LA Santos

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LA Santos
Born
Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos

(2000-01-27) January 27, 2000 (age 25)
Las Piñas, Philippines
CitizenshipFilipino
Alma mater De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2016–present

Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos (born January 27, 2000) is a Filipino singer and actor. He is best known for his roles in Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022) [1] and In His Mother's Eyes (2023). [2] Santos' accolades include a FAMAS Award, [3] Luna Award, [4] and a PMPC Star Award for Movies. [5] [6]

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Early life and education

Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos [7] was born on January 27, 2000, [8] in Las Piñas, Philippines. He completed high school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila [7] [9] and earned a degree in music production from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. [10] Initially recruited by Star Magic as a musician, [11] Santos later transitioned into acting. [12] [13]

Personal life

Santos was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [14] and level 2 autism [15] at age four and did not speak until he was six. [9] [16]

In August 2024, he revealed that he was courting co-star Kira Balinger. [17] Later that month, he shared that she had rejected his courtship, though they remained good friends. [18] In 2025, Balinger confirmed in an interview that they had briefly dated. [19]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2019MariaLeo [20]
2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told PO2 Jovalyn LozanoEntry for the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival [21]
2023 In His Mother's Eyes Tim [22] [23]
2024Maple Leaf DreamsMackyEntry for the 6th Sinag Maynila Film Festival [6] [24]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020-2021 Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin Alfred VegaSeason 2 [25]
2022 Mars Ravelo's Darna Richard Miscala [26]
2023Love BitesBjornEpisode: "Boy Next Door" [27]
2025 Sins of the Father Xenon AgustinSupport Role [28]

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by LA Santos
AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Aliw Awards 2017Best New Artist—Nominated [29] [30]
2022Best Male Pop Artist—Won [31]
The EDDYS 2024Best Original Theme Song (with Jonathan Manalo, FM Reyes In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay")Nominated [32]
FAMAS Award 2024 Best Supporting Actor In His Mother's EyesWon [33] [3]
Best Original Theme Song (with Jonathan Manalo)In His Mother's Eyes("Patawad, Inay")Nominated [34]
Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards2024Best Supporting ActorIn His Mother's EyesWon [35]
Luna Award 2024 Best Supporting ActorWon [4]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2021New Movie Actor of the YearMariaNominated [20]
2024Movie Supporting Actor of the YearIn His Mother's EyesWon [5]
Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (with Jonathan Manalo, FM Reyes)In His Mother's Eyes("Patawad, Inay")Nominated [36]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2023 Best New Male TV Personality Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Won [37] [25]
Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2024Best ActorMaple Leaf DreamsNominated [38]


References

  1. ↑ "LA Santos, habang buhay bibitbitin ang pagiging parte ng 'Darna'". ABS-CBN. 2023-02-09.
  2. ↑ Hawson, Fred (2023-11-30). "Movie review: LA Santos impresses in 'In His Mother's Eyes'". ABS-CBN.
  3. 1 2 Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Kathryn, Piolo, Alfred lead winners at FAMAS 2024". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  4. 1 2 Mallorca, Hannah (2024-08-04). "Maricel Soriano, Roderick Paulate win top acting honors at 40th Luna Awards". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  5. 1 2 Mallorca, Hannah (2024-07-24). "Vilma Santos, Maricel Soriano, Nora Aunor tie at PMPC Star Awards for Movies". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  6. 1 2 "LA Santos gives another remarkable performance in 'Maple Leaf Dreams'". Manila Bulletin. 2024-09-16.
  7. 1 2 Red, Isah V. (2017-04-18). "LA Santos demythifying autism". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  8. ↑ Dela Cruz, Liezel (2023-03-07). "What 'LA' stands for, plus more trivia bits as LA Santos fills out Celebrity Slambook". ABS-CBN.
  9. 1 2 Policarpio, Allan (2017-04-17). "Not even ADHD and autism can stop teener from pursuing his passion for music". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  10. ↑ "LA Santos, rapper CLR serenade ladies with "Ano'ng Pangalan Mo?" single". ABS-CBN. 2021-08-26.
  11. ↑ Abunda, Boy. "LA Santos to find more OPM talents with online show". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  12. ↑ Abunda, Boy. "LA Santos focuses more on learning the ropes of acting". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  13. ↑ "Beyond blessed: Singer-actor LA Santos is grateful". Malaya Business Insight. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  14. ↑ Mercado, Josh (2024-09-06). "Diagnosed with ADHD, LA Santos still pursues showbiz career: 'Wag bitawan ang pangarap'". ABS-CBN.
  15. ↑ Severo, Jan Milo. "LA Santos says entering showbiz helps him overcome ADHD, mild autism". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  16. ↑ "Musician LA Santos shares journey of having autism and ADHD - LionhearTV". 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  17. ↑ "LA Santos admits he's still courting Kira Balinger". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  18. ↑ "LA Santos admits being rejected by Kira Balinger". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  19. ↑ "Kira Balinger admits past relationship with LA Santos - LionhearTV". 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  20. 1 2 Requintina, Robert (2021-03-18). "PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies". Manila Bulletin.
  21. ↑ ""Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told" producer, sinagot ang "premiere night" issue". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  22. ↑ "LA Santos's own autism made him feel close to his In Her Mother's Eyes role". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  23. ↑ Cruz, Marinel (2023-11-24). "LA Santos on portraying teen with autism". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  24. ↑ Fernando, Jefferson (2024-08-31). "Kira Balinger and LA Santos reunite in 'Maple Leaf Dreams'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  25. 1 2 "LA Santos takes the spotlight, gets nominated as best new male personality in the 35th Star Awards". Manila Bulletin. 2023-01-23.
  26. ↑ Showbiz, Manila Standard (2022-11-30). "Beyond blessed: Singer-actor LA Santos is grateful". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  27. ↑ "New season of "Love Bites" offers different stories of love with ABS-CBN's rising stars". ABS-CBN. 2023-04-24.
  28. ↑ Krishnan, Ganiel (2025-06-08). "Cast of 'Sins of the Father' hypes up series with Cavite motorcade". ABS-CBN.
  29. ↑ "LIST: Aliw Awards 2017 nominees revealed". ABS-CBN. 2017-11-01.
  30. ↑ "2017 Aliw Awards nominees revealed; Jake Zyrus now competing in male category". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  31. ↑ "Gerald Santos takes second Entertainer of the Year trophy in Aliw Awards". ABS-CBN. 2022-12-06.
  32. ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2024-06-15). "Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera, among nominees in 7th Eddys". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  33. ↑ Tunac, Hermes Joy (2024-05-27). "FAMAS Awards 2024: Here is the complete list of winners". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  34. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (2024-05-07). "Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera, Alden Richards among FAMAS 2024 nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  35. ↑ "KathDen, Eva Darren among Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2024 awardees". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  36. ↑ Acierto, Drew (2024-06-12). "LOOK: List of nominees for the 40th Star Awards for Movies". ABS-CBN.
  37. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (2023-01-17). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television releases list of nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  38. ↑ "6th Sinag Maynila frontrunners: Jansen Magpusao or Tony Labrusca for best actor; Rebecca Chuaunsu for best actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
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