Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born March 21, 1972), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a renowned Filipino actress.
Lotlot de Leon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charlotte Jennifer Rodriguez Olson March 21, 1972[1] Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouses | Ramon Christopher Gutierrez
(m. 1989; ann. 2008)Fadi El Soury (m. 2018) |
| Children | 4 (including Janine and Diego) |
| Parent(s) | Christopher de Leon (adoptive father) Nora Aunor (adoptive mother) Donald Olson (biological father) Eva Rodriguez (biological mother) |
| Relatives | Matet de Leon (adoptive sister) Ian de Leon (adoptive half-brother) Kiko Villamayor (adoptive brother) Ken Villamayor (adoptive brother) Gabriel de Leon (adoptive half-brother) Gil de León (adoptive grandfather) Lilia Dizon (adoptive grandmother) |
Career edit
She was a member of That's Entertainment, along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-team partner. The Lotlot-Monching was a popular love team in the late 1980s. They were paired in Bunsong Kerubin (1987), Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita (1988), Love Letters (1988), Here Comes the Bride (1989), Mga Kuwento ng Pag-big (1989) and Hotdog (1990), among others.[citation needed] She is now back on ABS-CBN in Walang Hanggang Paalam after her 7 years of work with GMA Network.
Personal life edit
Former US Navy Donald Olson and Eva Rodriguez are her biological parents. Nora Aunor and Christoper de Leon are her adoptive parents[2][3] She is also the adoptive sister of actress Matet de Leon, actor Ian de Leon, Kenneth and Kiko.
She was married to former matinee idol Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (son of Eddie Gutierrez) on March 27, 1989, until they became separated in 2010. They have four children: 3 daughters and 1 son, Diego Gutierrez.[4] Her eldest daughter Janine Gutierrez is now an actress in ABS-CBN and was formerly with GMA Network.
On December 17, 2018, she married Fadi El Soury whom she was engaged with since July 2018.[5]
Filmography edit
Film edit
- Nino Valiente (1975)
- Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita (1976)
- Ibalik ang Swerte (1981)
- Hello, Young Lovers (1981)
- I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (1986)
- Mahiwagang Singsing (1986)
- Balimbing (1986)
- Halimaw sa Banga (1986)
- Takot Ako, Eh! (1987)
- Bunsong Kerubin (1987)
- Prinsesang Gusgusin (1987)
- Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
- Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay (1987)
- 1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen) (1987)
- Fly Me to the Moon (1988)
- Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita (1988)
- Sana Mahalin Mo Ako (1988)
- Nakausap Ko ang Birhen (1988)
- Wake Up Little Susie (1988) - Luglug de Leon
- Nasaan Ka Inay? (1988)
- Love Letters (1988)
- Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (1988)
- Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo (1988)
- Tiyanak (1988)[6]
- Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (1989)
- Here Comes the Bride (1989)
- Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (1989)
- Juan Tanga, Super Naman at ang Kambal Na Tiyanak (1990)
- Hotdog (1990)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll II (1990)
- Tatlong Maria (1991)
- Joey Boy Munti, 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa (1991)
- Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1991)
- Milan (2004)
- Feng Shui (2004) as Alice[7]
- Tiyanaks (2007) as Aling Mildred[8]
- I've Fallen for You (2007)
- Caregiver (2008)
- Way Back Home (2011)
- Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles (2014 GMA Films)
- Feng Shui 2 (2014)
- Dagsin (2016)
- Mang Kepweng Returns (2017 VIVA Films)
- Can't Help Falling in Love (2017) as Mama Two
- 1st Sem (2017)
- Miss Granny (2018 VIVA Films)
- Class of 2018 (2018 T-Rex Entertainment)
- Isa Pa with Feelings (2019 Black Sheep Productions)
- On the Job: The Missing 8 (2021 Reality Entertainment, Globe Studios) as Weng
- That Boy In The Dark (2023 BMW8 Entertainment Productions)
- When I Met You In Tokyo (2023)[9]
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1988 | Lotlot & Friends | RPN | |
| 1990 | Mag-Asawa'y Di Biro | Chari | |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: "Manika" | Gwen | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Puresa | |
| 2004 | Ikaw sa Puso Ko | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2004–2005 | Spirits | Brita / Lupe | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosaryo" | Guest Star | |
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Norma | |
| 2006–2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Rita | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Princess Charming | Lizette De Leon | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Switcher" | Guest Star | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rehas" | Violeta | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Dream House" | Nanette | ||
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Rodora Alhambra | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Popcorn" | Gemma | ABS-CBN |
| Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Banak | GMA Network | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sopas" | Amy | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Lambat" | Guest Star | |
| Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma | Lourdes Ocampo | ||
| May Bukas Pa | Naty | ||
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Basura" | Marilou | |
| Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Linda Mantaring | GMA Network | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bimpo" | Guest Star | ABS-CBN | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Maring Ignacio | GMA Network | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Videoke" | Nora | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: "Inday sa Balitaw" | Monina | ||
| 2010–2011 | Koreana | Josefina Bartolome | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Cupcake" | Eden | ABS-CBN |
| Nita Negrita | Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura | GMA Network | |
| Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Soledad Santiago | TV5 | |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Miranda Evangelista | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: "Water Willy" | Neday | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2013 | Aryana | Rosita Salvador | |
| 2013 | Juan Dela Cruz | Cora Galang | |
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Susanna Villanueva | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Hiram na Alaala | Annabelle Sta. Cruz | |
| 2015 | My Mother's Secret | Cora Macapugay | |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Marissa "Isay" Canlas-Villanueva | |
| Conan, My Beautician | Perla | ||
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Amanda Rosales | |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | D | |
| 2018–2019 | Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko | Lupita Santiago | |
| 2020 | Almost Paradise | Gloria Bautista | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2021 | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Linda Delgado | |
| 2021–2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Judith Miraflor | |
| 2022 | Love in 40 Days | Diana Perez | |
| 2023 | The Write One | Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Makiling | Magnolia Torillo |
Awards edit
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2[10] | Won |
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Buy Now, Die Later[11] | Nominated | |
| 2016 | All Lights India International Film Festival | Special Acting Citation Awardee[12] | 1st Sem | Won |
| 2017 | 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist[13] | Won |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "Lotlot de Leon shares thoughts as she turns 50". ABS-CBN News. March 22, 2022.
- ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (October 13, 2013). "Real-life drama for Janine Gutierrez". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Asiaweek. Asiaweek Limited. 1989. p. 6. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Guno, Niña V. (August 24, 2017). "LOOK: Lotlot de Leon introduces children to biological mom". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Aguilar, Krissy (December 18, 2018). "Lotlot de Leon ties the knot with Lebanese partner". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Willis, Donald C. (1997). Horror and Science Fiction Films IV. Scarecrow Press. p. 511. ISBN 978-0-8108-3055-4. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Auger, Emily E. (May 2016). Cartomancy and Tarot in Film: 1940-2010. Intellect Books. ISBN 978-1-78320-333-8. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (July 5, 2007). ""Tiyanaks" -- move up the ladder of evolution". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (April 1, 2023). "Vilma and Boyet are shooting their reunion movie in Tokyo". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 26, 2014). "Lotlot de Leon tearfully dedicates award to Nora Aunor; Kris Aquino reacts to Feng Shui 2 missing out on awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (October 17, 2016). "A first for Lotlot". philstar.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "GMA Network wins big at Box Office Entertainment Awards". Manila Standard. May 11, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2020.