Ryan Eigenmann

Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (Tagalog: [ˈɾajɐnˈaɪɡɛnmɐn]; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor.

Early life and education

Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. He is the son of Filipino actors Michael de Mesa and Gina Alajar. His father has Swiss German American and Spanish ancestry and his mother is of part Chinese descent. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil. He is the nephew of Filipino actors Cherie and Mark Gil. He has two younger brothers who are also actors, Geoff and AJ.

Eigenmann studied at Montessori, International Christian Academy and De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.

Career

Eigenmann began his career at the age of 11, starring in the GMA television sitcom Family 1+3 alongside Helen Vela and Princess Punzalan from 1989 to 1993.

In 2004, he was originally meant to star alongside Derek Dee in the film Me King, directed by Toto Natividad for Apache Films, but the project did not come to fruition. In 2005, Eigenmann was originally cast in the lead role of the independent crime film Big Time, but due to conflicts in his schedule, the role went to Winston Elizalde while Eigenmann was given a smaller guest role. On December 1, 2007, Eigenmann hosted the awards night for the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival alongside Heart Evangelista.

Personal life

Eigenmann is married to Cathy Bordalba, a TV host and former commercial model. Their wedding took place on February 28, 2010, in Coconut Palace. They have three children.

Eigenmann is the cousin of Sid Lucero.

Filmography

Film

Television / digital series

Awards and nominations

External links

• at IMDb