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Cherie Gil (Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann) was born on 12 May, 1963 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actress (1963–2022). Discover Cherie Gil's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?

Popular As Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann
Occupation Actress singer comedian writer model television host
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 12 May 1963
Birthday 12 May
Birthplace Manila, Philippines
Date of death 5 August, 2022
Died Place New York City, United States
Nationality Philippines

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Cherie Gil Height, Weight & Measurements

At 59 years old, Cherie Gil height is 5ft 7in .

Physical Status
Height 5ft 7in
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Cherie Gil's Husband?

Her husband is Rony Rogoff (m. 1994-2008)

Family
Parents Eddie Mesa (father) Rosemarie Gil (mother)
Husband Rony Rogoff (m. 1994-2008)
Sibling Not Available
Children 3

Cherie Gil Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cherie Gil worth at the age of 59 years old? Cherie Gil’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Philippines. We have estimated Cherie Gil's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1961

She had two brothers, Michael de Mesa and Mark Gil (1961–2014), both actors, and a half-sister, Elaine Eigenmann.

Gil started in showbiz at an early age being the daughter of celebrities and sibling of equally-talented actors.

She was cast either as a daughter or part of a circle of friends of the lead actor.

1963

Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress.

With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "La Primera Contravida" ("The Prime Villain") for her acting prowess which landed her numerous antagonistic roles on film, television, and even on stage.

Gil was a FAMAS Award winner, a recipient of Ani ng Dangal by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and a Hall of Famer at the Metro Manila Film Festival in the Best Supporting Actress category.

Cherie Gil was born on June 21, 1963 as Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann to a family of actors.

Her parents were Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil.

1978

However, she was given a lead star status in Bubot na Bayabas in 1978 opposite another newbie, Ronald Bregendahl (Rita Gomez and Ric Rodrigo's son).

The movie was a forgettable release.

1979

But in 1979, film matriarch Lily Monteverde re-launched her via Problem Child with the then-current teen sensation, Lloyd Samartino.

The movie fared mildly, and she was continually cast by Regal Films in films such as City After Dark, Salawahan, Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak and Sugar Daddy.

She went freelance with assignments like "Beach House", "Ang Bouncer at ang Dancer", "Dancing Master", "Girlfriend" among others.

On TV, she was one of the co-hosts of German Moreno in Germspesyal from 1979 to 1981.

1980

This favorable reception consequently opened her for classy and sultry villainess roles, throughout the 1980s until the present.

She appeared in a number of hit teleseryes and primetime shows on ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

1981

Gil became a mainstay of Champoy with Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad from 1981 to 1986.

1982

In 1982, Gil portrayed a naïve lass affected by World War II in Bacolod in the now classic film Oro, Plata, Mata.

She tried singing and had another mild hit, "I Love You, Boy".

1985

She began her career as a child actress at the age of 9, and was best known for her role as Lavinia Arguelles in Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) where she uttered the iconic line "You're nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat!" to Dorina Pineda, Sharon Cuneta's character.

Gil resurfaced as a villain in 1985 via Viva Films' Bituing Walang Ningning, providing the lead actress Sharon Cuneta formidable support in the role of Lavinia Arguelles, a famous but insecure singer.

From this movie, she became famous for her iconic line, "You're nothing but a second rate, trying hard copycat!"

2000

In 2000–2001, she starred in her first soap May Bukas Pa that aired on PTV-4 as part of Viva Entertainment TVs block timer and in 2002–2003 on ABS-CBN's Bituin, where she resumed her vocal talents and in 2004 TV series, Marina.

2006

In 2006, she took on the role as Menang Medel in the hit TV remake of Gulong Ng Palad.

2010

In 2010, she was chosen to star in the fantasy series Grazilda on GMA Network.

2011

In early 2011, she joined the cast of the comedy fantasy series, Magic Palayok co-starred by Carla Abellana, and Geoff Eigenmann.

The series did not get picked up for a second season after the season 1 finale which is composed of 88 episodes.

The GMA Network cast her in another television show, Time of My Life.

2014

Starred in numerous films, TV and has performed in theatre for play such as Master Class playing Maria Callas (PETA) Arbol de Fuego, an adaptation of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard and Full Gallop as Diana Vreeland, bestowing her the Best Actress award for her one-woman portrayal in 2014.

2015

In 2015, she won the Best Actress trophy at the ASEAN International Film Awards.

The same year, she also won the Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Madrid International Film Festival.

2016

Gil was part of 83 awardees of the Ani ng Dangal award by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), represented the cinema category on February 29, 2016.

This, for simultaneously winning the Best Actress award at The ASEAN Film Festival for her role in Sonata and Best Actress in a foreign film at The Madrid Film festival for her portrayal in MANA, both in the same year.

Her last acting role would be in the GMA Network 2021 television series Legal Wives.

In May 2021, she announced that she had left her role in an unspecified television series, lamenting on how her efforts were not "seen and met in the same light".

In October 2021, Gil was diagnosed with a "rare" form of endometrial cancer, and she chose to conceal information on her illness to the public.

Gil's showbiz career ended in February 2022 when she moved to the United States to be with her children and prioritize her own "mental, emotional, [and] spiritual states".

She also shaved her head to symbolize her own "personal growth".

Gil died on August 5, 2022, at 4:48 a.m. EDT (4:48 p.m. PHT) from her cancer in New York City.

2019

In 2019, she was awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the 42nd Gawad Urian Awards for her portrayal of the character Patricia Medina in the feature film Citizen Jake.