang Bagong Dugo | 2014 | Herman/Supremo | |
| Ang Tatay kong Sexy | 2016 | ????? | Last film appearance |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 1988 | Regal Drama Hour: "Infidel" | Levy | ABS-CBN | |
| 1991–1992 | Cebu | Michael "Mike" dela Rosa | New Vision 9 | |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | Teniente Carlos Luzuriaga | New Vision 9 | |
| 1997 | Mula sa Puso | Bagyo | ABS-CBN | |
| 1997 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika | | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Sugat" |
| 1999 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Edward | ABS-CBN | |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Abby's father | ABS-CBN | |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Miguel | GMA Network | |
| 2002 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Enrico Villadolid | GMA Network | |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin | Enrico Villadolid | GMA Network | |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Roberto | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Atlantika | Felipe | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: "Sinasamba Kita" | Don José Ferrer | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Plautin ni Periking | Special Guest | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Emilio Cervantes | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Master Wu Lee | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan | Yeng | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Don Ismael Mendez | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself as a guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Zorro | Horacio Pelaez | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | John Palma | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Tony Angeles | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Manuel Abella | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna | Don Felipe Del Carmen | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Andi | Rico | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Imortal | Julio | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon | Fidel | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Norman Manalastas | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Lucio Dela Rocha | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Leandro Alvarez | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | Valiente | Don Armando Braganza | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belo | Randell | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Roman Valencia | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Mr. Cruz | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Larry Gomez | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Indio | Miguel Lopez de Legaspi | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | Galo Agatep | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mask | Edgar | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Dante Ramos | ABS-CBN | Last TV Appearance |