Enrique Gil

Enrique Gil
Born Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V
March 30, 1992
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Nationality Philippines Filipino
Other names
  • Pogi
  • Quen (pronounced as Ken)
  • Quenito (pronounced as Kenito)
Ethnicity Mixed Filipino, Spanish, German
Alma mater San Beda College Alabang
Occupation
  • actor
  • model
  • dancer
  • rapper
Years active 2008–present
Agent Star Magic (2008–present)
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Religion Roman Catholic
Website
Official Instagram

Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V also known as Enrique Gil (born March 30, 1992) and by his nickname Quen (pronounced as Ken), is a Filipino actor, model and dancer of mixed Filipino (Visayan), Spanish and German heritage. " He is known for his roles in "Mula Sa Puso", "Budoy", "Muling Buksan Ang Puso"[1] and currently showing "Forevermore" series.[2][3] Gil's breakthrough film as an actor was "She's The One", where he played David Esguerra.[4]

Early life

Enrique Gil was born on March 30, 1992[5] in Cebu City. He is the son of Enrique Amadeo Gil Sr. and Barbara Anne Gil (Bambi Gil). He has an elder brother Enrique Javier/Enrique Jr. (Javy) and his younger sister Diandra Frances (Andie). His parents used to work as flight attendants at Philippine Airlines. Gil has mixed blood with Spanish, German, and Filipino ancestry.[6] He finished primary school at the Montessori De Manila, a private institute inside the B.F. Executive Village in Las Piñas City, and secondary school in 2008 from Manresa School in Paranaque City.[7][8] He then went to San Beda College - Alabang to pursue Information Technology but was not able to finish since he focused on his acting career.[6] He is the cousin of Paul Salas and is also related to Dingdong Dantes.

Career

Gil started acting in the summer of 2008. He was 16 years old then, and boredom led him to enroll in commercial modeling and musical theater workshops conducted by Trumpets.[9] He appeared in a series of TV commercials, including a Lewis and Pearl's ad, alongside Coleen Garcia . He was later launched as part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic Circle Batch 16. He landed his first television role in the action-drama series Pieta where he played Harold.[7] Before Pieta, he has made a cameo appearance in I Love Betty La Fea as one of the Ecomodels.

In 2009, During the taping of Pieta, his mom convinced him to audition in the sitcom George and Cecil. As soon as the head writer and director Joey Reyes saw Enrique, he immediately cast him to be on the show.[7] Later he was also cast in the indie film Pitas as a brother of Kristel Moreno.[10]

In 2010, he co-starred in the indie war film Diego and His Brothers.[10][11] In April, he joined ASAP XV as one of Star Magic's "Gigger Boys".[12] In May, he co-starred in the teleserye Rosalka where he played the role of Andrew. He was originally set to appear in Kokey @ Ako,[13] but his character was written off in favor of Jason Francisco. He played the character of Joco, little brother of Paolo Barredo (Gerald Anderson) in the film Till My Heartaches End.[14] He got his first hosting stint in the ABS-CBN teen variety show, Shoutout!.[15]

In 2011, he got demoted from host to a regular performer in Shoutout!,[16] which was revamped and renamed to Shoutout!: Level Up. The show was eventually cancelled due to poor ratings. He played Jim in the 10th episode of Your Song Presents: Kim. He got his break when he was cast to play Michael Miranda — originally played by Diether Ocampo — in the 2011 remake of Mula Sa Puso.[17] He played Troy Cabrera in Good Vibes.[16] Gil admitted, during the Good Vibes press conference, that he was set to appear in the ABS-CBN's remake of María la del Barrio but had to let go of his role due to conflicting schedules.[16] He replaced Albie Casiño in the Star Cinema film Way Back Home — the film debut of Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.[18][19] He appeared as BJ Maniego in Budoy.[20] He was featured in Zia Quizon's Music Video debut entitled Ako Na Lang.

In 2012, he starred as Dasho Jao Rinpoche in Princess and I. He was cast in the movie The Reunion, a Filipino teen romantic comedy film directed by Frasco Mortiz.[21] He was included in the movie Amorosa, making this his first horror film.[22] Later in the year, he was cast in The Strangers, one of the official entries for the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival and his first MMFF movie.[23]

In 2013, he was featured in Myrtle Sarrosa's Mr. Kupido music video, which was released in February. Enrique also portrayed Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Maalaala Mo Kaya.[24] Following this, he appeared in a number of new projects such as Muling Buksan Ang Puso series, alongside Julia Montes and Enchong Dee.

