McCoy 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

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 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 2025, won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 21st Gawad Tanglaw Awards and was named the TV Supporting Actor of the Year at the 6th VP Choice Awards for his role as David Dimaguiba in FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

Early life and background

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.

Acting career

In 2016, he joined Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 along with his co-hashtag member Nikko Natividad as a 2-in-1 celebrity housemate. He joined FPJ's Batang Quiapo as one of the main antagonists turned antihero, David Dimaguiba. In 2026, headlines the upcoming international romance-comedy film The Flying Red Balloon as Teng-teng. Directed by Louie Ignacio and co-starring Liezel Lopez, principal photography for the movie is slated for location shoots in Taiwan.

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. He is a known devotee of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo, participating in image's Traslación every January.

Acting credits

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
McCoy de Leon's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2017 Instalado Victor
Ang Panday Caloy
2018 Sin Island Jack
2019 Sakaling Maging Tayo Apollo "Pol" Patnubay Agbuya
G! Sam
The Heiress Renz
2020 D' Ninang Kali
Block Z Myles
The Mirror
2022 Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story young Scott / Isko / Yorme
Deleter Jace
2025 In Thy Name Father Rhoel Gallardo
2026 The Flying Red Balloon Teng-Teng

Television

Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
McCoy de Leon's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012–2014 Be Careful with My Heart Iñigo Cabanatan
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita young Carlo Asuncion
Maalaala Mo Kaya Junjun Episode: "Mangga at Bagoong"
Classmate Episode: "Barko"
Ian Episode: "Pink Dress"
2016 Wansapanataym Boyong Acosta Episode: "Tikboyong"
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Housemate
We Will Survive Ralph Ataiza
2016–2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Juan Pablo "JP" Arevalo
2017 The Good Son Oliver "Obet" Reyes-Moreno
Wansapanataym Cameo Episode: "Amazing Ving"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Josh Episode: "Laptop"
Mon Episode: "Saklay"
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Alec Episode: "Titig ng Pag-ibig"
2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya Romel Episode: "Lambat"
Ipaglaban Mo Gio Episode: "Katiwala"
Greg Episode: "Hadlang"
2019 Wansapanataym: Mr Cutepido Val Cruz
Project Feb 14 Briccio "Brix" Zamora
Maalaala Mo Kaya Earl Episode: "Stationery"
2020 24/7 Gerard Capili
Maalaala Mo Kaya Kobe Episode: "Mata"
Ipaglaban Mo Marco Episode: "Carnap"
Walang Hanggang Paalam Bernardo "Bernie" Salvador
2021 Kagat ng Dilim Otep Episode: "Toktok"
Puto Uno dela Cruz
2022 The Seniors Kent
2 Good 2 Be True young Fred Borja
2023 Deadly Love Benjo
2023–2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo David G. Dimaguiba / Fake Hesus Nazareno “Tanggol” A. Montenegro
2025 My Husband is a Killer Alvin
2026 Someone, Someday Carlos "Caloy" Toledo
The Loyalty Game Joel

Accolades

Year Film Awards/ Critics Awards Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Dance Album of the Year #Hashtags album Won
Push Awards Push Tweet and Gram Newcomer N/a Nominated
Star Cinema Awards Favorite Breakthrough Loveteam Pinoy Big Brother Won [citation needed]
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Hearthrob N/a Nominated
Pop Love Teen with Elisse Joson Pinoy Big Brother Nominated
2017 Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 6th Big Placer with Nikko Natividad N/a Finalist
2017 Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Loveteam with Elisse Joson FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Won [circular reference]
Most Popular Recording/Performing Group #Hashtags Won
PEP'sters Choice Awards Male Breakout Star of the Year N/a Won
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
2020 RAWR Awards Beshie Ng Taon Block Z Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
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  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.
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  34. ↑ 2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards
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