Christopher de Leon

Christopher de León[1][2] (born October 31, 1956) is a Filipino film actor and politician. De Leon appeared on the gag show Goin' Bananas and has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.

Christopher de Leon
Member of the Batangas Provincial Board from the 2nd District
In office
June 30, 2010  June 30, 2013
Personal details
Born
Christopher de León y Strauss

(1956-10-31) October 31, 1956
Manila, Philippines
Political partyLiberal Party (2010–present)
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (2007)
Spouse(s)
(m. 1975; sep. 1980)

(m. 2001)
RelationsJanine Gutierrez (adoptive granddaughter)
Children10 (incl. Lotlot, Matet and Gabriel)
ParentsGil de León (father)
Lilia Dizon (mother)
ResidenceLobo, Batangas and Manila, Metro Manila
ProfessionActor
Other namesBoyet, Chris
Alma materUniversity of the East
Years active1974–present
AgentGMA Artist Center
Star Magic
Talent 5
Regal Entertainment
Viva Artists Agency

On July 1, 2010, he was sworn into office as the board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.

Early life and education

De Leon is the son of Gil de León and Lilia Dizon. He is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather.[3] On May 11, 1999, he was given a US Certificate of Citizenship. The U.S. Certificate of Citizenship says that the holder was a U.S. Citizen at birth. His citizenship was passed through his maternal grandfather and his mother.[4] He studied fine arts at the University of the East in Manila.

Acting career

In the 1980s to 1990s, he was part of the all-male show Goin' Bananas with veteran actors Jay Ilagan and Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz.

In September 1990, de Leon was reportedly cast in a film based on the song "Anak" by Freddie Aguilar. It would have been directed by Willy Milan, and starred Susan Lozada, Orestes Ojeda, and Dinah Dominguez in addition to de Leon, but the film went unreleased.[5]

In 2000, he hosted the first Philippine version of the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (also known as WW2BAM) on IBC until 2002.

In 2003–2004, he became part of GMA-7 primetime soap/television series ensemble Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw which became successful and continued with Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin. with fellow actors Alice Dixson and Lani Mercado who he both starred in a 1992 film entitled My Other Woman with Richard Gomez.

In 2005, he became part of the very successful television franchise of Mars Ravelo's Darna as Dr. Zombie.

In 2006, he became part of the very successful primetime soap opera Maging Sino Ka Man with John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo with Sam Milby and Anne Curtis the series also continued after 6 months later with Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik the series ended successfully on March 28, 2008 after airing for 3 years.

In 2007, he appeared in the pilot episode of the primetime series, Pangarap na Bituin.

In 2008, he was part of the ABS-CBN and double vision primetime series Kahit Isang Saglit with Jericho Rosales, Carmen Soo, Cristine Reyes, Isabel Rivas and Albert Martinez.

In 2009, he returned to GMA Network for 2 shows Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition and its Christmas special Sana Ngayong Pasko. He was also part of Lovers in Paris.

In 2010, he was part of primetime fantasy television series Panday Kids and Ilumina.

In 2011, he was cast on afternoon shows such as Bantatay and Captain Barbell on its comeback. He was also a guest on the long-running primetime television series of the year 100 Days to Heaven.

In the 4th quarter of 2011, he was part of the TV5 mini-TV series and political primetime drama Sa Ngalan ng Ina with estranged wife and protagonist in the series Award Winning Actress Nora Aunor.

In 2012, he was part of ABS-CBN's initial drama offering and Primetime TV Series Dahil sa Pag-Ibig, with Jericho Rosales and Piolo Pascual.

In 2013, he had a special participation in Muling Buksan Ang Puso as Anton "El Patron" Silvestre, he played the father of Leonel Beltran played by young actor Enchong Dee.

In 2014, de Leon starred in The Legal Wife with Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales, and later played as the older version of Jake Cuenca's character in the second season of Ikaw Lamang starring Kim Chiu and Coco Martin.

