Neil Ryan Sese

Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino television, movie and theatre actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network.

Neil Ryan Sese
Born (1979-04-26) April 26, 1979
Lucena, Quezon, Philippines
OccupationActor, model
Years active2001–present
AgentStar Magic (2001–2012)
GMA Artist Center (2012–present)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

Background

Neil Ryan Sese was only seven years old when his parents separated. His father, a radiologist from Masbate, left their home and he never saw him again. His father had apparently remarried, for years later Neil met a fellow who said they are half-brothers.

The young Neil then, an only child, grew up in Lucena City, Quezon, where his mother Rosalyn Sese took charge of his upbringing, enrolled him at Maryhill Academy, and encouraged him to be well-rounded and to join all the clubs: Drama Club, Science Club, Mathematics Club, etc. 1993, he went to Manila, wanting to study at the University of Santo Tomas to be with his peers but his mother told him to enroll at the University of the Philippines. And so he took a nonquota course entrance exam. First year was devoted to general subjects like mathematics, but soon he found himself auditioning and appearing in Dulaang UP plays.[1]

By the second year, he was enjoying being a campus actor, appearing in classic plays like Oedipus Rex and learning a lot from mentors like director Tony Mabesa and actor Rey Ventura. And so he dropped his plan to take up Mass communication major in Theatre Arts. He has been at it ever since. He became part of several plays in Dulaang UP, UP Shakespearean Company (Othello, The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew), Tanghalang Pilipino at Bulwagang Gantimpala. He also played in some Asian dramas such as: St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, Hudhud, Kanjicho, Sepharad: Voces de Exilio, Basilia Ng Malolos, Orpheus Descending and Sa Ngalan Ng Anak.[2]

Television, however, remains his "bread and butter", where he gets to appear in several drama series and play character roles. 2011, when he played the role of Simeon in the highly successful drama series, Munting Heredera which he considered as his biggest break ever. His career is currently handling by an award-winning director/manager Maryo J. de los Reyes. The same year, he signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network.[3] His first project as an exclusive talent of the network was the series Biritera where he played one of the lead roles.[4]

Sese is also a favorite of indie film directors, landing choice roles in acclaimed movies like Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Mangatyanan, Sanglaan and Huling Pasada.

In Huling Pasada, he was nominated for Best Actor by the respected critics but lost out to a deserving veteran, Ronnie Lazaro.

It is in his chosen field of theater that Sese really gets to test his mettle as an actor. In the recent Amphitryon, a Dulaang UP production directed by José Estrella, he displayed his comic side. And he scored as Stanley Kowalski in Tanghalang Pilipino's Flores Para los Muertos (a translation of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire), directed by Floy Quintos.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Descendants Of The SunRodel Dela Cruz†
GMA Network
2019BihagAmado Anzures
2018OnanayEmmanuel "Emman" Cruz†
Magpakailanman: The Haunted WifeJohnny
Ika-5 UtosRandy Lorenzo†
ContessaEric†
Ang Forever Ko'y IkawLance "Driveucrazy/Nuno Sa Puso" Dimaigue
2017Tadhana: AishiteiruJiro
2016—2017EncantadiaAsval
2016Dear Uge: Faking GirlsAnthony
Wish I MayGabo Villafuerte†
2015Healing HeartsMichael "Mike" Espanto
My Faithful HusbandDr. Pitargue
Let The Love BeginJesse
The Half SistersJacob Dela Rhea
2014NiñoDavid Inocente
Paraiso Ko'y IkawBerto Perez
2013 AdarnaKestrel
Anna KareninaAbel Barretto
Love and LiesRicardo Salvador
IndioKardo
2012Pahiram ng SandaliAndrew Gomez
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni MariposaArmando Villamor
My Daddy DearestVal
BiriteraEric Fuentebella
Regal Shocker: PelikulaRichard
TV5
2011Nasaan Ka Elisa?Luis Mañalac
ABS-CBN
Munting HerederaSimeon Velasco
GMA Network
Star ConfessionsMiguel
TV5
2010KoreanaFerdie Roces
GMA Network
Your Song: KimNoreen's father
ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Karina KaritonBoyet's father
NoahRamon
1DOLSamson Suarez
Rod Santiago's Agua BenditaSeñor Lucas
May Bukas PaRupert
5 Star SpecialsSr. Inspector Feliciano
TV5
2009SRO Cinemaserye: Exchange GiftEJ's Father
GMA Network
Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy BatoFarmer
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My HeartMenggay's Father
ABS-CBN
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong AkyatAlbert "Abet" Ronquillo
Tayong DalawaAtty. Sandoval
The WeddingCharlie
2008Carlo J. Caparas' PietaGeron
Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang MinahalArah's Father
2007LupinLopez
GMA Network
Prinsesa ng BanyeraHarry Medina
ABS-CBN
Maria FlordelunaAdolfo
2006Agawin Mo Man Ang LahatTeddy
GMA Network
2005Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng EncantadiaVictu
Saang Sulok ng LangitMike
Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Bakit May Korona ang BayabasLunak
2004SpiritsBantay-daya
ABS-CBN
KrystalaRolly
Hanggang KailanFather Edwin
GMA Network
2003Kay Tagal Kang HinintayDr. Fajardo
ABS-CBN
WansapanataymLouie Salvacion
ButtercupLance's Lawyer
Darating ang Umagaboard member
2002Basta't Kasama KitaBuloy
2001Sa Dulo Ng Walang HangganNeil

Film

Note: Both mainstream and independent films

References

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