Christopher de Leon

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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Known For

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

2002 • as Lemuel Verder

Batang Quiapo

2023 • as Ramon Montenegro

Darna

2005 • as Ted / Dr. Zombie

Luna Blanca

2012 • as Luis Buenaluz

Dahil Sa Pag-ibig

2012 • as Gov. Leo Valderama

Pahiram ng Sandali

2012 • as Philip Reyes

Filmography

2023

Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko

Movie - Released: 4/8/2023

Moro

as Kamad

Movie - Released: 10/6/2023

When I Met You In Tokyo

as Joey

Movie - Released: 12/25/2023

Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA

as Self

Movie - Released: 2/18/2023

Moro

Movie - Released: 9/15/2023

Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen

as Michael

TV - Released: 7/6/2023

Cattleya Killer

as Joven dela Rosa

TV - Released: 6/1/2023

Batang Quiapo

as Ramon Montenegro

TV - Released: 2/13/2023

2022

On the Job: The Missing 8

as Arnel Pangan

Movie - Released: 11/2/2022

Crocodile Whisperer

as Armando Banson

TV - Released: 7/4/2022

2021

Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia

Movie - Released: 3/19/2021

On the Job

as Arnel

TV - Released: 9/12/2021

2020

I Can See You

as Robert Penuliar

TV - Released: 9/28/2020

Love Thy Woman

as Adam Wong

TV - Released: 2/10/2020

2019

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

as Himself

Movie - Released: 10/12/2019

2018

The Wedding

as Mayor Cordero

Movie - Released: 5/16/2018

2017

Across The Crescent Moon

Movie - Released: 1/25/2017

Smaller and Smaller Circles

as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa

Movie - Released: 12/6/2017

Kamandag ng Droga

Movie - Released: 12/6/2017

2016

Dukot

as Manong Johnny

Movie - Released: 7/13/2016

The Escort

as Gary Montenilla

Movie - Released: 11/2/2016

Ang panday

as Lizardo

TV - Released: 2/29/2016

2015

Tragic Theater

Movie - Released: 1/8/2015

Movie

Salamat sa Alaala

as Himself

Movie - Released: 8/9/2015

Beautiful Strangers

as Ronaldo Castillo

TV - Released: 8/10/2015

2014

Sa Ngalan Ng Ama, Ina, At Mga Anak

as Carmen

Movie - Released: 1/29/2014

2013

Ganito Kami Muli

Movie - Released: 1/1/2013

Misibis Bay

as Anthony Cadiz

TV - Released: 7/1/2013

2012

Movie

Flames Of Love

Movie - Released: 12/12/2012

El Presidente

as Antonio Luna

Movie - Released: 12/25/2012

Pahiram ng Sandali

as Philip Reyes

TV - Released: 11/26/2012

Luna Blanca

as Luis Buenaluz

TV - Released: 5/21/2012

Dahil Sa Pag-ibig

as Gov. Leo Valderama

TV - Released: 3/12/2012

2011

Catch Me... I'm in Love

as President

Movie - Released: 2/23/2011

Captain Barbell

as Nero

TV - Released: 3/28/2011

Sa Ngalan ng Ina

as Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre

TV - Released: 10/3/2011

2010

Sa'yo Lamang

as Franco

Movie - Released: 9/1/2010

Ilumina

as Frederico Salcedo

TV - Released: 8/2/2010

2009

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

as Alfonso

Movie - Released: 12/25/2009

Sana Ngayong Pasko

as Gordon Dionisio

TV - Released: 12/7/2009

Lovers in Paris

as George Aranaz

TV - Released: 9/28/2009

2008

Banal

as Major Sagala

Movie - Released: 1/1/2008

When Love Begins...

as Paco Valmonte

Movie - Released: 4/29/2008

Movie

Magkaibigan

Movie - Released: 12/25/2008

Kahit Isang Saglit

as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon

TV - Released: 9/15/2008

2007

Faces of Love

Movie - Released: 2/21/2007

Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

as Fidel Madrigal

TV - Released: 12/10/2007

2006

Blue Moon

Movie - Released: 1/1/2006

Where Is Francis?

as Rocky

Movie - Released: 2/1/2006

Maging Sino Ka Man

as Don Fidel Madrigal

TV - Released: 10/9/2006

2005

The Son of Brocka

as (archive footage)

Movie - Released: 7/30/2005

Darna

as Ted / Dr. Zombie

TV - Released: 4/4/2005

Agos

as Armando

TV - Released: 10/24/2005

2004

Mano Po III: My Love

as Michael

Movie - Released: 12/25/2004

Hanggang Kailan

as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama

TV - Released: 3/8/2004

2003

Mano Po 2: My Home

as Antonio

Movie - Released: 12/25/2003

Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka

as Raffy

Movie - Released: 6/11/2003

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin

as Lemuel Verder

TV - Released: 4/14/2003

2002

The 70s

as Julian

Movie - Released: 12/25/2002

Mahal Kita: Final Answer!

