Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez was the Director General of the

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' appointment.

Personal life

He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of

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), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress

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Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

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* 1950 births Living people ABS-CBN personalities Filipino male comedians Filipino male film actors Filipino people of American descent Filipino people of Spanish descent GMA Network personalities People from Batangas People from Metro Manila {{Philippines-actor-stub