Enrique Gil performing in Toronto, 2014

September 2013, it was announced that he is part of She's The One movie with Bea Alonzo and Dingdong Dantes, which was his breakthrough film as an actor.[4][25] He released a debut dance album under Star Records entitled King of the Gil.[26] Later in the year, Gil conquered the Smart-Araneta Coliseum for his first dance concert with Special guests Angel Locsin, Vice Ganda, Kim Chiu, Kathryn Bernardo, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Arron Villaflor, Rayver Cruz, Martin del Rosario, Arjo Atayde, Ejay Falcon, gloc-9, Young JV, G-force, The Streetboys and his co-star from The Reunion, The Strangers and Muling Buksan Ang Puso leading lady Julia Montes.[27] Before proving his dancing prowess in his ‘King of the Gil’ concert, Gil debuted on radio drama via "Dear M.O.R. Special" on "My Only Radio (MOR) 101.9 For Life!" and "MOR TV". He portrayed the role of Carlo, a hopeless romantic guy who gives everything to his liberated and dominant girlfriend Lois, who will be played by FM radio’s first-ever roving DJ and ‘Darling ng Masa’ Eva Ronda.[28]

In 2014, he replaced Kiko Estrada in the fantaserye Mirabella[29] — the debut series of Julia Barretto.[30][31] February 26, the wattpad author HaveYouSeenThisGirL admitted via Twitter that Gil was really supposed to be in the film adaptation of Diary ng Panget but refused to tell why it didn't push through.[32] March 1, he launched his single "Do The Moves" with Sarah Geronimo and apl.de.ap. Its youth-oriented music video was released on March 8.[33] March 16, Gil confirms that he is part of the film The Trial as Martin, the best friend of Ronald (John Lloyd Cruz).[34] May 18, Gil was awarded as the Most Promising Male Star of the Year at the 45th Box Office Entertainment Awards of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.[35] June 25, Star Cinema announced that Gil together with his current on-screen partner Liza Soberano will lead the film adaptation of Kimberly Joy Villanueva's novel, The Bet.[36] August 21, Gil took part to ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra's debut album "Decades of OPM" together with Abra doing their version of "Totoy Bibo".[37] Following this, he is featured as a lead star of Forevermore series.[38]

Philanthropy

In 2013 Gil joined the PETA campaign, Free Mali to transfer her from the Manila zoo to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. Mali is the only captive elephant in the Philippines and has been in captivity for the majority of her life, alone, in a tiny enclosure and in need of proper care.[39]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Network
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Himself/Ecomodel Cameo role ABS-CBN
Pieta Harold Guest role
2009 George and Cecil Carlo Barredo Extended cast
2010 Shoutout! Himself Host
Rosalka Andrew Extended cast
Maynila Mark Episode: Dangerous Charade GMA Network
ASAP Himself Host/Performer (2010–present) ABS-CBN
2010 Mara Clara Mara's Sweet Sixteen escort Uncredited
100 Days to Heaven Teen Bobby Ramirez Special Participation
Good Vibes Troy Cabrera Main role
Mula Sa Puso Michael Miranda Main role
Your Song Jim Your Song Presents: Kim
Shoutout!: Level Up Himself Performer
Budoy Benjamin "BJ" Maniego Main role (2011–2012)
2012 Maynila Tim Episode: Star Collision GMA Network
Sarah G. Live Himself Co-host/Performer ABS-CBN
Princess and I Dasho Jan Alfonso "Jao" Rinpoche Main role (2012–2013)
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos Juan Ponce Enrile Episode: Sapatos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Juan Ponce Enrile Episode: Diploma
Muling Buksan Ang Puso Francis Dela Vega Main role
2014 Mirabella Jeremy Palmera Main role
Forevermore Alexander "Xander" Grande III Main role (2014–2015)
Film
Year Title Role Notes Producer
2010 Diego and His Brothers[11] Anton Short Film Indie Film
Pitas[40]
-
Till My Heartaches End[14] Jaco Barredo Star Cinema
2011 Way Back Home[19] Michael Estacio
2012 The Reunion[21] Boggs Alvarez
Amorosa[22] Rommel Skylight Films
Star Cinema
The Strangers[23] Max Quantum Films
MJM Productions
Star Cinema
2013 Must Be... Love[41] Dave Cameo Star Cinema
She's The One[25] David Esguerra
2014 The Trial[34] Martin Bien
2015 The Bet[36] Drake Swift Filming

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album Certifications
2013 King of the Gil Gold
Singles
Year Title Album
2013 "Oha (Kaya Mo Ba To?)" King of the Gil
2013 "Ikaw Lamang"1 King of the Gil
2014 "Do The Moves"2
-

1 Theme song for She's The One
2 Together with Sarah Geronimo and Apl.de.ap
Compilations
Year Album Song(s) Certifications
2012 Love Songs from Princess and I
  • "Tunay Na Ligaya"
  • "Gusto Kita"1
 Gold [42]
2013 Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko
  • Christmas Party (Ang Saya)
2014 Decades of OPM
  • "Totoy Bibo"2

