# Christopher de León

Christopher Strauß de León (31 de octubre de 1956, Manila) es un actor de cine, cantante y político filipino. De León inició su carrera en la televisión, haciéndose conocer en programas como Going Bananas y Has Appeared. Ha hecho más de 120 películas desde la década de los años 1970.
El 1 de julio de 2010, fue juramentado en el cargo de miembro del consejo del distrito 2 de Batangas.

## Biografía

Por parte de su abuelo materno desciende de judíos alemanes. El 11 de mayo de 1999, se le extendió un Certificado de Ciudadanía estadounidense. El Certificado de dicha Ciudadanía dice que el titular era un ciudadano de nacimiento. Su ciudadanía fue aprobada gracias a su abuelo materno y a su madre.
Estudió en la escuela de Bellas Artes en la Universidad de Oriente en Manila.

## Filmografía
### Televisión

| Año | Título | Personaje | Canal |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Elias | Kapamilya Channel/A2Z |
| 2016 | Ang Probinsyano | | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Frederico Salcedo | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Buloy | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Guro | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumagapang Ka Sa Lusak | Atty. Rafael Montez | GMA Network |
| 2010 | SRO Cinemaserye: Meet The Fathers | Father Alejandro | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Gordon Dionisio | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | himself | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Chairman George Aranaz | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Kahit Isang Saglit | Anthony Mondragon | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Pangarap Na Bituin | Carlo Gomez | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Magpakailanman | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik | Don Fidel Madrigal | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Don Fidel Madrigal | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Darna | Dr. Ted/Dr. Zombie | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Now And Forever: Agos | Armando | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Dado | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | Lemuel Verder | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw | Lemuel Verder | GMA Network |
| 2004 | All Together Now | - | GMA Network |
| 2003–2004 | Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw? | - | GMA Network |
| 2003 | StarStruck | Himself/Council Member | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Philippine Edition | Himself/Host | IBC 13 |
| 1997 | 5 is 5: The ABC-5 5th Anniversary Special | Himself | ABC 5 (now TV5) |
| 1992 | GMA Telecine Specials | - | GMA Network |
| 1988–1991 | Goin' Bananas on 2 | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1986–1988 | Goin' Banana | Himself | IBC 13 |
| 1980–1996 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | - | BBC 2 (now ABS-CBN) / GMA Network |

## Películas

| Año | Título | Personaje |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | |
| 2009 | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Alfonso Uy |
| 2008 | Magkaibigan | Atoy |
| 2008 | When Love Begins | |
| 2008 | Banal | Major Sagala |
| 2007 | Faces of Love | Don Arcadio |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | Rod Pineda |
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Rocky |
| 2006 | Tulay | |
| 2004 | Mano Po 3: My Love | Michael Lim |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Antonio "TONY" Chan |
| 2003 | Pangarap ko ang Ibigin ka | Raffy |
| 2003 | Sana ay Ikaw na nga | |
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Julian Bartolomé |
| 2002 | Magkapatid | |
| 2001 | Sugatang Puso | Noel |
| 2001 | Alas-dose | Remo Doce |
| 2001 | American Adobo | Mike |
| 2000 | Yakapin mo ang Umaga | |
| 2000 | Ika-13 kapitulo | David |
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | Tom |
| 1999 | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Timo |
| 1999 | Higit pa sa Buhay ko | |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: The Movie | Gary |
| 1999 | Katawan | |
| 1998 | Sambahin ang Ngalan mo | Daniel |
| 1998 | Pahiram Kahit Sandali | Andy Castro |
| 1998 | Ama Namin | |
| 1998 | Halik | Simon |
| 1998 | Tumutol man ang Tadhana | |
| 1997 | Nasaan ang Puso | |
| 1997 | Hanggang Ngayong Ika'y Minamahal | |
| 1997 | Kristo | Dismas |
| 1997 | Madrasta | Edward |
| 1996 | Wanted: Perfect Mother | Dante Zulueta |
| 1996 | Sa Aking Mga Kamay | Joven dela Rosa |
| 1995 | Eskapo: The Serge Osmena-Geny Lopez Jr Story | Geny Lopez Jr |
| 1995 | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig | Spanky |
| 1994 | Nag-iisang Bituin | |
| 1994 | Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet | Gaston |
| 1994 | Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang | |
| 1994 | Bampira | |
| 1993 | Gaano Kita Kamahal | |
| 1993 | Kung Mawawala Ka Pa | |
| 1993 | Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | |
| 1992 | Hiram na Mukha | Dr. Hugo |
| 1992 | Mahal Kita Walang Iba | |
| 1991 | Makiusap Ka Sa Diyos | |
| 1991 | Kislap sa Dilim | Nitoy |
| 1991 | Huwag mong Salingin ang Sugat ko | |
| 1991 | Dinampot ka lang sa Putik | Edmond |
| 1991 | Ang Leon at ang Kuting | |
| 1991 | Ipagpatawad Mo | |
| 1990 | Gumapang ka sa Lusak | Levi |
| 1990 | Higit na Matimbang ang Dugo | |
| 1990 | My Other Woman | |
| 1990 | Biktima | |
| 1989 | Imortal | |
| 1989 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Alfred |
| 1989 | Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso | |
| 1989 | Magkano ang iyong Dangal | Paolo |
| 1988 | Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig | |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | |
| 1987 | Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Andy Abrigo |
| 1987 | Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan | |
| 1987 | Ayokong Tumungtong sa Lupa | Dodong |
| 1986 | I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa | Papa |
| 1986 | Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa | Francis |
| 1986 | Magdusa Ka | Rod |
| 1985 | God Save Me | |
| 1985 | Beloved | |
| 1985 | Hindi Nahahati ang Langit | Noel |
| 1985 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Nico Escobar |
| 1985 | Kay Dali ng Kahapon, ang Bagal ng Bukas | |
| 1985 | Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita | |
| 1984 | Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap | Rustan |
| 1984 | Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Rod |
| 1983 | Bad Bananas sa Putting Tabing | |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | Rene |
| 1983 | Sugat sa Ugat | |
| 1983 | Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? | Eric |
| 1982 | Sinasamba Kita | Jerry |
| 1982 | Haplos | |
| 1982 | Kain at Abel | Ellis |
| 1982 | Relasyon | |
| 1982 | Anak | |
| 1982 | No Other Love | |
| 1982 | Tinimbang ang Langit | |
| 1981 | Pakawalan Mo Ako | Freddie |
| 1981 | Kamakalawa | |
| 1980 | Aguila | Mari |
| 1980 | Taga sa Panahon | |
| 1980 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | |
| 1980 | Iwahig | |
| 1980 | Kakabakaba Ka Ba? | |
| 1980 | Pinay, American Style | Chris |
| 1980 | Kasal | |
| 1979 | Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan | |
| 1979 | Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | |
| 1979 | Isang Milyon at Isang Kasalanan | |
| 1979 | Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? | |
| 1979 | Darna, kuno | |
| 1979 | Magkaribal | |
| 1978 | Garrote: Jai Alai King | |
| 1978 | Ikaw ay Akin | Rex |
| 1978 | Disco Fever | |
| 1978 | Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? | Desto |
| 1978 | Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang 2 | |
| 1978 | Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin | |
| 1978 | Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko | |
| 1978 | Nakawain Natin ang Bawat Sandali | |
| 1977 | Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising | Joey |
| 1977 | John and Marsha '77 | Chofer (sin créditos) |
| 1977 | Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig | |
| 1977 | Masikip, Maluwang Paraisong Parisukat | Al |
| 1977 | Tisoy | Tisoy |
| 1977 | My Brother, My Wife | |
| 1976 | Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Masugi |
| 1976 | Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? | Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo |
| 1976 | Hide and Seek sa Quiapo, Cubao at Makati | |
| 1976 | Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita | |
| 1976 | Mrs Teresa Abad, Ako po si Bing | |
| 1976 | Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw | |
| 1975 | Batu-bato sa Langit | |
| 1975 | Banaue | Sadek |
| 1974 | Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang | Junior |