Movie - Released: 1/23/2002

Magkapatid

as Bobby Reyes

Movie - Released: 6/12/2002

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

as Lemuel Verder

TV - Released: 7/15/2002

2001

American Adobo

as Mike

Movie - Released: 9/29/2001

Alas Dose

as Remo Doce

Movie - Released: 5/30/2001

2000

Tunay na Mahal

as Tomas

Movie - Released: 6/28/2000

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Movie - Released: 5/26/2000

Sugatang Puso

Movie - Released: 12/25/2000

The 13th Chapter

as David

Movie - Released: 8/23/2000

Yakapin Mo ang Umaga

Movie - Released: 9/27/2000

1999

Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko

as Alex Acosta

Movie - Released: 11/17/1999

Bulaklak ng Maynila

as Timo

Movie - Released: 12/29/1999

Wansapanataym: The Movie

as Gary

Movie - Released: 5/26/1999

Katawan

as Carlo

Movie - Released: 3/10/1999

1998

Ama Namin

as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco

Movie - Released: 4/1/1998

Pahiram Kahit Sandali

as Andy Castro

Movie - Released: 12/25/1998

Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo

Movie - Released: 12/25/1998

1997

Where the Heart Is

as Dave

Movie - Released: 12/25/1997

Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal

as Leo

Movie - Released: 4/29/1997

Halik

as Simon

Movie - Released: 12/3/1997

1996

Wanted: Perfect Mother

as Dante Zulueta

Movie - Released: 5/7/1996

Kristo

as Dimas

Movie - Released: 3/27/1996

The Stepmother

as Edward

Movie - Released: 8/14/1996

In My Own Hands

as Joven dela Rosa

Movie - Released: 3/21/1996

1995

Escape

as Geny Lopez, Jr.

Movie - Released: 1/25/1995

In the Name of Love

as Spanky

Movie - Released: 5/30/1995

1994

Movie

Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?

as Ramon

Movie - Released: 1/18/1994

One and Only Star

as Phillip

Movie - Released: 8/31/1994

Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet

as Gaston

Movie - Released: 2/19/1994

Vampira

as Arman

Movie - Released: 10/26/1994

1993

Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story

as Paolo

Movie - Released: 6/24/1993

How Much I Love You

as Rollie Suclad

Movie - Released: 12/25/1993

Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina

Movie - Released: 3/24/1993

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa

Movie - Released: 12/25/1993

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

as Karlo

Movie - Released: 1/19/1993

1992

Mahal Kita Walang Iba

as Alex

Movie - Released: 4/21/1992

Hiram na Mukha

as Dr. Hugo Rodin

Movie - Released: 7/15/1992

1991

Movie

Lampang Kerubin

Movie - Released: 12/1/1991

Makiusap sa Diyos

as Vince

Movie - Released: 7/24/1991

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

as Delfin

Movie - Released: 12/25/1991

Ipagpatawad Mo

as Mike

Movie - Released: 10/23/1991

Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik

as Edmond

Movie - Released: 12/4/1991

Spark in the Dark

as Nitoy

Movie - Released: 6/27/1991

1990

Dirty Affair

as Levi

Movie - Released: 5/17/1990

Biktima

as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus

Movie - Released: 11/20/1990

Movie

My Other Woman

as Benjo Santiago

Movie - Released: 5/19/1990

1989

Bakit Iisa Lamang Ang Puso?

Movie - Released: 3/8/1989

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

as Alfred

Movie - Released: 9/12/1989

Immortal

Movie - Released: 12/25/1989

1988

Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?

as Paolo

Movie - Released: 12/25/1988

Three Faces of Love

as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")

Movie - Released: 2/8/1988

Movie

Kapag Napagod ang Puso

Movie - Released: 6/30/1988

1987

Signed: Lino Brocka

Movie - Released: 10/1/1987

Maging Akin Ka Lamang

as Andy Abrigo

Movie - Released: 5/6/1987

Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

Movie - Released: 11/26/1987

1986

Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa

as Francis

Movie - Released: 7/3/1986

Magdusa Ka!

as Rod

Movie - Released: 10/22/1986

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa

as Rommel Villena

Movie - Released: 5/29/1986

1985

God... Save Me!