Music Videos

Year Title Artist Details Ref.
2015 Shine Pilipinas with Liza Soberano

1 Together with Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos
2 Together with Abra

Endorsements

Close Up with (Coleen Garcia) Choo Choo

Awards and Nominations

Awards and Nominations
Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2011 ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards Pop Cutie[44] Nominated
5th Star Magic Ball Breakout Style1 Won
2012 Myx Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video[45] Zia Quizon's Ako Na Lang Nominated
Yahoo! OMG! Awards Most Promising Actor[46] Won
14th Gawad Pasado Awards! PINAKAPASADOng Dangal ng Kabataan2 Won
60th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award3 Won
ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards[47] Pop Cameo in a Music Video Zia Quizon's Ako Na Lang Nominated
Pop Male Fashionista Nominated
Pop Pin-Up Boy Nominated
Pop Male Cutie Nominated
Tween Popsies4 Nominated
2013 Starmometer 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines5 Won
Yahoo! OMG! Awards Breakthrough Actor[48] Won
ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards [49] Pop Cameo in a Music Video Myrtle Sarrosa's Mr. Kupido Nominated
Pop Male Fashionista Nominated
Pop Cover Boy Nominated
Choice Ko Yum! Awards Local Choice Male Heartthrob[50] Won
2014 Myx Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video[51] Myrtle Sarrosa's Mr. Kupido Nominated
2014 Candy Readers' Choice Awards Best Actor [52] Won
45th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star of the Year[53] Won
62nd FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor[54] She's The One Nominated
Anak TV Awards "Makabata Stars" awardee6 Won
ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards[55][56] Pop Male Fashionista Won
Pop Pin Up Boy Nominated
2015 2nd PEP List Choice Awards Celebrity Pair of the Year 7 Pending
2015 Candy Readers' Choice Awards Favorite Actor Himself Pending
Favorite Loveteam 8 Pending

1 He won the award together with Jessy Mendiola[57]
2 He won the award together with Kim Chiu[58]
3 He won the award together with Daniel Padilla, Derrick Monasterio, Edgar Allan Guzman, Jessy Mendiola, Julie Anne San Jose, Kristoffer Martin[59]
4 He was nominated together with Kathryn Bernardo[60]
5 He ranked number one as the Sexiest Men in the Philippines [61]
6 He won the award together with Kim Chiu, Coco Martin, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Judy Ann Santos, Toni Gonzaga, Alex Gonzaga, Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Atom Araullo, Boy Abunda, Ted Failon.[62]
7 and 8 Nomination together with Liza Soberano)

