Christopher de Leon

Personal Info

Birthday

October 31, 1956

(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Manila, Philippines

Also Known As

Boyet de Leon

King of Philippine Drama

Drama King

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).

Known For

Batang Quiapo

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

Darna

Maging Sino Ka Man

Captain Barbell

Beautiful Strangers

Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

Ilumina

Filmography

2023
When I Met You In Tokyo
as Joey
Moro
as Kamad
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
as Self
2022
On the Job: The Missing 8
as Arnel Pangan
2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Himself
2018
The Wedding
as Mayor Cordero
2017
Smaller and Smaller Circles
as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
2016
The Escort
as Gary Montenilla
Dukot
as Manong Johnny
2015
Salamat sa Alaala
as Himself
2014
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
as Carmen
2012
El Presidente
as Antonio Luna
2011
Catch Me... I'm in Love
as President
2010
Sa'yo Lamang
as Franco
2009
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
as Alfonso
2008
When Love Begins...
as Paco Valmonte
Banal
as Major Sagala
2006
Where Is Francis?
as Rocky
2005
The Son of Brocka
as (archive footage)
2004
Mano Po III: My Love
as Michael
2003
Mano Po 2: My Home
as Antonio
Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
as Raffy
2002
The 70s
as Julian
Magkapatid
as Bobby Reyes
2001
American Adobo
as Mike
Alas Dose
as Remo Doce
2000
Ika-13 kapitulo
as David
Tunay na Mahal
as Tomas
1999
Bulaklak ng Maynila
as Timo
Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko
as Alex Acosta
Wansapanataym: The Movie
as Gary
Katawan
as Carlo
1998
Pahiram Kahit Sandali
as Andy Castro
Ama Namin
as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
1997
Nasaan ang Puso
as Dave
Halik
as Simon
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
as Leo
1996
The Stepmother
as Edward
Wanted: Perfect Mother
as Dante Zulueta
Kristo
as Dimas
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
One and Only Star
as Phillip
Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet
as Gaston
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?
as Ramon
1993
How Much I Love You
as Rollie Suclad
Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story
as Paolo
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
as Karlo
1992
Hiram na Mukha
as Dr. Hugo Rodin
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
as Alex
1991
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
as Delfin
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
as Edmond
Ipagpatawad Mo
as Mike
A Plea to God
as Vince
Spark in the Dark
as Nitoy
1990
Biktima
as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
My Other Woman
as Benjo Santiago
Dirty Affair
as Levi
1989
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
as Alfred
1988
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
as Paolo
Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig
as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
1987
Maging Akin Ka Lamang
as Andy Abrigo
1986
Magdusa Ka!
as Rod
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
as Francis
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
as Rommel Villena
1985
God... Save Me!
as Homer
Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita?
as Jake Abelardo
Beloved
as Dindo Tuason
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
as Albert
An Indivisible Heaven
as Noel
Bituing Walang Ningning
as Nico Escobar
1984
Should the Skies Clear
as Rustan
1983
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
as Errol
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
as Rod
Broken Marriage
as Rene
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
as Eric
1982
Haplos
as Al
Cain and Abel
as Ellis
Sinasamba Kita
as Jerry
Anak
as Alfred
Relasyon
as Emil
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
as Chuck
Tinimbang ang Langit
as Joel
1981
Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister
as Dick
I Confess
as Tommy
Pakawalan Mo Ako
as Freddie
The Day Before Yesterday
as Kauing
1980
Vein Wound
as Ramon
Kakabakaba Ka Ba?
as Johnny
Iwahig
as Alex Zaragoza
Kasal?
as Joel
Aguila
as Mari
Where... Who... How???
as Self
1979
Star?
as Himself (cameo)
Pinay, American Style
as Chris
Magkaribal
as Eric Guerrero
1978
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
as Rodrigo Garrote
Ikaw ay Akin
as Rex Aguilar
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
as Modesto
Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin
as Ramon
Mga Mata ni Angelita
as Lover
Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
as Chris
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
as Benjamin
1977
Moments in a Stolen Dream
as Joey
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
as Alonzo
Tisoy!
as Tisoy
Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…
as Self
1976
As We Were
as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
Three Years Without God
as Masugi
Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay
as Mario
1975
Batu-Bato sa Langit
as Cris Buenaventura
Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye
as episode 2: Goodnight
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
as Sadek
1974
Weighed But Found Wanting
as Junior