Guillermo Evangelista de León (June 25, 1919 – February 19, 1992), 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.
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 in 1945 until they separated in the 1966. They have three children, who inherited their talents in acting: Pinky de León, Christopher de León and Lara Melissa de León. Several of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren have also joined show business.
Death De León died of bone marrow cancer on February 19, 1992, at the age of 72.
Awards Year Work Award Category Result Ref. 1953Korea Best Supporting Actor FAMAS Awards 1955 Sanda Wong 1992 Ulirang Artista Award PMPC Awards for Movies
Filmography 1946 - Orasang Ginto 1946 - Garrison 13 1947 - Kamagong 1947 - Si Juan Tamad 1947 - Caprichosa 1947 - Binatang Maynila 1947 - Pangarap ko'y Ikaw Rin 1947 - Hacendera 1948 - Krus ng Digma 1948 - Matimtiman 1948 - Siete Dolores 1948 - Mga Busabos ng Palad 1948 - Vende Cristo 1949 - Parola 1949 - Maria Beles 1949 - Tambol Mayor 1949 - Kuba sa Quiapo 1949 - Sagur 1949 - Dasalang Ginto 1949 - Biglang Yaman 1950 - Florante at Laura – Horacio 1950 - Nuno sa Punso 1950 - Doble Cara 1951 - Ang Tapis Mo Inday 1951 - Reyna Elena 1951 - Sigfredo 1951 - Bohemyo 1951 - Dalawang Prinsipeng Kambal 1951 - Romeo at Julieta 1952 - Korea 1952 - Kambal-Tuko 1952 - Taong Paniki 1953 - Philippine Navy 1953 - Kuwintas ng Pasakit 1953 - Squatter 1953 - Dagohoy 1953 - Hiyasmin 1954 - Krus Na Bakal 1954 - Donato 1955 - Sanda Wong 1957 - Objective: Patayin si Magsaysay 1958 - Glory at Dawn (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
References
External links