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Christopher de Leon

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Oct 31, 1956 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

Manila, Philippines

Biography

Christopher Strauss de León (born on 31 October 1956) is a Filipino film actor and politician. He is the son of actor-director Gil de Leon and actress Lilia Dizon. De Leon appeared on the gag show Going Bananas and has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Dubbed as the King of Philippine Drama, he is best known for his roles in the films, "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (1974), "Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?" (1976), "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" (1976), "Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising" (1977), "Kakabakaba Ka Ba?" (1980), "Cain at Abel" (1982), Bituing Walang Ningning (1985), "Dekada '70" (2002), and "On The Job: The Missing 8" (2021).

Known For

Acting
2023Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
2023MoroKamad
2023When I Met You In TokyoJoey
2023Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMASelf
2023Moro
2023Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay QueenMichael
2023Cattleya KillerJoven dela Rosa
2023Batang QuiapoRamon Montenegro
2022On the Job: The Missing 8Arnel Pangan
2022Crocodile WhispererArmando Banson
2021Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
2021On the JobArnel
2020I Can See YouRobert Penuliar
2020Love Thy WomanAdam Wong
2019Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine CinemaHimself
2018The WeddingMayor Cordero
2017Across The Crescent Moon
2017Smaller and Smaller CirclesNBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
2017Kamandag ng Droga
2016DukotManong Johnny
2016The EscortGary Montenilla
2016Ang pandayLizardo
2015Tragic Theater
2015Salamat sa AlaalaHimself
2015Beautiful StrangersRonaldo Castillo
2014(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)Carmen
2013Ganito Kami Muli
2013Misibis BayAnthony Cadiz
2012Flames Of Love
2012El PresidenteAntonio Luna
2012Pahiram ng SandaliPhilip Reyes
2012Luna BlancaLuis Buenaluz
2012Dahil Sa Pag-ibigGov. Leo Valderama
2011Catch Me... I'm in LovePresident
2011Captain BarbellNero
2011Sa Ngalan ng InaGovernor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre
2010Sa'yo LamangFranco
2010IluminaFrederico Salcedo
2009Mano Po 6: A Mother's LoveAlfonso
2009Sana Ngayong PaskoGordon Dionisio
2009Lovers in ParisGeorge Aranaz
2008BanalMajor Sagala
2008When Love Begins...Paco Valmonte
2008Magkaibigan
2008A Time for UsDir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
2007Faces of Love
2007Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang PagbabalikFidel Madrigal
2006Blue Moon
2006Where Is Francis?Rocky
2006Maging Sino Ka ManDon Fidel Madrigal
2005The Son of Brocka(archive footage)
2005DarnaTed / Dr. Zombie
2005AgosArmando
2004Mano Po III: My LoveMichael
2004Hanggang KailanDiosdado "Dado" Villarama
2003Mano Po 2: My HomeAntonio
2003My Dream Is to Love YouRaffy
2003Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa RinLemuel Verder
2002The '70sJulian
2002Mahal Kita: Final Answer!
2002SiblingsBobby Reyes
2002Ang Iibigin Ay IkawLemuel Verder
2001American AdoboMike
2001Alas DoseRemo Doce
2000Tunay na MahalTomas
2000Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000Wounded Heart
2000Ika-13 kapituloDavid
2000Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
1999Higit Pa Sa Buhay KoAlex Acosta
1999Bulaklak ng MaynilaTimo
1999Wansapanataym: The MovieGary
1999KatawanCarlo
1998Ama NaminFr. Rico / Ka Marco
1998Pahiram Kahit SandaliAndy Castro
1998Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
1997Nasaan ang PusoDave
1997Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y MinamahalLeo
1997HalikSimon
1996Wanted: Perfect MotherDante Zulueta
1996KristoDimas
1996The StepmotherEdward
1996In My Own HandsJoven dela Rosa
1995EskapoGeny Lopez, Jr.
1995In the Name of LoveSpanky
1994Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?Ramon
1994One and Only StarPhillip