Acting and influences

He has won the FAMAS Best Actor award five times.[6] He appeared in as lead actor in Lino Brocka's Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang and Eddie Romero's Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? (he won the FAMAS Best Actor awards for both films). He is also one of the only leading man to work with rich successful Award Winning Actress' Mega Star Sharon Cuneta from 1985 to 2009, for three different studio outfits (Viva Films, Star Cinema and Regal Entertainment) and ex-wife Nora Aunor in 1977–1988 who even guest starred on his sitcom Goin Bananas and the longest loveteam with Star for All Seasons Actress turned Mayor Vilma Santos who has starred in more than 24 films since in the 1970s all Box-Office they even took the big screen with their captivating performances in 1992' The Dolzura Cortez Story an OctoArts Film Produced and Directed by Laurice Guillen in 1997 they played Ex Lovers in Ike Jarlego Jrs "Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal" as their comeback to the bigscreen and 2004' Mano Po 4.

De Leon has also influenced today's biggest actors such as co workers such as Top Leading Man John Lloyd Cruz, Coco Martin, Dingdong Dantes, Aga Muhlach, and Richard Gomez.

Political career

2007 elections

In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if his former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He was supposed to be the running mate of incumbent Vice Governor Ricky Recto, his on-screen partner's brother-in-law, however, became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares. However, he lost to Mark Leviste.

2010 elections

He once again run, but this time for board member of the Second District of Batangas, which he won. Garnering the highest number of votes among those elected, he became Senior Board Member of Batangas.

2013 elections

De Leon was a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District of the Province of Batangas but lost the race to Rep. Mandanas' Chief of Staff, Rannie Abu.

Personal life

De Leon's first marriage was with actress Nora Aunor. The couple, who eventually separated,[7] produced five childrenMatet, Lotlot, Ian, Kenneth, and Kiko.[8] De Leon's second marriage is with another actress, Sandy Andolong. The couple produced five childrenRafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel, and Mica.[2]

De Leon is a practicing Roman Catholic.[9]