## Álbumes

* 1977 - Christopher De Leon (álbum)
* 1978 - Sisikat Na Naman?
* 1979 - In Love with Christopher De Leon
* 1981 - Ikaw Lamang
* 1982 - Umaga Na Naman
* 1983 - Nasaan ang Pangako
* 1984 - Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising
* 1985 - Bituing Walang Ningning
* 1987 - Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang Bagong Taon!
* 1988 - Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
* 1989 - Umaga Na Naman: The Best of Christopher De Leon
* 1991 - Ipagpatawad Mo: The Soundtrack
* 1992 - 8:00 AM Na Naman
* 1994 - Boyet sings Christopher Cross
* 1996 - Greatest Hits: Live
* 1998 - 15 Classic Platinum Hits
* 2000 - Original Gold
* 2001 - Premium Gold Collection
* 2003 - The Platinum Collection
* 2006 - Mga Awit Pelikula

## Premios y nominaciones

| Año | Cine/TV Show | Categoría | Resultado | Organización |
| 2008 | Magkaibigan | Mejor Actor | ganó | Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2008 | ---- | Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award | ganó | Golden Screen Awards |
| 2004 | Mano Po 3 | Mejor Actor | ganó | Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2000 | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Mejor Actor | ganó | Star Awards 1999 Mejor Actor ganó Metro Manila Film Festival 1997 Mejor Actor ganó Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1996 | Madrasta | Mejor Actor | ganó | Star Awards |
| 1991 | Ipagpatawad Mo | Mejor Actor | ganó | FAMAS Awards |
| 1990 | My Other Woman | Mejor Actor | ganó | FAMAS Awards 1989 Mejor Actor ganó Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1989 | Imortal | Mejor Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod Ang Puso | Mejor Actor | ganó | FAMAS Awards |
| 1987 | Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Best Actor | nominated | FAMAS Awards |
| 1985 | God Save Me | Best Actor | won | Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1985 | God Save Me | Best Actor | nominated | FAMAS Awards |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | Best Actor | nominated | FAMAS Awards |
| 1982 | Haplos | Best Actor | won | Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1982 | Relasyon | Best Actor | nominated | FAMAS Awards |
| 1981 | Pakawalan Mo Ako | Best Actor | nominated | FAMAS Awards |
| 1980 | Águila | Best Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1980 | Taga sa Panahon | Best Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1979 | Alamat ni Julian Makabayan | Best Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1978 | Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? | Best Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1977 | Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig | Mejor Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1976 | Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? | Mejor Actor | ganó | FAMAS Awards |
| 1976 | Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? | Mejor Actor | ganó | Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1975 | Banaue | Mejor Actor | nominado | FAMAS Awards |
| 1974 | Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang | Mejor Actor | ganó | FAMAS Awards |