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{{Philippine name|Villamayor|[[De León (surname)|de Leon]]|[[Estrada]]|ph=married}}{{short description|Filipino actress}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| image =
| name = Matet de Leon
| birth_name = Maria Nora Ana Theresa Villamayor-Estrada
| caption =
| name = Matet de Leon
| other_names = Matet Maths
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|10|4|mf=y}}
| birth_name = Maria Theresa Villamayor
| nickname = Matet
| birth_place = [[Manila]], Philippines
| occupation = Actress
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|10|4|mf=y}}
| yearsactive = 1986–present
| birth_place = [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Mickey Estrada|2004}}
| occupation = [[List of Filipina actresses|Actress]]
| othername =
| children = 4
| relatives = {{Ubl
| yearsactive = 1986-present
| [[Lotlot de Leon]] (adoptive sister)
| Ian de Leon (adoptive half-brother)
| Kiko Villamayor (adoptive brother)
| Ken Villamayor (adoptive brother)
| Gabriel de Leon (adoptive half-brother)
| [[Janine Gutierrez]] (adoptive niece)
| Diego Gutierrez (adoptive nephew)
| [[Gil de León]] (adoptive grandfather)
| [[Lilia Dizon]] (adoptive grandmother)
}}
| parents = {{Ubl | [[Christopher de Leon]] (adoptive father) | [[Nora Aunor]] (adoptive mother) }}
}}
}}
'''Matet de Léon-Estrada''' (born October 4, 1983 as '''Maria Nora Ana Theresa Villamayor''') is a Filipino actress who began her career as a [[child actor|child star]]. She then transitioned to a supporting actress, often taking roles as the best friend of the main characters, giving her the nickname "Best Friend ng Bayan". She is an adopted daughter of [[Christopher de Leon]] and [[Nora Aunor]].


== Early life ==
'''Matet de Leon''' (born October 4, 1983 as '''Maria Theresa Villamayor''') is an actress and former child actress. She is an adopted daughter of [[Christopher de Leon]] and [[Nora Aunor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2014/02/01/sunstar-essay-connecting-remittances-326205 |title=essay: Connecting in remittances |publisher=Sun.Star |date= |accessdate=2014-02-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rommel Gonzales |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/41105/pep-scoop-pic-lotlot-de-leon39s-adoptive-father-christopher-de-leon-and-biological-dad-donald-olson-meet-for-the-first-time |title=PEP SCOOP PIC: Lotlot de Leon's adoptive father Christopher de Leon and biological dad Donald Olson meet for the first time &#124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |publisher=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=2014-02-10}}</ref>
De Leon was adopted by actors [[Christopher de Leon]] and [[Nora Aunor]]. She also has an adopted sister [[Lotlot De Leon|Lotlot]], and two adopted brothers Kiko and Kenneth. Their eldest brother, Ian, is the only biological child in the family.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Matet de Leon's private and public life |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/16453/in-photos-matet-de-leons-private-and-public-life/photo |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== 1980s–1990s ===
De Leon's first film was ''I Love You, Ma, I Love You, Pa'' in 1986, which was also the film debut of her siblings Lotlot and Ian.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Matet de Leon's stellar journey from child star to "Bestfriend ng Bayan" |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/alovetolast/articles-photos/matet-de-leons-stellar-journey-from-child-star-to-bestfriend-ng-bayan-14759 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref> She then appeared in several horror films.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 31, 2015 |title='Takot Ako, E' Matet minumulto na kahit nu'ng bata pa |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2015/10/31/1517150/takot-ako-e-matet-minumulto-na-kahit-nung-bata-pa |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Her acting performance was noticed in the movie ''Bunsong Kerubin'' in which she played the lead role. This earned her a Best Child Actress nomination from the [[1988 FAMAS Awards]].<ref name=":3" /> Also in 1988, she got to act alongside [[Fernando Poe Jr.]] in the film [[One Day, Isang Araw|''One Day Isang Araw'']].<ref name=":0" /> From there she was able to get more film roles in a five-year span. In 1997, De Leon starred together with her mother Aunor in the film ''Mama Dito Sa Aking Puso'' and also appeared in the horror film ''[[Shake, Rattle & Roll VI]].''<ref name=":3" />