References

  1. ↑ "What to expect from Enrique Gil's debut album". Entertainment. ABS-CBNnews. 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2014-01-03.
  2. ↑ http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/forevermore/show-updates/2014/11/12/forevermore-rules-nationwide-tv-ratings-hits-all-time-high-rating-of-302
  3. ↑ http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/23379/enrique-gil-on-the-success-of-forevermore-feeling-ko-nabuhayan-ulit-ako/
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maureen Marie Belmonte (2013-10-17). "'She's The One' writers say Enrique Gil is showbiz's next big thing". News. Push. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  5. ↑ "Cast". Shoutout!. ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lo, Ricky (2013-08-14). "Enrique Gil: The First and the last". News. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Quintos, Napoleon (2009-04-02). "Enrique Gil from good boy to playboy". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  8. ↑ Erece, Dino (2008-09-03). "Star Magic introduces 20 new showbiz hopefuls". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  9. ↑ Ching, Mark Angelo (2010-10-06). "Enrique Gil still sees himself as a newbie after two years in showbiz". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Mata, Justin John (2010-04-07). "Enrique Gil, Star Circle 16 heartthrob!". Off the Grill. The Manila Standard. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Cheers to Star Magic’s March-born talents". Entertainment. The Manila Standard. 2010-04-18. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  12. ↑ Franco, Bernie (2010-04-30). "Enrique Gil is the newest Gigger Boy". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  13. ↑ Quintos, Napoleon (2009-12-03). "Enrique Gil stars in the upcoming teleserye ‘Kokey @ Ako’". Celeb Highlight. Showbuzz. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Till My Heartaches End (2010)". 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  15. ↑ Quintos, Napoleon (2010-11-28). "Your favorite teen stars ‘Shout Out!’ begins today". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Sibonga, Glen P. (2011-03-30). "Enrique Gil says it's his time to be given lead roles; denies courting Erich Gonzales". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-03-31.
  17. ↑ "JM De Guzman, Lauren Young, and Enrique Gil will lead new cast of Mula sa Puso". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-03-02. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  18. ↑ "Enrique Gil replaces Albie Casiño in upcoming Kathryn Bernardo-Julia Montes movie". Guide / Movies. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 MyChos (2011-07-23). "Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes portray sisters in Way Back Home". Guide / Movies. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
  20. ↑ "Gerald Anderson is Budoy, a child suffering from Angel Syndrome". cGuide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "The Four Most Promising young Actors in Gear-Up for a Film". Push Mina. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Allan Sancon (2012-08-22). "Angel Aquino talks about the challenges of topbilling Amorosa: The Revenge". Guide. PEP. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Photography (2012-12-17). "Enrique Gil and Julia Montes play twins in The Strangers". Gallery. PEP. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
  24. ↑ Alex Datu (2013-04-24). "Enrique Gil will portray Juan Ponce Enrile in MMK". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Miguel Dumaual (2013-10-03). "Enrique in 'triangle' with Bea, Dingdong in new film". Entertainment. ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
  26. ↑ ABS-CBN (2010-07-03). "Enrique Gil to release debut album". Entertainment. ABS-CBN News Website. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
  27. ↑ ABS-CBN (2013-10-28). "ENRIQUE GIL DANCES HIS WAY TO THE TOP WITH HIS FIRST CONCERT EXCLUSIVE ON SKYCABLE PAY-PER-VIEW". Entertainment. ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
  28. ↑ ABS-CBN (2013-11-17). "ENRIQUE GIL STARS IN THE HEAVY DRAMA SPECIAL OF "DEAR M.O.R."". Entertainment. ABS-CBN Newsroom. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
  29. ↑ John Fontanilla (2014-02-21). "Kiko Estrada blames no one for being pulled out of Mirabella". NEWS. PEP. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  30. ↑ ABSCBN (2012-12-17). "First look: Cursed Julia Barretto in 'Mira Bella'". Entertainment. ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  31. ↑ Kristhoff Cagape (2014-01-15). "Enrique Gil on working with Julia Barretto: ‘It's nice to work with a new artist’". Entertainment. Push ABS-CBN.
  32. ↑ HAVEYOUSEENTHISGIRL (2014-02-26). "HAVEYOUSEENTHISGIRL's Tweet". twitter.com.
  33. ↑ ABS - CBN (2014-03-01). "WATCH: Sarah G, Enrique in dance showdown". Video. ABS - CBN News.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 "John Lloyd Cruz, Jessy Mendiola lead powerhouse cast of The Trial". Multimedia. PEP. 2014-10-03.
  35. ↑ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards 2014". Entertainment. The Summit Express. 2014-05-18.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 "Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano star in ‘The Bet’". News. Star Cinema. 2014-06-25.
  37. ↑ "The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra goes Pinoy pride with "Decades of OPM" album". Entertainment. feedph. 2014-08-21.
  38. ↑ DJDREA (2014-08-30). "Enrique Gil & Liza Soberano in "Forevermore" Teaser". Entertainment. philnews.
  39. ↑ "Celebrities call for Mali's transfer". Photos. Yahoo.com. 2013-05-28.
  40. ↑ "Kristel Moreno talks about her love scenes with Sid Lucero in Pitas". Guide / Movies. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2011-03-04. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
  41. ↑ "Enrique Gil makes young actress cry". ABS-CBNnews. 2013-03-14. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
  42. ↑ "'Princess and I' Conquers Twitter Trending Topics, Album Turns Gold!". Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  43. ↑ itunes
  44. ↑ ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2011 Nominees. Kapamilya News Ngayon.
  45. ↑ Myx Music Awards 2012 Nominees. Showbiznest.
  46. ↑ "Winners of Yahoo! OMG! awards 2012 revealed". Yahoo.com.
  47. ↑ ASAP Pop viewers choice awards 2012 nominees. Bida Kapamilya.
  48. ↑ "Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 Winners Revealed". bidakapamilya.
  49. ↑ Asap pop viewers choice awards Nominees. Bakaro Newsline.
  50. ↑ "Youth idols hailed at 'Choice Ko Yum' awards night". philstar.com.
  51. ↑ Myx Music awards 2014 nominees announced. PhilSTAR.
  52. ↑ Candy Readers' Choice Awards 2014 Winners List. Candy Mag.
  53. ↑ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.
  54. ↑ FAMAS bets; awards July 13. PhilSTAR.
  55. ↑ Nominees for ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice revealed
  56. ↑ ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice 2014 winners announced
  57. ↑ "Star Magic Ball 2011 Awards - List of Winners". Showbiznest.
  58. ↑ "The Winners of the 2012 Gawad Pasado Awards!". tvseriescraze.
  59. ↑ "Winners of Yahoo! OMG! awards 2012 revealed". theultimatefan.
  60. ↑ ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2012 Nominees. Bida Kapamilya.
  61. ↑ Enrique Gil tops 100 sexiest men in Philippines
  62. ↑ Anak TV awards 2014 winners

External links