Christopher de Leon, a versatile Filipino actor-politician, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry since the 1970s. Boasting a career that spans over 100 films and television shows, he has garnered numerous awards for his outstanding acting skills.

Beyond his contributions to the arts, Christopher de Leon has also delved into politics, serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 2004 to 2013.

Born on October 31, 1956, in Manila, Philippines, Christopher is the son of Christopher de Leon Sr. the popular actor-director and actress-singer Nora Aunor.

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Father	Gil de León
Mother	Lilia Dizon
Brothers	Not Known
Sisters	Melissa De Leon, Pinky de Leon
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Nora Aunor (m. 1975-1996)
Marital Status	Married
Partner	Sandy Andolong (m. 2001)
Sons	Gabriel de Leon, Kiko de Leon, Kenneth de Leon, Ian De Leon, Miguel de Leon
Daughters	Maria Michaela de Leon, Maria Angelica de Leon, Matet de Leon

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• On March 17, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, De Leon revealed that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19. Despite being asymptomatic and not having contact with any COVID-19 carriers, he successfully recovered from the disease and was discharged from the hospital on March 24.

• In 2014, de Leon starred in “The Legal Wife” alongside Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales. He later portrayed the older version of Jake Cuenca’s character in the second season of “Ikaw Lamang,” featuring Kim Chiu and Coco Martin.

• De Leon’s first marriage was with actress Nora Aunor, resulting in five children—Matet, Lotlot, Ian, Kenneth, and Kiko. After their separation, he entered into a second marriage with actress Sandy Andolong, with whom he shares five children—Rafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel, and Mica.

• In 2013, he made a special appearance in “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” as Anton “El Patron” Silvestre, playing the father of Leonel Beltran, portrayed by Enchong Dee.

• Christopher de Leon ventured into producing theater plays through Green Wings Entertainment. Their inaugural project, “LORENZO,” a musical depicting the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, received acclaim for its artistic collaboration, featuring music by Ryan Cayabyab, a book and lyrics by Juan Ekis and Paul Dumol with Joem Antonio’s collaboration, and direction by Nonon Padilla. Lorenz Martinez played the role of Lorenzo Ruiz in the musical’s maiden run in September 2013 at DLS-CSB’s SDA Theater.

• In 2011, de Leon appeared in afternoon shows like “Bantatay” and the comeback of “Captain Barbell.” He also made a guest appearance on the long-running primetime television series “100 Days to Heaven.”

• In the fourth quarter of 2011, he was part of the TV5 mini-TV series and political primetime drama “Sa Ngalan ng Ina” with estranged wife and series protagonist, Award-Winning Actress Nora Aunor.

• On July 1, 2010, he took office as the board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.

• In 2010, he participated in the primetime fantasy television series “Panday Kids” and “Ilumina.”

• In 2009, de Leon returned to GMA Network for shows like “Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition” and its Christmas special “Sana Ngayong Pasko.” He was also part of “Lovers in Paris.”

• In 2006, he became part of the highly successful primetime soap opera “Maging Sino Ka Man” with John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, and Anne Curtis. The series continued with “Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik,” concluding successfully on March 28, 2008, after airing for three years.

• In 2007, de Leon ran as Vice Governor of Batangas but lost to Mark Leviste.

• In 2005, he joined the cast of the television franchise “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” as Dr. Zombie.

• In 2003–2004, he was part of GMA-7’s primetime soap/television series ensemble “Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw,” which saw success and continued with “Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin,” alongside Alice Dixson and Lani Mercado, both of whom he starred with in the 1992 film “My Other Woman” and with Richard Gomez.

• In 2000, de Leon hosted the first Philippine version of the quiz show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” until 2002.

• De Leon is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather and was granted a US Certificate of Citizenship on May 11, 1999. His maternal grandfather and mother passed on U.S. citizenship to him. He pursued fine arts at the University of the East in Manila.

• In September 1990, de Leon was reportedly cast in a film based on Freddie Aguilar’s song “Anak.” Directed by Willy Milan, the film starred Susan Lozada, Orestes Ojeda, Dinah Dominguez, and de Leon, but it remained unreleased.

• He has clinched the FAMAS Best Actor award five times, with notable performances in Lino Brocka’s “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang” and Eddie Romero’s “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” He is also renowned for working with esteemed actresses such as Sharon Cuneta, Nora Aunor, and Vilma Santos across various films from 1985 to 2009.

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