Actor
Michael de Mesa
- Born: 26 November 1965, Manila, Philippines
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Michael de Mesa is a Filipino actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his performances in notable projects such as 'Huling Palabas' and 'Sa Kabila ng Lahat.' With a career spanning several decades, he is respected…
Michael de Mesa: best films and shows
About Michael de Mesa
Michael de Mesa is a Filipino actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his performances in notable projects such as 'Huling Palabas' and 'Sa Kabila ng Lahat.' With a career spanning several decades, he is respected for his dramatic skills and strong presence on screen, often portraying complex characters with depth.
- Born
- 26 November 1965, Manila, Philippines
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Liza Diño (2016-present)
- Children
- 2 (Sophie, Aidan)
- Parents
- Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. and Lilia de Mesa
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Michael de Mesa
- Michael de Mesa is the brother of the famous Filipino actor, the late Rico Yan.
- He is also known for his work as a director in various television series.
Famous Michael de Mesa quotes
“Life is always about choices.”
“You can never go back to the past.”
“Family is what truly matters.”
Michael de Mesa: coming up
- Los Salvajes Bravos (Movie)25 December 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Michael de Mesa filmography
Cast (121)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Los Salvajes Bravos Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Red Crown Movie | Domingo | |
| 2026 | Love Is Never Gone TV | Divino Verona | 10.0 |
| 2025 | Kontrabida Academy Movie | Arnulfo | 6.5 |
| 2025 | It's Okay to Not Be Okay TV | Samuel Hernandez | 9.7 |
| 2024 | Green Bones Movie | Superintendent Velasquez | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Batang Quiapo TV | Paeng Benito | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent Movie | Walter | 4.5 |
| 2020 | One More Rainbow Movie | Unknown character | 3.0 |
| 2020 | Almost Paradise TV | Warden Zamora | 7.1 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nightshift Movie | Unknown character | 4.8 |
| 2019 | Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema Movie | Himself | |
| 2019 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea Movie | Dennis Marisol | |
| 2018 | Since I Found You TV | Gary Corpuz | |
| 2017 | Ang Panday Movie | Unknown character | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Bliss Movie | Talk Show Host | 5.1 |
| 2017 | Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin TV | Roman Dela Vega | |
| 2016 | Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?! Movie | Nap / Lexi | 6.1 |
| 2016 | The Woman Who Left Movie | Rodrigo Trinidad | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Sinungaling Mong Puso TV | Moises Aguirre | |
| 2016 | Free Range Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2016 | God Gave Me You Movie | Theo | |
| 2016 | Everything About Her Movie | Leo | 8.2 |
| 2015 | Destiny Rose TV | Rosauro Armani Vitto | |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss TV | Enrique "King" Pelaez | |
| 2014 | Innamorata TV | Lloyd Manansala | |
| 2013 | 10000 Hours Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man TV | Ernesto Gomez | |
| 2013 | On the Job Movie | Cong. Manrique | 6.6 |
| 2013 | Indio TV | Juancho Sanreal | |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? Movie | Mr. Lucio | |
| 2012 | Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? TV | Jaime Montelibano | |
| 2012 | Valiente TV | Damian Valiente | |
| 2009 | The Wedding TV | Frank de Meñes | |
| 2009 | Litsonero Movie | Pinoy | |
| 2008 | Baler Movie | Fr. Candido Gomez Carreno | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Tiltil Movie | Timo | 4.5 |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend Movie | Prinsipe Inok | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Pain Things Movie | Michael De Mesa | 1.0 |
| 2007 | Idol: Hope of the Nation Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2007 | The Inmate Movie | Warden Ramos | 6.1 |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli TV | Mang Andres | 8.0 |
| 2006 | First Day High Movie | Coach Zantua | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Where Is Francis? Movie | Police Chief | |
| 2005 | Dubai Movie | Basi | 7.8 |
| 2005 | The Son of Brocka Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2005 | Pinoy/Blonde Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 2005 | Big Time Movie | Don Manolo | |
| 2005 | Bikini Open Movie | Billy's Father | 3.2 |
| 2002 | Bituin TV | Salvador Sandoval | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol TV | Tonito | |
| 1999 | Rio Del Mar TV | Anton | 7.0 |
| 1998 | Gangland Movie | Director | 4.5 |
| 1998 | Coming of Age Movie | Teddy | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Elena's Redemption Movie | Vic | 9.0 |
| 1996 | Neber 2 Geder Movie | Ricky | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Muling Umawit ang Puso Movie | Diosdado Rivera | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Batang-X Movie | Kuwago | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Bangers Movie | Richard | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Demolisyon: Dayuhan sa sariling bayan Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1994 | The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1994 | Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo Movie | Raymond | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs Movie | Mastermind Holdupper (segment "Papel") | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Tonyo Bagyo: Daig pa ang asong ulol Movie | Bogart | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Alyas Pogi 2 Movie | Banjo | 8.0 |
