Born in 1977 into the prominent Mesa-Gil showbiz clan, Ryan Eigenmann is a versatile Filipino actor with over 30 years in the industry. He is the son of actors Michael de Mesa and Gina Alajar. Eigenmann began his career at the age of 11, starring in the television sitcom Family 1+3 from 1989 to 1993. He was nominated for Best Actor at the 22nd Gawad Urian Awards for his role in the 1998 gangster film Gangland.