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Christopher de Leon
Born 1956-10-31Manila, Philippines
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
When I Met You In TokyoJoeyMoroKamadMoroRoleKahit Maputi na ang Buhok KoRoleAnim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMASelfOn the Job: The Missing 8Arnel PanganManoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie GarciaRoleHabambuhay: Remembering Philippine CinemaHimselfThe WeddingMayor CorderoSmaller and Smaller CirclesNBI Deputy Director Phillip MapaKamandag ng DrogaRoleAcross The Crescent MoonRoleThe EscortGary MontenillaDukotManong JohnnySalamat sa AlaalaHimselfTragic TheaterRole(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)CarmenGanito Kami MuliRoleEl PresidenteAntonio LunaFlames Of LoveRoleCatch Me... I'm in LovePresidentSa'yo LamangFrancoMano Po 6: A Mother's LoveAlfonsoMagkaibiganRole