Christopher de Leon

Acting

Christopher de Leon

Born 1956-10-31 · Manila, 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).

Acting credits

The Wedding poster
6.6

Lia is set to marry Cebu's most eligible bachelor and mayoral candidate Philip. Conflict begins when Lia's ex boyfriend Wado works for them in a project that will potentially help Philip win the elections.

The Wedding

2018

Will I Always Be a Woman? poster
6.3

Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.

Will I Always Be a Woman?

1978

Angelita's Eyes poster
6.5

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.

Angelita's Eyes

1978

Sampung Ahas ni Eva poster
4.3

On a remote island, a plane wreck leaves a woman alone with ten men who are willing to kill to fulfill their desires for her.

Sampung Ahas ni Eva

1984

An Affair poster
6.4

In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair with a married man. Eventually, they move in together, and that is when the problems start.

An Affair

1982

Heavens Were Weighed poster
8.0

This is the story of the dramatic journey of Victoria, a struggling but talented singer whose search for a "career" leads her to an adventure that will change her life forever. She is introduced to a celebrated songwriter, Joel, who makes her his protege and who later falls madly in love with her. Torn between her booming career and Joel's proposal of love, Victoria turns her back on love and chooses a successful singing career. Joel, whose heart is broken, marries Sandra, the heiress of a recording company. The three characters are caught in a web of pride, deception, and lies.

Heavens Were Weighed

1982

Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King poster
7.0

Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco and starred Christopher de Leon, Marianne dela Riva, Dranreb, Johnny Delgado, Amy Austria, Cynthia Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela, and Manny Luna.

Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King

1978

No artwork available
NR

A young woman returning from rehab discovers her mother has fallen under the influence of a malevolent antique mirror.

Knock Three Times

Mano Po III: My Love poster
5.8

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. - Written by regalfilms

Mano Po III: My Love

2004

Katawan poster
4.7

The moment the doctor confirms his wife's pregnancy Carlo felt a sign of a curse coming to life. It's the curse caused by his errant grandfather, the curse that doomed his father. The same curse that's about to destroy him. Advised by his doctor to rest, Carlo returns to his family's villa in Lucban and there, he meets Carmen, the woman destined to kill her.

Katawan

1999

Haplos poster
7.8

Al is a balikbayan who returns to his former hometown where his mother is buried. There he meets his childhood friend Cristy who works as a counselor for family planning. Eventually they develop a romantic relationship and end up as a couple. However, a mysterious lady appears one day while Al tends to his mother’s grave. Al falls in love with the stranger and is now torn between her and Cristy.

Haplos

1982

All for You poster
4.7

Strong-willed and sophisticated, Divina takes over the business of her late father Don Ferrer who had requested Divina to ensure that his daughter Nora with his mistress is cared for. But Nora wins the love of Jerry, the only man who has captivated Divina’s discriminating heart. From the start. Jerry is attracted to Nora whose steadfast suitor Oscar respects and honors her chastity, only to find out that she has fallen in love and has given herself to Jerry.

All for You

1982

Anak poster
4.0

A daughter defies her mother to pursue her passionate yet ill fated relationship.

Anak

1982

The Stepmother poster
8.0

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.

The Stepmother

1996

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali poster
10.0

Two desperate lovers snatching every bit of forbidden time.

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali

1978

Siblings poster
8.3

Lisa (Santos) and Cita (Cuneta) have a kinship as sisters, but their bond goes far beyond blood. The close-knit two are also best friends -- until a tragic misfortune strikes and the sisters' support system unravels.

Siblings

2002

An Indivisible Heaven poster
6.7

Noel struggles to accept his father's remarriage to Agnes and the arrival of his step-sister, Melody. The two grow up harboring a bitter hatred for each other. When their parents die, Noel becomes Melody's legal guardian, much to her dismay. Later, each now married, the two become business partners and eventually grow closer.

An Indivisible Heaven

1985

The '70s poster
6.0

Set in the Philippines during martial law, the film follows the Bartolome family’s struggles over several years.

The '70s

2002

I Confess poster
7.0

An unfaithful wife makes a true confession of her transgressions.

I Confess

1981

Nasaan ang Puso poster
7.0

After separating for too long, two sisters are reunited but complications are bound to happen when bickerings of past continues. Joy, a succesful careerwoman, attempts to reconcile her parents and reconnects with her siblings.

Nasaan ang Puso

1997

Dirty Games poster
NR

Blinded mad by jealousy over the close friendship between his wife and buddy, a man masterminds his own son's kidnapping to test the suspected lovers' reaction to it. He realizes, however, that his trusted accomplice has other plans.

Dirty Games

1981

Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig poster
8.0

A wealthy couple’s sacrificing adopted son, Alonzo (Christopher de Leon) and wayward biological son, Alvaro (Mat Ranillo III) vie for the love of the same woman, Estella (Vilma Santos).

Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig

1977

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga poster
8.0

This love triangle story is about love, music, and drugs. Jessica was an upcoming singer who met Gary, a lead singer of a band, and Karlo, Gary's older brother who was an ex-convict.

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

1993

Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik poster
4.3

A love triangle involving a young woman who leaves her provincial boyfriend and newborn son to try her luck in Manila. She meets a man who promises to marry her and take care of her son.

Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik

1991

Behind the camera

Monster poster
10.0

Two young boys discovered an ancient book in a dilapidated mansion. Unaware, they have unleashed the cursed warrior character in the book upon reading. The bloodthirsty demon went on a killing spree in the darkness of night. Discovering that the murders were done by the halimaw in the book, Kokoy, the protagonist, must act fast to put an end to the unwanted trespasser and protect his home and family. Subsequent to this is a variant story of an ancient jar which dated to a period when the dead were buried in jars. This particular jar was cursed as, a lady believed to be, a witch was killed and buried in it. The witch pledged vengeance in her awakening, thereby freeing her spirit gradually from the jar as it traps anyone who unluckily chances upon the jar.

Monster

1986

Where Is Francis? poster
NR

An absurd, original and bawdy comedy about a hapless Boy, who tries to save his girlfriend, who is forced to work as a prostitute while trying to elude a drug dealer.

Where Is Francis?

2006

Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen poster
7.3

Zany foursome Errol, Herman, Tacio, and Peewee merely geared up for a short underwater dive towards Hundred Islands when a series of miscalculations cause them to resurface on the shores of Mexico.

Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen

1983

Annie Batungbakal poster
8.3

The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.

Annie Batungbakal

1979

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko poster
8.5

Delfin is a doctor who returns to his hometown in the hopes of giving medical assistance to the people of Buena Vista who are suffering from leprosy. He also returns to find out the real reason why his father was killed. The longer he stays, the more he realizes that leprosy is not the town's incurable disease but the hatred that lies in the heart of its people.

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

1991