Christopher de Leon
Born: 1956-10-31 in Manila, Philippines
Known For: Acting
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).
Filmography
2023
- Batang Quiapo as Ramon Montenegro
- Moro as Kamad
- When I Met You In Tokyo as Joey
- Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA as Self
- Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
- Cattleya Killer as Joven dela Rosa
- Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen as Michael
- Moro
2022
- Crocodile Whisperer as Armando Banson
- On the Job: The Missing 8 as Arnel Pangan
2021
2020
- I Can See You as Robert Penuliar
- Love Thy Woman as Adam Wong
2019
- Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
2018
- The Wedding as Mayor Cordero
2017
- Smaller and Smaller Circles as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
- Across The Crescent Moon
- Kamandag ng Droga
2016
- Dukot as Manong Johnny
- The Escort as Gary Montenilla
- Ang panday as Lizardo
2015
- Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- Beautiful Strangers as Ronaldo Castillo
- Tragic Theater
2014
2013
- Misibis Bay as Anthony Cadiz
- Ganito Kami Muli
2012
- Flames Of Love
- El Presidente as Antonio Luna
- Luna Blanca as Luis Buenaluz
- Dahil Sa Pag-ibig as Gov. Leo Valderama
- Pahiram ng Sandali as Philip Reyes
2011
- Sa Ngalan ng Ina as Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre
- Catch Me... I'm in Love as President
- Captain Barbell as Nero
2010
- Sa'yo Lamang as Franco
- Ilumina as Frederico Salcedo
2009
- Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love as Alfonso
- Lovers in Paris as George Aranaz
- Sana Ngayong Pasko as Gordon Dionisio
2008
- Banal as Major Sagala
- Magkaibigan
- Kahit Isang Saglit as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
- When Love Begins... as Paco Valmonte
2007
- Faces of Love
- Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik as Fidel Madrigal
2006
- Maging Sino Ka Man as Don Fidel Madrigal
- Where Is Francis? as Rocky
- Blue Moon
2005
- Darna as Ted / Dr. Zombie
- Agos as Armando
- The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
2004
- Hanggang Kailan as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama
- Mano Po III: My Love as Michael
2003
- Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin as Lemuel Verder
- Mano Po 2: My Home as Antonio
- Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka as Raffy
2002
- Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw as Lemuel Verder
- Magkapatid as Bobby Reyes
- The 70s as Julian
- Mahal Kita: Final Answer!
2001
- American Adobo as Mike
- Alas Dose as Remo Doce
2000
1999
- Katawan as Carlo
- Wansapanataym: The Movie as Gary
- Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko as Alex Acosta
- Bulaklak ng Maynila as Timo
1998
- Ama Namin as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
- Pahiram Kahit Sandali as Andy Castro
- Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
1997
- Halik as Simon
- Nasaan ang Puso as Dave
- Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal as Leo
1996
- The Stepmother as Edward
- Kristo as Dimas
- Wanted: Perfect Mother as Dante Zulueta
- In My Own Hands as Joven dela Rosa
1995
- In the Name of Love as Spanky
- Eskapo as Geny Lopez, Jr.
1994
- Vampira as Arman
- Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet as Gaston
- One and Only Star as Phillip
- Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? as Ramon
1993
- Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story as Paolo
- Sana'y Ikaw na Nga as Karlo
- How Much I Love You as Rollie Suclad
- Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina
- Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
1992
- Mahal Kita, Walang Iba as Alex
- Hiram na Mukha as Dr. Hugo Rodin
1991
- Maalaala Mo Kaya as Sen. Edgardo Angara
- Ipagpatawad Mo as Mike
- Lampang Kerubin
- Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik as Edmond
- Spark in the Dark as Nitoy
- A Plea to God as Vince
- Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko as Delfin
1990
- Dirty Affair as Levi
- My Other Woman as Benjo Santiago
- Victim as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
1989
1988
- Kapag Napagod ang Puso
- Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
- Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? as Paolo
1987
1986
- Magdusa Ka! as Rod
- Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa as Francis
- Halimaw Sa Banga ... (Director)
- I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa as Rommel Villena
1985
- Beloved as Dindo Tuason
- Bituing Walang Ningning as Nico Escobar
- Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
- Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita? as Jake Abelardo
- God... Save Me! as Homer
- Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas as Albert
- An Indivisible Heaven as Noel
1984
1983
- Broken Marriage as Rene
- Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan as Rod
- Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? as Eric
- Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen as Errol
1982
- Haplos as Al
- Sinasamba Kita as Jerry
- An Affair as Emil
- Cain and Abel as Ellis
- No Other Love
- Anak as Alfred
- Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit as Chuck
- Tinimbang ang Langit as Joel
1981
- Karma
- Dirty Games
- Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister as Dick
- Pakawalan Mo Ako as Freddie
- I Confess as Tommy
- The Day Before Yesterday as Kauing
1980
- Iwahig as Alex Zaragoza
- Kasal? as Joel
- Aguila as Mari
- Will Your Heart Beat Faster? as Johnny
- Vein Wound as Ramon
- Where... Who... How??? as Self
- Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
1979
- Darna, Kuno?
- Annie Batungbakal
- The Legend Of Julian Makabayan
- Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
- Pinay, American Style as Chris
- Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo
- Magkaribal as Eric Guerrero
- Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?
- Star? as Himself (cameo)
1978
- Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko as Chris
- Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin as Ramon
- Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as Rodrigo Garrote
- Mga Mata ni Angelita as Lover
- Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali as Benjamin
- Ikaw ay Akin as Rex Aguilar
- Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? as Modesto
1977
- Tisoy! as Tisoy
- Moments in a Stolen Dream as Joey
- Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
- Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig as Alonzo
- Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp… as Self
1976
- As We Were as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
- Hide and Seek
- Three Years Without God as Masugi
- Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay as Mario
- Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita
1975
- Niño Valiente ... (Executive Producer)
- Banaue: Stairway to the Sky as Sadek
- Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye as episode 2: Goodnight
- Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
- Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw
- Alkitrang Dugo ... (Executive Producer)
- Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) as Cris Buenaventura
1974
- Weighed But Found Wanting as Junior