| Leo Martinez | |
|---|---|
 Martinez in 2018 | |
| Born | (1950-03-07) March 7, 1950 (age 74) Balayan, Batangas, Philippines |
| Other names | Leo Martin, Congressman Manhik Manaog |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Spouse | Gina Valenciano |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Gary Valenciano (brother-in-law) |
Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines.
Personal life
He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress Cherie Gil.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Three Men and a Lola | - | - |
| The Secret of the Sacred Forest | Bayarti | William Copeland Sari-Manok | |
| 1973 | Impossible Dream | - | Premiere Productions |
| Fly Me | Tourist 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 | Julio | G |
| Death Force | - | Cosa Nueva | |
| 1980 | Kakabakaba Ka Ba? | Fr. Blanco | LVN Pictures |
| 1981 | Enter the Ninja | Pee Wee | Golan-Globus Productions |
| 1983 | Cage Fury | Doctor | Lea Productions |
| Init sa Magdamag | Mr. Perez (uncredited) | Viva Films | |
| 1984 | Bagets 2 | Erpat | |
| 1985 | Virgin Forest | Hepe Sales/San Mateo | Regal Films |
| Ben Tumbling | - | Amazaldy Film Productions | |
| 1986 | Unfaithful Wife | Mayor | Regal Films |
| Silk | Yamamoto Tanaka | - | |
| 1987 | Sweet Revenge | Buddha | Concorde-New Horizon/MGM |
| 1988 | Saigon Commandos | Prosecutor | - |
| 1989 | Primary Target | General Swai | Concorde-New Horizon |
| Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy | Dr. Popoy | - | |
| Last Stand at Lang Mei | Tovar | ||
| 1991 | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Manhik-Manaog | FLT Films International |
| 1992 | Si Lucio at Si Miguel: Hihintayin Ko Kayo sa Langit | - | Kaizz Ventures |
| Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) | Joe Prit | Regal Films | |
| Aswang | Dr. Abraham | ||
| Jerry Marasigan, WPD | Seiko Films | ||
| Alyas Pogi 2 | Teng-Teng | Moviestars Production | |
| Unang Tibok ng Puso | - | Kaizz Ventures | |
| Buddy en Sol | Passenger (Uncredited, also director) | RVQ Productions | |
| 1993 | Dugo ng Panday | Agno | Regal Films |
| Astig | - | Viva Films | |
| Kailangan Kita | Chief Lima | Regal Films | |
| Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Don Leon | Viva Films | |
| Row 4: Baliktorians | Felix | ||
| 1994 | Pusoy Dos | Steve | |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Losipero | ||
| Kalabog en Bosyo | Chief Barcelon | ||
| Swindler's List | - | FLT Films International | |
| Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk | Tiburcio | Viva Films | |
| Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | Don Robert | ||
| 1995 | Batangueño Kabitenyo | Magno | |
| 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. | Juan | Merdeka Films | |
| SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman | SPO1 Don Juan | Neo Films | |
| 1997 | Trabaho Lang Dear, Walang Personalan | Romeo | Neo Films |
| Matinik na Bading, Mga Syuking Buking | Boyong/Vicky | Viva Films | |
| Pipti-pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me | Popoy | ||
| 1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig | Lass | Star Cinema |
| Dr. X on the Air | Dr. X | Falcon Films | |
| Ala eh...Con Bisoy Hale-Hale Hoy! Laging Manalo ang Mga Unggoy | Bill | Star Cinema | |
| 1999 | Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Don Emilio | |
| 2000 | Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba | Don Segundo | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Torotot | Pido | - |
| 2003 | Fantastic Man | David | OctoArts Films |
| 2007 | M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks Obda Neyson Adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli | Congressman Manhik Manaog | Onabru Productions |
| 2008 | Barako | - | East Indie Films |
| Baler | Col. Calixto Villacorte | Viva Films | |
| 2009 | Sabungero | Congressman | Dalawang Tuka Productions |
| Love on Line (LOL) | Don Pedro Polistico | OctoArts Films | |
| Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Principal Tiongco/Prince Epal | GMA Films APT Entertainment | |
| Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Taxi Driver | RVQ Productions | |
| Wapakman | Dr. Turibio Jingle | Solar Entertainment | |
| 2010 | MKAK | - | Black Bus Films |
| 2011 | Law Law Gang | - | Lara Films |
| 2012 | Yakman: D' Gigil King | Silverline 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 Salonpas | Cosmic 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 Paz | Prince Armor Productions Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association Viva Films | |
| 2016 | Working Beks | Mr.Ted | Viva Films |
| 2017 | Ang Larawan | Voice of older Bitoy Camacho | Culturtain Musicat Productions |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Pedro Paterno | Artikulo 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 | |
| 2021 | Jesus 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
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mongolian Barbecue | Guest | IBC | |
| 1992–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | Don Robert | GMA Network | |
| 1997–1998 | Onli in Da Pilipins | Kapitan Sixto Pumaran | ABS-CBN | |
| 1999–2004 | Ispup | Various | ABC | |
| 1999–2020 | Maynila | GMA Network | ||
| 2000 | What Went Wrong | Host | ||
| Wansapanataym | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad" | ||
| 2000–2001 | GMA Telesine Specials | Various | 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 Jose | Episode: "Young at Heart" | |
| Hokus Pokus | Boss 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 Star | Himself / 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 | Various | 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Don Eddie Cascavel | ||
| 2015 | Masayang 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 | ||
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Adonis Reynaldo | GMA Network | |
| 2025 | Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Won |
| 1992 | Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated | ||
| FAMAS Awards | Nominated |
References
- Cruz, Marinel R. (10 November 2011). "Film 'gym' for teachers, students, NGOs". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- Cruz, Marinel R. (10 December 2011). "Academy bats for films based on Filipino literature". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- "Kapamilya Tree: The Pangilinan Family". 23 January 2016.
- 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.
- "15th Gawad Urian Nominees (1992)". Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP). Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- 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.
External links
- Leo Martinez at IMDb
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