Christopher de Leon
Christopher de León 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.
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. 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. 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.
In 2000, he hosted the first Philippine version of the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 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 ' 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 ' 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. 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 is also one of the only leading man to work with rich successful Award Winning Actress' Mega Star Sharon Cuneta from 1985–2009, for three different studio outfits 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, produced five childrenMatet, Lotlot, Ian, Kenneth, and Kiko. De Leon's second marriage is with another actress, Sandy Andolong. The couple produced five childrenRafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel, and Mica.De Leon is a practicing Roman Catholic.
On March 17, 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, De Leon announced that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19. He claimed to be asymptomatic and was not in contact with any COVID-19 carriers. He recovered from the disease and was released from the hospital on March 24.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
| 1974 | Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang | Lino Brocka | Junior |
| 1975 | Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw | Manuel Cinco | Reden /Delio |
| 1975 | Banaue: Stairway to the Sky | Gerardo de León | Sadek |
| 1975 | Batu-bato sa Langit | Luciano B. Carlos | |
| 1976 | Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw | Celso Ad. Castillo | Rod |
| 1976 | Mrs Teresa Abad, Ako Po si Bing | ||
| 1976 | Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita | ||
| 1976 | Hide and Seek sa Quiapo, Cubao at Makati | ||
| 1976 | Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? | Eddie Romero | Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo |
| 1976 | Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Mario O'Hara | Masugi |
| 1977 | My Brother, My Wife | ||
| 1977 | Tisoy | Ishmael Bernal | Tisoy |
| 1977 | Masikip, Maluwang Paraisong Parisukat | Al | |
| 1977 | Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig | ||
| 1977 | John & Marsha '77 | Ading Fernando | Chauffeur |
| 1977 | Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising | Mike de Leon | Joey |
| 1978 | Nakawain Natin ang Bawat Sandali | ||
| 1978 | Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko | Chris | |
| 1978 | Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin | ||
| 1978 | Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang 2 | ||
| 1978 | Lagi Na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? | Ishmael Bernal | Desto |
| 1978 | Disco Fever | ||
| 1978 | Ikaw Ay Akin | Ishmael Bernal | Rex |
| 1978 | Garrote: Jai Alai King | ||
| 1979 | Magkaribal | ||
| 1979 | Darna, Kuno | Luciano B. Carlos | |
| 1979 | Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? | ||
| 1979 | Isang Milyon at Isang Kasalanan | ||
| 1979 | Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | ||
| 1979 | Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan | ||
| 1980 | Kasal | ||
| 1980 | Pinay, American Style | Chris | |
| 1980 | Kakabakaba Ka Ba? | Mike de Leon | |
| 1980 | Iwahig | ||
| 1980 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | ||
| 1980 | Taga sa Panahon | ||
| 1980 | Aguila | Eddie Romero | Mari L. Aguila |
| 1981 | Kamakalawa | ||
| 1981 | Pakawalan Mo Ako | Freddie | |
| 1982 | Tinimbang ang Langit | ||
| 1982 | No Other Love | ||
| 1982 | Anak | Alfred | |
| 1982 | Relasyon | Ishmael Bernal | Emil |
| 1982 | Kain at Abel | Ellis | |
| 1982 | Haplos | ||
| 1982 | Sinasamba Kita | Eddie Garcia | Jerry |
| 1983 | Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | Eddie Garcia | Eric |
| 1983 | Sugat sa Ugat | Ishmael Bernal | Ramon |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | Ishmael Bernal | Rene |
| 1983 | Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing | ||
| 1984 | Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Rod | |
| 1984 | Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Rustan | |
| 1985 | Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita | ||
| 1985 | Kay Dali ng Kahapon, ang Bagal ng Bukas | ||
| 1985 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Nico Escobar | |
