Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of Encantadia, Lance Dimaigue of Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw, and Manuel Cruz of Cruz vs Cruz.
Background 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.
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.
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. His first project as an exclusive talent of the network was the series Biritera where he played one of the lead roles.
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 Television / Digital Series Year Title Role 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Neil2003 Darating ang Umaga board member Basta't Kasama Kita Buloy Buttercup Lance's lawyer Wansapanataym Louie Salvacion Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Dr. Fajardo2004 Hanggang Kailan Father Edwin Krystala Rolly Spirits Bantay-daya2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas Lunak Saang Sulok ng Langit Mike Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia Victu 2006 Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Teodoro "Teddy" Besa2007 Maria Flordeluna Adolfo Prinsesa ng Banyera Harry Medina Lupin Lopez2008 Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal Arah's father Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Geron2009 The Wedding Charlie Tayong Dalawa Atty. Sandoval Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Albert "Abet" Ronquillo Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart Menggay's father Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Farmer SRO Cinemaserye: Exchange Gift EJ's father2010 5 Star Specials Sr. Inspector Feliciano May Bukas Pa Rupert Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Señor Lucas 1DOL Samson Suarez Noah Ramon Wansapanataym: Karina Kariton Boyet's father Your Song: Kim Noreen's father Koreana Ferdie Roces 2011 Star Confessions Miguel 2011–2012 Munting Heredera Simeon Velasco 2011 Nasaan Ka, Elisa? Luis Mañalac2012 Regal Shocker: Pelikula Richard Biritera Eric Fuentebella My Daddy Dearest Val Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Armando Villamor 2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Andrew Gomez2013 Indio Kardo Love and Lies Ricardo Salvador Anna Karenina Abel Barretto Adarna Kestrel2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Berto Perez Niño David Inocente2015 The Half Sisters Jacob Dela Rhea Let the Love Begin Jesse My Faithful Husband Dr. Pitargue Healing Hearts Michael "Mike" Espanto2016 Wish I May Gabo Villafuerte† Dear Uge: Faking Girls Anthony 2016–2017 Encantadia Asval † 2017 Tadhana: Aishiteiru Jiro2018 Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Lance "Driveucrazy/Nuno Sa Puso" Dimaigue Contessa Eric† Ika-5 Utos Randy Lorenzo† Magpakailanman: The Haunted Wife Johnny Onanay Emmanuel "Emman" Cruz† 2019 Bihag Amado Anzures 2020 Descendants of the Sun Rodel Dela Cruz 2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Jun Roxas 2022 Start-Up PH Chito Sison 2023 Voltes V: Legacy Dr. Larry Hook 2023–2024 Black Rider Stephen Crisostomo-Dimaculangan 2024 Pulang Araw Lauro Torres 2025–2026 Cruz vs Cruz Manuelito "Manuel" Cruz 2026 Kamao Nonoy Batumbacal
Film Note: Both mainstream and independent films
Caregiver (Norman) Aishete Masu (Hiroshi) Beautiful Life (Matsumoto) Here Comes The Bride (Inyaki's dad) Gatas Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway (Interpreter) Noy (Policeman) Paano Na Kaya? Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Sukob (Michael) Kutob (Philip) Matakot Ka Sa Karma (Poldo) Malikmata (Medium) Filipinas (Rex) Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (Boy) Kubrador Seroks Huling Pasada Mangatyanan (Eric) Buenavista Sanglaan (Henry) Hawang Graveyard Shift Layang Bilanggo (Sgt. Sese) Tsardyer (Ahmad) ID (Bimbo) Colorum (Policeman) Kamoteng Kahoy Haw-Ang Mark, Matthew, Luke and John My Little Bossings La Amigas (Hostage Taker) Seklusyon Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience (Larry Hook) GomBurZa (Máximo Inocencio)
References
External links
https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/neilryansese