On March 17, 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, De Leon announced that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19.[10] He claimed to be asymptomatic and was not in contact with any COVID-19 carriers.[11] He recovered from the disease and was released from the hospital on March 24.[12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleDirectorRole
1974Tinimbang Ka Ngunit KulangLino BrockaJunior
1975Kahit ang Mundo'y MagunawManuel CincoReden /Delio
Banaue: Stairway to the SkyGerardo de LeónSadek
Batu-bato sa LangitLuciano B. Carlos
1976Tag-ulan sa Tag-arawCelso Ad. CastilloRod
Mrs Teresa Abad, Ako Po si Bing
Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita
Hide and Seek sa Quiapo, Cubao at Makati
Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?Eddie RomeroNicolas "Kulas" Ocampo
Tatlong Taong Walang DiyosMario O'HaraMasugi
1977My Brother, My Wife
TisoyIshmael BernalTisoy
Masikip, Maluwang Paraisong ParisukatAl
Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig
John & Marsha '77Ading FernandoChauffeur (Uncredited)
Kung Mangarap Ka't MagisingMike de LeonJoey
1978Nakawain Natin ang Bawat Sandali
Mahal Mo, Mahal KoChris
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin
Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang 2
Lagi Na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?Ishmael BernalDesto
Disco Fever
Ikaw Ay AkinIshmael BernalRex
Garrote: Jai Alai King
1979Magkaribal
Darna, KunoLuciano B. Carlos
Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?
Isang Milyon at Isang Kasalanan
Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan
Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan
1980KasalLaurice GuillenJoel
Pinay, American StyleChris
Kakabakaba Ka Ba?Mike de LeonJohnny
Iwahig
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Taga sa Panahon
AguilaEddie RomeroMari L. Aguila
1981Kamakalawa
Pakawalan Mo AkoFreddie
1982Tinimbang ang Langit
No Other Love
AnakAlfred
RelasyonIshmael BernalEmil
Cain at AbelLino BrockaEllis
HaplosAntonio "Butch" PerezAl
Sinasamba KitaEddie GarciaJerry
1983Paano Ba ang Mangarap?Eddie GarciaEric
Sugat sa UgatIshmael BernalRamon
Broken MarriageIshmael BernalRene
Bad Bananas sa Puting TabingPeque GallagaErrol
1984Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang NakaraanRod
Kung Mahawi Man ang UlapRustan
1985Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, ang Bagal ng Bukas
Bituing Walang NingningEmmanuel H. BorlazaNico Escobar
Hindi Nahahati ang LangitMike de LeonNoel
Beloved
God Save Me
1986Magdusa KaRod
Huwag Mo Kaming IsumpaFrancis
I Love You Mama, I Love You PapaMaryo J. de los ReyesRommel Villena
1987Ayokong Tumungtong sa LupaDodong
Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan
Maging Akin Ka LamangAndy Abrigo
1988Kapag Napagod ang PusoMaryo J. de los ReyesAdrian
Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?Laurice GuillenPaolo
1989Bakit Iisa Lamang ang PusoJoel
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaAlfred
ImortalEddie GarciaJosef Alfonso / Nicholas Alfonso-Lopez / Basil Alonso-Lopez
1990BiktimaJing Aureus
My Other Woman
Higit na Matimbang ang Dugo
Gumapang Ka sa LusakLino BrockaLevi
1991Ipagpatawad MoLaurice Guillen
Ang Leon at ang Kuting
Dinampot Ka Lang sa PutikEdmond
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Kislap sa DilimNitoy
Makiusap Ka sa DiyosVince
1992Mahal Kita Walang IbaAlex
Hiram na MukhaJoel LamanganDr. Hugo
1993Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez StoryLaurice GuillenPaolo
Kung Mawawala Ka PaJose Mari AvellanaTony
Gaano Kita KamahalRolly Suclad
Divine Mercy: Sa Buhay ni Sister FaustinaCarl
1994Bampira
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang
Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni JanetGaston
Nag-iisang BituinPhillip Caballero
1995Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibigSpanky
EskapoChito S. RoñoEugenio López, Jr.
1996Sa Aking Mga KamayRory B. QuintosJoven dela Rosa
KristoDismas
Wanted: Perfect MotherDante Zulueta
1997MadrastaOlivia LamasanEdward
Hanggang Ngayong Ika'y MinamahalLeo
Nasaan ang PusoDave
1998Tumutol Man ang Tadhana
HalikSimon
Ama Namin
Pahiram Kahit SandaliAndy Castro
Sambahin ang Ngalan MoDaniel
1999Katawan
Wansapanataym: The MovieJohnny ManahanGary
Higit Pa sa Buhay KoAlex Acosta
Bulaklak ng MaynilaTimo
2000Tunay na MahalTom
Ika-13 KapituloDavid
Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
2001American AdoboLaurice GuillenMike
Alas-doseRemo Doce
Sugatang PusoNoel
2002MagkapatidBobby Reyes
Dekada '70Chito S. RoñoJulian Bartolome
2003Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin KaRaffy
Mano Po 2: My HomeAntonio "Tony" Chan
2004Mano Po 3: My LoveMichael Lim
2006Tulay
Nasaan si Francis?Gwapo
Blue MoonRod Pineda
2007Faces of LoveDon Arcadio
2008BanalMajor Sagala
When Love BeginsJose Javier ReyesPaco Valmonte
MagkaibiganAtoy
2009Mano Po 6: A Mother's LoveAlfonso Uy
2010Sa 'yo LamangLaurice GuillenFranco Alvero
2011Catch Me, I'm in LovePresident Enrique Rodriguez
2012The ReunionChino
El PresidenteMark MeilyGen. Antonio Luna
2014Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga AnakKa Romeo
2016DukotJohnny
The Escort
2017Across the Crescent MoonKarim Misani
Kamandag ng DrogaCarlo J. Caparas
Smaller and Smaller CirclesPhilip Mapa
2018KasalErnesto Cordero
2020Darna

