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Leo Martinez

Leo Martinez

Actor, also writer · Born March 7, 1945 (81) · Batangas, Philippines

Known for his Batangueno accent, Leo Martinez is an actor, director, and comedian whose career in the entertainment landscape spanned more than 50 years.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 7, 1945 (81)
From
Batangas, Philippines
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 104 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 5% in 30 days

What are Leo Martinez's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 11th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
34%
Morality
30%
Power
13%
Self
11%
Bonds
10%
Society
2%
Survival7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 3 · Dark 4

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 11 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 9 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Absurd
7
Thrilling
6
Dread
4
Melancholic
2
Other
12

How their films linger

Fun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Leo Martinez's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Leo Martinez's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

104 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page.

  • Paglilitis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Eduardo Guzman

  • On the Job: The Missing 8 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Gen. Pacheco

  • K-Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 9 episodes · as Tommy

  • Love in 40 Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 110 episodes · as Patricio Guzman

  • On the Job(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Gen. Pacheco

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Owe My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 76 episodes · as Badong Alcancia

  • Sleazebag Cheaters(2020)

    as Bernardo

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Almost Paradise(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny Villegas

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Damaso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Portrait of my Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Ulan(2019)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Daddy's Gurl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Rudy

  • Goyo: The Boy General(2018)

    as Pedro Paterno

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Si Tokhang at ang Tropang Buang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Across The Crescent Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Working Beks(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dear Uge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddie

  • Manila's Finest(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Last Pinoy Action King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Heneral Luna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Co-Executive Producer · as Pedro Paterno

  • #EwanKoSau Saranghaeyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Gangster Lolo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Three (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Bacao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Datu Maimbot

  • So It's You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Tiyo Carding

  • Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mr. Hu

  • On the Job (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Gen. Pacheco

  • Tuhog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Tonio

  • Kakambal ni Eliana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 93 episodes · as Eddie Cascavel

  • Breakaway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Police Chief Galvez

  • Coffee Prince (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 35 episodes · as Ernie Muling Tapang

  • Sexual Tension: Volatile(2012)

    as "El otro"

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Sta. Niña (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Obispo

  • Law Law Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Sisid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 79 episodes · as Ramon dela Vida / Leo Sision

  • Tanging Yaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 92 episodes · as Solomon Buenavista

  • Nobody Nobody But Juan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as taxi driver

  • Wapakman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Dr. Turibio Jingle

  • Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Principal

  • Love on Line (LOL) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Zorro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 98 episodes · as Carlos Pulido

  • Baler(2008)

    as Col. Calixto Villacorte

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Barako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • MariMar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 155 episodes · as Pancho Perez

  • Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Sugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 160 episodes · as Francis

  • Fantastic Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as David

  • Mana-mana Tiba-tiba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Weder-weder lang 'yan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Don Emilio

  • Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Bill

  • Dr. X on the Air (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Joe de Liryo

  • Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Lass

  • Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syokeng Buking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Boyong / Vicky

  • Trabaho lang dear, walang personalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Romeo

  • Pipti-pipti: 1 Por U, 2 Por Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Strict ang Peyrents Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • A.E.I.O.U.(1996)

    as Kapitan Juan

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Indecent Professor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Epifanio, Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Batangueñong Kabitenyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lucifero

  • Ober Da Bakod: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Don Robert

  • Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Teborsio

  • Swindler's List (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Pusoy Dos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Don Leon

  • I Need You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chief Chip Lima

  • Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Vic Truno (segment "Kandila")

  • Teacher... Teacher I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Jose Akyat Bahay

  • Dugo ng Panday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Alyas Pogi 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Teng-Teng

  • Unang Tibok ng Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Working Students (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Aswang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dr. Abraham

  • Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Joe Prit

  • Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Lazy Juan and Mr. Shooli in Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Buddy en Sol: Sine Ito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · as Airplane Passenger (uncredited)

  • Primary Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kakampi Ko Ang Diyos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sinto Sinto

  • Saigon Commandos(1988)

    as Prosecutor

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Sweet Revenge(1987)

    as Buddha

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Clown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Silk(1986)

    as Yamamoto Tanaka

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Unfaithful Wife(1986)

    as Mayor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Virgin Forest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Chief Sales

  • Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jacques

  • Bagets 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Erpat

  • Caged Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Doctor

  • Midnight Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Mr. Perez

  • Enter the Ninja(1981)

    as Pee Wee

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Will Your Heart Beat Faster?(1980)

    as Fr. Blanco

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Up from the Depths(1979)

    Assistant Director

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Death Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Vampire Hookers(1978)

    Assistant Director · as Julio

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Once a Moth(1976)

    as Travel Agent

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Ebony Ivory & Jade(1976)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • South Seas(1974)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • TNT Jackson(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Impossible Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Rufo

  • Fly Me(1973)

    as Tourist Guide

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Secret of the Sacred Forest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Bayarti

Career shape

Star power in the 77th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 104 titles from 1970 to 2025; peak year 2012.

Highest rated

Will Your Heart Beat Faster? (1980)

Midcredits 76th

Most popular right now

Vampire Hookers (1978)

Film career

19702025

Peak 2012 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting102 of 104: 99 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score31stDirecting1 of 104: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 104: 1 only writing, 0 with another roleProducing1 of 104: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew2 of 104: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

104 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 1 of them.

By decade

1970s10 · 8 acting · 3 crew1980s12 · acting1990s33 · 33 acting · 1 crew2000s12 · acting2010s29 · 29 acting · 1 crew2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Leo Martinez's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 13th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 20th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

20thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 23 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned4
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic3
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Manila's Finest (2015)

99th percentile spread · 63% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Once a Moth (1976)

Midcredits 85th · 64% liked

Reviewers score the acting 39/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 61, detractors 27. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Leo Martinez's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Leo Martinez work with?

People who share at least 2 of Leo Martinez's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Cirio H. Santiago shares the most, 6.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles