Christopher 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).
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TV
Batang Quiapo
Ramon Montenegro
2023
TV
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Sen. Edgardo Angara
1991
TV
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Jerry
1991
TV
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Lemuel Verder
2002
TV
Darna
Ted / Dr. Zombie
2005
TV
Crocodile Whisperer
Armando Banson
2022
TV
Maging Sino Ka Man
Don Fidel Madrigal
2006
TV
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
Fidel Madrigal
2007
TV
I Can See You
Robert Penuliar
2020
TV
Captain Barbell
Nero
2011
TV
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
Gov. Leo Valderama
2012
TV
Cattleya Killer
Joven dela Rosa
2023
TV
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
Lemuel Verder
2003
TV
Pahiram ng Sandali
Philip Reyes
2012
TV
Luna Blanca
Luis Buenaluz
2012
TV
A Time for Us
Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
2008
TV
Hanggang Kailan
Diosdado "Dado" Villarama
2004
TV
Ilumina
Frederico Salcedo
2010
TV
Beautiful Strangers
Ronaldo Castillo
2015
TV
Love Thy Woman
Adam Wong
2020
Filmography
2023FilmWhen I Met You In Tokyoas Joey2023FilmMoroas Kamad2023FilmMoro2023TVFit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queenas Michael2023TVCattleya Killeras Joven dela Rosa2023FilmKahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko2023FilmAnim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMAas Self2023TVBatang Quiapoas Ramon Montenegro2022FilmOn the Job: The Missing 8as Arnel Pangan2022TVCrocodile Whispereras Armando Banson2021TVOn the Jobas Arnel2021FilmManoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia2020TVI Can See Youas Robert Penuliar2020TVLove Thy Womanas Adam Wong2019FilmHabambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinemaas Himself2018FilmThe Weddingas Mayor Cordero2017FilmSmaller and Smaller Circlesas NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa2017FilmKamandag ng Droga2017FilmAcross The Crescent Moon2016FilmThe Escortas Gary Montenilla2016FilmDukotas Manong Johnny2016TVAng pandayas Lizardo2015TVBeautiful Strangersas Ronaldo Castillo2015FilmSalamat sa Alaalaas Himself2015FilmTragic Theater2014Film(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)as Carmen2013TVMisibis Bayas Anthony Cadiz2013FilmGanito Kami Muli2012FilmEl Presidenteas Antonio Luna2012FilmFlames Of Love2012TVPahiram ng Sandalias Philip Reyes2012TVLuna Blancaas Luis Buenaluz2012TVDahil Sa Pag-ibigas Gov. Leo Valderama2011TVSa Ngalan ng Inaas Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre2011TVCaptain Barbellas Nero2011FilmCatch Me... I'm in Loveas President2010FilmSa'yo Lamangas Franco2010TVIluminaas Frederico Salcedo2009FilmMano Po 6: A Mother's Loveas Alfonso2009TVSana Ngayong Paskoas Gordon Dionisio2009TVLovers in Parisas George Aranaz2008FilmMagkaibigan2008TVA Time for Usas Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon2008FilmWhen Love Begins...as Paco Valmonte2008FilmBanalas Major Sagala2007TVMaging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalikas Fidel Madrigal2007FilmFaces of Love2006TVMaging Sino Ka Manas Don Fidel Madrigal2006FilmWhere Is Francis?as Rocky2006FilmBlue Moon2005TVAgosas Armando2005FilmThe Son of Brockaas (archive footage)2005TVDarnaas Ted / Dr. Zombie2004FilmMano Po III: My Loveas Michael2004TVHanggang Kailanas Diosdado "Dado" Villarama2003FilmMano Po 2: My Homeas Antonio2003FilmMy Dream Is to Love Youas Raffy2003TVAng Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rinas Lemuel Verder2002FilmThe '70sas Julian2002TVAng Iibigin Ay Ikawas Lemuel Verder2002FilmSiblingsas Bobby Reyes2002FilmMahal Kita: Final Answer!2001FilmAmerican Adoboas Mike2001FilmAlas Doseas Remo Doce2000FilmWounded Heart2000FilmYakapin Mo ang Umaga2000FilmIka-13 kapituloas David2000FilmTunay na Mahalas Tomas2000FilmPedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback1999FilmBulaklak ng Maynilaas Timo1999FilmHigit pa sa Buhay koas Alex Acosta1999FilmWansapanataym: The Movieas Gary1999FilmKatawanas Carlo1998FilmPahiram Kahit Sandalias Andy Castro1998FilmSambahin ang Ngalan mo1998FilmAma Naminas Fr. Rico / Ka Marco1997FilmNasaan ang Pusoas Dave1997FilmHalikas Simon1997FilmHanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahalas Leo1996FilmThe Stepmotheras Edward1996FilmWanted: