LA Santos
LA Santos | |
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| Born | Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos January 27, 2000 Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Alma mater | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos (born January 27, 2000) is a Filipino singer and actor. He is best known for his roles in Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022)[1] and In His Mother's Eyes (2023).[2] Santos' accolades include a FAMAS Award,[3] Luna Award,[4] and a PMPC Star Award for Movies.[5][6]
Early life and education
Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos[7] was born on January 27, 2000,[8] in Las Piñas, Philippines. He completed high school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila[7][9] and earned a degree in music production from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.[10] Initially recruited by Star Magic as a musician,[11] Santos later transitioned into acting.[12][13]
Personal life
Santos was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)[14] and level 2 autism[15] at age four and did not speak until he was six.[9][16]
In August 2024, he revealed that he was courting co-star Kira Balinger.[17] Later that month, he shared that she had rejected his courtship, though they remained good friends.[18] In 2025, Balinger confirmed in an interview that they had briefly dated.[19]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Maria | Leo | [20] | |
| 2022 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | PO2 Jovalyn Lozano | Entry for the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival | [21] |
| 2023 | In His Mother's Eyes | Tim | [22][23] | |
| 2024 | Maple Leaf Dreams | Macky | Entry for the 6th Sinag Maynila Film Festival | [6][24] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin | Alfred Vega | Season 2 | [25] |
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Richard Miscala | [26] | |
| 2023 | Love Bites | Bjorn | Episode: "Boy Next Door" | [27] |
| 2025 | Sins of the Father | Xenon Agustin | Support Role | [28] |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliw Awards | 2017 | Best New Artist | — | Nominated | [29][30] |
| 2022 | Best Male Pop Artist | — | Won | [31] | |
| The EDDYS | 2024 | Best Original Theme Song (with Jonathan Manalo, FM Reyes) | In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay") | Nominated | [32] |
| FAMAS Award | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | In His Mother's Eyes | Won | [33][3] |
| Best Original Theme Song (with Jonathan Manalo) | In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay") | Nominated | [34] | ||
| Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | In His Mother's Eyes | Won | [35] |
| Luna Award | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [4] | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2021 | New Movie Actor of the Year | Maria | Nominated | [20] |
| 2024 | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | In His Mother's Eyes | Won | [5] | |
| Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (with Jonathan Manalo, FM Reyes) | In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay") | Nominated | [36] | ||
| 2025 | Movie Loveteam of the Year (shared with Kira Balinger) | Maple Leaf Dreams | Nominated | [37] | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2023 | Best New Male TV Personality | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Won | [38][25] |
| Sinag Maynila Film Festival | 2024 | Best Actor | Maple Leaf Dreams | Nominated | [39] |
References
- ^ "LA Santos, habang buhay bibitbitin ang pagiging parte ng 'Darna'". ABS-CBN. 2023-02-09.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (2023-11-30). "Movie review: LA Santos impresses in 'In His Mother's Eyes'". ABS-CBN.
- ^ a b Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Kathryn, Piolo, Alfred lead winners at FAMAS 2024". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (2024-08-04). "Maricel Soriano, Roderick Paulate win top acting honors at 40th Luna Awards". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (2024-07-24). "Vilma Santos, Maricel Soriano, Nora Aunor tie at PMPC Star Awards for Movies". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b "LA Santos gives another remarkable performance in 'Maple Leaf Dreams'". Manila Bulletin. 2024-09-16.
- ^ a b Red, Isah V. (2017-04-18). "LA Santos demythifying autism". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (2023-03-07). "What 'LA' stands for, plus more trivia bits as LA Santos fills out Celebrity Slambook". ABS-CBN.
- ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (2017-04-17). "Not even ADHD and autism can stop teener from pursuing his passion for music". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "LA Santos, rapper CLR serenade ladies with "Ano'ng Pangalan Mo?" single". ABS-CBN. 2021-08-26.
- ^ Abunda, Boy. "LA Santos to find more OPM talents with online show". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Abunda, Boy. "LA Santos focuses more on learning the ropes of acting". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "Beyond blessed: Singer-actor LA Santos is grateful". Malaya Business Insight. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Mercado, Josh (2024-09-06). "Diagnosed with ADHD, LA Santos still pursues showbiz career: 'Wag bitawan ang pangarap'". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "LA Santos says entering showbiz helps him overcome ADHD, mild autism". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "Musician LA Santos shares journey of having autism and ADHD - LionhearTV". 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "LA Santos admits he's still courting Kira Balinger". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "LA Santos admits being rejected by Kira Balinger". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "Kira Balinger admits past relationship with LA Santos - LionhearTV". 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b Requintina, Robert (2021-03-18). "PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ ""Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told" producer, sinagot ang "premiere night" issue". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "LA Santos's own autism made him feel close to his In Her Mother's Eyes role". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (2023-11-24). "LA Santos on portraying teen with autism". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (2024-08-31). "Kira Balinger and LA Santos reunite in 'Maple Leaf Dreams'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b "LA Santos takes the spotlight, gets nominated as best new male personality in the 35th Star Awards". Manila Bulletin. 2023-01-23.
- ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (2022-11-30). "Beyond blessed: Singer-actor LA Santos is grateful". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "New season of "Love Bites" offers different stories of love with ABS-CBN's rising stars". ABS-CBN. 2023-04-24.
- ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (2025-06-08). "Cast of 'Sins of the Father' hypes up series with Cavite motorcade". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "LIST: Aliw Awards 2017 nominees revealed". ABS-CBN. 2017-11-01.
- ^ "2017 Aliw Awards nominees revealed; Jake Zyrus now competing in male category". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "Gerald Santos takes second Entertainer of the Year trophy in Aliw Awards". ABS-CBN. 2022-12-06.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2024-06-15). "Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera, among nominees in 7th Eddys". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (2024-05-27). "FAMAS Awards 2024: Here is the complete list of winners". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2024-05-07). "Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera, Alden Richards among FAMAS 2024 nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "KathDen, Eva Darren among Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2024 awardees". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Acierto, Drew (2024-06-12). "LOOK: List of nominees for the 40th Star Awards for Movies". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2025-11-01). "41st Star Awards for Movies: Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera among nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2023-01-17). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television releases list of nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "6th Sinag Maynila frontrunners: Jansen Magpusao or Tony Labrusca for best actor; Rebecca Chuaunsu for best actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-09-14.