JB Leonor

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JB Leonor
Birth nameDomingo Leonor III
Also known asJunboy Leonor
Born (1962-11-14) November 14, 1962 (age 61)
Origin Manila, Philippines
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, keyboards
Years active1985–present
Labels OctoArts International, Inc.
Member of The Dawn
Spouse(s)
Gina Ocampo
(m. 2003)

Domingo Leonor III (born November 14, 1962), better known as JB Leonor or Junboy Leonor, is a Filipino drummer and songwriter, best known as the co-founder of the Filipino rock/new wave band The Dawn. Leonor formed the band along with guitarist Teddy Diaz in 1986. [1] As a songwriter, he wrote "I Stand With You" and co-wrote "Give Me the Night" with Jett Pangan.

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Personal life

Leonor is married to Gina Ocampo in 2003. They have two children; Anika and Adriel Martin. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1994Mama's Boys 2 (Let's Go Na!)Himself(credited as Jun Boy Leonor) [3]
2006 Tulad ng Dati [4]

Discography

Studio albums

The Dawn

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References

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  3. OctoArts Films (January 3, 2024). "MAMA'S BOYS 2 (1994) | Full Movie | Ogie Alcasid, Michael V, Anjo Yllana, Patrick Guzman". YouTube . Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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