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