Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon-El Soury (born March 21, 1972), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress.

Lotlot de Leon
Born
Charlotte Jennifer Rodriguez Olson

(1972-03-21) March 21, 1972 (age 52)[1]
Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1975–present
Spouses
Ramon Christopher Gutierrez
(m. 1989; ann. 2008)
Fadi El Soury
(m. 2018)
Children4 (including Janine and Diego)
Parent(s)Christopher de Leon (adoptive father)
Nora Aunor (adoptive mother)
Donald Olson (biological father)
Eva Rodriguez (biological mother)
RelativesMatet de Leon (adoptive sister)
Ian de Leon (adoptive half-brother)
Kiko Villamayor (adoptive brother)
Ken Villamayor (adoptive brother)
Gabriel de Leon (adoptive half-brother)
Gil de León (adoptive grandfather)
Lilia Dizon (adoptive grandmother)

Career

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She was a member of That's Entertainment, along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-team partner. The Lotlot-Monching was a popular love team in the late 1980s. They were paired in Bunsong Kerubin (1987), Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita (1988), Love Letters (1988), Here Comes the Bride (1989), Mga Kuwento ng Pag-big (1989) and Hotdog (1990), among others.[citation needed] She is now back on ABS-CBN in Walang Hanggang Paalam after her 7 years of work with GMA Network.

Personal life

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Former US Navy Donald Olson and Eva Rodriguez are her biological parents. Nora Aunor and Christoper de Leon are her adoptive parents[2][3] She is also the adoptive sister of actress Matet de Leon, actor Ian de Leon, Kenneth and Kiko.

She was married to former matinee idol Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (son of Eddie Gutierrez) on March 27, 1989, until they became separated in 2010. They have four children: 3 daughters (including Janine) and 1 son, Diego Gutierrez.[4] Her eldest daughter Janine Gutierrez is now an actress in ABS-CBN and was formerly with GMA Network.

On December 17, 2018, she married Fadi El Soury whom she was engaged with since July 2018.[5]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Network
1986–1996 That's Entertainment Herself GMA Network
1988 Lotlot & Friends RPN
1990 Mag-Asawa'y Di Biro Chari
1999 Wansapanataym: "Manika" Gwen ABS-CBN
2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Puresa
2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko Supporting Role GMA Network
2004–2005 Spirits Brita / Lupe ABS-CBN
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosaryo" Guest Star
2006 Sa Piling Mo Norma
2006–2007 Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Rita GMA Network
2007 Princess Charming Lizette De Leon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Switcher" Guest Star ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rehas" Violeta
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Dream House" Nanette
2007–2008 La Vendetta Rodora Alhambra GMA Network
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Popcorn" Gemma ABS-CBN
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Banak GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sopas" Amy ABS-CBN
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Lambat" Guest Star
Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma Lourdes Ocampo
May Bukas Pa Naty
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Basura" Marilou
Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Linda Mantaring GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bimpo" Guest Star ABS-CBN
Pilyang Kerubin Maring Ignacio GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Videoke" Nora ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: "Inday sa Balitaw" Monina
2010–2011 Koreana Josefina Bartolome GMA Network
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Cupcake" Eden ABS-CBN
Nita Negrita Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura GMA Network
Rod Santiago's The Sisters Soledad Santiago TV5
2011–2012 Glamorosa Miranda Evangelista
2012 Wansapanataym: "Water Willy" Neday ABS-CBN
2012–2013 Aryana Rosita Salvador
2013 Juan Dela Cruz Cora Galang
2014 Kambal Sirena Susanna Villanueva GMA Network
2014–2015 Hiram na Alaala Annabelle Sta. Cruz
2015 My Mother's Secret Cora Macapugay
2016 Juan Happy Love Story Marissa "Isay" Canlas-Villanueva
Conan, My Beautician Perla
2017 Destined to be Yours Amanda Rosales
2018 Inday Will Always Love You D
2018–2019 Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko Lupita Santiago
2020 Almost Paradise Gloria Bautista Kapamilya Channel
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Linda Delgado
2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Judith Miraflor
2022 Love in 40 Days Diana Perez
2023 The Write One Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera GMA Network
2024 Makiling Magnolia Torillo
2024 Lavender Fields Rosita “Rose” Flores Kapamilya Channel

Awards

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Year Organization Category Nominated Work Result
2014 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2[10] Won
2015 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Buy Now, Die Later[11] Nominated
2016 All Lights India International Film Festival Special Acting Citation Awardee[12] 1st Sem Won
2017 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist[13] Won

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Lotlot de Leon shares thoughts as she turns 50". ABS-CBN News. March 22, 2022.
  2. ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (October 13, 2013). "Real-life drama for Janine Gutierrez". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Asiaweek. Asiaweek Limited. 1989. p. 6. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Guno, Niña V. (August 24, 2017). "LOOK: Lotlot de Leon introduces children to biological mom". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  5. ^ Aguilar, Krissy (December 18, 2018). "Lotlot de Leon ties the knot with Lebanese partner". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Willis, Donald C. (1997). Horror and Science Fiction Films IV. Scarecrow Press. p. 511. ISBN 978-0-8108-3055-4. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  7. ^ Auger, Emily E. (May 2016). Cartomancy and Tarot in Film: 1940-2010. Intellect Books. ISBN 978-1-78320-333-8. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  8. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (July 5, 2007). ""Tiyanaks" -- move up the ladder of evolution". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (April 1, 2023). "Vilma and Boyet are shooting their reunion movie in Tokyo". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  10. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 26, 2014). "Lotlot de Leon tearfully dedicates award to Nora Aunor; Kris Aquino reacts to Feng Shui 2 missing out on awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  11. ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  12. ^ Glorioso, Bot (October 17, 2016). "A first for Lotlot". philstar.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "GMA Network wins big at Box Office Entertainment Awards". Manila Standard. May 11, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
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