| 1992 | Mahirap Maging Pogi Movie | Gabby | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Grease Gun Gang Movie | Victor Lim | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Boy Praning: Utak Pulbura Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1992 | Even My Life... Movie | Lt. Torres | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko Movie | Louie | 8.5 |
| 1991 | Buburahin Kita Sa Mundo! Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1991 | Barbi for President Movie | Friend of Mario | |
| 1991 | Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo Movie | Frank | 8.0 |
| 1991 | I Will Wait for You in Heaven Movie | Milo | 8.7 |
| 1991 | Una Kang Naging Akin Movie | Ely | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Maalaala Mo Kaya TV | Padre Roque | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Leon ng Maynila Movie | Rico | 9.0 |
| 1990 | Baril Ko ang Uusig Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Inosente Movie | Unknown character | 4.5 |
| 1990 | Masikip na ang Mundo Mo Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Ayaw Matulog Ng Gabi Movie | Bobby | 4.8 |
| 1990 | Jabidah Massacre Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Barumbado Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko Movie | Buboy | |
| 1989 | Dear Diary Movie | Mr. Simon Macalintal (segment "Dear Killer") | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Alyas Boy Muslim Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1989 | Ipaglalaban Ko Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo! Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1987 | Magic of the Universe Movie | Lolo Omar / Professor Jamir | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Jack & Jill Movie | Junior | 4.0 |
| 1987 | Anak ng lupa Movie | Ariosto | |
| 1987 | Tagos ng Dugo Movie | Edison | 3.3 |
| 1986 | Monster Movie | Arganox | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Unfaithful Wife Movie | Crispin | 4.2 |
| 1985 | What Is the Color of God's Face? Movie | Fidel | 9.0 |
| 1985 | Paradise Inn Movie | Rey | 4.6 |
| 1985 | Grease Gun Brothers Movie | Buddy Corsican | |
| 1985 | Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1985 | Hubo sa dilim Movie | Unknown character | 3.7 |
| 1985 | Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1985 | Lalakwe Movie | Alfred | 4.5 |
| 1984 | Clouds Movie | Donald | 5.6 |
| 1984 | Somewhere Movie | George | 6.2 |
| 1984 | Selfish Desires Movie | Oz | 8.0 |
| 1984 | You Cannot Trample Me Movie | Lt. Tom Baker | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Hanggang sa Huling Bala Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Should the Skies Clear Movie | Jojo | 7.8 |
| 1983 | Dugong Buhay Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1983 | Stryker Movie | Unknown character | 4.4 |
| 1983 | A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night Movie | Boyfriend | 6.4 |
| 1982 | Zimatar Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1981 | Kapitan Kidlat Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1981 | Titser's Pet Movie | Unknown character | 4.8 |
| 1981 | Pabling Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1980 | Diborsyada Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1978 | Boy Pana Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1975 | Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1975 | Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1975 | Sangre montilla Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Sellblock TV | Warden Perez |
Crew (2)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ika-13 kapitulo Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
Latest releases
- Kontrabida Academy2025 / TMDB 6.5
- Green Bones2024 / TMDB 7.5
- Labyu with an Accent2022 / TMDB 4.5
- One More Rainbow2020 / TMDB 3.0
- Nightshift2020 / TMDB 4.8
- Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema2019
Questions about Michael de Mesa
What are Michael de Mesa's career highlights?
Michael de Mesa's career highlights include his performances in films and TV series such as 'Huling Palabas' and 'Sa Kabila ng Lahat,' showcasing his range as an actor.
Has Michael de Mesa won any awards?
Yes, Michael de Mesa has received several awards throughout his career, including recognition from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences.
What was Michael de Mesa's first film?
Michael de Mesa's first film was 'Kapit sa Patalim' released in 1986, which marked the beginning of his long and successful acting career.
What are some of Michael de Mesa's most successful films?
Some of Michael de Mesa's most successful films include 'Huling Palabas,' 'Bituing Walang Ningning,' and 'Sa Kabila ng Lahat,' which have all been well-received by audiences.
What is known about Michael de Mesa's personal life?
Michael de Mesa is married to actress Liza Diño, and together they have two children. He comes from a family of actors, which has influenced his career.
What is Michael de Mesa's estimated net worth?
Michael de Mesa's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in the entertainment industry.
What are some milestones in Michael de Mesa's filmography?
Milestones in Michael de Mesa's filmography include starring in critically acclaimed films and series, as well as his transition into directing, which has expanded his contributions to Philippine cinema.
What genre of films does Michael de Mesa typically act in?
Michael de Mesa typically acts in drama and romance genres, often portraying complex characters that resonate deeply with audiences.