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Michael De Mesa

Michael De Mesa

Actor

Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann, known professionally as Michael de Mesa, is a Filipino actor and director.

Biography from TMDB.

Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 119 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 29% in 30 days

What are Michael De Mesa's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
30%
Survival
24%
Bonds
18%
Self
15%
Power
10%
Society
2%
Grief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 7

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 6 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 6
Threshold guardian
2 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
5
Bittersweet
3
Dread
3
Hopeful
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Thought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael De Mesa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael De Mesa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

119 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Love Is Never Gone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 14 episodes · as Divino Verona

  • Kontrabida Academy(2025)

    as Arnulfo

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 80 episodes · as Samuel Hernandez

  • Green Bones(2024)

    as Superintendent Velasquez

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Batang Quiapo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 282 episodes · as Paeng Benito

  • Labyu with an Accent(2022)

    as Walter

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • On the Job(2021)

    Show as Congressman Manrique

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • One More Rainbow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Almost Paradise(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Warden Zamora

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Nightshift(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Dennis Marisol

  • Since I Found You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 85 episodes · as Gary Corpuz

  • Ang Panday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Bliss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Talk Show Host

  • Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 195 episodes · as Roman Dela Vega

  • Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Nap / Lexi

  • The Woman Who Left(2016)

    as Rodrigo Trinidad

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Sinungaling Mong Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 74 episodes · as Moises Aguirre

  • Free Range (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • God Gave Me You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Theo

  • Everything About Her(2016)

    as Leo

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Destiny Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 130 episodes · as Rosauro Armani Vitto

  • Once Upon a Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 83 episodes · as Enrique "King" Pelaez

  • Innamorata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 88 episodes · as Lloyd Manansala

  • 10000 Hours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Kahit Nasaan Ka Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 40 episodes · as Ernesto Gomez

  • On the Job (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Cong. Manrique

  • Indio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 97 episodes · as Juancho Sanreal

  • D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mr. Lucio

  • Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 64 episodes · as Jaime Montelibano

  • Valiente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 100 episodes · as Damian Valiente

  • The Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 49 episodes · as Frank de Meñes

  • Litsonero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Pinoy

  • Baler(2008)

    as Fr. Candido Gomez Carreno

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Tiltil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Timo

  • Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Prinsipe Inok

  • Idol: Hope of the Nation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • The Inmate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Warden Ramos

  • Sana Maulit Muli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 73 episodes · as Mang Andres

  • First Day High(2006)

    as Coach Zantua

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Where Is Francis? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Police Chief

  • Dubai(2005)

    as Basi

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Son of Brocka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as (archive footage)

  • Big Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Don Manolo

  • Pinoy/Blonde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Bikini Open (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Billy's Father

  • Bituin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 173 episodes · as Salvador Sandoval

  • Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 228 episodes · as Tonito

  • Ika-13 kapitulo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director

  • Rio Del Mar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 541 episodes · as Anton

  • Gangland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Director

  • Coming of Age (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Teddy

  • Calvento Files: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director

  • Elena's Redemption (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Vic

  • Neber 2 Geder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Ricky

  • Muling umawit ang puso(1995)

    as Diosdado Rivera

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Batang-X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kuwago

  • Bangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Richard

  • Demolisyon: Dayuhan sa sariling bayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Raymond

  • Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mastermind Holdupper (segment "Papel")

  • Tonyo Bagyo: Daig pa ang asong ulol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Bogart

  • Alyas Pogi 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Banjo

  • Mahirap Maging Pogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Gabby

  • Grease Gun Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Victor Lim

  • Boy Praning: Utak Pulbura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Even My Life... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lt. Torres

  • Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Louie

  • Buburahin Kita Sa Mundo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Barbi for President (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Friend of Mario

  • Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Frank

  • I Will Wait for You in Heaven(1991)

    as Milo

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Una Kang Naging Akin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ely

  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Padre Roque

  • Leon ng Maynila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Rico

  • Baril Ko ang Uusig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Inosente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Masikip na ang Mundo Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ayaw Matulog Ng Gabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bobby

  • Jabidah Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Barumbado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Buboy

  • Dear Diary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mr. Simon Macalintal (segment "Dear Killer")

  • Alyas Boy Muslim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ipaglalaban Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Magic of the Universe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lolo Omar / Professor Jamir

  • Jack & Jill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Junior

  • Anak ng lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ariosto

  • Tagos ng Dugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Edison

  • Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Arganox

  • Unfaithful Wife(1986)

    as Crispin

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Paradise Inn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rey

  • What Is the Color of God's Face? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Fidel

  • Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Hubo sa dilim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Lalakwe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Alfred

  • Clouds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Donald

  • Somewhere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as George

  • Selfish Desires (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Oz

  • You Cannot Trample Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Lt. Tom Baker

  • Hanggang sa Huling Bala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Should the Skies Clear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Jojo

  • Dugong Buhay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Stryker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night(1983)

    as Boyfriend

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Zimatar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Kapitan Kidlat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Titser's Pet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Pabling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Diborsyada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Boy Pana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Sangre montilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Sellblock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 8 episodes · as Warden Perez

Career shape

Star power in the 78th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 118 titles, 117 of them dated from 1975 to 2026; peak year 2016.

Biggest box office

Everything About Her (2016)

$3.2M worldwide

Highest rated

The Woman Who Left (2016)

Midcredits 83rd

Most popular right now

Kontrabida Academy (2025)

Film career

19752026

Peak 2016 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1983Screen debut· Stryker

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting116 of 118: 116 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56thDirecting2 of 118: 2 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s30 · acting1990s35 · 34 acting · 1 crew2000s18 · 17 acting · 1 crew2010s21 · acting2020s9 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Michael De Mesa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 64th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 15 titles are Divisive.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive8
  • Cult Classic4
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

I Will Wait for You in Heaven (1991)

95th percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Woman Who Left (2016)

Midcredits 83rd · 68% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Michael De Mesa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael De Mesa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ricky Lee shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers