# Leo Martinez

Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1945) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines.

## Personal life

He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress Cherie Gil.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1970 | Three Men and a Lola | - | - |
| 1970 | The Secret of the Sacred Forest | Bayarti | William Copeland Sari-Manok |
| 1973 | Impossible Dream | - | Premiere Productions |
| 1973 | Fly Me | Tourist Guide | - |
| 1974 | Bamboo Gods and Iron Men | - | American International Pictures |
| 1974 | TNT Jackson (or Dynamite Wong and TNT Jackson) | - | HPS Production, New World Pictures |
| 1976 | She Devils in Chains (released as Ebony, Ivory, and Jade) | - | Dimension Pictures |
| 1976 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo | - | Premiere Productions |
| 1978 | Vampire Hookers | Julio | G |
| 1978 | Death Force | - | Cosa Nueva |
| 1980 | Kakabakaba Ka Ba? | Fr. Blanco | LVN Pictures |
| 1981 | Enter the Ninja | Pee Wee | Golan-Globus Productions |
| 1983 | Cage Fury | Doctor | Lea Productions |
| 1983 | Init sa Magdamag | Mr. Perez (uncredited) | Viva Films |
| 1984 | Bagets 2 | Erpat | Viva Films |
| 1985 | Virgin Forest | Hepe Sales/San Mateo | Regal Films |
| 1985 | Ben Tumbling | - | Amazaldy Film Productions |
| 1986 | Unfaithful Wife | Mayor | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Silk | Yamamoto Tanaka | - |
| 1987 | Sweet Revenge | Buddha | Concorde-New Horizon/MGM |
| 1988 | Saigon Commandos | Prosecutor | - |
| 1989 | Primary Target | General Swai | Concorde-New Horizon |
| 1989 | Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy | Dr. Popoy | - |
| 1989 | Last Stand at Lang Mei | Tovar | |
| 1991 | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Manhik-Manaog | FLT Films International |
| 1992 | Si Lucio at Si Miguel: Hihintayin Ko Kayo sa Langit | - | Kaizz Ventures |
| 1992 | Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) | Joe Prit | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Aswang | Dr. Abraham | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Jerry Marasigan, WPD | | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Alyas Pogi 2 | Teng-Teng | Moviestars Production |
| 1992 | Unang Tibok ng Puso | - | Kaizz Ventures |
| 1992 | Buddy en Sol | Passenger (Uncredited, also director) | RVQ Productions |
| 1993 | Dugo ng Panday | Agno | Regal Films |
| 1993 | Astig | - | Viva Films |
| 1993 | Kailangan Kita | Chief Lima | Regal Films |
| 1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Don Leon | Viva Films |
| 1993 | Row 4: Baliktorians | Felix | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Pusoy Dos | Steve | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Losipero | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Kalabog en Bosyo | Chief Barcelon | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Swindler's List | - | FLT Films International |
| 1994 | Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk | Tiburcio | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | Don Robert | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Batangueño Kabitenyo | Magno | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye | Epifanio | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Indecent Professor | Prof. Aristotle Morpheus | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Ober Da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) | Don Robert | Viva Films |
| 1996 | A.E.I.O.U. | Juan | Merdeka Films |
| 1996 | SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman | SPO1 Don Juan | Neo Films |
| 1997 | Trabaho Lang Dear, Walang Personalan | Romeo | Neo Films |
| 1997 | Matinik na Bading, Mga Syuking Buking | Boyong/Vicky | Viva Films |
| 1997 | Pipti-pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me | Popoy | Viva Films |
| 1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig | Lass | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Dr. X on the Air | Dr. X | Falcon Films |
| 1998 | Ala eh...Con Bisoy Hale-Hale Hoy! Laging Manalo ang Mga Unggoy | Bill | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Don Emilio | Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba | Don Segundo | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Torotot | Pido | - |
| 2003 | Fantastic Man | David | OctoArts Films |
| 2007 | M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks Obda Neyson Adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli | Congressman Manhik Manaog | Onabru Productions |
| 2008 | Barako | - | East Indie Films |
| 2008 | Baler | Col. Calixto Villacorte | Viva Films |
| 2009 | Sabungero | Congressman | Dalawang Tuka Productions |
| 2009 | Love on Line (LOL) | Don Pedro Polistico | OctoArts Films |
| 2009 | Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Principal Tiongco/Prince Epal | GMA Films APT Entertainment |
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Taxi Driver | RVQ Productions |
| 2009 | Wapakman | Dr. Turibio Jingle | Solar Entertainment |
| 2010 | MKAK | - | Black Bus Films |
| 2011 | Law Law Gang | - | Lara Films |
| 2012 | Yakman: D' Gigil King | | Silverline Multimedia Entertainment |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Tonio Sucat | Skylight Films |
| 2013 | On the Job | General Pacheco | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | - | Regal Films Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Gangster Lolo | Asiong Salonpas | Cosmic Raven Ventures Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association |
