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Christopher Strauss de Leon Born October 31, 1956
Manila, PhilippinesOccupation Actor / Endorser, Politician Years active 1974 - present Spouse Nora Aunor
(separated)
Sandy Andolong
(married 1981-present)Christopher de Leon (born October 31, 1956 in Manila) is a Filipino film actor and politician. De Leon appeared on the gag show Going 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.
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Acting career
In 2006 De Leon appeared in the ABS-CBN soap opera "Maging Sino Ka Man" as he signed an exclusive contract with the network. He has also worked for GMA Network on Darna, portraying the role of "Dr. Zombie", one of the villains. He appeared in a Philippine adaption of Lovers in Paris. De Leon appeared in Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak as a guest star and also appeared in the original movie version. He has acted on the GMA Network fantasy series Panday Kidz and was cast in the series Ilumina.
Personal life
He is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather.[1] 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.[citation needed]
He studied Fine Arts at the University of the East in Manila.
Acting
He has won the FAMAS Best Actor award five times.[citation needed] 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).
Politics
Christopher Strauss de Leon Member of the Batangas Provincial Board from the 2nd District Incumbent Assumed office
June 30, 2010Personal details Born October 31, 1956
Manila, PhilippinesPolitical party Liberal Party (2010)
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (2007)Spouse(s) Nora Aunor
(separated)
Sandy Andolong
(married 1981-present)Residence Lobo, Batangas Profession Actor Religion Roman Catholic 2007 Elections
In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He 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.
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Network 2012 Padre de Pamilya ABS-CBN 2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo ABS-CBN 2011 Sa Ngalan ng Ina Pepe Ilustre TV5 2011 100 Days to Heaven Ronaldo ABS-CBN 2011 Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik Nero GMA Network 2011 Bantatay Mr. President GMA Network 2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po Dante Molina GMA Network 2010 Ilumina Frederico Salcedo GMA Network 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Buloy ABS-CBN 2010 Panday Kids Guro GMA Network 2010 Sine Novela: Gumagapang Ka Sa Lusak[2] Atty. Rafael Montez GMA Network 2010 SRO Cinemaserye: Meet The Fathers Father Alejandro GMA Network 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Gordon Dionisio[2] GMA Network 2009 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition himself GMA Network 2009 Lovers in Paris Chairman George Aranaz ABS-CBN 2008 Kahit Isang Saglit Anthony Mondragon ABS-CBN 2007 Pangarap Na Bituin Carlo Gomez ABS-CBN 2007 Magpakailanman Himself GMA Network 2007–2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Don Fidel Madrigal ABS-CBN 2006–2007 Maging Sino Ka Man Don Fidel Madrigal ABS-CBN 2005 Darna Dr. Ted/Dr. Zombie GMA Network 2005 Now And Forever: Agos Armando GMA Network 2004 Hanggang Kailan Dado GMA Network 2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin Lemuel Verder GMA Network 2002–2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Lemuel Verder GMA Network 2004 All Together Now - GMA Network 2003 StarStruck Himself/Council Member GMA Network 2000 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Philippine Edition Himself/Host IBC 13 1998-1999 Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw? Bo Paraiso GMA Network 1997 5 is 5: The ABC-5 5th Anniversary Special Himself ABC 1986–1988 Goin' Banana Himself IBC 13 Movies
Year Title Role 2011 Catch Me, I'm In Love President Enrique Rodriguez 2010 Sa 'yo Lamang Franco Alvero 2009 Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Alfonso Uy 2008 Magkaibigan Atoy When Love Begins Banal Major Sagala 2007 Faces of Love Don Arcadio 2006 Blue Moon Rod Pineda Nasaan si Francis? Rocky Tulay 2004 Mano Po 3: My Love Michael Lim 2003 Mano Po 2: My Home Antonio "TONY" Chan Pangarap ko ang Ibigin ka Raffy Sana ay Ikaw na nga 2002 Dekada '70 Julian Bartolome Magkapatid 2001 Sugatang Puso Noel Alas-dose Remo Doce American Adobo Mike 2000 Yakapin mo ang Umaga Ika-13 kapitulo David Tunay na Mahal Tom 1999 Bulaklak ng Maynila Timo Higit pa sa Buhay ko Alex Wansapanataym: The Movie Gary Katawan 1998 Sambahin ang Ngalan mo Daniel Pahiram Kahit Sandali Andy Castro Ama Namin Halik Simon Tumutol man ang Tadhana 1997 Nasaan ang Puso Dave Hanggang Ngayong Ika'y Minamahal Leo Kristo Dismas Madrasta Edward 1996 Wanted: Perfect Mother Dante Zulueta Sa Aking Mga Kamay Joven dela Rosa 1995 Eskapo: The Serge Osmena-Geny Lopez Jr Story Geny Lopez Jr Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig Spanky 1994 Nag-iisang Bituin Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet Gaston Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang Bampira 1993 Gaano Kita Kamahal Rollie Suclad Kung Mawawala Ka Pa Tony Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story 1992 Hiram na Mukha Dr. Hugo Mahal Kita Walang Iba 1991 Makiusap Ka Sa Diyos Kislap sa Dilim Nitoy Huwag mong Salingin ang Sugat ko Dinampot ka lang sa Putik Edmond Ang Leon at ang Kuting Ipagpatawad Mo 1990 Gumapang ka sa Lusak Levi Higit na Matimbang ang Dugo My Other Woman Biktima Jing Aureus 1989 Imortal Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Alfred Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso Joel Magkano ang iyong Dangal Paolo 1988 Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig Kapag Napagod ang Puso 1987 Maging Akin Ka Lamang Andy Abrigo Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan Ayokong Tumungtong sa Lupa Dodong 1986 I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa Papa Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa Francis Magdusa Ka Rod 1985 God Save Me Beloved Hindi Nahahati ang Langit Noel Bituing Walang Ningning Nico Escobar Kay Dali ng Kahapon, ang Bagal ng Bukas Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita 1984 Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap Rustan Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Rod 1983 Bad Bananas sa Putting Tabing Broken Marriage Rene Sugat sa Ugat Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Eric 1982 Sinasamba Kita Jerry Haplos Kain at Abel Ellis Relasyon Emil Anak No Other Love Tinimbang ang Langit 1981 Pakawalan Mo Ako Freddie Kamakalawa 1980 Aguila Mari Taga sa Panahon Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Iwahig Kakabakaba Ka Ba? Pinay, American Style Chris Kasal 1979 Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan Isang Milyon at Isang Kasalanan Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? Darna, kuno Magkaribal 1978 Garrote: Jai Alai King Ikaw ay Akin Rex Disco Fever Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? Desto Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang 2 Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko Nakawain Natin ang Bawat Sandali 1977 Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising Joey John and Marsha '77 Chauffer (Uncredited) Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig Masikip, Maluwang Paraisong Parisukat Al Tisoy Tisoy My Brother, My Wife 1976 Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos Masugi Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo Hide and Seek sa Quiapo, Cubao at Makati Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita Mrs Teresa Abad, Ako po si Bing Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw 1975 Batu-bato sa Langit Banaue Sadek 1974 Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang Junior Albums
- 1977 - Christopher De Leon (album)
- 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[disambiguation needed
] - 2006 - Mga Awit Pelikula
Awards and nominations
Year Movie/TV Show Category Result Organization 2008 Magkaibigan Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival 2008 ---- Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award won Golden Screen Awards 2004 Mano Po 3 Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival 2000 Bulaklak ng Maynila Best Actor won Star Awards 1999 Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival 1997 Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival
1996 Madrasta Best Actor won Star Awards 1991 Ipagpatawad Mo Best Actor won FAMAS Awards 1990 My Other Woman Best Actor won FAMAS Awards 1990 My Other Woman Best Actor won Gawad Urian Awards 1989 Imortal Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival
1989 Imortal Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1988 Kapag Napagod Ang Puso Best Actor won FAMAS Awards 1987 Maging Akin Ka Lamang Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1985 God Save Me Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival God Save Me Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1983 Broken Marriage Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1982 Haplos Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival Relasyon Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1981 Pakawalan Mo Ako Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1980 Aguila Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards Taga sa Panahon Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1979 Alamat ni Julian Makabayan Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1978 ll Ikaw Ay Akin ll Best Actor ll won ll Gawad URIAN Awards 1978 Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1977 Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1976 Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? Best Actor won FAMAS Awards Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? Best Actor won Metro Manila Film Festival 1975 Banaue Best Actor nominated FAMAS Awards 1974 Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang Best Actor won FAMAS Awards References