=== 2000s–2010s ===
In 2001, De Leon took on her first television role in the drama ''[[Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan]]''. She then appeared in more [[ABS-CBN]] [[Teleserye|teleseryes]] such as ''[[Tabing Ilog]]'', the television remake of ''Bunsong Kerubin,'' and many more. She then took on roles as the best friend of the main characters in films such as ''[[Till There Was You (2003 film)|Till There Was You]]'' and ''[[Till My Heartaches End]]''. From the late 2000s to the early 2010s, she played Zoila in the romantic film trilogy ''[[A Very Special Love (film series)|A Very Special Love]]''.<ref name=":3" /> She also took a supporting role in the series ''[[The Legal Wife]]'' as Rowena, [[Maja Salvador|Maja Salvador's]] confidante, and played Tracy Buenaventura in the romantic series ''[[A Love to Last]]''.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Torre |first=Nestor |date=June 5, 2014 |title=All in the family |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/143951/all-in-the-family |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> In 2015, she played [[Maris Racal|Maris Racal's]] mother in the film ''Stars Versus Me,'' with her performance praised as one of the few positives from that film''.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Oggs |date=June 5, 2015 |title='Stars Versus Me' Review: Awful but strangely appealing |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/95414-stars-versus-me-movie-review-maris-racal/ |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

Beginning in 2015, De Leon did several [[GMA Network (company)|GMA]] teleseryes such as ''[[InstaDad]]'' and ''[[That's My Amboy]]''.<ref name=":0" />

=== 2020s ===
In 2022, De Leon played [[Belle Mariano|Belle Mariano's]] mother in the film ''[[An Inconvenient Love]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oquiza |first=Ryan |date=November 28, 2022 |title='An Inconvenient Love' review: A movie that restores faith in the love team genre |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/an-inconvenient-love-review-movie-restores-faith-love-team-genre/ |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> Her performance in that film led to her being nominated as Best Supporting Actress for the 2023 [[The EDDYS|EDDYs]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |date=October 7, 2023 |title=Nadine Lustre, Kim Chiu among Eddys 2023 nominees |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/10/07/2301919/nadine-lustre-kim-chiu-among-eddys-2023-nominees |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In 2023, she joined the casts of ''Unspoken Letters'' and [[Love Before Sunrise]]''.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Marah |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Bigating cast ng 'Love Before Sunrise,' nagsama-sama sa isang script reading |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/99274/bigating-cast-ng-love-before-sunrise-nagsama-sama-sa-isang-script-reading/story |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |date=June 14, 2023 |title='Tuyo war is over': Matet de Leon says tuyo business growing after reconciling with Nora Aunor |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2023/06/14/2273578/tuyo-war-over-matet-de-leon-says-tuyo-business-growing-after-reconciling-nora-aunor |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> She and her family also competed on [[Family Feud (Philippine game show)|Family Feud]], where they won P200,000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Napoles |first=Jimboy |date=April 14, 2023 |title=Pamilya ni Matet De Leon, panalo ng PhP200,000 jackpot prize sa 'Family Feud' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/family_feud/100339/pamilya-ni-matet-de-leon-panalo-ng-php200000-jackpot-prize-sa-family-feud/story |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, she joined the cast of [[Black Rider (TV series)|Black Rider]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2024 |title=New war unfolds in new season of 'Black Rider' |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2024/04/20/2349137/new-war-unfolds-new-season-black-rider |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Since 2004, De Leon has been married to former [[NU Bulldogs basketball|NU Bulldogs]] basketball player-turned chef Mickey Estrada.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2007 |title=Matet de Leon: Little girl no more |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/12190/matet-de-leon-little-girl-no-more |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> They renewed their vows on their 18th wedding anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuazon |first=Nikko |date=July 22, 2021 |title=Matet de Leon, Mickey Estrada renew wedding vows on 18th anniversary |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/celebrations/159629/matet-de-leon-mickey-estrada-wedding-vows-on-18th-anniversary-a721-20210722 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> They have three daughters: Mishka, Mikaela, and Mia.<ref name=":0" /> Mishka is currently a volleyball player for the [[Adamson Soaring Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ron |date=January 10, 2024 |title=Get to know Matet de Leon's daughter, Mishka Estrada |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/family/19417/get-to-know-matet-de-leons-daughter-mishka-estrada/photo |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> She had a son, Juan Miguel, who died after having been born prematurely at eight months and two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francisco |first=Butch |date=August 6, 2005 |title=An outpouring of love & concern for Matet |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/08/06/290084/outpouring-love-amp-concern-matet |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

