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Christopher de Leon is a Actor and Producer Philippin born on 31 october 1956 at Manila City (Philippines)
Christopher Strauss de Leon (born October 31, 1956) is a Filipino film actor and politician. De Leon appeared on the gag show Going Bananas and has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
On July 1, 2010, he was sworn into office as the board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.
He is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather. On May 11, 1999, he was given a US Certificate of Citizenship. The U.S. Certificate of Citizenship says that the holder was a U.S. Citizen at birth. His citizenship was passed through his maternal grandfather and his mother.
He is also the husband of actress Sandy Andolong.
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Christopher de Leon
Birth name Christopher Strauss de Leon
Nationality Philippines
Birth 31 october 1956 (67 years) at Manila City (Philippines)
Nationality Philippines
Birth 31 october 1956 (67 years) at Manila City (Philippines)
On July 1, 2010, he was sworn into office as the board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.
Biography
He is the son of Gil de León and Lilia Dizon.He is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather. On May 11, 1999, he was given a US Certificate of Citizenship. The U.S. Certificate of Citizenship says that the holder was a U.S. Citizen at birth. His citizenship was passed through his maternal grandfather and his mother.
He is also the husband of actress Sandy Andolong.
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Darna (2016)
Directed by Erik Matti
Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy
Themes Superhero films
Actors Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, Gretchen Barretto, Christopher de Leon, Phillip Salvador, Eula Valdez
Tragic Theater (2015)
, 1h35Directed by Tikoy Aguiluz
Origin Philippines
Genres Horror
Actors Andi Eigenmann, Christopher de Leon, John Estrada
Rating35%
A team of exorcists are sent into an old theater that is rumored to have been the site of a great tragedy during its construction.
Directed by Robin Padilla
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Actors Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez, John Arcilla, Daniel Padilla, Kylie Padilla, Bela Padilla
Roles Carmen
Rating72%
The President (2012)
, 2h45Directed by Mark Meily
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, War, Biography, Action, Historical
Themes Political films
Actors Jeorge "E.R." Ejercito Estregan, Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano, Christopher de Leon, Sunshine Cruz
Roles Antonio Luna
Rating58%
The story is told in flashbacks as Emilio Aguinaldo (E.R. Ejercito) thanks the U.S. government for giving him the opportunity to attend the full restoration of Philippine independence on July 4, 1946.
Catch Me, I'm in Love (2011)
, 1h46Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Sarah Geronimo, Gerald Anderson, Dawn Zulueta, Christopher de Leon, Joey Marquez, Julia Montes
Roles President
Rating59%
Roanne Sanchez, a young girl with high ideals about romance is assigned to accompany the spoiled son of the president, Eric Rodriguez (Gerald Anderson) as he goes on an immersion trip. Coming from different worlds, the two find much to fight about, but sudden attraction between then soon gets the better of them.
Sa 'yo Lamang (2010)
, 1h45Directed by Laurice Guillen
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion
Actors Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee
Roles Franco
Rating71%
From the director who gave us Tanging Yaman, Laurice Guillen, is back with another heart-warming family drama which teaches us about love, faith and life. Sa ‘Yo Lamang stars Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Bea Alonzo, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee, Miles Ocampo, Shaina Magdayao and Empress Schuck.
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009)
, 2h7Directed by Joel Lamangan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Sharon Cuneta, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Christopher de Leon, Kris Aquino, Zoren Legaspi, Boots Anson-Roa
Roles Alfonso
Rating63%
Melinda Uy is a billionaire widow whose life is a rags-to-riches story. The daughter of a Chinese immigrant and a Filipino small businessman, Melinda had been a victim of discrimination in the local Chinese community, being only half-Chinese. Melinda was only in her late teens when she got married to Alfonso Uy, the scion of the wealthy Uy clan. But Alfonso’s parents frown upon the marriage, believing that it is cursed. Disappointed with Alfonso’s choice of wife, they disinherit him.
When Love Begins (2008)
, 1h45Directed by Jose Javier Reyes
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Aga Muhlach, Anne Curtis, Boots Anson-Roa, Jon Avila, AJ Dee, Christopher de Leon
Roles Paco Valmonte
Rating50%
Benedicto "Ben" Caballero is an environmentalist who disapproves of deforestation for villages in mountainous regions in the country. He is more concerned of the environment than that of getting along with his siblings. It is revealed that he was a former lawyer and that he quit because of a matter between right or wrong, and not about winning or losing. He focuses on nature-for him, it's all about saving the planet.