Perfect Motheras Dante Zulueta1996FilmKristoas Dimas1996FilmIn My Own Handsas Joven dela Rosa1995FilmIn the Name of Loveas Spanky1995FilmEscapeas Geny Lopez, Jr.1994FilmVampiraas Arman1994FilmOne and Only Staras Phillip1994FilmPaano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janetas Gaston1994FilmBakit Ngayon Ka Lang?as Ramon1993FilmHow Much I Love Youas Rollie Suclad1993FilmKung Mawawala Ka Pa1993FilmBecause I Love Youas Paolo1993FilmDivine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina1993FilmSana'y Ikaw na Ngaas Karlo1992FilmBorrowed Faceas Dr. Hugo Rodin1992FilmMahal Kita, Walang Ibaas Alex1991FilmHuwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Koas Delfin1991FilmDinampot Ka Lang sa Putikas Edmond1991FilmLampang Kerubin1991FilmIpagpatawad Moas Mike1991FilmA Plea to Godas Vince1991FilmSpark in the Darkas Nitoy1991TVMaalaala Mo Kayaas Sen. Edgardo Angara1990FilmVictimas Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus1990FilmMy Other Womanas Benjo Santiago1990FilmDirty Affairas Levi1989FilmImmortal1989FilmBabangon Ako't Dudurugin Kitaas Alfred1989FilmBakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?1988FilmMagkano Ang Iyong Dangal?as Paolo1988FilmKapag Napagod ang Pusoas Adrian1988FilmThree Faces of Loveas Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")1987FilmWalang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan1987FilmSigned: Lino Brocka1987FilmBe Only Mineas Andy Abrigo1986FilmMagdusa Ka!as Rod1986FilmHuwag Mo Kaming Isumpaas Francis1986FilmI Love You Mama, I Love You Papaas Rommel Villena1985FilmGod... Save Me!as Homer1985FilmWhen to Say I Love You?as Jake Abelardo1985FilmBelovedas Dindo Tuason1985FilmKay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukasas Albert1985FilmAn Indivisible Heavenas Noel1985FilmBituing Walang Ningningas Nico Escobar1985FilmKapag Puso'y Sinugatanas Ramon1984FilmSampung Ahas ni Eva1984FilmYour Body Is Mine1984FilmShould the Skies Clearas Rustan1983FilmBad Bananas on the Silver Screenas Errol1983FilmLet's Embrace the Past Once Moreas Rod1983FilmBroken Marriageas Rene1983FilmHow Is It to Dream?as Eric1982FilmHaplosas Al1982FilmCain and Abelas Ellis1982FilmAll for Youas Jerry1982FilmNo Other Love1982FilmAnakas Alfred1982FilmAn Affairas Emil1982FilmPalipat-lipat, Papalit-palitas Chuck1982FilmHeavens Were Weighedas Joel1981FilmKarma1981FilmDalaga si Misis, Binata si Misteras Dick1981FilmDirty Games1981FilmI Confessas Tommy1981FilmPakawalan Mo Akoas Freddie1981FilmThe Day Before Yesterdayas Kauing1980FilmKung Ako'y Iiwan Mo1980FilmVein Woundas Ramon1980FilmWill Your Heart Beat Faster?as Johnny1980FilmIwahigas Alex Zaragoza1980FilmThe Marriageas Joel1980FilmAguilaas Mari1980FilmWhere? Who? How?as Self1979FilmThe Legend of Julian Makabayanas Julian Makabayan1979FilmStar?as Himself (cameo)1979FilmIsang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan1979FilmAnnie Batungbakal1979FilmPinay, American Styleas Chris1979FilmSa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo1979FilmMagkaribalas Eric Guerrero1979FilmBakit May Pag-ibig Pa?1979FilmDarna, Kuno?1978FilmDrigo Garrote: Jai Alai Kingas Rodrigo Garrote1978FilmYou Are Mineas Rex Aguilar1978FilmWill I Always Be a Woman?as Modesto1978FilmKung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rinas Ramon1978FilmAngelita's Eyesas Lover1978FilmMahal Mo, Mahal Koas Chris1978FilmNakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandalias Benjamin1977FilmMoments in a Stolen Dreamas Joey1977FilmMasarap, Masakit... ang Umibigas Alonzo1977FilmMasikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat1977FilmTisoy!as Tisoy1977FilmSi Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…as Self1976FilmAs We Wereas Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo1976FilmThree Years Without Godas Masugi1976FilmRelax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita1976FilmHide and Seek1976FilmAng Katumbas Ay Buhayas Mario1975FilmSummer Rains1975FilmBatu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)as Cris Buenaventura1975FilmKahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw1975FilmHello... Goodnight... Goodbyeas episode 2: Goodnight1975FilmBanaue: Stairway to the Skyas Sadek1974FilmWeighed But Found Wantingas Junior—FilmKnock Three Times—TVWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?as Himself - Host