Aside from her parents, other members of De Leon's family also became actors with her siblings Ian and Lotlot pursuing acting careers. Lotlot's daughter Janine (her niece) also became an actress in her teen years.<ref name=":2" /> Her grandparents on her father's side, [[Gil de León]] and [[Lilia Dizon]], were both also actors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |date=May 8, 2020 |title='Asia's Best Actress' Lilia Dizon, Christopher de Leon's mom, dies at 92 |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/06/15/2021087/asias-best-actress-lilia-dizon-christopher-de-leons-mom-dies-92 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

De Leon is diagnosed with [[general anxiety disorder]] and [[bipolar disorder]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Micko |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Matet de Leon opens up on 'invisible' bipolar disorder after PWD queuing experience {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2023/09/14/2296038/matet-de-leon-opens-invisible-bipolar-disorder-after-pwd-queuing-experience |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=www.philstar.com}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Sanchez |first=Giselle |date=March 1, 2022 |title=GOSSIP GIRL: Matet de Leon wants to reach out to millennials having panic attacks |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/3/1/gossip-girl-matet-de-leon-wants-to-reach-out-to-millennials-having-panic-attacks |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Manila Bulletin}}</ref> She revealed her diagnoses to the public in 2022.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Pasajol |first=Anne |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Matet de Leon feels 'betrayed' by mom Nora Aunor: 'Hindi kami mahal ng nanay namin' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/475260/matet-de-leon-feels-betrayed-by-mom-nora-aunor-hindi-kami-mahal-ng-nanay-namin |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

De Leon owns a small business 'Casita Estrada,' which sells gourmet [[Daing|tuyo]] and [[tinapa]].<ref name=":0" /> However, this caused tension between her and her mother as Aunor as Aunor asked her to promote a product directly competing with hers.<ref name=":6" /> They reconciled several weeks later.<ref name=":1" />

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Work
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Source
|-
|1988
|''Bunsong Kerubin''
| rowspan="4" |Best Child Actress
| rowspan="4" |[[FAMAS Award|FAMAS Awards]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|1989
|[[One Day, Isang Araw|''One Day Isang Araw'']]
|{{won}}
|
|-
|1990
|''Magic to Love''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|1998
|''Mama Dito Sa Aking Puso''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2023
|''[[An Inconvenient Love]]''
|Best Supporting Actress
|[[The EDDYS|The EDDYs]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref name=":4" />
|}


