Portrait of Michael De Mesa

Acting

Michael De Mesa

Career

Active from 1984 to 2026, busiest in 1991 with 6 main titles.

Leading roles
23
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score67/100
Highest rated
Poster for On the Job
On the Job
GoodWatch score77/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 9 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 3.8 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.1 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.2 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Michael De Mesa Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Nostalgia
    1.3, average 3.8
  • Historical
    0.2, average 2.6
  • Coming of Age
    0.8, average 3.0
  • Wonder
    2.0, average 3.4

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Social Realism 5
  • Character-Driven 5
  • Emotional Catharsis 4
  • Philippine Cinema 4
  • Emotional Rollercoaster 3
  • Fast-Paced 3
  • Psychological Thriller 3
  • Social Commentary 3
  • Slapstick Humor 2
  • Filipino Comedy 2
  • Political Corruption 2
  • Moral Ambiguity 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

87
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Sellblock
Sellblock

TV show ยท as Warden Perez

2020s

8 titles ยท average score 63
Love Is Never Gone
Love Is Never Gone (2026)

TV show ยท as Divino Verona

Red Crown
Red Crown (2026)

as Domingo

It's Okay to Not Be Okay
It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2025)

TV show ยท as Samuel Hernandez

Kontrabida Academy
Kontrabida Academy (2025)
GoodWatch score 62

as Arnulfo

Green Bones
Green Bones (2024)
GoodWatch score 72

as Superintendent Velasquez

Batang Quiapo
Batang Quiapo (2023)
GoodWatch score 56

TV show ยท as Paeng Benito

Labyu with an Accent
Labyu with an Accent (2022)
GoodWatch score 48

as Walter

Almost Paradise
Almost Paradise (2020)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show ยท as Warden Zamora

2010s

18 titles ยท average score 71
Since I Found You
Since I Found You (2018)

TV show ยท as Gary Corpuz

Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin
Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin (2017)

TV show ยท as Roman Dela Vega

Bliss
Bliss (2017)
GoodWatch score 55

as Talk Show Host

The Woman Who Left
The Woman Who Left (2016)
GoodWatch score 76

as Rodrigo Trinidad

Everything About Her
Everything About Her (2016)
GoodWatch score 77

as Leo

God Gave Me You
God Gave Me You (2016)

as Theo

Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?! (2016)

as Nap / Lexi

Once Upon a Kiss
Once Upon a Kiss (2015)

TV show ยท as Enrique "King" Pelaez

Destiny Rose
Destiny Rose (2015)

TV show ยท as Rosauro Armani Vitto

Indio
Indio (2013)

TV show ยท as Juancho Sanreal

On the Job
On the Job (2013)
GoodWatch score 77

as Cong. Manrique

Kahit Nasaan Ka Man
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man (2013)

TV show ยท as Ernesto Gomez

2000s

17 titles ยท average score 67
Litsonero
Litsonero (2009)

as Pinoy

Tiltil
Tiltil (2008)

as Timo

The Inmate
The Inmate (2007)
GoodWatch score 61

as Warden Ramos

Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend (2007)

as Prinsipe Inok

Pain Things
Pain Things (2007)

as Michael De Mesa

Sana Maulit Muli
Sana Maulit Muli (2007)

TV show ยท as Mang Andres

Where Is Francis?
Where Is Francis? (2006)

as Police Chief

Big Time
Big Time (2005)

as Don Manolo

Dubai
Dubai (2005)
GoodWatch score 72

as Basi

Bituin
Bituin (2002)

TV show ยท as Salvador Sandoval

Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol (2001)

TV show ยท as Tonito

Ika-13 kapitulo
Ika-13 kapitulo (2000)

Director

1990s

25 titles ยท average score 76
Rio Del Mar
Rio Del Mar (1999)

TV show ยท as Anton

Calvento Files: The Movie
Calvento Files: The Movie (1997)

Director

Elena's Redemption
Elena's Redemption (1996)

as Vic

Batang-X
Batang-X (1995)

as Kuwago

Muling Umawit ang Puso
Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)

as Diosdado Rivera

Grease Gun Gang
Grease Gun Gang (1992)

as Victor Lim

I Will Wait for You in Heaven
I Will Wait for You in Heaven (1991)

as Milo

Leon ng Maynila
Leon ng Maynila (1991)

as Rico

Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show ยท as Padre Roque

Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo
Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo (1991)

as Frank

Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin (1991)

as Ely

Ayaw Matulog Ng Gabi
Ayaw Matulog Ng Gabi (1990)

as Bobby

1980s

18 titles
Magic of the Universe
Magic of the Universe (1987)

as Lolo Omar / Professor Jamir

Tagos ng Dugo
Tagos ng Dugo (1987)

as Edison

Anak ng lupa
Anak ng lupa (1987)

as Ariosto

Jack & Jill
Jack & Jill (1987)

as Junior

Unfaithful Wife
Unfaithful Wife (1986)

as Crispin

Halimaw Sa Banga
Halimaw Sa Banga (1986)

as Arganox

Paradise Inn
Paradise Inn (1985)

as Rey

What Is the Color of God's Face?
What Is the Color of God's Face? (1985)

as Fidel

Clouds
Clouds (1984)

as Donald

You Cannot Trample Me
You Cannot Trample Me (1984)

as Lt. Tom Baker

Should the Skies Clear
Should the Skies Clear (1984)

as Jojo

A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night (1983)

as Boyfriend