Christopher de Leon

Christopher de Leon

Acting • Born 1956-10-31

Acting2Manila, Philippines

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

187 credits
No Other Love

No Other Love

Movie • 1982

Where? Who? How?

Where? Who? How?

Movie • 1980

Self

Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko

Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko

Movie • 2023

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)

Movie • 1975

Cris Buenaventura

Moro

Moro

Movie • 2023

Kamad

Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story

Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story

Movie • 1993

Paolo

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

Movie • 1977

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

Movie • 2019

Himself

Tunay na Mahal

Tunay na Mahal

Movie • 2000

Tomas

Pinay, American Style

Pinay, American Style

Movie • 1979

Chris

Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?

Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?

Movie • 1988

Paolo

Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister

Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister

Movie • 1981

Dick

Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Movie • 1976

Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin

Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin

Movie • 1978

Ramon

God... Save Me!

God... Save Me!

Movie • 1985

Homer

Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko

Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko

Movie • 1999

Alex Acosta

Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa

Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa

Movie • 1986

Francis

Annie Batungbakal

Annie Batungbakal

Movie • 1979

Ama Namin

Ama Namin

Movie • 1998

Fr. Rico / Ka Marco

When I Met You In Tokyo

When I Met You In Tokyo

Movie • 2023

Joey

Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA

Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA

Movie • 2023

Self

Dirty Games

Dirty Games

Movie • 1981

Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas

Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas

Movie • 1985

Albert

As We Were

As We Were

Movie • 1976

Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo

Aguila

Aguila

Movie • 1980

Mari

An Affair

An Affair

Movie • 1982

Emil

Three Years Without God

Three Years Without God

Movie • 1976

Masugi

Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

Movie • 1980

Johnny

Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo

Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo

Movie • 1979

Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?

Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?

Movie • 1994

Ramon

Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay

Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay

Movie • 1976

Mario

Lampang Kerubin

Lampang Kerubin

Movie • 1991

Bulaklak ng Maynila

Bulaklak ng Maynila

Movie • 1999

Timo

Weighed But Found Wanting

Weighed But Found Wanting

Movie • 1974

Junior

Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

Movie • 1982

Ellis

Wanted: Perfect Mother

Wanted: Perfect Mother

Movie • 1996

Dante Zulueta

American Adobo

American Adobo

Movie • 2001

Mike

Banal

Banal

Movie • 2008

Major Sagala

Moments in a Stolen Dream

Moments in a Stolen Dream

Movie • 1977

Joey

Flames Of Love

Flames Of Love

Movie • 2012

Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye

Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye

Movie • 1975

episode 2: Goodnight

Mano Po III: My Love

Mano Po III: My Love

Movie • 2004

Michael

Kristo

Kristo

Movie • 1996

Dimas

The Legend of Julian Makabayan

The Legend of Julian Makabayan

Movie • 1979

Signed: Lino Brocka

Signed: Lino Brocka

Movie • 1987

Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan

Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan

Movie • 1979

I Confess

I Confess

Movie • 1981

Tommy

An Indivisible Heaven

An Indivisible Heaven

Movie • 1985

Noel

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Movie • 2000

Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen

Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen

Movie • 1983

Errol

Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit

Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit

Movie • 1982

Chuck

Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King

Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King

Movie • 1978

Rodrigo Garrote

The '70s

The '70s

Movie • 2002

Julian

Darna, Kuno?

Darna, Kuno?

Movie • 1979

Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita

Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita

Movie • 1976

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo

Movie • 1980

Haplos

Haplos

Movie • 1982

Al

Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…

Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…

Movie • 1977

Self

Iwahig

Iwahig

Movie • 1980

Alex Zaragoza

Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw

Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw

Movie • 1975

The Stepmother

The Stepmother

Movie • 1996

Edward

Broken Marriage

Broken Marriage

Movie • 1983

Rene

Eskapo

Eskapo

Movie • 1995

Geny Lopez, Jr.

You Are Mine

You Are Mine

Movie • 1978

Rex Aguilar

Kasal?

Kasal?

