Matet De Leon
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 4, 1983
- Active Years
- 1986–2026 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Maria Nora Ana Theresa Matet Villamayor de Leon-Estrada, known professionally as Matet de Leon, is a Filipino actress born on October 4, 1983. She is the adopted daughter of actors Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor. Beginning her career as a child actor, she later transitioned to supporting roles, frequently playing the best friend of main characters, which earned her the nickname Best Friend ng Bayan. Her first film was the 1986 movie I Love You, Ma, I Love You, Pa, which also served as the film debut for her siblings Lotlot and Ian. Following her debut, she appeared in several horror films and gained recognition for her performance in Bunsong Kerubin.
Career overview
Maria Nora Ana Theresa Matet Villamayor de Leon-Estrada, known professionally as Matet de Leon, is a Filipino actress born on October 4, 1983. She is the adopted daughter of actors Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor. Beginning her career as a child actor, she later transitioned into supporting roles, frequently portraying the best friend of main characters, which earned her the nickname Best Friend ng Bayan. Her career includes fifty-six known acting credits on The Movie Database.
De Leon made her film debut in the 1986 movie I Love You, Ma, I Love You, Pa, which was also the film debut of her siblings Lotlot and Ian. Following her debut, she appeared in several horror films. Her acting performance was also noticed in the movie Bunsong Kerubin.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
56 titles- Will You Fake Marry Me? (2026) as Ima
- Slay (2025)
- Meet, Greet & Bye (2025) as Jona
- Outside De Familia (2025)
- Missed Connections (2023) as Tita Dess
- Tomacruz: Sa puso ng anak (2023) as Kat
- Unspoken Letters (2023) as Riza
- An Inconvenient Love (2022) as Terry
- Huwag Kang Mangamba (2021) as Rebecca Delos Reyes
- Love or Money (2021) as Mima
- Huwag Kang Lalabas (2021) as Sister Rosa (segment "Kumbento")
- Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit (2019) as Ruth Estacio-Dimagmaliw
- DOTGA: Da One That Ghost Away (2018) as Halak
- The Significant Other (2018) as Marge
- Almost a Love Story (2018)
- Mang Kepweng Returns (2017)
- That's My Amboy (2016) as Yaya Yoly
- The Super Parental Guardians (2016) as Sarah Nabati
- The Third Party (2016) as Lila
- #WalangForever (2015)
- Stars Versus Me (2015)
- Da Possessed (2014) as Marie
- Pagpag: Nine Lives (2013) as Eva
- It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013) as Zoila
- My Lady Boss (2013) as Ruby
- Broken Vow (2012) as Amy
- Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2011) as Ising Somera
- Forever and a Day (2011) as Cam
- Rakenrol (2011) as Matet De Leon
- Dampi (2010)
- Till My Heartaches End (2010) as Gemma
- Fling (2010) as Lanie
- You Changed My Life (2009) as Zoila
- I Love You, Goodbye (2009) as Melai
- Hellphone (2009) as as
- Dalaw (2009) as Lorie
- A Very Special Love (2008) as Zoila
- Till There Was You (2003) as Jean
- May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? (2002) as Tere
- Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? (2002) as Carol
- Abakada... Ina (2001) as Gina
- Pangarap ng Puso (2000) as Nena
- Shake, Rattle & Roll VI (1997) as (segment "Ang Tulay")
- Mama Dito sa Aking Puso (1997)
- The Bridge (1997) as Marice
- Magic to Love (1989)
- One Day, Isang Araw (1988)
- Kumander Bawang (1988) as Luningning
- Bobo Cop (1988)
- Three Mothers, One Child (1987) as Baby Doll
- 1 + 1 = 12 + 1 (1987)
- Takot Ako, Eh! (1987)
- Bunsong kerubin (1987)
- Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo! (1987)
- I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (1986) as Matet
- Inday Inday sa Balitaw (1986) as Tiyanak
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matet De Leon best known for?
Matet De Leon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Missed Connections (2023), An Inconvenient Love (2022), Instinct to Kill (2001), Mrs. Deshpande (2025).
When and where was Matet De Leon born?
Matet De Leon was born on October 4, 1983.
How many credits does Matet De Leon have?
Matet De Leon has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Matet De Leon's background in cinema and television?
Maria Nora Ana Theresa Matet Villamayor de Leon-Estrada, known professionally as Matet de Leon, is a Filipino actress born on October 4, 1983. She is the adopted daughter of actors Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor. Beginning her career as a child actor, she later transitioned to supporting roles, frequently playing t...
Matet De Leon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Shake, Rattle & Roll VI (1997) as (segment "Ang Tulay") — aged about 13
- An Inconvenient Love (2022) as Terry — aged about 38
- Missed Connections (2023) as Tita Dess — aged about 39
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