Geoff Eigenmann

How does one not stare into those trusting brown eyes and swoon at that angelic smile?

With those looks and innate acting prowess from generations of legendary actors in his family,

Geoff Eigenmann is sure to go places!

Kanyang nakuha what is probably the biggest break in his life nang alukin siya ng isang role na kahit sinong aktor ay nanaiisin. At laking pagpapasalamat ni Geoff Eigenmann sa once-in-a-lifetime opportunity na ibinigay sa kanya. Text by Erick Mataverde. Interview and photos by Jason John S. Lim.

"I came here to GMA, tapos 'yung manager ko, si Perry (Lansigan), wanted me to have a meeting with (GMA Executive) Tita Lilybeth (Rasonable)—and ayun, sila ang nagsabi sa akin na I was going to be Fernando Jose. 'Yun 'yung sinabi sa akin,” banggit ni Geoff Eigenmann when iGMA asked how he secured the role of Rosalinda'sFernando

Jose.

Pero, considering that he is a more seasoned actor than his co-star, Carla Abellana, ibig sabihin ba nito walang halong kaba ang kanyang pagganap sa role na ito?

"Yeah, mayroon din," pag-amin ni Geoff. "Kasi it is her first time doing a show. Kahit 'yung mga guestings before, hindi pa niya nagagawa. So this is going to be her first acting job talaga. So for me naman, ako rin I'm nervous, this is my very first big, big project with GMA. Sigurado na they're expecting something from me. Kasi as Fernando Jose, 'di ba, strong character talaga eh. So 'yun. 'Yun lang 'yung pressure."

At ani pa ni Geoff na talagang pinaghahandaan na nila talaga ang bawa't character nila—starting from their acting workshops to watching the original episodes of Rosalinda: "Binigyan kami ng copies ng show—80 episodes total, halfway there. Pinag-aaralan ko talaga. Ang daming preparations na ginagawa. I'm watching the whole series, nagpa-piano lessons ako, kasi si Fernando Jose musician-lawyer. And with Carla din naman, nagwo-workshops kami. We're getting to know each other."

Balita din ni Geoff sa amin na silang dalawa ni Carla ay mas lalong nagiging close sa isa't-isa. Kanyang kuwento, "Okay kami. We're doing really well, getting to know each other more. 'Yun nga, nagwo-workshops kami, as in may days na buong araw magkasama kami, and 'yun, I'm getting to know her more and more. And I'm really happy. Excited ako na magsimula na kami, para magka-eksena kami."

At nag-agree naman si Geoff na ang mga panibagong elements na i-introduce sa Rosalinda ay kasing exciting ng bago nilang tambalan.

"I guess isa din 'yun sa mga aabangan nila when the show comes out. Kami naman ni Carla, we're both game, we're both giving more than a hundred percent for this show. So all out talaga [kami]," ang kanyang pahuling banggit sa amin.

Abangan ang bagong Rosalinda at ang mga paraan ng isang Fernando Jose upang umibig sa nararapat, itong July na!

Geoff Eigenman is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television. He was part of ABS-CBN'sStar Magic. After his contract has expired, he was chosen by GMA Network to replace JC De Vera in a role for the late-night drama anthology, SRO Cinema Serye (first known as Obra).

He was born Geoffrey Michael A. Eigenmann on March 23, 1985. A third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. Grandparents are Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil. Son of Filipino actors Michael De Mesa & Gina Alajar. He is of Spanish/American descent. He has two siblings: older brother Ryan Eigenmann (actor), and younger brother AJ Eigenmann (actor). Nephew of Filipino actors Mark Gil and Cherie Gil. Cousin of actor Gabby Eigenmann and Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann). He is good friends with co-actors Luis Manzano & John Prats. Formerly paired on-screen with actress Heart Evangelista and Nikki Gil. Cousin of newcomer actress Andy Gil.

Eigenmann graduated from Shekinah Christian Training Center in March 2002, becoming an alumnus of SCTC.

Later, Eigenman was back in his home network GMA Network via SRO Cinemaserye

The SRO Cinema Serye:Ganti just recently ended and Geoff was supposed to appear again via Sine Novela Kung Aagawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin but he was replaced by JC Tiuseco to work with Maxene Magalona. according to PEP there is a rumored that he will move into prime time to work with Carla Abellana in the Filipino version of Rosalinda.