Movie • 1980

Joel

Wounded Heart

Wounded Heart

Movie • 2000

Blue Moon

Blue Moon

Movie • 2006

Sa'yo Lamang

Sa'yo Lamang

Movie • 2010

Franco

Mano Po 2: My Home

Mano Po 2: My Home

Movie • 2003

Antonio

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

Movie • 2009

Alfonso

My Dream Is to Love You

My Dream Is to Love You

Movie • 2003

Raffy

A Plea to God

A Plea to God

Movie • 1991

Vince

Tragic Theater

Tragic Theater

Movie • 2015

Salamat sa Alaala

Salamat sa Alaala

Movie • 2015

Himself

El Presidente

El Presidente

Movie • 2012

Antonio Luna

The Son of Brocka

The Son of Brocka

Movie • 2005

(archive footage)

Catch Me... I'm in Love

Catch Me... I'm in Love

Movie • 2011

President

Ika-13 kapitulo

Ika-13 kapitulo

Movie • 2000

David

Mahal Kita: Final Answer!

Mahal Kita: Final Answer!

Movie • 2002

In My Own Hands

In My Own Hands

Movie • 1996

Joven dela Rosa

(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)

(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)

Movie • 2014

Carmen

Angelita's Eyes

Angelita's Eyes

Movie • 1978

Lover

Wansapanataym: The Movie

Wansapanataym: The Movie

Movie • 1999

Gary

Beloved

Beloved

Movie • 1985

Dindo Tuason

Paano Ba ang Mangarap?

Paano Ba ang Mangarap?

Movie • 1983

Eric

When to Say I Love You?

When to Say I Love You?

Movie • 1985

Jake Abelardo

Let's Embrace the Past Once More

Let's Embrace the Past Once More

Movie • 1983

Rod

Magdusa Ka!

Magdusa Ka!

Movie • 1986

Rod

Should the Skies Clear

Should the Skies Clear

Movie • 1984

Rustan

Katawan

Katawan

Movie • 1999

Carlo

Be Only Mine

Be Only Mine

Movie • 1987

Andy Abrigo

When Love Begins...

When Love Begins...

Movie • 2008

Paco Valmonte

All for You

All for You

Movie • 1982

Jerry

Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan

Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan

Movie • 1985

A Star Without Shine

A Star Without Shine

Movie • 1985

Nico Escobar

Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

Movie • 1987

One and Only Star

One and Only Star

Movie • 1994

Phillip

Three Faces of Love

Three Faces of Love

Movie • 1988

Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")

Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?

Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?

Movie • 1989

Dirty Affair

Dirty Affair

Movie • 1990

Levi

Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge

Movie • 1989

Alfred

Mahal Kita, Walang Iba

Mahal Kita, Walang Iba

Movie • 1992

Alex

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

Movie • 1991

Delfin

Nasaan ang Puso

Nasaan ang Puso

Movie • 1997

Dave

Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal

Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal

Movie • 1997

Leo

Tisoy!

Tisoy!

Movie • 1977

Tisoy

Kapag Napagod ang Puso

Kapag Napagod ang Puso

Movie • 1988

Adrian

How Much I Love You

How Much I Love You

Movie • 1993

Rollie Suclad

Ipagpatawad Mo

Ipagpatawad Mo

Movie • 1991

Mike

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali

Movie • 1978

Benjamin

Victim

Victim

Movie • 1990

Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus

Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik

Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik

Movie • 1991

Edmond

In the Name of Love

In the Name of Love

Movie • 1995

Spanky

Pahiram Kahit Sandali

Pahiram Kahit Sandali

Movie • 1998

Andy Castro

Will I Always Be a Woman?

Will I Always Be a Woman?

Movie • 1978

Modesto

The Day Before Yesterday

The Day Before Yesterday

Movie • 1981

Kauing

My Other Woman

My Other Woman

Movie • 1990

Benjo Santiago

Spark in the Dark

Spark in the Dark

Movie • 1991

Nitoy

Siblings

Siblings

Movie • 2002

Bobby Reyes

Dukot

Dukot

Movie • 2016

Manong Johnny

Star?

Star?

Movie • 1979

Himself (cameo)

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

Movie • 1979

Where Is Francis?

Where Is Francis?

