Leon Miguel

Last updated
Leon Miguel
Leon Miguel 2015.jpg
Born
Noel I. Aparilla

(1968-12-17) December 17, 1968 (age 55)
CitizenshipFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, model, engineer
Years active1996–present

Noel I. Aparilla (born December 17, 1968), commonly known by the screen name Leon Miguel [1] is a Filipino actor, model, and engineer. He received the Best Actor (Short) award from the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) in 2016 [2] in New York City for his performance in the short film Redlights. Earlier, he gained notoriety for his role as the leading villain, Visel, in a crime-thriller movie called Graceland: A Life for Every Lie (2012) [3] [4] directed by Ron Morales. Graceland premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival [5] and was awarded Second Place in the Audience Choice Award competition. It also won the Audience Award at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, Florida.

Contents

Leon Miguel, IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short) Leon Miguel IFFM 2016 Best Actor.jpg
Leon Miguel, IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short)
Leon Miguel IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short) Leon Miguel IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short).jpg
Leon Miguel IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short)

Miguel's starring role in Mang Abe's Ube also caught the attention of international film festivals. [6] [7] Mang Abe's Ube, directed by Paolo Bitanga, is a modern-day folktale about a Filipino ube farmer trying to protect his magical source of success from corporate crooks. [8] Miguel's work includes EJK (Extra-Judicial Killing), a political film narrative by Red Carpet Philippines which premiered at Greenbelt 1, Cinema 2, Ayala Center, Makati.

Miguel was featured in the November 2014 issue of Manila Bulletin titled "International filmfest veteran is proudly from Masbate". [9]

Early career

Leon Miguel first appeared on the international scene by appearing in supporting roles in American, Japanese, and Italian movies shot in the Philippines. He appeared in minor roles in films such as In the Name of the Queen (1996), Behind Enemy Lines (1998), and Legacy (1998).

Exotic Asian roles

International directors and producers frequently utilize Leon Miguel's "exotic Asian face" [10] to portray Asian and native roles. He was involved in various notable Filipino films, where he took on distinctive roles such as kanto boy (Street Toughie), siga (Toughie), syndicate member, school worker, youngster’s hoodlum, snatcher, hitman, rapist, banker (boatman), Katipunero (rebel), and Hukbalahap (rebel).

He played the guerilla Juan in Concerto (2008), a Cinemalaya finalist directed by Paul Alexander Morales. In Sean Lim's films, Panahon Na (2009) and Pendong (2010), he portrayed a Lobo[ clarification needed ] and a farmer. He was a gangster in Third World Happy (2010) with Sam Milby as the lead actor, of CinemaOne/Brass Knuckles Inc., directed by Edward James Salcedo and he played the rebel in CinemaOne Originals, Tsardyer (2010) directed by Sigfried Barros-Sanchez. Additionally, he took on the role of Baloy in Isda (Fable of the Fish), a 2011 Cinemalaya entry directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. In July 2012, he portrayed a guerilla in Death March, which is another film directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.

Television commercials

Leon Miguel also did several television commercials advertising as a Katipunero in KKK (Andres Bonifacio) (1998), and Isang Bandilla (Emilio Aguinaldo) (1998) for the Philippine Centennial Celebration. He was also the lead actor Katipunero in the Duty-Free Centennial Presentation (2010) directed by Raymond Red. He also appeared in San Miguel Beer (2004), SMB Vietnam Setting commercial, Metro Bank (2004), Blend 45 (2005), SMB Walng Kupas (2005), Oracle (2006) and Touch Mobile (2008). He also portrayed a Chavacano fisherman in an intrusion project of GMA Channel 7 and Globe Company, in the music video "Believe" which was used as a Station ID for the Peace and Unity information-dissemination drive.

