Keempee de Leon
Keempee de Leon | |
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Born |
Joseph Joachim de Leon January 8, 1973 Manila, Philippines |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, singer-songwriter, television host |
Years active | 1989–present |
Joseph Joachim de Leon or known as Keempee de Leon (born January 8, 1973) is a Filipino actor,[1] comedian, singer-songwriter, and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez.
Career
Keempee de Leon started his showbiz career in 1989 via the Viva Films movie "I Love You Three Times a Day", where he was paired with Gelli de Belen and worked with soon-to-be-co-host of Eat Bulaga!, Jimmy Santos. Soon after, he became a regular fixture in three TV shows: Eat Bulaga, That's Entertainment and Agila. In 1990, he was a subject of a tug-of-war between Regal Films and Viva Films when Regal got Keempee to appear as lead role in the romantic comedy movie "Romeo Loves Juliet" opposite Aiko Melendez. In the end, Keempee chose to remain with Viva Films and signed a contract. In 1992, he was launched as a junior action star via the movie "Jesus dela Cruz at ang mga Batang Riles" with Ana Roces as his leading lady. The action film was a mild success and it was followed up with "Blue Jeans Gang" with Dennis Padilla and Leah Orosa as co-stars. However, unlike "Batang Riles", "Blue Jeans Gang" was a flop at the box-office.
Keempee openly admitted to the public in 1993 that he became a victim of drug abuse and as a result, he underwent rehabilitation at New Beginnings in Sucat, Parañaque. Despite this however, he managed to finish two big movies before he went on sabbatical. The two big movies were: Viva's "Sana'y Ikaw na Nga" with Christopher de Leon and Vina Morales, and "Alyas Batman en Robin" with dad Joey de Leon. After his rehabilitation, he became a member of Victory Christian Fellowship while resuming his stalled showbiz career in 1994.
He had his biggest break on TV by playing a leading role in GMA's Villa Quintana with Donna Cruz as his leading lady. He is a former VIVA contract star along with other members of That's Entertainment Donna Cruz, Jessa Zaragosa, Vina Morales and others. He became Best Drama Actor for Villa Quintana in Star Awards for television. He was also a co-host in GMA Supershow from 1995–1997 and a gag performer in IBC 13's Goin' Bayabas, a remake of the '80s gag show "Goin' Bananas" in 1998.
In 2002, after he graduated and finished his studies at college, he returned to the small screen via ABS-CBN's Klasmeyts and Recuerdo de Amor, but in 2004, he returned to GMA Network where he was signed up to portray the gay Harold in Bahay Mo Ba 'To?. In the sitcom he was paired with Francine Prieto. Their tandem became a hit and he continued playing gay roles in the reality sitcom Kung Ako Ikaw and in films.
In March 2016, Keempee was expelled from Eat Bulaga. In 2008, Keempee returned to primetime via LaLola which stars Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera. He also returned to comedy film for his comeback movie, "Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After", an official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, together with Tito & Vic Sotto and his father, Joey De Leon, with co-stars Jimmy Santos, Jose Manalo, Carlene Aguilar, Pauleen Luna & Ryan Agoncillo. After LaLola, Keempee plays Paul in the Philippine remake of Korean drama All About Eve. Currently, Keempee co-hosts a singing competition "Are You The Next Big Star?" where he works with famous singer, Regine Velasquez. In March 2016, Keempee was expelled from Eat Bulaga.
Keempee Hairstyle
Keempee de Leon sported a haircut back in the 90s that was imitated by young men at the time. Named after him, Keempee, is parted in the middle of the head and long bangs reach as far as the ears. Up until today, Keempee, the hairstyle, is considered a trademark of the era.
