Christopher De Leon

Christopher Strauss de Leon
Born October 31, 1956 (1956-10-31) (age 55)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation 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.

He studied Fine Arts at the University of the East in Manila.

Acting

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 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, 2010
Personal details
Born October 31, 1956 (1956-10-31) (age 55)
Manila, Philippines
Political 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

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

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Council
Joey de Leon (2003–2006) | Ida Henares (2003) | Joyce Bernal (2003–2004) | Louie Ignacio (2004–2007) | Christopher De Leon (2004) | Lorna Tolentino (2005–2007) | Douglas Quijano (2006–2007) | Iza Calzado (2009–present) | Floy Quintos (2009–present) | Lolit Solis (2009–present)
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