Christopher de Leon
Known for Acting · 187 credits
- Born
- 1956-10-31 (age 69)
- Place of birth
- Manila, Philippines
- Also known as
- Boyet de Leon · King of Philippine Drama · Drama King · Christopher Strauss de Leon
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
TV Shows (28)
Batang Quiapo
2023
as Ramon Montenegro
Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Sen. Edgardo Angara / Jerry
Darna
2005
as Ted / Dr. Zombie
Maging Sino Ka Man
2006
as Don Fidel Madrigal
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002
as Lemuel Verder
Beautiful Strangers
2015
as Ronaldo Castillo
Captain Barbell
2011
as Nero
Luna Blanca
2012
as Luis Buenaluz
I Can See You
2020
as Robert Penuliar
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
2012
as Gov. Leo Valderama
Ilumina
2010
as Frederico Salcedo
Hanggang Kailan
2004
as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama
Crocodile Whisperer
2022
as Armando Banson
Pahiram ng Sandali
2012
as Philip Reyes
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
2003
as Lemuel Verder
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
as Fidel Madrigal
Agos
2005
as Armando
A Time for Us
2008
as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
Love Thy Woman
2020
as Adam Wong
Lovers in Paris
2009
as George Aranaz
Ang panday
2016
as Lizardo
Misibis Bay
2013
as Anthony Cadiz
Cattleya Killer
2023
as Joven dela Rosa
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
as Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre
On the Job
2021
as Arnel
Sana Ngayong Pasko
2009
as Gordon Dionisio
Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen
2023
as Michael
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
as Himself - Host
Movies (159)
Broken Marriage
1983
as Rene
Siblings
2002
as Bobby Reyes
Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
as Mike
Haplos
1982
as Al
Karma
1981
Blue Moon
2006
Star?
1979
as Himself (cameo)
Vampira
1994
as Arman
Beloved
1985
as Dindo Tuason
Moro
2023
as Kamad
Dirty Games
1981
Lampang Kerubin
1991
The '70s
2002
as Julian
An Affair
1982
as Emil
Moro
2023
Cain and Abel
1982
as Ellis
The Stepmother
1996
as Edward
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
1977
as Alonzo
Kristo
1996
as Dimas
Alas Dose
2001
as Remo Doce
American Adobo
2001
as Mike
Victim
1990
as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
Annie Batungbakal
1979
Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
as Paolo
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Timo
All for You
1982
as Jerry
Will Your Heart Beat Faster?
1980
as Johnny
Shining Star
1985
as Nico Escobar
Anak
1982
as Alfred
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
1987
On the Job: The Missing 8
2022
as Arnel Pangan
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
Pahiram Kahit Sandali
1998
as Andy Castro
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
1997
as Leo
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
2014
as Carmen
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
As We Were
1976
as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
as Himself
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
Aguila
1980
as Mari
El Presidente
2012
as Antonio Luna
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
1982
as Chuck
The Wedding
2018
as Mayor Cordero
An Indivisible Heaven
1985
as Noel
Magkaibigan
2008
Mano Po 2: My Home
2003
as Antonio
Tisoy!
1977
as Tisoy
The Son of Brocka
2005
as (archive footage)
Magdusa Ka!
1986
as Rod
The Escort
2016
as Gary Montenilla
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
1983
as Errol
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
as Karlo
Weighed But Found Wanting
1974
as Junior
Signed: Lino Brocka
1987
Eskapo
1995
as Geny Lopez, Jr.
Angelita's Eyes
1978
as Lover
You Are Mine
1978
as Rex Aguilar
A Plea to God
1991
as Vince
Faces of Love
2007
Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
2021
Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo
1979
Three Faces of Love
1988
as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
Halik
1997
as Simon
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009
as Alfonso
The Marriage
1980
as Joel
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
1984
Will I Always Be a Woman?
1978
as Modesto
Sweet Revenge
1989
as Alfred
Should the Skies Clear
1984
as Rustan
Dirty Affair
1990
as Levi
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
as Michael
Pakawalan Mo Ako
1981
as Freddie
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
1991
as Delfin
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
1986
as Rommel Villena
My Other Woman
1990
as Benjo Santiago
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
1979
Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina
1993
Be Only Mine
1987
as Andy Abrigo
Ika-13 kapitulo
2000
as David
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
Wounded Heart
2000
In My Own Hands
1996
as Joven dela Rosa
The Day Before Yesterday
1981
as Kauing
When to Say I Love You?
1985
as Jake Abelardo
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
1991
as Edmond
One and Only Star
1994
as Phillip
How Is It to Dream?
1983
as Eric
Let's Embrace the Past Once More
1983
as Rod
When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
as Joey
Tragic Theater
2015
Katawan
1999
as Carlo
Heavens Were Weighed
1982
as Joel
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Chris
I Confess
1981
as Tommy
Sa'yo Lamang
2010
as Franco
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
2023
Immortal
1989
Flames Of Love
2012
In the Name of Love
1995
as Spanky
When Love Begins...
2008
as Paco Valmonte
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
1988
as Adrian
Spark in the Dark
1991
as Nitoy
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
1975
as Sadek
Dukot
2016
as Manong Johnny
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
1992
as Alex
Three Years Without God
1976
as Masugi
Wansapanataym: The Movie
1999
as Gary
Where Is Francis?
2006
as Rocky
Moments in a Stolen Dream
1977
as Joey
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
1993
Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet
1994
as Gaston
My Dream Is to Love You
2003
as Raffy
Wanted: Perfect Mother
1996
as Dante Zulueta
Tunay na Mahal
2000
as Tomas
Ama Namin
1998
as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
Sambahin ang Ngalan mo
1998
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
2023
as Self
Vein Wound
1980
as Ramon
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
1985
as Albert
No Other Love
1982
About Christopher de Leon
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… With 187 credits spanning from 1974 to 2023, Christopher de Leon has appeared in 159 films and 28 TV shows.
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Most Popular Christopher de Leon Movies
- Broken Marriage (1983) — as Rene
- Siblings (2002) — as Bobby Reyes
- Ipagpatawad Mo (1991) — as Mike
- Haplos (1982) — as Al
- Karma (1981)
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