- [2] Christopher de Leon to receive Gawad Lino Brocka Award
External links
Metro Manila Film Festival Festival Years Best Picture Best Picture Dilingin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa • Ganito kami noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? • Burlesk Queen • Atsay • Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan • Taga sa Panahon • Kisapmata • Himala • Karma • Bulaklak ng City Jail • Paradise Inn • Halimaw sa Banga • Olongapo • Patrolman • Imortal • Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? • Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. • Andres Manambit, Angkan ng Matatapang • Kung Mawawala Ka Pa • Muling Umawit and Puso • Magic Temple • Nasaan ang Puso • Jose Rizal • Muro Ami • Tanging Yaman • Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure • Mano Po • Crying Ladies • Mano Po III: My Love • Blue Moon • Enteng Kabisote 3 • Resiklo • Baler • Ang Panday • Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) •Best Actor Best Actor Joseph Estrada (1975) • Christopher De Leon (1976) • Rolly Quizon (1977) • Raul Aragon (1979) • Dindo Fernando (1980) • Vic Silayan (1981) • Christopher De Leon (1982) • Anthony Alonzo (1983) • Herbert Bautista (1984) • Christopher De Leon (1985) • Mario O'Hara (1986) • Anthony Alonzo (1987) • Baldo Marro (1988) • Christopher De Leon (1989) • Dolphy (1990) • Eric Quizon (1991) • Aga Muhlach (1992) • Aga Muhlach (1993) • Roi Vinzon (1994) • Richard Gomez (1995) • Jomari Yllana (1996) • Christopher De Leon (1997) • Cesar Montano (1998) • Christopher De Leon (1999) • Johnny Delgado (2000) • Cesar Montano (2001) • Eddie Garcia (2002) • Eric Quizon (2003) • Christopher De Leon (2004) • Marvin Agustin (2005) • Cesar Montano (2006) • Jinggoy Estrada (2007) • Christopher De Leon (2008) • Bong Revilla (2009) • Dolphy (2010) •Best Actress Best Actress Charito Solis (1975) • Hilda Koronel (1976) • Vilma Santos (1977) • Nora Aunor (1978) • Lolita Rodriguez / Nora Aunor (1979) • Amy Austria (1980) • Vilma Santos (1981) • Nora Aunor (1982) • Coney Reyes (1983) • Nora Aunor (1984) • Vivian Velez (1985) • Liza Lorena (1986) • Melanie Marquez (1987) • Amy Austria (1988) • Vilma Santos (1989) • Nora Aunor (1990 & 1991) • Kimberly Diaz (1992) • Dawn Zulueta (1993) • Nora Aunor (1995) • Amy Austria (1996) • Maricel Soriano (1997) • Alice Dixson (1998) • Elizabeth Oropesa (1999) • Gloria Romero (2000) • Assunta De Rossi (2001) • Ara Mina (2002) • Maricel Soriano (2003) • Vilma Santos (2004) • Zsa Zsa Padilla (2005) • Judy Ann Santos (2006) • Maricel Soriano (2007) • Anne Curtis (2008) • Sharon Cuneta (2009) • Ai-Ai delas Alas (2010) •Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor Vic Silayan (1975) • Ruel Vernal (1976) • Joonee Gamboa (1977) • Johnny Delgado (1979) • Jay Ilagan (1981) • Spanky Manikan (1982) • Dennis Roldan (1983) • Ed Villapol (1984) • Christopher Castillo (1986) • Roderick Paulate (1987) • Dick Israel (1988) • Leo Martinez (1991) • Albert Martinez (1995) • Jaime Fabregas (1998) • Pen Medina (1999) • Jeffrey Quizon (2000) • Ronnie Lazaro (2001) • Piolo Pascual (2002) • Victor Neri (2003) • Dennis Trillo (2004) • Jose Manalo (2005) • Johnny Delgado (2006) • Roi Vinzon (2007) • Phillip Salvador (2008) • Phillip Salvador (2009) • Dolphy (2010) •Best Supporting Actress Best Supporting Actress Nida Blanca (1975) • Mona Lisa II (1976) • Rosemarie Gil (1977) • Rebecca Gonzales (1978) • Charito Solis (1981) • Gigi Dueñas (1982) • Alicia Alonzo (1983) • Celia Rodriguez (1984) • Cherie Gil (1985) • Maritess Gutierrez (1986) • Susan Africa (1987) • Jacklyn Jose (1988) • Cherie Gil (1989) • Gina Alajar (1990) • Tetchie Agbayani (1991) • Sylvia Sanchez (1992) • Amy Austria (1993) • Teresa Loyzaga (1994) • Donna Cruz (1995) • Jean Garcia (1996) • Nida Blanca (1997) • Gloria Diaz (1998) • Angelu de Leon (1999) • Cherie Gil (2000) • Alessandra de Rossi (2001) • Kris Aquino (2002) • Hilda Koronel (2003) • Rebecca Lusterio (2004) • Cherry Pie Picache (2005) • Gina Pareño (2006) • Eugene Domingo (2007) • Manilyn Reynes (2008) • Heart Evangelista (2009) • Eugene Domingo (2010) •Best Director Best Director Augusto Buenaventura (1975) • Eddie Romero (1976) • Celso Ad Castillo (1977) • Eddie Garcia (1978) • Lino Brocka (1979) • Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1980) • Mike De Leon (1981) • Ishmael Bernal (1982) • Willie Milan (1983) • Mario O'Hara (1984) • Benjie De Guzman (1985) • Mario O'Hara (1986) • Artemio Marquez (1987) • Laurice Guillen (1988) • Eddie Garcia (1989) • Elwood Perez (1990 & 1991) • Ike Jarlego, Jr. (1992) • Jose Javier Reyes (1993) • Joel Lamangan (1995) • Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes (1996) • Chito Roño (1997) • Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1998 & 1999) • Laurice Guillen (2000) • Chito Roño (2001) • Joel Lamangan (2002) • Mark Meily (2003) • Cesar Montano (2004) • Jose Javier Reyes (2005 & 2006) • Cesar Apolinario (2007) • Mark Meily (2008) • Joel Lamangan (2009) • Wenn V. 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