He was also featured in a Talk & Text (Hati) (2010) commercial, Snitch Choco Bar (Rockers Dream) (2010), Head & Shoulders (2010), Project Building Medicine TVC (2010), and Ayos Dito Rocker TVC. [11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirector
2017StatesideKevinMarcial Chavez
2016Fall GuyLeonFritz Silorio
2016The Call of Our Forefathers Sultan Kudarat Angelo Carpio
2016HangyoBrandoWillan Rivera
2016Katok ng PagbabagoDrug dealerArnold Santos Argaño
2016HaplosBlind fatherBlasgil Taquilut
2016Snake EyesBlind gamblerBenigno Moreno
2016Galit Na AsoHomeless manAnkit Rawat
2015EmpaseeBar ownerChristian Paolo Lat
2015HawiBoxer trainerShilton Calamaba
2015Stranger DangerThe torturerShilton Calamaba
2015IslaSindicate leaderSantiago Larrauri
2015RedlightsTaxi DriverChristian Paolo LaT
2015Fourth WorldTraffickerDavid Bolt
2015 Kid Kulafu CHDF soldierPaul Soriano
2015QuiraChief EubaBreech Qiuncy
2014 Gangster Lolo William G. Mayo
2014MaratabatFredo, the traitorArlyn Dela Cruz
2013El Peste Romansa [12] Ron, the rockstarRichard Somes
2013 Metro Manila [13] The white-eyed manSean Ellis
2013SabineManuelo
2012PalitanLeon
2012PantalanRepair manHannah Laya Resurreccion
2012GraceLand: A Life for Every Lie [14] ViselRon Morales
2012Paglaya sa TanikalaLeon
2012 Captive Abu SayyafBrillante Mendoza
2011MamiBeggarGregg Rodriguez III
2011Isda (Fable of the Fish)BaloyAdolf Alix Jr.
2011 Ang Panday 2 Taumbayan
2010Third World HappyGangsterEdward James Salcedo
2010PendongFarmerSean Lim
2010Emergency CallOutlaw
2010RegaloRon, Child TraffickerCarlo Alvarez
2010TsardyerRebelSigfried Barros-Sanchez
2010Tulak (Short Film)Second Lead
2010IdlipTamawBlake Sarion
2009Harang (Short Film)CarjackerMikhail Red
2009Panahon NaLoboSean Lim
2008Infected IslandThe Islander Guy
2008Subject: I Love YouAbu Sayaff, Man #1Francis de la Torre
2008Disarmed/Special OpsTomaganTom Shell
2008Pedro (Short Film)PedroRegeene Ho
2008ConcertJuanPaul Alexander Morales
2005ParaisoGangster
2004The Passion of LoveWarrior PrinceBruno Matte
2003Land of DeathNative tribesman leaderBruno Matte
2003Operasyon BalikatanNPA Leader
2002 Lapu-Lapu Lapu-Lapu's man
2002BakatGasoline Boy
2002Utang ni TatangSiga
2002Lord of Creations/Midnight FestivalTribesmanToto Natividad
2002Shattered DreamsThai Drug PusherAntonino Valerie
2001Bala Ko ang Bahala SayoUnknownDon Escudero
2001Rosario 18Kanto BoyDon Escudero
2000Nag-aapoy Na LamanChuponDon Escudero
2000Going BackVietnamese ThiefSydney Furie
1998LegacyCambodian Rebel LeaderT.J. Scott
1997 Behind Enemy Lines Vietnamese Gangster LeaderMark Griffiths
1997KamadaUnknownRaymond Red
1996Mulanay sa Pusod ng ParaisoUnknown Gil Portes

Commercials

YearTitleRoleDirector
2014Dynamic Trio Voltplex KQ, Reload Plus & Respigen 15 [15] Cock FighterBuddy Gargancia
2014Ayos Dito [16] RockstarAlex Breckman
2014Amtyl 500 [17] Farm OwnerBuddy Gargancia
2014BDO [18] DJ, Music Store OwnerJoel Limchoc
2013EQ Diaper [19] Lapu-Lapu, Lead ActorMike Alcazarrel
2010Project Building Medicine TVC - Saridon [20] CarpenterJoel Limchoc
2010Head And ShouldersBusiness manJoel Limchoc
2010Snicth Choco Bar [21] Rockers DreamCarlo Derecto
2010Talk And Text(Hati)Store Owner
2008BelieveAbu Sayaff
2006OracleHackerRaffy Dejada
2005Blend 45FarmerDindo Angeles
2004San Miguel BeerFarmerPeque Galyaga
2004Metro BankBusinessmanVitorio Romero
1998Isand Bandila (Philippine Centennial Celebration)KatipuneroVitorio Romero
1998KKKKatipuneroVitorio Romero