Blue Moon (2006)
, 1h48Directed by Joel Lamangan
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Eddie García, Boots Anson-Roa, Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Pauleen Luna, Dennis Trillo
Rating76%
A man named Manuel Pineda (Garcia) is ill and has only has six months to live, but there is one thing left in his life that he wants to do, which is to find Corazon, his beloved. His family has its own problems, as his son Rod (De Leon) is still mourning to his wife's death, while Rod's son, Kyle (Trillo), has recently been dumped by his wife Peggy.
Nasaan si Francis? (2006)
, 1h24Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy
Actors Jeffrey Quizon, Paolo Contis, Christopher de Leon, Angel Aquino, Rita Avila, Julia Clarete
Roles Rocky
Rating54%
Boy (Paolo Contis) is struggling to save his girlfriend Sofia (Tanya Garcia), who is forced to work as a prostitute for the scheming Madam San (Rio Locsin). Boy and his best friend Sonny (Rico Blanco) visit their childhood friend Francis (Epi Quizon), who is now a violent drug dealer. Unexpectedly, Francis suffers from a heart attack and dies. Instead of reporting the incident to his family, Boy and Sonny hid Francis' body as they searched the entire house for the tablets of Ecstasy, which they were hoping to sell. Chaos ensues when Francis' family and girlfriend, as well as drug pusher Rocky (Christopher De Leon) find out about his death.
Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
, 1h59Directed by Joel Lamangan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Christopher de Leon, Jay Manalo, Patrick Garcia, Angelica Panganiban, Carlo Aquino, John Prats
Roles Michael
Rating57%
Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect & admiration of the most powerful people in the land. But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos. So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life.
The 70s (2002)
, 2h11Directed by Chito S. Roño
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual, Marvin Agustin, Kris Aquino, Ana Capri, Dimples Romana
Roles Julian
Rating75%
There was once a middle-class family called the Bartolomes. The family members are Amanda Bartolome (Vilma Santos), Julián Bartlome Sr. (Christopher de Leon), and their sons Julian "Jules" Bartolome Jr. (Piolo Pascual), Isagani "Gani" Bartolome (Carlos Agassi), Emmanuel "Em" Bartolome (Marvin Agustin), Jason Bartolome (Danilo Barrios) and Benjamin "Bingo" Bartolome (John Wayne Sace). The story tells us about their life during the martial law in the Philippines during the 1970s.
American Adobo (2001)
, 1h44Directed by Laurice Guillen
Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Cherry Pie Picache, Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Sandy Andolong, Keesha Sharp
Roles Mike
Rating48%
Tere Sanchez (Cherry Pie Picache) is an accountant who is in her early forties, single, and not especially happy about it. Tere is an excellent cook, and often throws dinner parties for her friends, and the arrival of her old friend Lorna (Sol Oca) from Manila is all the reason she needs to invite her friends over for a feast. Mike (Christopher De Leon) is a former political journalist who is now enjoying the fruits of a lucrative career as a newspaper editor, but he wonders if he left his principles behind along the way; he's also feeling unfulfilled in his marriage to Gigi (Susan Valdez-LeGoff). Gerry (Ricky Davao) is an advertising copywriter who is afraid to tell his friends and family that he's gay, though circumstances may well drive him out of the closet. Raul (Paolo Montalban) is a good-looking womaniser who prefers to date Caucasians, and lacks a certain amount of emotional maturity. And Marissa (Dina Bonnevie) is on the surface a well-to-do social butterfly; however, deep inside she's woefully insecure, and is afraid to confront her boyfriend Sam (Randy Becker) about his constant infidelity. Meanwhile, Lorna confesses that while she's married to a wealthy man in Manila, she's terribly unhappy, and is considering staying in America as an illegal alien.
Wansapanataym: The Movie (1999)
Directed by Johnny L. Manahan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Films about religion, Films about angels
Actors Christopher de Leon, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino, Serena Dalrymple, Gloria Sevilla, Dick Israel
Roles Gary
Rating68%
The Stepmother (1996)
, 1h46Directed by Olivia Lamasan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Sharon Cuneta, Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nida Blanca, Tita Muñoz, Eula Valdez
Roles Edward
Rating76%
The loving and nurturing Mariel (Sharon Cuneta) marries Edward (Christopher De Leon) after his first wife abandons him and took responsibility as a mother to his three children (Claudine Barretto, Patrick Garcia and Camille Prats). Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family she is still just a stepmother no matter what and she must learn how to cope and be a part of their lives. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, this provocative film explores issues of love, trust and what it means to be a family.