Gil de León

Gil de León
Gil de León
Born	Guillermo Evangelista de León; June 25, 1919; Pasay, Rizal, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, U.S.
Died	February 19, 1992 (aged 72); Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupations	Actor; Director;
Years active	1946–1980s
Spouse	Lilia Dizon (1945–1966)
Children	Christopher de Leon ; Pinky de Leon ; Lara Melissa de Leon
Relatives	Janine Gutierrez (adoptive great-granddaughter); Diego Gutierrez (adoptive great-grandson); Jaden Kristoff de Leon (great-grandson); Jordan de Leon (great-grandson); Ian de Leon (grandson); Gabriel de Leon (grandson); Matet de Leon (adoptive granddaughter); Lotlot de Leon (adoptive granddaughter); Nora Aunor (ex-daughter-in-law); Sandy Andolong (daughter-in-law)
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Guillermo Evangelista de León, simply known as Gil de León, was a Filipino film actor and director.

Career

De León made his first movie after World War II. The movie is Orasang Ginto aka Golden Clock under LVN Pictures where he stayed in the said company for almost 3 decades.

De León was the first actor to win the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor trophy for Korea. In 1955, he was nominated FAMAS Best Supporting Actor for Sanda Wong.^[1]

De León's directorial debut was in Glory at Dawn (1958) under PMP Pictures. He made two movies under MC Production such as Juan Tamad with Manuel Conde and Vende Cristo. He played as a villain and other supporting roles in most of his films. He continued acting up to the 1980s.

Personal life

De León married LVN movie star, Lilia Dizon, until they separated in the 1966.^[2] They have three children, who inherited their talents in acting: Pinky de León. the eldest, Christopher de León and Lara Melissa de León.^[1] Several of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren have also joined show business.

Death

De León died of bone marrow cancer.^[3]

Awards

Year	Work	Award	Category	Result	Ref.
1953	Korea	Best Supporting Actor	FAMAS Awards	Won	^[1]
1955	Sanda Wong	Best Supporting Actor	FAMAS Awards	Nominated	^[1]
1992	—	Ulirang Artista Award	PMPC Awards for Movies	Won	^[4]

Filmography

1946 - Orasang Ginto [LVN]
1946 - Garrison 13 [LVN]
1947 - Kamagong [Nolasco]
1947 - Si Juan Tamad [MC]
1947 - Caprichosa [Premiere]
1947 - Binatang Maynila [RDS]
1947 - Pangarap ko'y Ikaw Rin [Premiere]
1947 - Hacendera [Phils Artists]
1948 - Krus ng Digma [X'Otic]
1948 - Matimtiman [Pangilinan]
1948 - Siete Dolores [Nolasco Bros.]
1948 - Mga Busabos ng Palad [Nolasco]
1948 - Vende Cristo [MC]
1949 - Parola [LVN]
1949 - Maria Beles [LVN]
1949 - Tambol Mayor [LVN]
1949 - Kuba sa Quiapo [LVN]
1949 - Sagur [X'Otic]
1949 - Dasalang Ginto [Filcudoma]
1949 - Biglang Yaman [LVN]
1950 - Florante at Laura [LVN] – Horacio
1950 - Nuno sa Punso [LVN]
1950 - Doble Cara [Premiere]
1951 - Ang Tapis Mo Inday [LVN]
1951 - Reyna Elena [LVN]
1951 - Sigfredo [Lebran]
1951 - Bohemyo [LVN]
1951 - Dalawang Prinsipeng Kambal [LVN]
1951 - Romeo at Julieta [Lebran]
1952 - Korea
1952 - Kambal-Tuko [LVN]
1952 - Taong Paniki [LVN]
1953 - Philippine Navy [LVN]
1953 - Kuwintas ng Pasakit [LVN]
1953 - Squatter [LVN]
1953 - Dagohoy [LVN]
1953 - Hiyasmin [LVN]
1954 - Krus Na Bakal [LVN]
1954 - Donato [LVN]
1955 - Sanda Wong [Manuel Vistan/Champion Ho]
1957 - Objective: Patayin si Magsaysay [Champion]
1958 - Glory at Dawn [PMP] (dir)
1958 - Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig
1960 - Awit ng Mga Dukha
1976 - Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Patak Na Luha
1983 - Of the Flesh
1988 - Kapag Napagod ang Puso
1988 - Sandakot Na Bala
1989 - Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw (Viva Films)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Gil de Leon: Actor-director". Philstar.com.
^ Salterio, Leah C. (June 15, 2020). "TRIBUTE: Lilia Dizon, LVN star and once Asia's best actress, passes away at 92". ABS CBN News. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020.
^ "Pink Sisters". The Manila Times. October 28, 2007. pp. B2–B3. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
^ "Star Awards' best for 1991". Manila Standard. p. 24. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

External links

Gil de León at IMDb

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[:0-1] "Gil de Leon: Actor-director". Philstar.com.

[2] Salterio, Leah C. (June 15, 2020). "TRIBUTE: Lilia Dizon, LVN star and once Asia's best actress, passes away at 92". ABS CBN News. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020.

[3] "Pink Sisters". The Manila Times. October 28, 2007. pp. B2–B3. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

[4] "Star Awards' best for 1991". Manila Standard. p. 24. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

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Gil de León
Born	Guillermo Evangelista de León (1919-06-25)June 25, 1919 Pasay, Rizal, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, U.S.
Died	February 19, 1992(1992-02-19) (aged 72) Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupations	Actor Director
Years active	1946–1980s
Spouse	Lilia Dizon (1945–1966)
Children	Christopher de Leon Pinky de Leon Lara Melissa de Leon
Relatives	Janine Gutierrez (adoptive great-granddaughter) Diego Gutierrez (adoptive great-grandson) Jaden Kristoff de Leon (great-grandson) Jordan de Leon (great-grandson) Ian de Leon (grandson) Gabriel de Leon (grandson) Matet de Leon (adoptive granddaughter) Lotlot de Leon (adoptive granddaughter) Nora Aunor (ex-daughter-in-law) Sandy Andolong (daughter-in-law)
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