Biography
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).
Acted in 169
2020s
- 2023
When I Met You In Tokyo
Joey
Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen
Michael · 8 episodes
Cattleya Killer
Joven dela Rosa · 6 episodes
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
Movie
- 2022
On the Job: The Missing 8
Arnel Pangan
- 2021
Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
Movie
- 2020
I Can See You
Robert Penuliar · 5 episodes
Love Thy Woman
Adam Wong · 95 episodes
2010s
- 2018
The Wedding
Mayor Cordero
- 2017
Kamandag ng Droga
Movie
Across The Crescent Moon
Movie
- 2016
The Escort
Gary Montenilla
Dukot
Manong Johnny
Ang panday
Lizardo · 42 episodes
- 2015
Beautiful Strangers
Ronaldo Castillo · 80 episodes
Tragic Theater
Movie
- 2014
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
Carmen
- 2013
Misibis Bay
Anthony Cadiz · 45 episodes
Ganito Kami Muli
Movie
- 2012
El Presidente
Antonio Luna
Pahiram ng Sandali
Philip Reyes · 80 episodes
Luna Blanca
Luis Buenaluz · 115 episodes
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
Gov. Leo Valderama · 78 episodes
- 2011
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre · 25 episodes
Catch Me... I'm in Love
President
- 2010
Sa'yo Lamang
Franco
Ilumina
Frederico Salcedo · 80 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Alfonso
- 2008
Magkaibigan
Movie
A Time for Us
Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon · 65 episodes
When Love Begins...
Paco Valmonte
Banal
Major Sagala
- 2007
Faces of Love
Movie
- 2006
Maging Sino Ka Man
Don Fidel Madrigal · 164 episodes
Where Is Francis?
Rocky
Blue Moon
Movie
- 2005
The Son of Brocka
(archive footage)
- 2004
Mano Po III: My Love
Michael
Hanggang Kailan
Diosdado "Dado" Villarama · 95 episodes
- 2003
Mano Po 2: My Home
Antonio
My Dream Is to Love You
Raffy
- 2002
The '70s
Julian
Siblings
Bobby Reyes
Mahal Kita: Final Answer!
Movie
- 2001
American Adobo
Mike
Alas Dose
Remo Doce
- 2000
Sugatang Puso
Movie
Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
Movie
Ika-13 kapitulo
David
Tunay na Mahal
Tomas
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Timo
Higit pa sa Buhay ko
Alex Acosta
Wansapanataym: The Movie
Gary
Katawan
Carlo
- 1998
Pahiram Kahit Sandali
Andy Castro
Sambahin ang Ngalan mo
Movie
Ama Namin
Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
- 1997
Nasaan ang Puso
Dave
Halik
Simon
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Leo
- 1996
The Stepmother
Edward
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Dante Zulueta
Kristo
Dimas
In My Own Hands
Joven dela Rosa
- 1995
In the Name of Love
Spanky
Escape
Geny Lopez, Jr.
- 1994
Vampira
Arman
One and Only Star
Phillip
Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet
Gaston
- 1993
How Much I Love You
Rollie Suclad
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
Movie
Because I Love You
Paolo
Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina
Movie
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
Karlo
- 1992
Borrowed Face
Dr. Hugo Rodin
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
Alex
- 1991
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Delfin
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Edmond
Lampang Kerubin
Movie
Ipagpatawad Mo
Mike
A Plea to God
Vince
Spark in the Dark
Nitoy
- 1990
Victim
Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
My Other Woman
Benjo Santiago
Dirty Affair
Levi
1980s
- 1989
Immortal
Movie
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Alfred
Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso?
Movie
- 1988
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
Paolo
Three Faces of Love
Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
- 1987
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
Movie
Signed: Lino Brocka
Movie
Maging Akin Ka Lamang
Andy Abrigo
- 1986
Magdusa Ka!
Rod
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
Francis
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
Rommel Villena
- 1985
God... Save Me!
Homer
When to Say I Love You?
Jake Abelardo
Beloved
Dindo Tuason
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Albert
An Indivisible Heaven
Noel
Bituing Walang Ningning
Nico Escobar
Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
Ramon
- 1984
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
Movie
Your Body Is Mine
Movie
Should the Skies Clear
Rustan
- 1983
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
Errol
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
Rod
Broken Marriage
Rene
How Is It to Dream?
Eric
- 1982
Cain and Abel
Ellis
All for You
Jerry
No Other Love
Constatino
Anak
Alfred
An Affair
Emil
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
Chuck
Heavens Were Weighed
Joel
- 1981
Karma
Movie
The Wife Is a Bachelorette, the Husband Is a Bachelor
Dick
Dirty Games
Movie
I Confess
Tommy
Pakawalan Mo Ako
Freddie
The Day Before Yesterday
Kauing
- 1980
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Movie
Vein Wound
Ramon
Will Your Heart Beat Faster?
Johnny
Iwahig
Alex Zaragoza
The Marriage
Joel
Aguila
Mari
1970s
- 1979
The Legend of Julian Makabayan
Julian Makabayan
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
Movie
Annie Batungbakal
Movie
Pinay, American Style
Chris
Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo
Movie
Magkaribal
Eric Guerrero
Darna, Kuno?
Movie
- 1978
Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King
Rodrigo Garrote
You Are Mine
Rex Aguilar
Will I Always Be a Woman?
Modesto
Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin
Ramon
Angelita's Eyes
Lover
Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
Chris
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Benjamin
- 1977
Moments in a Stolen Dream
Joey
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Alonzo
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Movie
Tisoy!
Tisoy
- 1976
As We Were
Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
Three Years Without God
Masugi
Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita
Movie
Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay
Mario
- 1975
Summer Rains
Movie
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Cris Buenaventura
Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw
Movie
Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye
episode 2: Goodnight
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
Sadek
- 1974
Weighed But Found Wanting
Junior
Produced 6
2000s
- 2006
Where Is Francis?
Producer
1980s
- 1983
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Annie Batungbakal
Producer
- 1977
Tisoy!
Executive Producer
- 1976
Three Years Without God
Executive Producer
- 1975
Asphalt Blood
Executive Producer
Directed 3
2020s
- 2023
When I Met You In Tokyo
Assistant Director
1990s
- 1991
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Director
1980s
- 1986
Halimaw
Director
Appearances5
2020s
- 2023
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Self
2010s
- 2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Himself
1980s
- 1980
Where? Who? How?
Self
1970s
- 1979
Star?
Himself (cameo)
- 1977
Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…
Self