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Christopher De Leon Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Christopher Strauss De Leon
Place Of Birth
Manila, Philippines
Age
67 years old
Birth Date
October 30 1956

Christopher De Leon Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Actor, Politician
Education & Qualifications
University of the East
Net Worth
$12,000,000
Current Partner
Sandy Andolong
Children
Gabriel De Leon, Maria Angelica De Leon, Rafael De Leon, Miguel De Leon , Mica De LeonIan, Ian De Leon, Kenneth De Leon, Kiko De Leon, Lotlot De Leon, Matet De Leon
Parents
Pinky de Leon, Melissa De Leon
Siblings
Lilia Dizon, Gil de León

About Christopher De León 

Christopher De León started his acting career with a small gag show called 'Goin' Bananas', which was an all-male show.

Christopher De León acted alongside veteran actors in the show like Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz. He is also said to have acted as a lead actor in the box office hit 'Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang' by Lino Brocka and also in 'Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?' by Eddie Romero.

Christopher De León, the famous Filipino actor who acted in more than 120 films, turned to a political career in 2007. That is when he decided to run for vice governor of Batangas in the elections of 2007, but he lost to Mark Leviste. In the same year, Christopher De León also acted in the pilot episode of the primetime TV series 'Pangarap Na Bituin'. In 2009, he did two shows for GMA Network.

He also worked in 'Lovers In Paris' under the same banner GMA Network. Christopher earned a huge net worth primarily as a game show host of the Filipino version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' and second as a politician.

Christopher De Leon Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Christopher De Leon's net worth?

The net worth of Christopher De León is $12 million.

How much does Christopher De Leon earn per year?

The earnings of Christopher De Leon are between $300,000-800,000 annually.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Christopher De Leon?

Christopher De León is 5 ft 7 in (175 cm) tall.

How old is Christopher De Leon?

The famous politician, Christopher De León was born on October 31, 1956, and he will be 66 years old as of 2022. The zodiac sign of Christopher De Leon is Scorpio.

Childhood And Education

Christopher De León was born on October 31, 1956, to Gil De León and Lilia Dizon Strauss in Manila, Philippines. He is originally of German Jewish descent and was given US citizenship on May 11, 1999. Christopher De León has two sisters named Pinky De León and Melissa De León. Christopher De León graduated in fine arts from the University of the East in Manila.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Christopher De Leon's partner?

Christopher De León first married actress Nora Aunor, and together they had five children namely Ian De León, Kenneth De León, Kiko De León, Lotlot De León, and Matet De León. They later separated, and Christopher De León married actress Sandy Andolong. The couple has five children, Gabriel De León, Maria Angelica De León, Rafael De León, Miguel De León, and Mica De León.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Christopher De León started his career in the ’80s being a part of a show called 'Goin' Bananas' in which his ex-wife Nora Aunor did a guest appearance. De León is best known as the game show host of the Filipino version of the world-famous show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', which started in 2000.

Christopher is known as the only lead actor to work with mega star Sharon Cuneta for various studio outfits like Viva Films, Star Cinema, and Regal Entertainment. He has also produced theater plays through Green Wings Entertainment. Under the banner of Green Wings Entertainment, Christopher's first venture was 'Lorenzo'. Christopher also worked in 'The Dolzura Cortez Story', which is an OctoArts Film that was produced and directed by Laurice Guillen.

In 2007, Christopher began his career as a politician. He decided to run for the post of Batangas's vice-governor. Since he lost to Mark Leviste that year, he once again decided to run but as the second district of Batangas's board member. He finally won with the highest number of votes and became the senior board member of Batangas. Christopher also ran for the congressman of the second district of Batangas.

What awards has Christopher De Leon won?

Christopher De León won the FAMAS Best Actor Award for 'Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang' in 1974 and for another one in 1976. He won the Best Actor Award at the Metro Manila Film Festival for the same show in 1976. He was again awarded the Best Actor Award for 'Haplos' at the Metro Manila Film Festival in 1982. Christopher De Leon won the FAMAS Best Actor Award and also the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor award for various shows like 'Imortal', 'Kapag Napagod Ang Puso', 'My Other Woman', 'Ipagpatawad Mo', 'Nasaan Ang Puso?', 'Bulaklak Ng Maynila', 'Mano Po III: My Love', and 'Magkaibigan'.

Other Interesting Christopher De Leon Facts And Trivia

  • Christopher De León, originally known as Christopher Strauss De León, is also called Boyet and the drama king.
  • Christopher De León was a part of the GMA 7 primetime television series called 'Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw'.
  • The game show host, Christopher also starring in upcoming series (as of June 2022) called 'Cattleya Killer' by ABS-CBN.
  • Christopher De León is best known for being the game show host of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'.

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