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
Darna
2005
as Ted / Dr. Zombie
Ilumina
2010
as Frederico Salcedo
Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Sen. Edgardo Angara / Jerry
Sana Ngayong Pasko
2009
as Gordon Dionisio
Luna Blanca
2012
as Luis Buenaluz
Hanggang Kailan
2004
as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama
A Time for Us
2008
as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
Love Thy Woman
2020
as Adam Wong
Ang panday
2016
as Lizardo
Crocodile Whisperer
2022
as Armando Banson
Maging Sino Ka Man
2006
as Don Fidel Madrigal
Captain Barbell
2011
as Nero
Beautiful Strangers
2015
as Ronaldo Castillo
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
2012
as Gov. Leo Valderama
Pahiram ng Sandali
2012
as Philip Reyes
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
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
as Fidel Madrigal
Misibis Bay
2013
as Anthony Cadiz
Cattleya Killer
2023
as Joven dela Rosa
Agos
2005
as Armando
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
as Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre
Lovers in Paris
2009
as George Aranaz
On the Job
2021
as Arnel
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
as Himself - Host
Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen
2023
as Michael
Movies (159)
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
1984
An Affair
1982
as Emil
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
1978
as Rodrigo Garrote
Where Is Francis?
2006
as Rocky
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Timo
Kamandag ng Droga
2017
I Confess
1981
as Tommy
Heavens Were Weighed
1982
as Joel
Weighed But Found Wanting
1974
as Junior
All for You
1982
as Jerry
Lampang Kerubin
1991
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
1986
as Rommel Villena
Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
2021
Sambahin ang Ngalan mo
1998
Kristo
1996
as Dimas
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
1977
as Alonzo
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
1987
Ama Namin
1998
as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
Anak
1982
as Alfred
My Other Woman
1990
as Benjo Santiago
The Stepmother
1996
as Edward
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
1982
as Chuck
Siblings
2002
as Bobby Reyes
Cain and Abel
1982
as Ellis
Haplos
1982
as Al
Victim
1990
as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
One and Only Star
1994
as Phillip
Summer Rains
1975
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
1989
as Alfred
Pakawalan Mo Ako
1981
as Freddie
On the Job: The Missing 8
2022
as Arnel Pangan
Pahiram Kahit Sandali
1998
as Andy Castro
Three Years Without God
1976
as Masugi
Tisoy!
1977
as Tisoy
Angelita's Eyes
1978
as Lover
Dirty Affair
1990
as Levi
Escape
1995
as Geny Lopez, Jr.
Will Your Heart Beat Faster?
1980
as Johnny
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
American Adobo
2001
as Mike
Moments in a Stolen Dream
1977
as Joey
Dirty Games
1981
The Escort
2016
as Gary Montenilla
A Plea to God
1991
as Vince
El Presidente
2012
as Antonio Luna
As We Were
1976
as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
Aguila
1980
as Mari
Because I Love You
1993
as Paolo
The '70s
2002
as Julian
An Indivisible Heaven
1985
as Noel
Sa'yo Lamang
2010
as Franco
Across The Crescent Moon
2017
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
1997
as Leo
Borrowed Face
1992
as Dr. Hugo Rodin
Banal
2008
as Major Sagala
Knock Three Times
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
Will I Always Be a Woman?
1978
as Modesto
Catch Me... I'm in Love
2011
as President
Katawan
1999
as Carlo
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
as Michael
Be Only Mine
1987
as Andy Abrigo
Beloved
1985
as Dindo Tuason
Alas Dose
2001
as Remo Doce
Halik
1997
as Simon
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
1983
as Errol
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
1992
as Alex
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
1975
as Sadek
Dukot
2016
as Manong Johnny
Signed: Lino Brocka
1987
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
as Himself
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Chris
In My Own Hands
1996
as Joven dela Rosa
The Marriage
1980
as Joel
Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?
1989
Nasaan ang Puso
1997
as Dave
Wansapanataym: The Movie
1999
as Gary
Wanted: Perfect Mother
1996
as Dante Zulueta
Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?
1979
Bituing Walang Ningning
1985
as Nico Escobar
The Day Before Yesterday
1981
as Kauing
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
2014
as Carmen
Annie Batungbakal
1979
Blue Moon
2006
When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
as Joey
How Is It to Dream?
1983
as Eric
Flames Of Love
2012
How Much I Love You
1993
as Rollie Suclad
Immortal
1989
Tunay na Mahal
2000
as Tomas
My Dream Is to Love You
2003
as Raffy
Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita
1976
Spark in the Dark
1991
as Nitoy
Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina
1993
Three Faces of Love
1988
as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
You Are Mine
1978
as Rex Aguilar
The Wedding
2018
as Mayor Cordero
Mano Po 2: My Home
2003
as Antonio
Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
1975
The Son of Brocka
2005
as (archive footage)
Should the Skies Clear
1984
as Rustan
Karma
1981
Broken Marriage
1983
as Rene
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
as Karlo
When to Say I Love You?
1985
as Jake Abelardo
Magdusa Ka!
1986
as Rod
Let's Embrace the Past Once More
1983
as Rod
Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
2000
When Love Begins...
2008
as Paco Valmonte
Darna, Kuno?
1979
The Legend of Julian Makabayan
1979
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009
as Alfonso
God... Save Me!
1985
as Homer
In the Name of Love
1995
as Spanky
Ika-13 kapitulo
2000
as David
Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
as Mike
Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye
1975
as episode 2: Goodnight
Magkaibigan
2008
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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- Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984)
- An Affair (1982) — as Emil
- Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King (1978) — as Rodrigo Garrote
- Where Is Francis? (2006) — as Rocky
- Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) — as Timo
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