Leandro Muñoz (born March 25, 1976) is a Filipino actor.
Leandro Muñoz | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1976[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Carlo Muñoz (brother) Angelo Muñoz (brother) |
Muñoz would receive world acclaim for his performance in the film Kahit Isang Saglit with actress Judy Ann Santos. He would also go on to do more films such as the adult drama Lupe: A Seaman's Wife (2003), and the film In Your Eyes in 2010. He has done projects with ABS-CBN and TV5
Early life
editMuñoz is the oldest child of Patricia Garcia-Muñoz and Louie Muñoz. He is the older brother of actors Carlo Muñoz and Angelo Muñoz.[2] His father is a brother of actress Tita Muñoz.[3]
Personal life
editMuñoz, together with son, Frankie, from a previous relationship and brother Carlo and Carlo's then girlfriend Enid Reyes, moved to the United States in 2003 after the death of their father.[4]
Muñoz previously dated his Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa co-star Iwa Moto[5] and his Rod Santiago's The Sisters co-star Nadine Samonte during a brief return to acting.[6][7]
Muñoz is currently married to Sheryl Espero, a nurse, and has a son named Mason.[1] Muñoz's first son is named Frankie.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Forceps" | [8] | |
| Wansapanataym | Peter | Episode: "Madyik Sandok" | ||
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Joshua | ||
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Espada" | [9] | |
| 2000–2002 | Tabing Ilog | Francisco "Fran" Ledesma, Jr. | ||
| 2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Miguel "MJ" Crisostomo, Jr. | ||
| 2001 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Grand Ma at Pa!" | ||
| 2002 | Wansapanataym | Zander | Episode: "Swapped!" | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Letters" | [10] | |
| 2011 | Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Rafael Leonidez | [6] | |
| 2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Joaquin | [5] | |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Ronnie | [11] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko | Kaloy | ||
| 2000 | Anak | Brian | ||
| 2000 | Kahit Isang Saglit | Dexter | ||
| 2002 | Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip | Eric | ||
| 2002 | Jologs | Airport Official | ||
| 2003 | Lupe: A Seaman's Wife | Manolo | [12] | |
| 2010 | In Your Eyes | Dennis |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New TV Personality | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b Leary, Joan (20 May 2016). "Whatever Happened to Leandro and Carlo Muñoz?". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (16 February 2004). "Valentine Wedding for Carlo and Meg". Funfare. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Former Sampaguita Star Tita Muñoz Passes Away at 82". GMA News Online. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2009.
- ^ "Filipino Brothers get Green Cards as "Extraordinary" Actors on New Season of Citizen Pinoy". Success Stories. Law Office of Michael J. Gurfinkel Inc. 15 February 2007. Archived from the original on 23 December 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ a b Endaya, Liza (26 April 2012). "Iwa Moto Confesses Split-up with Leandro Muñoz". interAksyon. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ a b Carvajal, Dolly Anne (23 January 2012). "Nadine Back with Ex, Admits Brief Romance with Leandro". Dollywood. Philippine Daily Inquirer\. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Pumaloy, Rey (21 February 2012). "Leandro Muñoz on Issue that Ex-girlfriend Nadine Samonte Used Him to Win Back Ex-boyfriend: 'Walang Gamitan dun!'". PEP. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Forceps". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Espada". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Letter". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Samio, Veronica R. (3 March 2016). "Dating mga Artista na sina Beth Tamayo at Magkapatid na Leandro at Leandro Muñoz Binuhay sa Serye nina Kim at Xian". Sanga-Sangandila (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Isah Red (17 February 2003). "With No Movie Coming Up for Him in Star Cinema Leandro Muñoz Strips for Viva Films' Lupe". Simply Red. Manila Standard. Retrieved 19 July 2016.