Television Series

Television Series
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Love Thy WomanAdam Wong†
ABS-CBN
2019TODA One I LoveEnrique Sixto
GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family PortraitEdgardo "Edong" Angara
ABS-CBN
2018Sana Dalawa ang PusoJuancho Laureano
2017Kambal, KaribalEmmanuel De Villa†
GMA Network
2016—2017Ika-6 na UtosGov. Bernard S. Ferrer Sr.†
2016Alyas Robin HoodJose De Jesus Sr.†
Once AgainRicardo Soriano
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang PandayLizardo
TV5
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoMichael "Mike" Alonzo
ABS-CBN
Little NanayAugust "Tisoy" D. Castañeda
GMA Network
2015Beautiful StrangersRonaldo Castillo
2014Ikaw LamangFranco Hidalgo
ABS-CBN
The Legal WifeJavier Santiago, Sr.
2013Muling Buksan Ang PusoAnton "El Patron" Silvestre / Anton Cabigas
Misibis BayAnthony Cadiz
TV5
KidlatVincent Megaton Sr.
2012Pahiram ng SandaliPhillip Reyes
GMA Network
Luna BlancaLuis Buenaluz
Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoManny Raymundo
ABS-CBN
Dahil sa Pag-IbigLeo Valderama
2011Sa Ngalan ng InaJose "Pepe" Ilustre
TV5
100 Days to HeavenRonaldo Quinio
ABS-CBN
Captain Barbell: Ang PagbabalikNero / Eroniel Gabriel
GMA Network
BantatayBartolome Sison
2010Jillian: Namamasko PoDante Molina
IluminaFrederico Salcedo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: GitaraBuloy
ABS-CBN
Carlo J. Caparas' Panday KidsGuro
GMA Network
SRO Cinemaserye: Meet The FathersFather Alejandro
2009Sana Ngayong PaskoGordon Dionisio [13]
Celebrity Duets: Philippine EditionHimself
Lovers in ParisGeorge Aranaz
ABS-CBN
May Bukas PaMarcelito "Lito" Azarcon
2008Kahit Isang SaglitAnthony Mondragon
2007Pangarap na BituinCarlo Gomez
MagpakailanmanHimself
GMA Network
2007–2008Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang PagbabalikDon Fidel Madrigal
ABS-CBN
2006–2007Maging Sino Ka Man
2005Mars Ravelo's DarnaDr. Ted / Dr. Zombie
GMA Network
Now and Forever: AgosArmando
2004Hanggang KailanDado
All Together Now
2003Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa RinLemuel Verder
2002–2003Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw
2003StarStruckHimself / Council Member
2000–2002Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Himself / Host
IBC 13
1998–1999Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw?Bo Paraiso
GMA Network
19975 is 5: The ABC-5 5th Anniversary SpecialHimself
ABC
1986–1991Goin' BananasHimself
IBC 13 ABS-CBN
1993–2001Star Drama Presents
ABS-CBN

Theater

Christopher de Leon has recently started producing theater plays through Green Wings Entertainment. Green Wings' first project is LORENZO, a musical on the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, with music by Ryan Cayabyab, book and lyric by Juan Ekis and Paul Dumol with the collaboration of Joem Antonio, and direction by Nonon Padilla. Lorenz Martinez plays Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint. LORENZO's maiden run was held in September 2013 at DLS-CSB's SDA Theater.[14]

