Keempee de Leon

Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor,[1] comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez.

Keempee de Leon
Born
Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon

(1973-01-08) January 8, 1973
OccupationActor, comedian, singer, songwriter, television host
Years active1989–present
AgentViva Artists Agency (1989, 1992–1997)
Regal Films (1990–1992)
APT Entertainment
Parent(s)Joey de Leon (father)
Daria Ramirez (mother)

Career

Keempee de Leon started his showbiz career in 1989 via the Viva Films film 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 and Blue Jeans Gang was a flop at the box-office. Keempee was a former Crimson Shirt endorser.

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 with 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 to 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 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 Sotto and Vic Sotto and his father, Joey De Leon, with co-stars Jimmy Santos, Jose Manalo, Carlene Aguilar, Pauleen Luna and Ryan Agoncillo. After LaLola, he 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 2013, he appeared in the TV series My Husband's Lover where he portrayed Zandro Soriano. Where netizens laud Keempee for Zandro role in My Husband's Lover. In the series, Zandro is the cross dresser cousin of Vincent (Tom Rodriguez), who is a closet bisexual at this point in the story. Zandro's and Vincent's dads are both "allergic" to having gay members in the family but Vincent's father, Gen. Armando Soriano, a retired general, is more vocal – and violent – with regard to the issue.[2]

In March 2016, he was expelled from Eat Bulaga! after 12 years of hosting due to AlDub's popularity along with Michael V.. However, he stayed with GMA Network from 2015 to 2018 as he appeared on the network's different soap operas. His most notable latest works were Little Nanay, where he got to work for the first time with the Superstar Nora Aunor; and Meant to Be where he worked for the first time with former That's Entertainment cast members, most notably Manilyn Reynes and Janno Gibbs.

Recently, he transferred back to ABS-CBN where he reunited with erstwhile girlfriend Christine Reyes in the drama Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.

Keempee's 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 Villarroel, Vina Morales, Ara Mina, Jessa Zaragoza, Bernadette Allyson, Angelika Dela Cruz and Pauleen Luna. In an interview, Keempee reveals that Ina Raymundo and G. Toengi were his ex-girfriends also.

Albums

  • Keempee de Leon (OctoArts Records "now PolyEast Records" – 1989)
  • OctoArts All Stars – Pasko Para Sa Lahat (OctoArts Records "now PolyEast Records")
  • Better Believe It (OctoArts Records "now PolyEast Records" – 1996)
  • Awit Mula sa Puso (OctoArts Records "now PolyEast Records" – 2000)

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2019Magandang BuhayHimself/GuestABS-CBN
Tonight with Boy AbundaHimself/Guest
It's ShowtimeGuest KapareWHO / Mr. Q & A Hurado
Nang Ngumiti ang LangitBenjie Dimagmaliw
Dok Ricky Pedia
2018Home Sweetie HomeStevenABS-CBN
Inday Will Always Love YouJoaquinGMA Network
Wagas: Matandang Dalaga No MoreLaniGMA News TV
Tonight with Arnold ClavioHimself/Guest
MARS
2017All Star VideokeGMA Network
Meant To BeWilton "Pawie" Bendiola
Dear Uge: Aso't PusaHenry
2016Lip Sync Battle PhilippinesGMA Network
Pepito Manaloto: StepmomRaymond
2015Little NanayEdgar San PedroGMA Network
Pepito Manaloto: RainbowRaymond
Sabado Badoo
Sunday All StarsGuest Performer
Biro Ng Kapalaran: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialRocky
Once Upon a KissJimmy Rodrigo
2014The Ryzza Mae ShowHimself/GuestGMA Network
Kulungan Kanlungan: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialEbber
2013Magpakailanman: Ang Tatay Kong BekiRuben MarasiganGMA Network
My Husband's LoverZandro Soriano
Toda MaxWellaABS-CBN
2011Iskul Bukol: Kuwelang Kwela 'ToWacky RoqueTV5
Lucky NumbersHost
2010My Driver Sweet LoverVonTV5
Lady DadaMacario/Kylie
Comedy Bar (Philippine TV series)Himself/GuestGMA Network
2009Full HouseMr. HGMA Network
Are You The Next Big Star?Co-host
All About EvePaul
2008LaLolaJosano "Gary" Therico Jose / Grace / NarratorGMA Network
Go Bingo!Guest Player
Whammy! Push Your LuckContestant
SOP RulesGuest Performer
2007Kung Ako IkawHost / HaroldGMA Network
Bubble GangVarious
Sa Iyong Paglaya: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special
Ful Haus
Sabi Ni NanayVarious
Nuts EntertainmentOccasional Cast Member
2006Fantastic ManBudolGMA Network
Ay, Robot!VariousQTV Network
Extra ChallengeHimselfGMA Network
SiSHimself/GuestGMA Network
Magpakailanman : Joey de Leon StoryYoung Joey de Leon
Kakabaka-BooVarious
Tahanan: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialJack
Ang sarap ng Paskong Kapuso: The GMA Christmas SpecialHarold
2005Mama: Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama SpecialJulioGMA Network
Bongga Ka StarHost/HaroldQTV Network
Kakabakaba AdventuresVariousGMA Network
Maynila
Love to LoveJason Patrick/Patricia
2004–2007Bahay Mo Ba 'ToHarold ManguluntoyGMA Network
2004Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang AkoAlfonseGMA Network
O-Ha!VariousTV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth CertificateRaymondABS-CBN
2003MMK: The Rene Requestas StoryABS-CBN
Recuerdo de AmorRicardo "Carding" Castillo
2002KlasmeytsHost/HimselfABS-CBN
2001Hayop Na HayopVariousTV5
2000Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apples, Oranges and BananasRaffyABS-CBN
Relaks LangVariousPTV Network
Kagat Ng DilimVariousGMA Network
1999–2002Ang Munting ParaisoABS-CBN
1999Maalaala Mo Kaya: TulaABS-CBN
1998Wow!HostIntercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)
Back To Iskul BukolVarious
Que HorrorvariousTV5
Lihim Ng GabiVariousGMA Network
Walang KukurapVarious
Campus RomanceVarious
1997Goin' BayabasGag PerformerIntercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)
1995–1997Villa QuintanaIsagani SamonteGMA Network
1996GMA Supershowco-hostGMA Network
Palibhasa LalakeVariousABS-CBN
ManaNida Blanca's son
The Sharon Cuneta ShowHimself/Guest
1896TV5
1995Love Notes The SeriesTV5
199417 Bernard ClubTV5
1993GMA Telecine SpecialsTV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Christmas CardRoldanABS-CBN
1992PurungtongCNN Philippines
Buddy En Sol
Mana-ManaABS-CBN
1991Maalaala Mo Kaya: SanggolABS-CBN
CebuCNN Philippines
1990Ang Tabi Kong MamawIBC
PandakekoksGMA Network
1989The Sharon Cuneta ShowHimself/GuestABS-CBN
That's Entertainmentco-host, Thursday GroupGMA Network
Lovingly Yours
LuckyJakeIBC
Young Love, Sweet LoveVariousCNN Philippines
1989–1997, 2004–2016Eat Bulaga!HostABS-CBN and GMA Network
1988AgilaBobetRadio Philippines Network