Television

YearTitleRoleDirector
2012Broken VowArtemioOmar Deroca
2011AmayaBalongMac Alejandre
2011Pueblo SombraFishermanLori Reyes
2010Panday KidsShamanMark Reyes
2010Pidol’s WonderlandHectorErik Quizon
2010Barangay AswangCameramanLori Reyes
2010Halimaw sa TuodUnknownLori Reyes
2010Nag-Simula sa PusoBen
2010Daisy Syete – Bebe & MeRomanRowel Camen
2010Hoy!Hoy! SyokoyFishermanLori Reyes
2009TinderellaUnknownRowel Camen
2009ZorroPirateMark Reyes
2009Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa aking TadyangCar DealerDomique Zapata
2009Multo Sa PabrikaShoemakerLori Reyes
2009Nuno sa PunsoConstraction ForemanLori Reyes
2008Daisy Syete – Ulingling (Season 18)HitmanRowel Camen
2007Fantastic ManRobberLori Reyes
2007Fantastic KidsShamanMark Reyes
2007KamandagTadikMark Reyes
2007Maalaala mo kayaManobo WarriorRicky Davao
2006Babangon ako’t dudurugin kitaFredoJoel Lamangan
2005EncantadiaWarriorMark Reyes
2005NBI FilesMuslinAlbert Cortez
2004Te AmoBertoKhris Adalia
2004Philippine Most WantedGangsterJon Red
2003Forever in My HeartFishermanKhris Adalia
2003KabalikatFisherman
2002GMA True StoriesUnknownXoxi Topacio
2001Habang Kapiling KaUnknown
2000Mother Studio PresentsNPA Maryo J. de los Reyes
2000DiwaErmano PuliMel Chonglo
2000 Hiraya Manawari KalikasanNoel Anonuevo
2000Twin HeartsKidnapperGil Tejada
2001KiraraManoahRowel Camen
2000DeltierroLeonRowel Camen
1994Bisperas ng KasaysayanKatipunero (Introducing)Lupita Kashiwara

Theater

YearTitleRoleDirector
2009SakaySakayGeorge Vail Kabrestante
2006Lapu-LapuLapu-LapuJoe Gruta
2005No ExitKamatayanAbdel Langit
2003Indio AnakbanuaIndioAbdel Langit
2002-2004Noli Me TangereEliasXoxi Topacio
2001SenakuloChristRaffy Tejada
1999El FilibusterismoKabesang TalesJake De Asis

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pepe Diokno (director)</span> Filipino film director

Jose Lorenzo "Pepe" Diokno is a Filipino film director, producer, and screenwriter. He received the Lion of the Future Award for Best Debut Film and the Orizzonti Prize at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, and was awarded Best Director at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eddie Garcia</span> Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer (1929–2019)

Eduardo "Eddie" Verchez Garcia, colloquially known as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, and filmmaker. Widely regarded as the greatest Filipino actor of all time, Garcia appeared in nearly 700 film and television roles throughout his career in over six decades; held the distinction as the highest number of appearances in Philippine cinema and television.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paulo Avelino</span> Filipino actor and model (born 1988)

Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as Walang Hanggan (2012), Bridges of Love (2015), and The General's Daughter (2019). In films, one of his best known works is his portrayal of Gregorio del Pilar in the Philippine war epic Heneral Luna (2015), which he reprised in a title role for its sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). Avelino's other prominent films include Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013), I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017), and Fan Girl (2020).

Roderick "Derick" Cabrido is a Filipino documentary producer and film maker. He was awarded with the Bronze World Medal at the 2009 New York Television Festival, for the documentary "Pinays for Export", Silver Screen Award at the 2010 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival for the documentary "Tasaday", he also won the 2012 Silver World Medal Award at the New York Festivals for his documentary "Yaman sa Basura" which is also a finalist for the 2011 UNICEF Asia-Pacific Child Rights Awards.

AyosDito.ph was an online classified-ads website for Filipinos to buy and sell online, regardless of their location in the Philippines. It was owned and operated by 701Search Pte. Ltd., which is a joint venture between media giants Singapore Press Holdings and Schibsted. Launched in March 2009, AyosDito offered free posting of ads for items such as properties, cars, electronics, food, and even jobs. The phrase "Ayos Dito" is Tagalog for "Ok here". By 2013, it became the second largest online classified ads website in the Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ronnie Lazaro</span> Filipino actor

Ronnie Zabala Lazaro is a Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting director, and art director. He won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for Yanggaw.

Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television shows. He became well-known after getting the role of the villainous Hagorn in the 2005 fantasy television series Encantadia. He has won the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award during the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards, and the Best Actor Award at the 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival.

<i>One More Try</i> (film) 2012 drama film by Ruel S. Bayani

One More Try is a 2012 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ruel S. Bayani from a screenplay by Anna Karenina Ramos, Kriz G. Gazmen, and Jay Fernando. The film stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.