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Television===
===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Producer
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center" "font-size: 95%;"
| '''Year''' || '''Title'''|| '''Role'''|| '''Network'''
|-
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2017 || ''[[Wansapanataym | Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady]]'' || Cristy Agustin || rowspan=4 | [[ABS-CBN]]
| rowspan="2"| 1986 || ''I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa'' || Matet || rowspan=3|[[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| ''[[A Love to Last]]'' || Tracy Buenaventura
| ''Inday Inday sa Balitaw'' || Tiyanak
|-
|-
| rowspan="5"| 1987 || ''Bunsong Kerubin'' || Angelita
| ''[[Ipaglaban Mo! | Ipaglaban Mo: Buy-Bust]] ||
|-
|-
| ''Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak'' || || NCV Films
| rowspan="6"| 2016 || [[Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sulat]] || Cynthia
|-
|-
| ''[[That's My Amboy]]'' || Yolly || rowspan=4 | [[GMA Network]]
| ''Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo!'' || || Golden Lion Films
|-
|-
| ''[[Hay, Bahay!]] || Eba
| ''Takot Ako, Eh!'' || || NCV Films
|-
|-
| ''1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen)'' || || rowspan=3|[[Regal Entertainment|Regal Films]]
| ''[[Juan Happy Love Story]]'' || Didith Dimanlinlang
|-
|-
| ''[[Dear Uge]]'' || Bekbek Balbacua
| rowspan="3"| 1988 || ''[[Bobo Cop]]'' ||
|-
|-
| ''[[One Day, Isang Araw]]'' || Precious / Purunggay
| ''[[Wansapanataym | Wansapanataym: Susi Ni Sisay]]'' || Jhonaluz || rowspan="2"| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang]]'' || Luningning || [[Viva Films]]
| rowspan="2"| 2015 || ''[[Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015 TV series) | Pangako Sa'Yo]]'' || Chef Sam
|-
|-
| ''[[InstaDad]]'' || Gracia || [[GMA Network]]
| 1989 || ''Magic to Love'' || Twinkle || [[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''Dr. Potpot Travels to the Moon'' || Louise || -
| rowspan="4"| 2014 || ''[[Wansapanataym| Wansapanataym: Perfecto]]'' || Glenda Delgado || rowspan="7"| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1997 || ''Mama Dito sa Aking Puso'' || || MAQ Productions
| ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya|''Maalaala Mo Kaya'': Jeep]]'' || Tess
|-
|-
| ''[[Shake, Rattle & Roll VI]]'' || Marice || rowspan=2|[[Regal Films]]
| ''[[Ipaglaban Mo!|''Ipaglaban Mo'': Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yo]]'' || Elise
|-
|-
| ''[[The Legal Wife]]'' || Rowena
| 2000 || ''Pangarap ng Puso'' || Nena
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala]]'' || Nancy
|-
|-
| ''[[My Little Juan]]'' || Irma
| 2001 || ''[[Abakada... Ina]]'' || Gina || [[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''May Pag-ibig Na Kaya?'' || Tere || Starlight Films
| rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Wansapanataym| Wansapanataym: Plastik Pantastik]]'' || Marita
|-
|-
| rowspan=2| 2003 || ''Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?'' || Carol || Violett Films Production
| ''[[Broken Vow (TV series)|Broken Vow]]'' || Amy || rowspan="3"| [[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2011 || ''[[Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series)|Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin]]'' || Ising Somera
| ''[[Till There Was You (2003 film)|Till There Was You]]'' || Jean || [[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[A Very Special Love]]'' || rowspan=2|Zoila || rowspan=2|[[Star Cinema]]<br />[[Viva Films]]
| ''[[Munting Heredera]]'' || Belen
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2010 || ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket]]'' || Mercy || rowspan="9"| [[ABS-CBN]]
| rowspan=3| 2009 || ''[[You Changed My Life]]''
|-
|-
| ''Hellphone'' || || Bluemoon Productions
| ''[[Momay|Elena M. Patron's Momay]]'' || Rose
|-
|-
| ''[[I Love You, Goodbye (film)|I Love You, Goodbye]]'' || Melai || [[Star Cinema]]
| ''[[Habang May Buhay]]'' || Yolly
|-
|-
| rowspan=3| 2010 || ''Fling'' || Lanie || MSG Productions<br />Piperstorm Pictures
| ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig]]'' || Merlinda
|-
|-
| ''Dampi'' || || [[Independent film|Indie Film]]
| rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary]]'' || Babette
|-
|-
| ''[[May Bukas Pa]]'' || Kim
| ''[[Till My Heartaches End]]'' || Gemma || [[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=2| 2011 || ''Rakenrol'' || Herself ||
| 2006 || ''[[Komiks (TV series)|Komiks Presents: Bunsong Kerubin]]'' || Ellen
|-
|-
| ''[[Forever and a Day (2010 film)|Forever and a Day]]'' || Cam || rowspan="2" | [[Star Cinema]]
| 2003 || ''[[Tabing Ilog]]'' || Honey
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan]]'' || Lucila 'Lucy' Ilagan-Cristobal
| 2012 || ''[[24/7 in Love]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2013 || ''[[It Takes a Man and a Woman]]'' || Zoila || [[Star Cinema]]<br />[[Viva Films]]
|-
| ''[[My Lady Boss]]'' || Ruby || [[GMA Pictures|GMA Films]]<br />[[Regal Films]]
|-
| ''[[Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay]]'' || Eva || rowspan=2|[[Star Cinema]]<br />[[Regal Films]]
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Da Possessed]]'' || Marie
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015
|''Stars Versus Me''
|Elena's mother
|Tandem Entertainment
|-
| ''[[WalangForever]]'' || Director|| Quantum Films
|-
| rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[The Third Party]]'' || Lila || rowspan=2|[[Star Cinema]]
|-
| ''[[The Super Parental Guardians]]'' || Sarah Nabati
|-
| rowspan=2|2018 || ''The Significant Other'' || || Cineko Productions<br />[[Star Cinema]]
|-
| ''[[Da One That Ghost Away]]'' || Halak || rowspan="3" | [[Star Cinema]]
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Love or Money]]'' || Mima
|-
| 2022 || ''[[An Inconvenient Love]]'' || Terry
|}
|}