Film

YearTitleRole
1985Mama Said, Papa Said I Love YouHimself
1988I Love You Three times a DayTomas Cruz
1989Ang lahat ng Ito Pati na ang LangitKenneth
Super Mouse and the RoboratsTarzan
Aso't PusaEdong
Romeo Loves Juliet... But Their Families Hate Each Other!Romeo
1990Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang AtrasanDick
Titser's Enemy No. 1Junjun
Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents
Petrang kabayo 2: Anong ganda mo! Mukha kang kabayoSylverster
Love at First Sight
1991Humanap ka ng PangetElvin
Angelito San Miguel: Ang Batang City JailBanjo
Alyas Batman en RobinKevin / Robin
1992Miss na miss kita (Utol kong hoodlum II)
Jesus dela Cruz at ang mga Batang RilesJess
Blue Jeans GangBrian
1993Sana'y Ikaw na NgaGary
Gagay Ang Prinsesa ng BrownoutDela Cruz
1994PintsikBenjie
Cuadro de JackJericho
1995Barkada Walang AtrasanJojo
Okey si MaamJess
Love Notes the movieNorman
1997The Sarah Balabagan Story
Nag-iisang IkawAaron Buenaventura
Ten Little Indians
2001Bahay Ni LolaBob
2003Message Sent
2005Happily Ever AfterPampee
LovestruckOscar
Ispiritista: Itay, may moomooGhost in the CR
2007Babang Luksa
2006Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 (LRT)Cesar
2008Iskul Bukol: 20 years AfterWimpee

TV specials

  • That's Entertainment Anniversary Special (GMA Network)
  • Kapamilya: ABS-CBN at 50 TV Special
  • Eat Bulaga Silver Special (GMA Network)
  • GMA at 55: The GMA Anniversary Special
  • Dolphy Alay Tawa: A Musical Tribute to the King of Philippine Comedy
  • Tribute to the Master Showman Kuya Germs (GMA Network)

Awards and nominations

YEAR CRITICS CATEGORY TV Show / Program Status
1991 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Agila Nominated
1995 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Villa Quintana Won
1996 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Villa Quintana Won
2005 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Bahay Mo Ba 'To Won
2005 ENPRESS Best Comedy Supporting Actor Bahay Mo Ba 'To Won
2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Nominated
2006 Asian TV Awards Best Comedy Performance Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Nominated
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality Competition Program Host Kung Ako Ikaw Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor (Magpakailanman Presents "Ang Tatay Kong Beki: The Ruben Marasigan Story"; GMA-7) Nominated
2015 13th Gawad Tanglaw Best Performance by an Actor by a Single Performance "Kulungan, Kanlungan" (The Eat Bulaga Lenten Special) Won
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References

  1. Arache, Maurice (March 31, 2006). "Beauty and bravura in Iloilo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. C2. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  2. "Netizens laud Keempee for Zandro role in 'My Husband's Lover'". gmanetwork.com.
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