<i>Must Be... Love</i> 2013 Filipino film

Must Be... Love is a 2013 Filipino coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Dado Lumibao, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The film was shot in many locations in Cebu and Laguna in the Philippines. The film was produced by Star Cinema and was released nationwide on March 13, 2013.

Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina is a Filipino film and television actor. He is known for his roles in various indie films. He portrayed Diego/Joshua in the soap opera Ina, Kapatid, Anak. He is the son of Pen Medina and brother of Ping Medina.

Fidel is a 2009 Filipino indie film, directed by Mark Shandii Bacolod and produced and written by Charlotte Dianco.

Joseph Estrada Paras, also known as Joey Paras, was a Filipino actor, filmmaker, singer, screenwriter, playwright, and television host.

<i>1st Sem</i> 2016 Filipino film

1st Sem is a 2016 Filipino independent coming of age comedy-drama film directed and written by Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez in their feature-film directorial debut. The film stars Lotlot de Leon and newcomer Darwin Yu. It is an official entry to the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival.

Graceland is a 2012 Filipino drama film directed and written by Roy Morales. The film premiered at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival, and was released on April 26, 2013, in the Philippines. It was also screened in the US, earning $20,791 after a month of its release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ruel Vernal</span> Filipino actor (born 1946)

Ruel Vernal is a Filipino-American actor. He was known for portraying villain and lead roles in many famous Philippine films. He was also known as the first endorser of Red Horse Beer.

<i>Hindi Nahahati ang Langit</i> 1985 romantic drama film directed by Mike de Leon

Hindi Nahahati ang Langit is a 1985 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Mike de Leon from a screenplay written by Mia A. Concio, based on the Tagalog Klasiks serial of the same name by Nerissa G. Cabral. The film stars Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino playing the respective roles of stepsiblings Noel and Melody. Dina Bonnevie and Edu Manzano play the roles of Noel and Melody's respective spouses, Cynthia and Ronald.

Hintayan ng Langit is a 2018 Philippine romantic slice-of-life drama film directed by Dan Villegas and written by Juan Miguel Severo that was based on his one-act play of the same name. The film stars the veteran film and television legends, Eddie Garcia and Gina Pareño, as the ex-lovers who are living together in an apartment room in the Purgatory. It is a co-production between Globe Studios, an entertainment company division of Globe Telecom and Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects, a film production company jointly owned by Dan Villegas and Antoinette Jadaone.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dolly de Leon</span> Filipino actress (born 1969)

Dolly Earnshaw de Leon is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her work in independent films and theater, she has received numerous accolades, including a FAMAS Award, a Guldbagge Award, and a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. British Vogue named her one of the 31 most famous stars in the world in 2023.

References

  1. "'Kidnapper' invited to NY film fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer . April 19, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
  2. "International Film Festival Manhattan". International Film Festival Manhattan. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
  3. "Graceland Official Trailer". Youtube. February 27, 2013.
  4. Graceland Movie | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2131523/
  5. "Ron Morales on his Uncompromising Thriller, 'Graceland'".
  6. "Mang Abe's Ube". Mang Abe's Ube. IndieGogo. January 10, 2014.
  7. "Mang Abe's Ube Official Trailer". Mang Abe's Ube Official Trailer. YouTube. August 6, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  8. Rappler (February 7, 2013). "Filmmaker Paolo Bitanga weaves his own folktales" . Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  9. "International filmfest veteran is proudly from Masbate". November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  10. Guardian, Daily (2020-03-11). "Award-winning actor a protégé of ex-Iloilo broadcast exec". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  11. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Choose from thousands of pre-loved items on AyosDito.ph! Rockstar TVC. YouTube .
  12. "El Peste Romansa". YouTube. November 9, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  13. "Metro Manila Official Trailer". YouTube. September 9, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  14. "Fil-Am's feature film wins raves, gets screenings in US". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 8, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  15. "2014 Infomercial - Dynamic Trio - Voltplex KQ, Reload Plus & Respigen 15". YouTube. August 28, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  16. "Ayos Dito - Rockstar TVC". YouTube. March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  17. "Amityl 500 - Akala Mo Pelikula". YouTube. March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  18. "BDO - Need A Loan?". YouTube. January 11, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  19. "Lapu Lapu - EQ Diaper". YouTube. April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  20. "Saridon". FB. August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  21. "Rockers Dream". FB. August 18, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2011.