Albums

  • 1977 – Christopher De Leon
  • 1978 – Sisikat Na Naman?
  • 1979 – In Love with Christopher de Leon
  • 1981 – Ikaw Lamang
  • 1982 – Umaga Na Naman
  • 1983 – Nasaan ang Pangako
  • 1984 – Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising
  • 1985 – Bituing Walang Ningning
  • 1987 – Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang Bagong Taon!
  • 1988 – Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap
  • 1989 – Umaga Na Naman: The Best of Christopher de Leon
  • 1991 – Ipagpatawad Mo: The Soundtrack
  • 1992 – 8:00 AM Na Naman
  • 1994 – Boyet sings Christopher Cross
  • 1996 – Greatest Hits: Live
  • 1998 – 15 Classic Platinum Hits
  • 2000 – Original Gold
  • 2001 – Premium Gold Collection
  • 2003 – The Platinum Collection
  • 2006 – Mga Awit Pelikula

Awards and nominations

YearMovie/TV ShowCategoryResultOrganization
2017The EscortBest Supporting ActorNominated33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2014Ikaw LamangBest Drama Supporting ActorNominated28th PMPC Star Awards for TV
2009Kahit Isang SaglitBest Drama ActorNominated23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV
2009MagkaibiganBest ActorWon27th Luna Awards
2009MagkaibiganFilm Actor of the YearWonGMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[15]
2008MagkaibiganBest ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival
2008----Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement AwardWonGolden Screen Awards
2006Now and Forever: AgosBest Drama ActorNominated20th PMPC Star Awards for TV
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PalamigBest Single Performance by an ActorNominated
2005Hanggang KailanBest Drama ActorNominated19th PMPC Star Awards for TV
Magpakailanman: Sa Muling Pagsilip ng LiwanagBest Single Performance by an ActorNominated
2004Mano Po III: My LoveBest ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival[16]
1999Bulaklak ng MaynilaBest ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival[17]
1997Nasaan ang Puso?Best ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival[18]
1996MadrastaBest ActorWonStar Awards for Movies
1994Gaano Kita KamahalBest ActorWon10th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1992Ipagpatawad MoBest ActorWonFAMAS Awards
Ipagpatawad MoBest ActorWon8th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1991BiktimaBest ActorWon7th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Gumapang Ka sa LusakBest Supporting ActorWon
1990My Other WomanBest ActorWonFAMAS Awards
1989ImortalBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1989ImortalBest ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival[19]
1988Kapag Napagod Ang PusoBest ActorWonFAMAS Awards
1987Maging Akin Ka LamangBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1985God Save MeBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1983Broken MarriageBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1982HaplosBest ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival[20]
RelasyonBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1981Pakawalan Mo AkoBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1980AguilaBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
Taga sa PanahonBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1979Alamat ni Julian MakabayanBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1978Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?Best ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1977Masarap, Masakit ang UmibigBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1976Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonBest ActorWonFAMAS Awards
Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonBest ActorWonMetro Manila Film Festival[21]
1975BanaueBest ActorNominatedFAMAS Awards
1974Tinimbang Ka Ngunit KulangBest ActorWonFAMAS Awards

References

  1. Juan, Stef (May 11, 2006). "Real Life, starring Christopher de Leon". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  2. Reyes, William R. (June 14, 2011). "PEP: Boyet de Leon on showbiz, politics, family, and ex-wife Nora". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  3. U.S. CITIZENSHIP: Christopher's Legacy to his Children Archived January 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. gurfinkel.com
  4. Libo-on, Eddie (September 4, 1990). "Following Temyong". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 17. Retrieved February 17, 2020. "Anak" is a joint film project of Olympia Films and Double K Productions'. We heard [Christopher de Leon] was paid a cool P1 million for his very important role.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 12, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. Reyes, William R. (September 9, 2011). "Nora Aunor on failed marriage with Christopher de Leon: "Kung hindi naging matigas ang ulo ko noon, hindi sana kami naghiwalay."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  7. Torre, Nestor (June 5, 2014). "All in the family". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  8. "Pinoy celebrities share excitement for Pope Francis visit". GMA News and Public Affairs. January 14, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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  12. Christopher de Leon talks about health condition of wife Sandy Andolong | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz Archived November 27, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. PEP.ph. Retrieved on February 5, 2012.
  13. LORENZO official website http://www.lorenzorocks.com Archived August 23, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
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