Neil Ryan Sese is a Filipino actor. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of Encantadia.

Neil Ryan Sese
Born
Lucena, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2001–present
Agents
Known forEncantadia
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Background

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An only child, he grew up in Lucena City, Quezon, where his mother, Rosalyn Sese, took charge of his upbringing, enrolled him at Maryhill Academy. In 1993, he wanted 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. So he took a nonquota course entrance exam. The first year was devoted to general subjects like mathematics, but he soon found himself auditioning and appearing in Dulaang UP plays.[citation needed]

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. He dropped his plan to take up Mass communication major in Theatre Arts. He has been at it ever since. He appeared in both classics and Asian dramas such as St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, Hudhud, Kanjincho, Sepharad: Voces de Exilio, Basilia Ng Malolos, Sa Ngalan Ng Anak, etc.[1]

In 2011, he played the role of Simeon in the highly successful TV 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.[2] His first project as an exclusive talent of the network was the series Biritera where he played one of the lead roles.[3]

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 Amphitryon, a Dulaang UP production directed by Jose Estrella, he displayed a comedic side. He played Stanley Kowalski in Tanghalang Pilipino's Flores Para los Muertos (a translation of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire), directed by Floy Quintos.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2024 Pulang Araw Lauro Torres GMA Network
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Dr. Larry Hook
2022 Start-Up PH Chito Sison
2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Jun Roxas
2020 Descendants of the Sun Rodel Dela Cruz
2019 Bihag Amado Anzures
2018 Onanay Emmanuel "Emman" Cruz†
Magpakailanman: The Haunted Wife Johnny
Ika-5 Utos Randy Lorenzo†
Contessa Eric†
Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Lance "Driveucrazy/Nuno Sa Puso" Dimaigue
2017 Tadhana: Aishiteiru Jiro
2016—2017 Encantadia Asval
2016 Dear Uge: Faking Girls Anthony
Wish I May Gabo Villafuerte†
2015 Healing Hearts Michael "Mike" Espanto
My Faithful Husband Dr. Pitargue
Let the Love Begin Jesse
The Half Sisters Jacob Dela Rhea
2014 Niño David Inocente
Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Berto Perez
2013 Adarna Kestrel
Anna Karenina Abel Barretto
Love and Lies Ricardo Salvador
Indio Kardo
2012 Pahiram ng Sandali Andrew Gomez
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Armando Villamor
My Daddy Dearest Val
Biritera Eric Fuentebella
Regal Shocker: Pelikula Richard
2011 Nasaan Ka, Elisa? Luis Mañalac
Munting Heredera Simeon Velasco
Star Confessions Miguel
2010 Koreana Ferdie Roces
Your Song: Kim Noreen's father
Wansapanataym: Karina Kariton Boyet's father
Noah Ramon
1DOL Samson Suarez
Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Señor Lucas
May Bukas Pa Rupert
5 Star Specials Sr. Inspector Feliciano
2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Exchange Gift EJ's Father
Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Farmer
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart Menggay's Father
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Albert "Abet" Ronquillo
Tayong Dalawa Atty. Sandoval
The Wedding Charlie
2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Geron
Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal Arah's Father
2007 Lupin Lopez
Prinsesa ng Banyera Harry Medina
Maria Flordeluna Adolfo
Asian Treasures Nap/Proco
2006 Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Teodoro "Teddy" Besa
2005 Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia Victu
Saang Sulok ng Langit Mike
Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas Lunak
2004 Spirits Bantay-daya
Krystala Rolly
Hanggang Kailan Father Edwin
2003 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Dr. Fajardo
Wansapanataym Louie Salvacion
Buttercup Lance's Lawyer
Darating ang Umaga board member
2002 Basta't Kasama Kita Buloy
2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Neil

Film

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Note: Both mainstream and independent films

References

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  1. ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya depicts another heart-rending family story this March 6".
  2. ^ "Neil Ryan Sese happy about his role in successful series, Munting Heredera: ?Nagu-Google na nila ang name ko sa Internet.? | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Neil Ryan Sese, a versatile actor | Showbiz". www.journal.com.ph. Archived from the original on March 5, 2012.
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