Personal life
He has a child named Samantha with his former girlfriend. His past relationships were Manilyn Reynes, Carmina Villaroel, Ara Mina, Pauleen Luna, Vina Morales, Angelika Dela Cruz,and Jessa Zaragosa
Filmography
TV shows
- Lip Sync Battle Philippines Performer (2016 GMA Network)
- Dear Uge ?????? (2016 GMA Network)
- Little Nanay (2015 GMA Network)
- Pepito Manaloto - Guest - (2015 GMA Network)
- Sabado Badoo (2015 GMA Network)
- Biro Ng Kapalaran: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special (2015 GMA Network)
- Once Upon A Kiss (2015 GMA Network) - pre-production
- Wagas (2014 GMA News TV)
- Kulungan Kanlungan (2014 GMA Network)
- Magpakailanman Presents Ang Tatay Kong Beki (2013 GMA Network)
- My Husband's Lover -Zandro Soriano (2013 GMA Network)
- Toda Max Wella (2013 ABS-CBN)
- Iskul Bukol: Kuwelang Kwela 'To - Wacky Roque (2011 TV5)
- Lucky Numbers - Host (2011 TV5)
- My Driver Sweet Lover - Von (2010 TV5)
- Lady Dada - ???? (2010 TV5)
- Full House - Mr. H (2009 GMA Network)
- Are You The Next Big Star? - Co-Host / Harold (2009 GMA Network)
- All About Eve - Paul (2009 GMA Network)
- LaLola - Josano "Gary" Therico Jose / Grace / Narrator (2008-2009 GMA Network)
- Kung Ako Ikaw - host (2007-2008 GMA Network)
- Bubble Gang - Various Roles (2007–2016 GMA Network)
- Sabi Ni Nanay - various (2007 RPN)
- Nuts Entertainment - Occasional Cast Member (2007-2008 GMA Network)
- Fantastic Man - Budol (2006-2007 GMA Network)
- Bongga Ka Star - co-host (2005-2006 Q Network)
- Kakabaka-Boo - various (2006 GMA Network)
- Kakabakaba Adventures - various (2005 GMA Network)
- Bahay Mo Ba 'To - Harold Manguluntoy (2005 GMA Network)
- Maynila (2005 GMA Network)
- Love to Love - Jason Patrick/Patricia (GMA Network)
- Sharon - guest co-host (ABS-CBN)
- O-Ha! - various (TV5)
- Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako - Alfonse (GMA Network)
- Relaks Lang
- Hayop Na Hayop (2001 TV5)
- Klasmeyts - host (ABS-CBN)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Rene Requestas Story - played as his real life father Joey De Leon (ABS-CBN)
- Recuerdo de Amor - Carding (ABS-CBN)
- Wow! - host (IBC)
- Back To Iskul Bukol - various (IBC)
- Que Horror - various (TV5)
- Lihim Ng Gabi - various (GMA Network)
- Kagat Ng Dilim - various (GMA Network)
- Walang Kukurap - various (GMA Network)
- Goin' Bayabas - gag performer (IBC)
- Villa Quintana - Isagani (GMA Network)
- Campus Romance - various (GMA Network)
- TODAS Again- gag performer (IBC)
- GMA Supershow - co-host (GMA Network)
- Mana - as Nida Blanca's son (ABS-CBN)
- 1896 (1996 TV5)
- Love Notes The Series (1995 TV5)
- 17 Bernard Club (1994 TV5)
- GMA Telecine Specials (1993 GMA Network)
- Purungtong (1992 CNN Philippines)
- Buddy En Sol (1992 CNN Philippines)
- Just The 3 Of Us (1992 CNN Philippines)
- Cebu (1991 CNN Philippines)
- Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw (1990 IBC 13)
- The Sharon Cuneta Show (1989 ABS-CBN)
- That's Entertainment- co-host, Thursday Group
- Lovingly Yours (1989 GMA Network)
- Young Love, Sweet Love (1989 CNN Philippines)
- Eat Bulaga - co-host (1989–2016 ABS-CBN 1989-1995, GMA Network 1995-2016)
- Agila- Bobbet (1988 RPN)
- Lucky - Jake (1979-1989 IBC 13)
Movies
- Iskul Bukol: 20 years After
- Shake, Rattle and Roll 8
- Ispiritista
- Lovestruck
- Bahay Ni Lola
- Happily Ever After
- Message Sent
- Ten Little Indians
- Nag-iisang Ikaw
- Love Notes
- Barkada Walang Atrasan
- Cuadro de Jack
- Pintsik
- Alyas Batman en Robin
- Batang Riles
- Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
- Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents
- Teacher's Enemy No. 1
- Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan
- Aso't Pusa
- Ang lahat ng ito pati na ang langit
- Estudyante Blues
- Petrang Kabayo 2
- Humanap Ka ng Panget
- I Love You Three Times a Day
- Mama Said, Papa Said I Love You
Awards
- (1996) Best Drama Actor for Villa Quintana - Star Awards
- (2005) Best Comedy Actor for Bahay Mo Ba 'To- Star Awards
- (2005) Best Comedy Supporting Actor for Bahay Mo Ba 'To- ENPRESS
- (2014) Best Single Performance by an Actor - 13th Gawad Tanglaw
References
- ↑ Arache, Maurice (31 March 2006). "Beauty and bravura in Iloilo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. C2. Retrieved 17 November 2014.