Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1945) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the
Film Academy of the Philippines
Established in 1981, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) is the Philippines' official counterpart of the United States' Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The FAP was founded through Executive Order 640-A issued by the Presiden ...
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Personal life
He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose "Gary" Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964) is a Filipino singer and actor. Known for his musical versatility and performances, he is a recipient of various accolades, including 12 Awit Awards, 3 FAMAS Awards and the Myx ...
), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress
Cherie Gil
Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil (), was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") " ( ...
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Filmography
Film
Television
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1950 births
Living people
ABS-CBN people
Filipino male comedians
Filipino male film actors
Filipino people of American descent
Filipino people of Spanish descent
GMA Network (company) people
Male actors from Batangas
Male actors from Metro Manila
Comedians from Batangas
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