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!
Basic Info
Name: Geoff Eigenmann
Nickname: Geoff, Itlog
Birthday: March 23, 1983
Birth Place: Makati Medical Center
Showbiz Anniversary: 2004
Personal
Full name:
Geoffrey Michael A. Eigenmann
Claim to fame:
When he first appeared in a Globe TV commercial about its P25 load campaign.
Favorites
Geoff's Hit List:
1. Recently, he likes to watch Heroes, because he's really fascinated with superheroes.
2. His favorite Hollywood actor? Geoff's got a handful! Sam Rockwell, Brad Pitt, Russel Crowe. Locally, his parents, Aga Muhlach, Christopher de Leon, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor—the veterans.
3. His favorite band is Incubus.
4. Geoff loves the Artemis Fowl series of books by Eoin Colfer.
5. His most unforgettable experience? "Madami, eh. Sobrang dami."
6. Trainspotting, Boogie Nights, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and films by Quentin Tarantino are those he likes to watch.
7. Geoff's fashion must-haves are jackets and shades.
8. Ask him what his fave sports activity is and he'll say practically anything he gets into: "Boxing, ultimate frisbee, basketball--basta may magustuhan akong sports, I go all out."
9. His hobby? Video games! Geoff is a certified gamer.
Q & A
On the spot!
Why did you enter showbiz?
"I was forced into it (laughs)! It's a family thing. It's something that, from when we were kids, lahat kami ginagawa na namin. It was something we learned to love along the way."
What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"Being in the business; lahat ng mga criticisms, lahat ng nagsisira--they're the toughest thing that I had to face. The people who are like trying to bring you down in the business."
What is your biggest frustration or regret?
"Biggest frustration ko is music. I am a frustrated musician. But I do not regret anything."
What is your most unforgettable experience?
"Mahirap 'yan."
What are you most proud of?
"My family, of course. Family background; na naayos na nila, they paved the path for all of us, mga magkakapatid, mga pinsan."
What are your limitations?
"Wala namang limitations, just do things in moderation. Just do things moderately. 'Yung kaya lang, wag sobra-sobra."
Describe yourself in three words.
"Moody, kalog, happy."
What is your most memorable experience with a fan?
"Hmm. Madami, actually. I have a lot of fans na nagiging friends. We go out and have dinner, madami eh. So 'yun. 'Yung mga fans na naging friends talaga, 'yung mga dinners out, outings, we watch movies--'yun."
What are your fears?
"Nothing, necessarily. The only thing I fear is God. And being alone, losing my family."
What is your biggest dream?
"Of course, having my own family. Being stable. And personally naman, to be noticed with what I do. To win an award."