| 1985 | Hindi Nahahati ang Langit | Mike de Leon | Noel |
| 1985 | Beloved | ||
| 1985 | God Save Me | ||
| 1986 | Magdusa Ka | Rod | |
| 1986 | Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa | Francis | |
| 1986 | I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa | Rommel Villena | |
| 1987 | Ayokong Tumungtong sa Lupa | Dodong | |
| 1987 | Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan | ||
| 1987 | Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Andy Abrigo | |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | Maryo J. de los Reyes | Adrian |
| 1988 | Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig | ||
| 1989 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Paolo | |
| 1989 | Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso | Joel | |
| 1989 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Alfred | |
| 1989 | Imortal | Eddie Garcia | Josef Alfonso / Nicholas Alfonso-Lopez / Basil Alonso-Lopez |
| 1990 | Biktima | Jing Aureus | |
| 1990 | My Other Woman | ||
| 1990 | Higit na Matimbang ang Dugo | ||
| 1990 | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Lino Brocka | Levi |
| 1991 | Ipagpatawad Mo | Laurice Guillen | |
| 1991 | Ang Leon at ang Kuting | ||
| 1991 | Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik | Edmond | |
| 1991 | Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko | ||
| 1991 | Kislap sa Dilim | Nitoy | |
| 1991 | Makiusap Ka Sa Diyos | Vince | |
| 1992 | Mahal Kita Walang Iba | Alex | |
| 1992 | Hiram na Mukha | Joel Lamangan | Dr. Hugo |
| 1993 | Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Laurice Guillen | |
| 1993 | Kung Mawawala Ka Pa | Tony | |
| 1993 | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Rolly Suclad | |
| 1993 | Divine Mercy: Sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina | Carl | |
| 1994 | Bampira | ||
| 1994 | Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang | ||
| 1994 | Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet | Gaston | |
| 1994 | Nag-iisang Bituin | Phillip Caballero | |
| 1995 | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig | Spanky | |
| 1995 | Eskapo | Chito S. Roño | Eugenio López, Jr. |
| 1996 | Sa Aking Mga Kamay | Joven dela Rosa | |
| 1996 | ' | Dante Zulueta | |
| 1997 | Madrasta | Olivia Lamasan | Edward |
| 1997 | Kristo | Dismas | |
| 1997 | Hanggang Ngayong Ika'y Minamahal | Leo | |
| 1997 | Nasaan ang Puso | Dave | |
| 1998 | Tumutol Man ang Tadhana | ||
| 1998 | Halik | Simon | |
| 1998 | Ama Namin | ||
| 1998 | Pahiram Kahit Sandali | Andy Castro | |
| 1998 | Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Daniel | |
| 1999 | Katawan | ||
| 1999 | ' | Johnny Manahan | Gary |
| 1999 | Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko | Alex Acosta | |
| 1999 | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Timo | |
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | Tom | |
| 2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | David | |
| 2000 | Yakapin Mo ang Umaga | ||
| 2001 | American Adobo | Laurice Guillen | Mike |
| 2001 | Alas-dose | Remo Doce | |
| 2001 | Sugatang Puso | Noel | |
| 2002 | Magkapatid | Bobby Reyes | |
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Chito S. Roño | Julian Bartolome |
| 2003 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | ||
| 2003 | Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka | Raffy | |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Antonio "Tony" Chan | |
| 2004 | ' | Michael Lim | |
| 2006 | Tulay | ||
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Gwapo | |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | Rod Pineda | |
| 2007 | Faces of Love | Don Arcadio | |
| 2008 | Banal | Major Sagala | |
| 2008 | When Love Begins | Paco Valmonte | |
| 2008 | Magkaibigan | Atoy | |
| 2009 | ' | Alfonso Uy | |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Franco Alvero | |
| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | President Enrique Rodriguez | |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Chino | |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Mark Meily | Gen. Antonio Luna |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Ka Romeo | |
| 2016 | Dukot | Johnny | |
| 2016 | The Escort | ||
| 2017 | Across the Crescent Moon | Karim Misani | |
| 2017 | Kamandag ng Droga | Carlo J. Caparas | |
| 2017 | Smaller and Smaller Circles | Philip Mapa | |
| 2018 | Kasal | Ernesto Cordero | |
| 2020 | Darna |
Television
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.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