Leo Martinez

Summary

Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director.[1] Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines.[2]

Leo Martinez
Martinez in 2018
Born (1950-03-07) March 7, 1950 (age 74)
Other namesLeo Martin, Congressman Manhik Manaog
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1970–present
SpouseGina Valenciano
Children6
RelativesGary Valenciano (brother-in-law)

Personal life edit

He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez.[3] He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress Cherie Gil.[4]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Production company
1970 Three Men and a Lola - -
The Secret of the Sacred Forest Bayarti William Copeland Sari-Manok
1973 Impossible Dream - Premiere Productions
Fly Me Tourist Guide -
1974 Bamboo Gods and Iron Men - American International Pictures
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
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo - Premiere Productions
1978 Vampire Hookers Julio G
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
Init sa Magdamag Mr. Perez (uncredited) Viva Films
1984 Bagets 2 Erpat
1985 Virgin Forest Hepe Sales/San Mateo Regal Films
Ben Tumbling - Amazaldy Film Productions
1986 Unfaithful Wife Mayor Regal Films
Silk Yamamoto Tanaka -
1987 Sweet Revenge Buddha Concorde-New Horizon/MGM
1988 Saigon Commandos Prosecutor -
1989 Primary Target General Swai Concorde-New Horizon
Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy Dr. Popoy -
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
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) Joe Prit Regal Films
Aswang Dr. Abraham
Jerry Marasigan, WPD Seiko Films
Alyas Pogi 2 Teng-Teng Moviestars Production
Unang Tibok ng Puso - Kaizz Ventures
1993 Dugo ng Panday Agno Regal Films
Astig - Viva Films
Kailangan Kita Chief Lima Regal Films
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout Don Leon Viva Films
Row 4: Baliktorians Felix
1994 Pusoy Dos Steve
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Losipero
Kalabog en Bosyo Chief Barcelon
Swindler's List - FLT Films International
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk Tiburcio Viva Films
Ober Da Bakod: The Movie Don Robert
1995 Batangueño Kabitenyo Magno
Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye Epifanio
Indecent Professor Prof. Aristotle Morpheus
1996 Ober Da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) Don Robert Viva Films
A.E.I.O.U. Juan Merdeka Films
SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman SPO1 Don Juan Neo Films
1997 Trabaho Lang Dear, Walang Personalan Romeo Neo Films
Matinik na Bading, Mga Syuking Buking Boyong/Vicky Viva Films
Pipti-pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me Popoy
1998 Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig Lass Star Cinema
Dr. X on the Air Dr. X Falcon Films
Ala eh...Con Bisoy Hale-Hale Hoy! Laging Manalo ang Mga Unggoy Bill Star Cinema
1999 Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan Don Emilio
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
Baler Col. Calixto Villacorte Viva Films
2009 Sabungero Congressman Dalawang Tuka Productions
Love on Line (LOL) Don Pedro Polistico OctoArts Films
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Principal Tiongco/Prince Epal GMA Films
APT Entertainment
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Taxi Driver RVQ Productions
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
On the Job General Pacheco Star Cinema
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay - Regal Films
Star Cinema
2014 Gangster Lolo Asiong Salonpas Cosmic Raven Ventures
Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association
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
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
Pakboys Takusa Bernardo Viva Films
2021 Jesus Christ...Virgin People! Tey's Grandfather (Mother Side) Viva Films
Spring Films
Brightlight Productions
Mang Jose Marcelo Viva Films
Project 8 Projects
On the Job: The Missing 8 Gen. Pacheco Reality Studios
Globe Studios

Television edit

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–present Maynila GMA Network
2000 What Went Wrong Host
2000–2001 GMA Telecine Specials Various
2001 Idol Ko si Kap Attorney
2005 Sugo Fr. Francis
HP: To the Highest Level Na! Boss Hugo
2006 Love to Love Lolo Jose Episode: "Young at Heart"
Hokus Pokus Boss Hugo
Na-Scam Ka Na Ba? QTV
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Ahab GMA Network Episode: "Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin"
Marimar Lolo Pancho Perez
2008 Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Lolo Ige Monteza
Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Zandro
2009 Zorro Carlos Pulido
Talentadong Pinoy Guest Celebrity Judge TV5
2010 Tanging Yaman Vice President Solomon Buenavista ABS-CBN
5 Star Specials Various TV5
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face
2011 Sisid Ramon de la Vida GMA Network
Follow That Star Himself / Guest GMA News TV
2012 Toda Max Lolo Lloydie ABS-CBN
Artista Academy Guest Celebrity Judge TV5
Coffee Prince Ernie Muling Tapang GMA Network
2013–2016 Magpakailanman Various 3 episodes
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Don Eddie Cascavel
2015 Masayang Umaga Po! Host Net 25
Nathaniel Tagasundo / Abel "Ramon Roman" Tumana ABS-CBN
Magpakailanman Ramon GMA Network
2016 Naku, Boss Ko! Onofre Mesa Ganid / O.M.G.
Ismol Family
Karelasyon Tasoy
Alamat Sampo
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Congressman
2017 Showtime Holy Week Special Armand ABS-CBN
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Mr. Supapi
Sunday PinaSaya Guest GMA Network
2019 Daddy's Gurl Pureza's Father
Maalaala Mo Kaya August Tesoro ABS-CBN Episode: "Steak"
Dragon Lady Wilson Lim GMA Network
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–present Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Joselito ''Pepe'' Tanyag GMA Network Recurring role
2023–2024 Senior High Mariano ABS-CBN

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
1992 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli sa Mongolian Barbecue[5][6] Nominated
Gawad Urian Awards Nominated
1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Won

References edit

  1. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (10 November 2011). "Film 'gym' for teachers, students, NGOs". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  2. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (10 December 2011). "Academy bats for films based on Filipino literature". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Kapamilya Tree: The Pangilinan Family". 23 January 2016.
  4. ^ Sibonga, Glen P. (24 October 2008). "Cherie Gil Handling her Separation from Husband Roni Rogoff with Grace". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Celeb life/Couples. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  5. ^ "15th Gawad Urian Nominees (1992)". Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP). Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  6. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J (23 January 2012). "Leo Martinez disappointed by actor-senators' lack of support for the Film Academy of the Philippines". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 12 March 2012.

External links edit

  • Leo Martinez at IMDb