===Television / Digital Series===
===Movies===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
| '''Year''' || '''Title'''|| '''Role'''|| '''Producer'''
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan]]'' || Lucila "Lucy" Ilagan-Cristobal || rowspan="9" style="text-align:center;" | [[ABS-CBN]]
| rowspan=2|2017 || [[Dear Future Husband (film)|Dear Future Husband]] || Zoila || [[Star Cinema]]<br>[[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Tabing Ilog]]'' || Honey
| [[Mang Kepweng Returns]] || ????? || Cineko Productions<br>[[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Komiks (TV series)|Komiks Presents: Bunsong Kerubin]]'' || Ellen
| rowspan=2|2016 || [[The Super Parental Guardians]] || Sarah Nabati || rowspan=2|[[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[May Bukas Pa (2009 TV series)|May Bukas Pa]]'' || Kim
| [[The Third Party]] || Lila
|-
|-
| [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary'']] || Babette
| 2015 || [[Walang Forever]] || || Quantum Films
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2010 || [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig'']] || Merlinda
| 2014 || [[Da Possessed]] || Marie || rowspan=2|[[Star Cinema]]<br>[[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|2013 || [[Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay]] || Eva
| ''[[Habang May Buhay]]'' || Yolly
|-
|-
| ''[[Momay|Elena M. Patron's Momay]]'' || Rose
| [[My Lady Boss]] || Ruby || [[GMA Films]]<br>[[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket'']] || Mercy
| [[It Takes a Man and a Woman]] || Zoila || [[Star Cinema]]<br>[[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2011 || ''[[Munting Heredera]]'' || Belen || rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
| 2012 || [[24/7 In Love]] || || [[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series)|Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin]]'' || Ising Somera
| rowspan=2|2011 || [[Forever and a Day (2010 film)|Forever And A Day]] || Cam || [[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Broken Vow (TV series)|Broken Vow]]'' || Amy
| Rakenrol || Herself || [[Independent film|Indie Film]]
|-
|-
| [[Wansapanataym|''Wansapanataym: Plastik Pantastik'']] || Marita || rowspan="7" style="text-align:center;" | [[ABS-CBN]]
| rowspan=3|2010 || [[Till My Heartaches End]] || Gemma || [[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[My Little Juan]]'' || Irma
| Dampi || || [[Independent film|Indie Film]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala]]'' || Nancy
| Fling || Lanie || MSG Productions<br>Piperstorm Pictures
|-
|-
| rowspan=4|2009 || [[I Love You, Goodbye]] || Melai || [[Star Cinema]]
| rowspan="4"| 2014 || ''[[The Legal Wife]]'' || Rowena
|-
|-
| [[Ipaglaban Mo!|''Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban ang Tatay Para sa 'Yo'']] || Elise
| Hellphone || || Bluemoon Productions
|-
|-
| [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jeep'']] || Tess
| [[Dalaw]] || Lorie || [[Star Cinema]]<br>Pixel8 Entertainment<br>Orangeight Productions
|-
|-
| [[Wansapanataym|''Wansapanataym: Perfecto'']] || Glenda Delgado
| [[You Changed My Life]] || rowspan=2|Zoila || rowspan=2|[[Star Cinema]]<br>[[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2015 || ''[[InstaDad]]'' || Gracia || style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
| 2008 || [[A Very Special Love]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015 TV series)|Pangako sa 'Yo]]'' || Chef Sam || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[ABS-CBN]]
| rowspan=2|2003 || [[Till There Was You (2003 film)|Till There Was You]] || Jean || [[Star Cinema]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="6"| 2016 || [[Wansapanataym|''Wansapanataym: Susi ni Sisay'']] || Jhonaluz
| Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? || Carol || Violett Films Production
|-
|-
| ''[[Dear Uge]]'' || Bekbek Balbacua || rowspan=4 style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
| 2002 || May Pag-Ibig na Kaya? || Tere || Starlight Films
|-
|-
| ''[[Juan Happy Love Story]]'' || Didith Dimanlinlang
| 2001 || Abakada... Ina || Gina || [[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Hay, Bahay!]]'' || Eba
| 2000 || Pangarap Ng Puso || Nena || rowspan=2|[[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| ''[[That's My Amboy]]'' || Yolly
| rowspan=2|1997 || [[Shake, Rattle & Roll VI]] || Marice
|-
|-
| [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sulat'']] || Cynthia || rowspan=4 style="text-align:center;" | [[ABS-CBN]]
| Mama Dito Sa Aking Puso || || MAQ Productions
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2017 || [[Ipaglaban Mo!|''Ipaglaban Mo: Buy-Bust'']] ||{{Center|—}}
| 1991 || Dr. Potpot Travels To The Moon || Louise || -
|-
|-
| 1989 || Magic To Love || Twinkle || rowspan=3|[[Regal Films]]
| ''[[A Love to Last]]'' || Tracy Buenaventura
|-
|-
| [[Wansapanataym|''Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady'']] || Cristy Agustin
| rowspan=3|1988 || One Day, Isang Araw ||
|-
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| ''[[The Lolas' Beautiful Show]]'' || Guest || style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
| Bobo Cop ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2018 || ''[[FPJ's Ang Probinsyano]]'' || Menchu Versoza || style="text-align:center;" |[[ABS-CBN]]
| Kumander Bawang || Luningning || [[Viva Films]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Tadhana (TV program)|Tadhana: Dalawang Ina]]'' || Andrea || style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
| rowspan=5|1987 || 1 + 1 = 12 + 1 || || [[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Nang Ngumiti ang Langit]]'' || Ruth Estacio-Dimagmaliw || style="text-align:center;" | [[ABS-CBN]]
| Takot Ako Eh! || || NCV Films
|-
|-
|2020; 2023
| Takbo Bilis Takboooo! || || Golden Lion Films
|''[[Daddy's Gurl]]'' || Sharon / Ursula || style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Huwag Kang Mangamba]]'' || Rebecca Estopacio || style="text-align:center;" | [[Kapamilya Channel]] / [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]] / [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]
| Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak || || NCV Films
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022 || ''[[Suntok sa Buwan]]'' || Nesthy || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]
| Bunsong Kerubin || Angelita || rowspan=3|[[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Niña Niño]]'' || Evelyn
| rowspan=2|1986 || Inday-Inday Sa Balitaw || Tiyanak
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| rowspan="2" | 2023 || ''[[Love Before Sunrise]]'' || Daisy Lacson-Pagdilao || rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | [[GMA Network]]
|-
|[[Open 24/7 (TV series)|''Open 24/7'']]
|Mia
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''[[Black Rider (TV series)| Black Rider]]''
|Belen
|-
|-
| ''[[Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law]]''
| I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa || Matet
| Ella
|}
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Latest revision as of 07:48, 24 November 2024

