McCoy de Leon

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Jesus and the surname or paternal family name is de Leon.

McCoy de Leon
de Leon at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival's Parade of Stars
Born
Marc Carlos Francis de Jesus de Leon

(1995-02-20) February 20, 1995
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
EducationSan Sebastian College – Recoletos
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • filmmaker
Years active2012–present
Agents
PartnerElisse Joson
ChildrenFelize de Leon (Daughter)

Marc Carlos "McCoy" Francis de Jesus de Leon (born February 20, 1995) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and filmmaker. He is known as a member of #Hashtags, a male-group dance performer on the noontime variety show It's Showtime on ABS-CBN. He is known for his portrayal of Myles in Block Z, Pol in Sakaling Maging Tayo, and David Dimaguiba in FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

In 2016, he joined Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 along with his co-hashtag member Nikko Natividad as a 2-in-1 celebrity housemate.[1][2] He joined FPJ's Batang Quiapo as one of the main antagonists turned antihero, David Dimaguiba.

Early life and education

De Leon attended high school at San Sebastian College – Recoletos. He attended college with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Mapúa University, but decided to drop out of school to pursue his career in the entertainment industry.[3]

Personal life

De Leon has a daughter with his former screen partner, Elisse Joson. They were in a relationship from 2016 to 2018. After reconciling in 2020, they had their child in 2021, and separated briefly in 2023. In 2025, they broke up again, which Joson confirmed via Instagram Reel.[4][5] He is a known devotee of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo, participating in image's Traslación every January.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2017 Instalado Victor An entry to 2nd ToFarm Film Festival [7]
Ang Panday Caloy An entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival [8]
2018 Sin Island Jack [9]
2019 Sakaling Maging Tayo Apollo "Pol" Patnubay Agbuya [10]
G! Sam An Official Entry to the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino [11]
The Heiress Renz [12]
2020 D' Ninang Kali [13]
Block Z Myles [14]
The Mirror [15]
2022 Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story young Scott / Isko / Yorme [16]
Deleter Jace An entry to the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival [17]
2025 In Thy Name Father Rhoel Gallardo [18]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2012–2014 Be Careful With My Heart Iñigo Cabanatan
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita young Carlo Asuncion
2015–2021 It's Showtime Himself
2016–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer
2016 Wansapanataym Boyong Acosta Episode: "Tikboyong"
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Himself Housemate / 6th Lucky Placer
We Will Survive Ralph Ataiza [3]
2016–2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Juan Pablo "JP" Arevalo
2017 The Good Son Oliver "Obet" Reyes-Moreno
Wansapanataym Himself Episode: "Amazing Ving"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Josh Episode: "Laptop"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Mon Episode: "Saklay"
Pinoy Big Brother presents Titig ng Pag-ibig Alec
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Greg Episode: "Hadlang"
2019 Wansapanataym Val Cruz Episode: "Mr. Cutepido"
Project Feb 14 Briccio "Brix" Zamora
2020 24/7 Gerard Capili
Maalaala Mo Kaya Kobe Episode: "Mata"
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Bernardo "Bernie" Salvador
2021 Puto Uno dela Cruz
2022 2 Good 2 Be True young Fred Borja
2023–2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo David A. Dimaguiba / Fake Hesus Nazareno “Tanggol” A. Montenegro†

Awards and nominations

Year Film Awards/ Critics Awards Nominated Work Result References
2016 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Dance Album of the Year #Hashtags album Won
Push Awards Push Tweet and Gram Newcomer — Nominated [19]
Star Cinema Awards Favorite Breakthrough Loveteam Pinoy Big Brother Won
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Hearthrob — Nominated
Pop Love Teen with Elisse Joson Pinoy Big Brother Nominated
2017 Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 6th Big Placer with Nikko Natividad — Finalist
2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam with Elisse Joson FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Won [20]
Most Popular Recording/Performing Group #Hashtags Won
PEP'sters Choice Awards Male Breakout Star of the Year — Won [21]
2018 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best New Movie Actor of the Year (Tied with Mateo Sanjuan) Instalado Won
49th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam of Movies & TV with Elisse Joson The Good Son Won
2019 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Actor G! Nominated [22]
2020 RAWR Awards Beshie Ng Taon Block Z Nominated [23]

References

  1. ^ "First two 'PBB' season 7 housemates revealed". Rappler. July 2, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "PBB Lucky 7 reveals celebrity housemates". Philstar. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Lucky Housemate: Nikko Natividad & Mccoy De Leon". ABS-CBN Corporation. July 7, 2016. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  4. ^ Cahatol, Marilyn (July 25, 2025). "Elisse Joson confirms breakup with longtime partner McCoy de Leon". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "Elisse Joson McCoy De Leon confirm break up: 'We're learning to let go'". GMA News Online. July 25, 2025.
  6. ^ Pasajol, Anne (January 10, 2024). "McCoy de Leon after touching Black Nazarene carriage: 'Wala akong masabi kundi salamat'". Inquirer.net (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  7. ^ "WATCH: Mccoy de Leon stars in sci-fi movie 'Instalado'". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  8. ^ "Coco's "Ang Panday" rules over Cinema One this Sunday". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  9. ^ "Xian Lim and McCoy de Leon at SM San Mateo for 'Sin Island' mall show". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  10. ^ "McCoy and Elisse's carefree, budding Baguio romance in 'Sakaling Maging Tayo'". INQUIRER.NET. December 22, 2018. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "G! is a barkada roadtrip movie with unexpected twists". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "'The Heiress' Grand Reveal". INQUIRER.NET. November 16, 2019. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Aiai Delas Alas, Kisses Delavin, McCoy de Leon to star in one film". Push. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  14. ^ "Mccoy de Leon at Maris Racal, magtatambal sa "Block Z"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  15. ^ "McCoy de Leon, makakatambal si Heaven Peralejo sa 'The Mirror'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  16. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (March 10, 2021). "Mccoy de Leon to portray Mayor Isko Moreno in upcoming biopic". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  17. ^ Fanboy Seo. "Nadine Lustre, Mccoy De Leon & Louise Delos Reyes Star in Mikhail Red's Deleter". Fanboy Seo. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  18. ^ Escuadro, Kiko (January 25, 2025). "'McCoy de Leon takes on challenging role in upcoming film 'In Thy Name'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  19. ^ "PUSH AWARDS: The winners are here!". Push Awards 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  20. ^ 2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards
  21. ^ "THE PEP LIST Year 4: Elisse Joson, McCoy de Leon win Breakout Stars of the Year". PEP.ph. September 21, 2017. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  22. ^ "PPP 2019 best actress Angie Ferro asks for more theaters for best picture Lola Igna". PEP.ph.
  23. ^ "VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020". LionHearTV. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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