Leo Martinez

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Leo Martinez
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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
Relatives Gary Valenciano (brother-in-law)

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]

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Personal life

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

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction company
1970Three Men and a Lola--
The Secret of the Sacred ForestBayartiWilliam Copeland Sari-Manok
1973Impossible Dream-Premiere Productions
Fly MeTourist 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 JulioG
Death Force -Cosa Nueva
1980 Kakabakaba Ka Ba? Fr. BlancoLVN Pictures
1981 Enter the Ninja Pee Wee Golan-Globus Productions
1983Cage FuryDoctorLea Productions
Init sa MagdamagMr. Perez (uncredited) Viva Films
1984Bagets 2Erpat
1985 Virgin Forest Hepe Sales/San Mateo Regal Films
Ben Tumbling-Amazaldy Film Productions
1986Unfaithful WifeMayor Regal Films
SilkYamamoto Tanaka-
1987 Sweet Revenge BuddhaConcorde-New Horizon/MGM
1988Saigon CommandosProsecutor-
1989Primary TargetGeneral SwaiConcorde-New Horizon
Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the EnemyDr. Popoy-
Last Stand at Lang MeiTovar
1991 Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Manhik-ManaogFLT Films International
1992Si Lucio at Si Miguel: Hihintayin Ko Kayo sa Langit-Kaizz Ventures
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema)Joe Prit Regal Films
AswangDr. Abraham
Jerry Marasigan, WPD Seiko Films
Alyas Pogi 2 Teng-TengMoviestars Production
Unang Tibok ng Puso-Kaizz Ventures
Buddy en SolPassenger (Uncredited, also director)RVQ Productions
1993 Dugo ng Panday Agno Regal Films
Astig- Viva Films
Kailangan KitaChief Lima Regal Films
Gagay: Prinsesa ng BrownoutDon Leon Viva Films
Row 4: BaliktoriansFelix
1994Pusoy DosSteve
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Losipero
Kalabog en BosyoChief Barcelon
Swindler's List-FLT Films International
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: LookalaykTiburcio Viva Films
Ober Da Bakod: The MovieDon Robert
1995Batangueño KabitenyoMagno
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.JuanMerdeka Films
SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing PolicemanSPO1 Don JuanNeo Films
1997Trabaho Lang Dear, Walang PersonalanRomeoNeo Films
Matinik na Bading, Mga Syuking BukingBoyong/Vicky Viva Films
Pipti-pipti: 1 por U, 2 por MePopoy
1998Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibigLass Star Cinema
Dr. X on the AirDr. XFalcon Films
Ala eh...Con Bisoy Hale-Hale Hoy! Laging Manalo ang Mga UnggoyBill Star Cinema
1999Weder-Weder Lang 'YanDon Emilio
2000Mana-Mana, Tiba-TibaDon Segundo Viva Films
2001TorototPido-
2003Fantastic ManDavidOctoArts Films
2007M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks Obda Neyson Adres Yata) ni Mr. ShooliCongressman Manhik ManaogOnabru Productions
2008Barako-East Indie Films
Baler Col. Calixto Villacorte Viva Films
2009SabungeroCongressmanDalawang Tuka Productions
Love on Line (LOL) Don Pedro PolisticoOctoArts Films
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Principal Tiongco/Prince Epal GMA Films
APT Entertainment
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Taxi DriverRVQ Productions
Wapakman Dr. Turibio JingleSolar Entertainment
2010MKAK-Black Bus Films
2011Law Law Gang-Lara Films
2012Yakman: D' Gigil KingSilverline 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 SalonpasCosmic 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 PazPrince Armor Productions
Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association
Viva Films
2016 Working Beks Mr.Ted Viva Films
2017 Ang Larawan Voice of older Bitoy CamachoCulturtain Musicat Productions
2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Pedro PaternoArtikulo 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
2021Jesus 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

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
1990Mongolian BarbecueGuest IBC
1992–1997 Ober Da Bakod Don Robert GMA Network
1997–1998Onli in Da PilipinsKapitan Sixto Pumaran ABS-CBN
1999–2004 Ispup Various ABC
1999–2020 Maynila GMA Network
2000What Went WrongHost
Wansapanataym ABS-CBN Episode: "Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad"
2000–2001GMA Telesine SpecialsVarious GMA Network
2001 Idol Ko si Kap Attorney
2005 Sugo Fr. Francis
HP: To the Highest Level Na! Boss Hugo
2006 Love to Love Lolo JoseEpisode: "Young at Heart"
Hokus PokusBoss 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 StarHimself / 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 Various3 episodes
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Don Eddie Cascavel
2015Masayang 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
2023–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Joselito ''Pepe'' Tanyag GMA Network Recurring role
Senior High Mariano Kapamilya Channel

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue [5] [6] Won
1992 Gawad Urian Awards Nominated
FAMAS Awards Nominated

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