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Villamayor, the birth surname or paternal family name is de Leon, and the marital name is Estrada.
Matet de Leon
Born
Maria Nora Ana Theresa Villamayor-Estrada

(1983-10-04) October 4, 1983 (age 41)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesMatet Maths
OccupationActress
Years active1986–present
Spouse
Mickey Estrada
​
(m. 2004)​
Children4
Parents
Relatives
  • Lotlot de Leon (adoptive sister)
  • Ian de Leon (adoptive half-brother)
  • Kiko Villamayor (adoptive brother)
  • Ken Villamayor (adoptive brother)
  • Gabriel de Leon (adoptive half-brother)
  • Janine Gutierrez (adoptive niece)
  • Diego Gutierrez (adoptive nephew)
  • Gil de León (adoptive grandfather)
  • Lilia Dizon (adoptive grandmother)

Matet de Léon-Estrada (born October 4, 1983 as Maria Nora Ana Theresa Villamayor) is a Filipino actress who began her career as a child star. She then transitioned to a supporting actress, often taking roles as the best friend of the main characters, giving her the nickname "Best Friend ng Bayan". She is an adopted daughter of Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor.

Early life

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De Leon was adopted by actors Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor. She also has an adopted sister Lotlot, and two adopted brothers Kiko and Kenneth. Their eldest brother, Ian, is the only biological child in the family.[1]

Career

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1980s–1990s

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De Leon's first film was I Love You, Ma, I Love You, Pa in 1986, which was also the film debut of her siblings Lotlot and Ian.[2] She then appeared in several horror films.[3] Her acting performance was noticed in the movie Bunsong Kerubin in which she played the lead role. This earned her a Best Child Actress nomination from the 1988 FAMAS Awards.[2] Also in 1988, she got to act alongside Fernando Poe Jr. in the film One Day Isang Araw.[1] From there she was able to get more film roles in a five-year span. In 1997, De Leon starred together with her mother Aunor in the film Mama Dito Sa Aking Puso and also appeared in the horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll VI.[2]

