Leandro Muñoz

Leandro Muñoz
Born (1976-03-25) 25 March 1976[1]
Philippines
CitizenshipUnited States
Philippines
OccupationActor
Children2

Leandro Muñoz is a Filipino-born American actor.

Early life

Muñoz is the oldest child of Patricia Garcia-Muñoz and Louie Muñoz. He is the older brother of actors Carlo Muñoz and Angelo Muñoz.[2] His father is a brother of actress Tita Muñoz.[3]

Personal life

Muñoz, together with daughter Francesca from a previous relationship and brother Carlo and Carlo's then girlfriend Enid Reyes, moved to the United States in 2003 after the death of their father.[4][5]

Muñoz previously dated his Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa co-star Iwa Moto[6] and his Rod Santiago's The Sisters co-star Nadine Samonte during a brief return to acting.[7][8]

Muñoz is currently married to Sheryl Espero, a nurse, and has a son named Mason.[1] Muñoz's first child Francesca (now Frankie) came out as transman.[9]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Forceps" [10]
1999-2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Joshua
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Espada" [11]
2000-2002 Tabing Ilog Francisco "Fran" Ledesma, Jr.
2001-03 Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Miguel 'MJ' Crisostomo, Jr.
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Letters" [12]
2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Rafael Leonidez [7]
2012 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Joaquin [6]
2016 The Story of Us Ronnie [13]

Film
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko Kaloy
2000 Anak Brian
2000 Kahit Isang Saglit Dexter
2002 Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip Eric
2002 Jologs Airport Official
2003 Lupe: A Seaman's Wife Manolo [14]
2010 In Your Eyes Dennis

Awards and nominations
Year Work Award Category Result Source
1999 Saan Ka Man Naroroon PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New TV Personality Won

References
  1. https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/5/20/fresh-scoops/whatever-happened-to-leandro-and-carlo-muoz-133009
  2. Lo, Ricky (16 February 2004). "Valentine Wedding for Carlo and Meg". Funfare. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. "Former Sampaguita Star Tita Muñoz Passes Away at 82". GMA News Online. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2009.
  4. "Filipino Brothers get Green Cards as "Extraordinary" Actors on New Season of Citizen Pinoy". Success Stories. Law Office of Michael J. Gurfinkel Inc. 15 February 2007. Archived from the original on 23 December 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. https://newspapers.ph/2020/02/leandro-and-carlo-munoz-former-actors-are-living-this-life-now/
  6. Endaya, Liza (26 April 2012). "Iwa Moto Confesses Split-up with Leandro Muñoz". interAksyon. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  7. Carvajal, Dolly Anne (23 January 2012). "Nadine Back with Ex, Admits Brief Romance with Leandro". Dollywood. Philippine Daily Inquirer\. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  8. Pumaloy, Rey (21 February 2012). "Leandro Muñoz on Issue that Ex-girlfriend Nadine Samonte Used Him to Win Back Ex-boyfriend: 'Walang Gamitan dun!'". PEP. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  9. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/08/20/leandro-muoz-recalls-transgender-son-seeking-help-coming-to-terms-with-identity
  10. "Forceps". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  11. "Espada". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  12. "Letter". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  13. Samio, Veronica R. (3 March 2016). "Dating mga Artista na sina Beth Tamayo at Magkapatid na Leandro at Leandro Muñoz Binuhay sa Serye nina Kim at Xian". Sanga-Sangandila (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  14. Isah Red (17 February 2003). "With No Movie Coming Up for Him in Star Cinema Leandro Muñoz Strips for Viva Films' Lupe". Simply Red. Manila Standard. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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