1994Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni JanetGaston
1994VampiraArman
1993Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez StoryPaolo
1993How Much I Love YouRollie Suclad
1993Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina
1993Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
1993Sana'y Ikaw na NgaKarlo
1992Mahal Kita, Walang IbaAlex
1992Borrowed FaceDr. Hugo Rodin
1991Lampang Kerubin
1991A Plea to GodVince
1991Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat KoDelfin
1991Ipagpatawad MoMike
1991Dinampot Ka Lang sa PutikEdmond
1991Spark in the DarkNitoy
1991Maalaala Mo KayaSen. Edgardo Angara
1991Maalaala Mo KayaJerry
1990Dirty AffairLevi
1990VictimJoaquin 'Jing' Aureus
1990My Other WomanBenjo Santiago
1989Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?
1989Sweet RevengeAlfred
1989Immortal
1988Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?Paolo
1988Three Faces of LoveOlan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
1988Kapag Napagod ang PusoAdrian
1987Signed: Lino Brocka
1987Be Only MineAndy Abrigo
1987Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
1986Huwag Mo Kaming IsumpaFrancis
1986Magdusa Ka!Rod
1986I Love You Mama, I Love You PapaRommel Villena
1985God... Save Me!Homer
1985Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng BukasAlbert
1985An Indivisible HeavenNoel
1985BelovedDindo Tuason
1985When to Say I Love You?Jake Abelardo
1985Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
1985A Star Without ShineNico Escobar
1984Should the Skies ClearRustan
1984Your Body Is Mine
1984Sampung Ahas ni Eva
1983Bad Bananas on the Silver ScreenErrol
1983Broken MarriageRene
1983Paano Ba ang Mangarap?Eric
1983Let's Embrace the Past Once MoreRod
1982No Other Love
1982An AffairEmil
1982Cain and AbelEllis
1982Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palitChuck
1982HaplosAl
1982All for YouJerry
1982Heavens Were WeighedJoel
1982AnakAlfred
1981She's a Bachelorette, He's a BachelorDick
1981Dirty Games
1981I ConfessTommy
1981The Day Before YesterdayKauing
1981Karma
1981Pakawalan Mo AkoFreddie
1980Where? Who? How?Self
1980AguilaMari
1980Will Your Heart Beat Faster?Johnny
1980Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
1980IwahigAlex Zaragoza
1980The MarriageJoel
1980Vein WoundRamon
1979Pinay, American StyleChris
1979Annie Batungbakal
1979Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo
1979The Legend of Julian Makabayan
1979Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
1979Darna, Kuno?
1979Star?Himself (cameo)
1979Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?
1979MagkaribalEric Guerrero
1978Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko RinRamon
1978Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai KingRodrigo Garrote
1978You Are MineRex Aguilar
1978Angelita's EyesLover
1978Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat SandaliBenjamin
1978Will I Always Be a Woman?Modesto
1978Mahal Mo, Mahal KoChris
1977Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977Moments in a Stolen DreamJoey
1977Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…Self
1977Tisoy!Tisoy
1977Masarap, Masakit... ang UmibigAlonzo
1976Hide and Seek
1976As We WereNicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
1976Three Years Without GodMasugi
1976Ang Katumbas Ay BuhayMario
1976Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita
1975Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)Cris Buenaventura
1975Hello... Goodnight... Goodbyeepisode 2: Goodnight
1975Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
1975Summer Rains
1975Banaue: Stairway to the SkySadek
1974Weighed But Found WantingJunior
-Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Himself - Host
Production
2006Where Is Francis?Producer
1983Bad Bananas on the Silver ScreenProducer
1979Annie BatungbakalProducer
1977Tisoy!Executive Producer
1976Three Years Without GodExecutive Producer
1975Niño ValienteExecutive Producer
1975Asphalt BloodExecutive Producer
Directing
2023When I Met You In TokyoAssistant Director
1991Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat KoDirector
1986Monster in a JarDirector