| 2014 | Tres | Tata Selo | Film Academy of the Philippines Film Development Council of the Philippines National Commission for Culture and the Arts |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Pedro Paterno | Artikulo Uno Productions Quantum Films |
| 2015 | Manila's Finest | Gen. Dela Paz | Prince Armor Productions Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association Viva Films |
| 2016 | Working Beks | Mr.Ted | Viva Films |
| 2017 | Ang Larawan | Voice of older Bitoy Camacho | Culturtain Musicat Productions |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Pedro Paterno | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA Studios |
| 2019 | Ulan | Maya's employer | Viva Films |
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Bishop | Viva Films Saranggola Media Productions |
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa | Bernardo | Viva Films |
| 2021 | Jesus Christ...Virgin People! | Tey's Grandfather (Mother Side) | Viva Films Spring Films Brightlight Productions |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | Marcelo | Viva Films Project 8 Projects |
| 2021 | On the Job: The Missing 8 | Gen. Pacheco | Reality Studios Globe Studios |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 1990 | Mongolian Barbecue | Guest | IBC | |
| 1992–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | Don Robert | GMA Network | |
| 1997–1998 | Onli in Da Pilipins | Kapitan Sixto Pumaran | ABS-CBN | |
| 1999–2004 | Ispup | Various | ABC | |
| 1999–2020 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network | |
| 2000 | What Went Wrong | Host | GMA Network | |
| 2000 | Wansapanataym | | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad" |
| 2000–2001 | GMA Telesine Specials | Various | GMA Network | |
| 2001 | Idol Ko si Kap | Attorney | GMA Network | |
| 2005 | Sugo | Fr. Francis | GMA Network | |
| 2005 | HP: To the Highest Level Na! | Boss Hugo | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Love to Love | Lolo Jose | GMA Network | Episode: "Young at Heart" |
| 2006 | Hokus Pokus | Boss Hugo | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Na-Scam Ka Na Ba? | | QTV | |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Ahab | GMA Network | Episode: "Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin" |
| 2007 | Marimar | Lolo Pancho Perez | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Lolo Ige Monteza | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | Zandro | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Zorro | Carlos Pulido | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Guest Celebrity Judge | TV5 | |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Vice President Solomon Buenavista | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials | Various | TV5 | |
| 2010 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Sisid | Ramon de la Vida | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Follow That Star | Himself / Guest | GMA News TV | |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Lolo Lloydie | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | Artista Academy | Guest Celebrity Judge | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Coffee Prince | Ernie Muling Tapang | GMA Network | |
| 2013–2016 | Magpakailanman | Various | GMA Network | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Don Eddie Cascavel | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Masayang Umaga Po! | Host | Net 25 | |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Tagasundo / Abel "Ramon Roman" Tumana | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Ramon | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Naku, Boss Ko! | Onofre Mesa Ganid / O.M.G. | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Tasoy | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Alamat | Sampo | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Congressman | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Showtime Holy Week Special | Armand | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Mr. Supapi | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Sunday PinaSaya | Guest | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | Daddy's Gurl | Pureza's Father | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | August Tesoro | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Steak" |
| 2019 | Dragon Lady | Wilson Lim | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Kapitan Bartolome "Bart" Bulaan | ABS-CBN | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Salvador "Badong" Alcancia | GMA Network | |
| 2022 | Love in 40 Days | Patricio Guzman | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2023–2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Joselito ''Pepe'' Tanyag | GMA Network | Recurring role |
| 2023–2024 | Senior High | Mariano | Kapamilya Channel | Recurring role |
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Adonis Reynaldo | GMA Network | |
| 2025 | Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan | Kanor | GMA Network | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1991 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Won |
| 1992 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Nominated |
| 1992 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Nominated |