Leo Martinez

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Leo Martinez
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Martinez in 2018
Born (1945-03-07) March 7, 1945 (age 80)
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, 1945) 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

YearTitleRole
1970Three Men and a Lola-
The Secret of the Sacred ForestBayarti
1973Impossible Dream-
Fly MeTourist Guide
1974 Bamboo Gods and Iron Men -
TNT Jackson (or Dynamite Wong and TNT Jackson)-
1976 She Devils in Chains (released as Ebony, Ivory, and Jade)-
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Travel Agent
1978 Vampire Hookers Julio
Death Force -
1980 Kakabakaba Ka Ba? Fr. Blanco
1981 Enter the Ninja Pee Wee
1983Cage FuryDoctor
Init sa MagdamagMr. Perez (uncredited)
1984Bagets 2Erpat
1985 Virgin Forest Hepe Sales/San Mateo
Ben Tumbling-
1986Unfaithful WifeMayor
SilkYamamoto Tanaka
1987 Sweet Revenge Buddha
1988Saigon CommandosProsecutor
1989Primary TargetGeneral Swai
Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the EnemyDr. Popoy
Last Stand at Lang MeiTovar
1991 Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Manhik-Manaog
1992Si Lucio at Si Miguel: Hihintayin Ko Kayo sa Langit-
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema)Joe Prit
AswangDr. Abraham
Jerry Marasigan, WPD
Alyas Pogi 2 Teng-Teng
Unang Tibok ng Puso-
Buddy en SolPassenger (Uncredited, also director)
1993 Dugo ng Panday Agno
Astig-
Kailangan KitaChief Lima
Gagay: Prinsesa ng BrownoutDon Leon
Row 4: BaliktoriansFelix
1994Pusoy DosSteve
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Losipero
Kalabog en BosyoChief Barcelon
Swindler's List-
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: LookalaykTiburcio
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
A.E.I.O.U.Juan
SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing PolicemanSPO1 Don Juan
1997Trabaho Lang Dear, Walang PersonalanRomeo
Matinik na Bading, Mga Syuking BukingBoyong/Vicky
Pipti-pipti: 1 por U, 2 por MePopoy
1998Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibigLass
Dr. X on the AirDr. X
Ala eh...Con Bisoy Hale-Hale Hoy! Laging Manalo ang Mga UnggoyBill
1999Weder-Weder Lang 'YanDon Emilio
2000Mana-Mana, Tiba-TibaDon Segundo
2001TorototPido
2003Fantastic ManDavid
2007M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks Obda Neyson Adres Yata) ni Mr. ShooliCongressman Manhik Manaog
2008Barako-
Baler Col. Calixto Villacorte
2009SabungeroCongressman
Love on Line (LOL) Don Pedro Polistico
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Principal Tiongco/Prince Epal
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Taxi Driver
Wapakman Dr. Turibio Jingle
2010MKAK-
2011Law Law Gang-
2012Yakman: D' Gigil King
2013 Tuhog Tonio Sucat
On the Job General Pacheco
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay -
2014 Gangster Lolo Asiong Salonpas
Tres Tata Selo
2015 Heneral Luna Pedro Paterno
Manila's Finest Gen. Dela Paz
2016 Working Beks Mr.Ted
2017 Ang Larawan Voice of older Bitoy Camacho
2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Pedro Paterno
2019 Ulan Maya's employer
2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Bishop
Pakboys Takusa Bernardo
2021Jesus Christ...Virgin People!Tey's Grandfather (Mother Side)
Mang Jose Marcelo
On the Job: The Missing 8 Gen. Pacheco

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Mongolian BarbecueGuest
1992–1997 Ober Da Bakod Don Robert
1997–1998Onli in Da PilipinsKapitan Sixto Pumaran
1999–2004 Ispup Various
1999–2020 Maynila
2000What Went WrongHost
Wansapanataym Episode: "Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad"
2000–2001GMA Telesine SpecialsVarious
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?
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang AhabEpisode: "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
2010 Tanging Yaman Vice President Solomon Buenavista
5 Star Specials Various
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face
2011 Sisid Ramon de la Vida
Follow That StarHimself / Guest
2012 Toda Max Lolo Lloydie
Artista Academy Guest Celebrity Judge
Coffee Prince Ernie Muling Tapang
2013–2016 Magpakailanman Various3 episodes
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Don Eddie Cascavel
2015Masayang Umaga Po!Host
Nathaniel Tagasundo / Abel "Ramon Roman" Tumana
Magpakailanman Ramon
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
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Mr. Supapi
Sunday PinaSaya Guest
2019 Daddy's Gurl Pureza's Father
Maalaala Mo Kaya August TesoroEpisode: "Steak"
Dragon Lady Wilson Lim
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Kapitan Bartolome "Bart" Bulaan
2021 Owe My Love Salvador "Badong" Alcancia
2022 Love in 40 Days Patricio Guzman
2023–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Joselito ''Pepe'' TanyagRecurring role
Senior High Mariano
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Adonis Reynaldo
2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Kanor
FPJ's Batang Quiapo Mr. Arthur Kwon

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

References

  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.