# Sandy Andolong

Alexandra "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Alexandra Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer. She was mostly seen on the TV programs made by GMA Network and ABS-CBN, especially on dramas and sitcoms.

## Personal life

Sandy Andolong was born Alexandra Pinga Andolong on January 16, 1959, in North General Hospital (now José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center), Santa Cruz, Manila.
Andolong is married to Christopher de Leon, whom she has five children Rafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel and Mica. She is also the stepmother to Lotlot, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Keneth de Leon.
Andolong has gone under quarantine after her husband tested positive to COVID-19. Her husband recovered from the disease and was released from the hospital on March 24 and have tested negative.
In March 2020, Sandy Andolong and Christopher de Leon have celebrated their 40th anniversary, the couple got married in 2001 but they have been together since 1980.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production Companies |
| 1978 | Ikaw ay Akin | (as Andrea Andolong) | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1979 | Salawahan | (as Andrea Andolong) Sylvia | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Aguila | (as Andrea Andolong) Farida | Bancom Audiovision |
| 1982 | Oro, Plata, Mata | Margarita "Maggie" Ojeda | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines |
| 1982 | Moral | Sylvia | Seven Star Production |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | – | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Sa Hirap at Ginhawa | Tessie Ventura | VIVA Films |
| 1985 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | – | VIVA Films |
| 1986 | Nakagapos na Puso | Beth Graciano | |
| 1987 | Victor Corpuz | – | Davian International |
| 1992 | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Matita | Octo Arts Films |
| 1998 | Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran | Mother Ignacia | Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary |
| 2001 | American Adobo | Emma | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Trip | Joboy's mother | Star Cinema |
| 2002 | 9 Mornings | Sister Susana | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Ngayong Nandito Ka | Naida Cruz | Star Cinema |
| 2005 | Maging Akin Muli | Ina Santos | Jesuit Communications Foundation |
| 2006 | Tulay | – | Unitel Pictures |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Elma | GMA Films |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Mama Bing | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Myrna Lontoc | GMA Films |
| 2017 | Northern Lights | Juliet | Spring Films |
| 2018 | First Love | Bernadette | Ten17P, Star Cinema, Viva Films |
| 2020 | Finding Agnes | – | Netflix |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1981–1997 | GMA Supershow | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1987–1990 | Hapi House! | Sandy | IBC |
| 1998 | Ganyan Kita Kamahal | Teresa | ABS-CBN |
| 2000–2003 | Arriba, Arriba! | Isabel Arriba | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Twin Hearts | Frida Villanueva | GMA Network |
| 2004–2005 | Spirits | Paz | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | O, Mare Ko! | Herself | QTV |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman: The Jose and Permelita Claro Story | Permelita Claro | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Prospera | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Fantastikids | Melinda | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Sister Agatha Lucero | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Araceli | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Pangarap na Bituin | Jade Ledesma-Gomez | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Dra. Gloria Cervantes | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Zorro | Maria Manalo | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Stairway to Heaven | Zoila Fuentebella | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Rowena Tuazon-Gualto | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Endless Love | Katherine Dizon | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Bantatay | Madame Alma | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya | Madame Delilah Sardenas | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Uniform | Josephine | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Cindy Velasco-Valderama | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Belen Trinidad | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Thea Santiago | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Doña Carmela Monteclaro | GMA Network |
| 2014–2019 | Home Sweetie Home | Loida "Nanay Loi" Matahimik | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Pangako sa 'Yo | Myrna Santos-De Jesus | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Portrait | Gloria Manalang-Angara | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Nanette Fajardo | GMA Network |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Edna Reyes | GMA Network |
| 2022 | First Lady | Edna Reyes | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Luisa De Jesus | GMA Network |
| 2024 | "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story" | Teodorica Espiritu | GMA Network |

### Others

| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 2002 | Bugso | TV Producer | |
| 2005 | Glam: The Smart Gold 2005 Red Carpet Special | Herself | "Glam: The Philippine Academy Red Carpet Special" – Philippines |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal of Valor | Herself | ABS-CBN |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
| 1980 | Gawad Urian | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Menor de edad (1979) | Nominated |
| 1983 | FAMAS | Best Supporting Actress for: Moral (1982) | Won |
| 2021 | Gawad Urian | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Finding Agnes (2020) | Nominated |