2000s–2010s

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In 2001, De Leon took on her first television role in the drama Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan. She then appeared in more ABS-CBN teleseryes such as Tabing Ilog, the television remake of Bunsong Kerubin, and many more. She then took on roles as the best friend of the main characters in films such as Till There Was You and Till My Heartaches End. From the late 2000s to the early 2010s, she played Zoila in the romantic film trilogy A Very Special Love.[2] She also took a supporting role in the series The Legal Wife as Rowena, Maja Salvador's confidante, and played Tracy Buenaventura in the romantic series A Love to Last.[2][4] In 2015, she played Maris Racal's mother in the film Stars Versus Me, with her performance praised as one of the few positives from that film.[5]

Beginning in 2015, De Leon did several GMA teleseryes such as InstaDad and That's My Amboy.[1]

2020s

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In 2022, De Leon played Belle Mariano's mother in the film An Inconvenient Love.[6] Her performance in that film led to her being nominated as Best Supporting Actress for the 2023 EDDYs.[7] In 2023, she joined the casts of Unspoken Letters and Love Before Sunrise.[8][9] She and her family also competed on Family Feud, where they won P200,000.[10] In 2024, she joined the cast of Black Rider.[11]

Personal life

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Since 2004, De Leon has been married to former NU Bulldogs basketball player-turned chef Mickey Estrada.[1][12] They renewed their vows on their 18th wedding anniversary.[13] They have three daughters: Mishka, Mikaela, and Mia.[1] Mishka is currently a volleyball player for the Adamson Soaring Falcons.[14] She had a son, Juan Miguel, who died after having been born prematurely at eight months and two weeks.[15]

Aside from her parents, other members of De Leon's family also became actors with her siblings Ian and Lotlot pursuing acting careers. Lotlot's daughter Janine (her niece) also became an actress in her teen years.[4] Her grandparents on her father's side, Gil de León and Lilia Dizon, were both also actors.[16]

De Leon is diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder.[17][18] She revealed her diagnoses to the public in 2022.[18][19]

De Leon owns a small business 'Casita Estrada,' which sells gourmet tuyo and tinapa.[1] However, this caused tension between her and her mother as Aunor as Aunor asked her to promote a product directly competing with hers.[19] They reconciled several weeks later.[9]

Awards

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
1988 Bunsong Kerubin Best Child Actress FAMAS Awards Nominated [2]
1989 One Day Isang Araw Won
1990 Magic to Love Nominated
1998 Mama Dito Sa Aking Puso Nominated
2023 An Inconvenient Love Best Supporting Actress The EDDYs Nominated [7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Producer
1986 I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa Matet Regal Films
Inday Inday sa Balitaw Tiyanak
1987 Bunsong Kerubin Angelita
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak NCV Films
Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo! Golden Lion Films
Takot Ako, Eh! NCV Films
1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen) Regal Films
1988 Bobo Cop
One Day, Isang Araw Precious / Purunggay
Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang Luningning Viva Films
1989 Magic to Love Twinkle Regal Films
1991 Dr. Potpot Travels to the Moon Louise -
1997 Mama Dito sa Aking Puso MAQ Productions
Shake, Rattle & Roll VI Marice Regal Films
2000 Pangarap ng Puso Nena
2001 Abakada... Ina Gina Viva Films
2002 May Pag-ibig Na Kaya? Tere Starlight Films
2003 Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? Carol Violett Films Production
Till There Was You Jean Star Cinema
2008 A Very Special Love Zoila Star Cinema
Viva Films
2009 You Changed My Life
Hellphone Bluemoon Productions
I Love You, Goodbye Melai Star Cinema
2010 Fling Lanie MSG Productions
Piperstorm Pictures
Dampi Indie Film
Till My Heartaches End Gemma Star Cinema
2011 Rakenrol Herself
Forever and a Day Cam Star Cinema
2012 24/7 in Love
2013 It Takes a Man and a Woman Zoila Star Cinema
Viva Films
My Lady Boss Ruby GMA Films
Regal Films
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Eva Star Cinema
Regal Films
2014 Da Possessed Marie
2015 Stars Versus Me Elena's mother Tandem Entertainment
WalangForever Director Quantum Films
2016 The Third Party Lila Star Cinema
The Super Parental Guardians Sarah Nabati
2018 The Significant Other Cineko Productions
Star Cinema
Da One That Ghost Away Halak Star Cinema
2021 Love or Money Mima
2022 An Inconvenient Love Terry

Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Network
2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Lucila "Lucy" Ilagan-Cristobal ABS-CBN
2003 Tabing Ilog Honey
2006 Komiks Presents: Bunsong Kerubin Ellen
2009 May Bukas Pa Kim
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary Babette
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig Merlinda
Habang May Buhay Yolly
Elena M. Patron's Momay Rose
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket Mercy
2011 Munting Heredera Belen GMA Network
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ising Somera
2012 Broken Vow Amy
Wansapanataym: Plastik Pantastik Marita ABS-CBN
2013 My Little Juan Irma
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Nancy
2014 The Legal Wife Rowena
Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban ang Tatay Para sa 'Yo Elise
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jeep Tess
Wansapanataym: Perfecto Glenda Delgado
2015 InstaDad Gracia GMA Network
Pangako sa 'Yo Chef Sam ABS-CBN
2016 Wansapanataym: Susi ni Sisay Jhonaluz
Dear Uge Bekbek Balbacua GMA Network
Juan Happy Love Story Didith Dimanlinlang
Hay, Bahay! Eba
That's My Amboy Yolly
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sulat Cynthia ABS-CBN
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Buy-Bust
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A Love to Last Tracy Buenaventura
Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady Cristy Agustin
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Guest GMA Network
2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Menchu Versoza ABS-CBN
Tadhana: Dalawang Ina Andrea GMA Network
2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Ruth Estacio-Dimagmaliw ABS-CBN
2020; 2023 Daddy's Gurl Sharon / Ursula GMA Network
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Rebecca Estopacio Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2022 Suntok sa Buwan Nesthy TV5
Niña Niño Evelyn
2023 Love Before Sunrise Daisy Lacson-Pagdilao GMA Network
Open 24/7 Mia
2024 Black Rider Belen
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Ella

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Acar, Aedrianne (December 6, 2022). "Matet de Leon's private and public life". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Matet de Leon's stellar journey from child star to "Bestfriend ng Bayan"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 8, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "'Takot Ako, E' Matet minumulto na kahit nu'ng bata pa". Philstar.com. October 31, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Torre, Nestor (June 5, 2014). "All in the family". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Cruz, Oggs (June 5, 2015). "'Stars Versus Me' Review: Awful but strangely appealing". RAPPLER. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Oquiza, Ryan (November 28, 2022). "'An Inconvenient Love' review: A movie that restores faith in the love team genre". RAPPLER. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Purnell, Kristofer (October 7, 2023). "Nadine Lustre, Kim Chiu among Eddys 2023 nominees". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Ruiz, Marah (March 15, 2023). "Bigating cast ng 'Love Before Sunrise,' nagsama-sama sa isang script reading". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Severo, Jan Milo (June 14, 2023). "'Tuyo war is over': Matet de Leon says tuyo business growing after reconciling with Nora Aunor". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  10. ^ Napoles, Jimboy (April 14, 2023). "Pamilya ni Matet De Leon, panalo ng PhP200,000 jackpot prize sa 'Family Feud'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "New war unfolds in new season of 'Black Rider'". Philstar.com. April 20, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  12. ^ "Matet de Leon: Little girl no more". PEP.ph. April 4, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Tuazon, Nikko (July 22, 2021). "Matet de Leon, Mickey Estrada renew wedding vows on 18th anniversary". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Lim, Ron (January 10, 2024). "Get to know Matet de Leon's daughter, Mishka Estrada". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  15. ^ Francisco, Butch (August 6, 2005). "An outpouring of love & concern for Matet". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  16. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (May 8, 2020). "'Asia's Best Actress' Lilia Dizon, Christopher de Leon's mom, dies at 92". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  17. ^ Severo, Jan Micko (September 14, 2023). "Matet de Leon opens up on 'invisible' bipolar disorder after PWD queuing experience | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  18. ^ a b Sanchez, Giselle (March 1, 2022). "GOSSIP GIRL: Matet de Leon wants to reach out to millennials having panic attacks". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  19. ^ a b Pasajol, Anne (December 6, 2022). "Matet de Leon feels 'betrayed' by mom Nora Aunor: 'Hindi kami mahal ng nanay namin'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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