McCoy de Leon

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Jesus and the surname or paternal family name is de Leon.

McCoy de Leon
de Leon at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival's Parade of Stars
Born
Marc Carlos Francis de Jesus de Leon

(1995-02-20) February 20, 1995 (age 29)
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
EducationSan Sebastian College – Recoletos
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • filmmaker
Years active2012–present
Agents
  • Star Magic (2012–2020)
  • Viva Artists Agency (2020–present)
PartnerElisse Joson
ChildrenFelize de Leon

Marc Carlos Francis de Jesus de Leon (born February 20, 1995) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and filmmaker. He is known as a member of #Hashtags, a male-group dance performer on the noontime variety show It's Showtime on ABS-CBN.

In 2016, he joined Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 along with his co-hashtag member Nikko Natividad as a 2-in-1 celebrity housemate.[1][2] He's currently part of Batang Quiapo as one of the main antagonists, David Dimaguiba.

Early life and education

De Leon attended high school at San Sebastian College – Recoletos. He then tried to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Mapúa University, but decided to stop to pursue his career.[3]

Personal life

On January 4, 2023, de Leon publicly confirmed his split with his former partner, Elisse Joson, who is the mother of his daughter, Feliz (born April 10, 2021).[4] After a few weeks, they fixed their relationship and were back together again.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2017 Instalado Victor An entry to 2nd ToFarm Film Festival [5]
Ang Panday Caloy An entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival [6]
2018 Sin Island Jack [7]
2019 Sakaling Maging Tayo Apollo "Pol" Patnubay Agbuya [8]
G! Sam An Official Entry to the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino [9]
The Heiress Renz [10]
2020 D' Ninang Kali [11]
Block Z Myles [12]
The Mirror [13]
2022 Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story young Scott / Isko / Yorme [14]
Deleter Jace An entry to the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival [15]

Television / Digital series

Year Title Role Notes Source
2012–2014 Be Careful With My Heart Iñigo Cabanatan Minor Cast / Protagonist
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita young Carlo Asuncion Special Participation
2015–2021 It's Showtime Himself Regular member
2016–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer Main Performer
2016 Wansapanataym Boyong Acosta Episode: "Tikboyong"
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Himself Housemate / 6th Lucky Placer
We Will Survive Ralph Ataiza Supporting Cast / Protagonist [3]
2016–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Juan Pablo "JP" Arevalo Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2017 The Good Son Oliver "Obet" Reyes-Moreno Main Cast / Anti-Hero
Wansapanataym Himself Episode: "Amazing Ving"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Josh Episode: "Laptop"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Mon Episode: "Saklay"
Pinoy Big Brother presents Titig ng Pag-ibig Alec
2018 Ipaglaban Mo Greg Episode: "Hadlang"
2018–2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Juan Pablo "JP" Arevalo Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2019 Wansapanataym Val Cruz Episode: "Mr. Cutepido"
Project Feb 14 Briccio "Brix" Zamora Main Cast / Primary Antagonist
2020 24/7 Gerard Capili Special Participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya Kobe Episode: "Mata"
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Bernardo "Bernie" Salvador Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2021 Puto Uno dela Cruz Main Cast / Protagonist
2022 2 Good 2 Be True young Fred Borja Special Participation
2023–present FPJ's Batang Quiapo David A. Dimaguiba / Hesus Nazareno “Tanggol” A. Montenegro Main Cast / Primary Antagonist

Awards and nominations

Year Film Awards/ Critics Awards Nominated Work Result References
2016 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Dance Album of the Year #Hashtags album Won
Push Awards Push Tweet and Gram Newcomer — Nominated [16]
Star Cinema Awards Favorite Breakthrough Loveteam Pinoy Big Brother Won [citation needed]
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Hearthrob — Nominated
Pop Love Teen with Elisse Joson Pinoy Big Brother Nominated
2017 Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 6th Big Placer with Nikko Natividad — Finalist
2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam with Elisse Joson FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Won [17][circular reference]
Most Popular Recording/Performing Group #Hashtags Won
PEP'sters Choice Awards Male Breakout Star of the Year — Won [18]
2018 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best New Movie Actor of the Year (Tied with Mateo Sanjuan) Instalado Won
49th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam of Movies & TV with Elisse Joson The Good Son Won
2019 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Actor G! Nominated [19]
2020 RAWR Awards Beshie Ng Taon Block Z Nominated [20]

References

  1. ^ "First two 'PBB' season 7 housemates revealed". Rappler. July 2, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "PBB Lucky 7 reveals celebrity housemates". Philstar. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Lucky Housemate: Nikko Natividad & Mccoy De Leon". ABS-CBN Corporation. July 7, 2016.
  4. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (January 5, 2023). "McCoy de Leon confirms split with Elisse Joson: 'Hindi ko po intensyon manakit ng tao o manloko'". Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "WATCH: Mccoy de Leon stars in sci-fi movie 'Instalado'". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Coco's "Ang Panday" rules over Cinema One this Sunday". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "Xian Lim and McCoy de Leon at SM San Mateo for 'Sin Island' mall show". Star Cinema. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  8. ^ "McCoy and Elisse's carefree, budding Baguio romance in 'Sakaling Maging Tayo'". INQUIRER.NET. December 22, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  9. ^ "G! is a barkada roadtrip movie with unexpected twists". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  10. ^ "'The Heiress' Grand Reveal". INQUIRER.NET. November 16, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Aiai Delas Alas, Kisses Delavin, McCoy de Leon to star in one film". Push. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "Mccoy de Leon at Maris Racal, magtatambal sa "Block Z"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "McCoy de Leon, makakatambal si Heaven Peralejo sa 'The Mirror'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  14. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (March 10, 2021). "Mccoy de Leon to portray Mayor Isko Moreno in upcoming biopic". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  15. ^ Fanboy Seo. "Nadine Lustre, Mccoy De Leon & Louise Delos Reyes Star in Mikhail Red's Deleter". Fanboy Seo. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  16. ^ "PUSH AWARDS: The winners are here!". Push Awards 2017.
  17. ^ 2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards
  18. ^ "THE PEP LIST Year 4: Elisse Joson, McCoy de Leon win Breakout Stars of the Year". PEP.ph. September 21, 2017.
  19. ^ "PPP 2019 best actress Angie Ferro asks for more theaters for best picture Lola Igna". PEP.ph.
  20. ^ "VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020". LionHearTV. Retrieved November 12, 2020.