Movie • 2006

Rocky

Moro

Moro

Movie • 2023

Faces of Love

Faces of Love

Movie • 2007

The Escort

The Escort

Movie • 2016

Gary Montenilla

Alas Dose

Alas Dose

Movie • 2001

Remo Doce

Across The Crescent Moon

Across The Crescent Moon

Movie • 2017

Summer Rains

Summer Rains

Movie • 1975

Smaller and Smaller Circles

Smaller and Smaller Circles

Movie • 2017

NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa

Karma

Karma

Movie • 1981

Banaue: Stairway to the Sky

Banaue: Stairway to the Sky

Movie • 1975

Sadek

Kamandag ng Droga

Kamandag ng Droga

Movie • 2017

Immortal

Immortal

Movie • 1989

Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina

Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina

Movie • 1993

Magkaibigan

Magkaibigan

Movie • 2008

Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet

Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet

Movie • 1994

Gaston

Your Body Is Mine

Your Body Is Mine

Movie • 1984

The Wedding

The Wedding

Movie • 2018

Mayor Cordero

Heavens Were Weighed

Heavens Were Weighed

Movie • 1982

Joel

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa

Movie • 1993

Vampira

Vampira

Movie • 1994

Arman

Magkaribal

Magkaribal

Movie • 1979

Eric Guerrero

Anak

Anak

Movie • 1982

Alfred

Ganito Kami Muli

Ganito Kami Muli

Movie • 2013

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko

Movie • 1978

Chris

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa

Movie • 1986

Rommel Villena

Halik

Halik

Movie • 1997

Simon

Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia

Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia

Movie • 2021

On the Job: The Missing 8

On the Job: The Missing 8

Movie • 2022

Arnel Pangan

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

Movie • 1993

Karlo

Sampung Ahas ni Eva

Sampung Ahas ni Eva

Movie • 1984

Borrowed Face

Borrowed Face

Movie • 1992

Dr. Hugo Rodin

Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo

Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo

Movie • 1998

Vein Wound

Vein Wound

Movie • 1980

Ramon

Pakawalan Mo Ako

Pakawalan Mo Ako

Movie • 1981

Freddie

Yakapin Mo ang Umaga

Yakapin Mo ang Umaga

Movie • 2000

Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig

Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig

Movie • 1977

Alonzo

Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell

TV • 2011

Nero

Pahiram ng Sandali

Pahiram ng Sandali

TV • 2012

Philip Reyes

Luna Blanca

Luna Blanca

TV • 2012

Luis Buenaluz

Ilumina

Ilumina

TV • 2010

Frederico Salcedo

Sana Ngayong Pasko

Sana Ngayong Pasko

TV • 2009

Gordon Dionisio

On the Job

On the Job

TV • 2021

Arnel

Darna

Darna

TV • 2005

Ted / Dr. Zombie

Hanggang Kailan

Hanggang Kailan

TV • 2004

Diosdado "Dado" Villarama

Misibis Bay

Misibis Bay

TV • 2013

Anthony Cadiz

Sa Ngalan ng Ina

Sa Ngalan ng Ina

TV • 2011

Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin

TV • 2003

Lemuel Verder

Dahil Sa Pag-ibig

Dahil Sa Pag-ibig

TV • 2012

Gov. Leo Valderama

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

TV • 2002

Lemuel Verder

Agos

Agos

TV • 2005

Armando

Maging Sino Ka Man

Maging Sino Ka Man

TV • 2006

Don Fidel Madrigal

Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

TV • 2007

Fidel Madrigal

Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen

Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen

TV • 2023

Michael

A Time for Us

A Time for Us

TV • 2008

Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon

Lovers in Paris

Lovers in Paris

TV • 2009

George Aranaz

Cattleya Killer

Cattleya Killer

TV • 2023

Joven dela Rosa

I Can See You

I Can See You

TV • 2020

Robert Penuliar

Crocodile Whisperer

Crocodile Whisperer

TV • 2022

Armando Banson

Ang panday

Ang panday

TV • 2016

Lizardo

Batang Quiapo

Batang Quiapo

TV • 2023

Ramon Montenegro

Beautiful Strangers

Beautiful Strangers

TV • 2015

Ronaldo Castillo

Love Thy Woman

Love Thy Woman

TV • 2020

Adam Wong

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

TV

Himself - Host

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya

TV • 1991

Sen. Edgardo Angara

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya

TV • 1991

Jerry