as Homer

Movie - Released: 12/25/1985

Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas

as Albert

Movie - Released: 4/17/1985

An Indivisible Heaven

as Noel

Movie - Released: 3/7/1985

Beloved

as Dindo Tuason

Movie - Released: 6/27/1985

Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita?

as Jake Abelardo

Movie - Released: 11/28/1985

Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan

Movie - Released: 1/16/1985

Bituing Walang Ningning

as Nico Escobar

Movie - Released: 2/14/1985

1984

Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap

as Rustan

Movie - Released: 1/19/1984

Your Body Is Mine

Movie - Released: 6/22/1984

Sampung Ahas ni Eva

Movie - Released: 8/30/1984

1983

Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen

as Errol

Movie - Released: 12/25/1983

Broken Marriage

as Rene

Movie - Released: 9/2/1983

Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?

as Eric

Movie - Released: 6/9/1983

Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

as Rod

Movie - Released: 11/7/1983

1982

No Other Love

Movie - Released: 8/13/1982

The Affair

as Emil

Movie - Released: 7/2/1982

Cain and Abel

as Ellis

Movie - Released: 10/7/1982

Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit

as Chuck

Movie - Released: 5/28/1982

Haplos

as Al

Movie - Released: 12/25/1982

Sinasamba Kita

as Jerry

Movie - Released: 8/19/1982

Tinimbang ang Langit

as Joel

Movie - Released: 5/28/1982

Anak

as Alfred

Movie - Released: 7/30/1982

1981

Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister

as Dick

Movie - Released: 9/4/1981

Dirty Games

Movie - Released: 7/23/1981

I Confess

as Tommy

Movie - Released: 6/19/1981

Movie

The Day Before Yesterday

as Kauing

Movie - Released: 1/15/1981

Karma

Movie - Released: 12/25/1981

Pakawalan Mo Ako

as Freddie

Movie - Released: 5/29/1981

1980

Where... Who... How???

as Self

Movie - Released: 1/1/1980

Aguila

as Mari

Movie - Released: 2/14/1980

Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

as Johnny

Movie - Released: 8/8/1980

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo

Movie - Released: 12/25/1980

Iwahig

as Alex Zaragoza

Movie - Released: 6/27/1980

Kasal?

as Joel

Movie - Released: 6/19/1980

Vein Wound

as Ramon

Movie - Released: 10/17/1980

1979

Pinay, American Style

as Chris

Movie - Released: 6/29/1979

Movie

Annie Batungbakal

Movie - Released: 9/14/1979

Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo

Movie - Released: 6/27/1979

The Legend Of Julian Makabayan

Movie - Released: 12/25/1979

Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan

Movie - Released: 11/6/1979

Darna, Kuno?

Movie - Released: 3/29/1979

Star?

as Himself (cameo)

Movie - Released: 12/4/1979

Movie

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

Movie - Released: 5/15/1979

Magkaribal

as Eric Guerrero

Movie - Released: 6/5/1979

1978

Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin

as Ramon

Movie - Released: 8/25/1978

Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King

as Rodrigo Garrote

Movie - Released: 12/25/1978

Ikaw ay Akin

as Rex Aguilar

Movie - Released: 12/8/1978

Mga Mata ni Angelita

as Lover

Movie - Released: 8/11/1978

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali

as Benjamin

Movie - Released: 5/28/1978

Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?

as Modesto

Movie - Released: 10/20/1978

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko

as Chris

Movie - Released: 6/30/1978

1977

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

Movie - Released: 5/20/1977

Moments in a Stolen Dream

as Joey

Movie - Released: 12/24/1977

Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…

as Self

Movie - Released: 1/1/1977

Tisoy!

as Tisoy

Movie - Released: 4/30/1977

Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig

as Alonzo

Movie - Released: 10/21/1977

1976

Movie

Hide and Seek

Movie - Released: 7/16/1976

As We Were

as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo

Movie - Released: 12/24/1976

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

as Masugi

Movie - Released: 11/18/1976

Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay

as Mario

Movie - Released: 4/2/1976

Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita

Movie - Released: 8/27/1976

1975

Batu-Bato sa Langit

as Cris Buenaventura

Movie - Released: 9/21/1975

Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye

as episode 2: Goodnight

Movie - Released: 6/26/1975

Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw

Movie - Released: 7/7/1975

Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw

Movie - Released: 10/24/1975

Banaue: Stairway to the Sky

as Sadek

Movie - Released: 4/18/1975

1974

Weighed But Found Wanting

as Junior

Movie - Released: 5/30/1974

Unknown

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

as Himself - Host