Matet de Leon

Maria Nora Ana Theresa "Matet" Villamayor de Leon-Estrada (born October 4, 1983) is a Filipino actress who began her career as a child actor. 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 actors Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor.

Early life 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.

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. She then appeared in several horror films. 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. 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.

Beginning in 2015, De Leon did several GMA teleseryes such as InstaDad and That's My Amboy. Her performance in that film led to her being nominated as Best Supporting Actress for the 2023 EDDYs. In 2023, she joined the casts of Unspoken Letters and Love Before Sunrise. She and her family also competed on Family Feud, where they won . In 2024, she joined the cast of Black Rider.

Personal life

Since 2004, De Leon has been married to former NU Bulldogs basketball player-turned chef Mickey Estrada. They renewed their vows on their 18th wedding anniversary. They have three daughters. She had a son, Juan Miguel, who died after having been born prematurely at eight months and two weeks.

Her grandparents on her father's side, Gil de Leon and Lilia Dizon, were both actors.

De Leon has been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder. She revealed her diagnoses to the public in 2022.

De Leon owns a small business 'Casita Estrada,' which sells gourmet tuyo and tinapa.

Television / digital series Year Title Role Note(s) 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Lucila "Lucy" Ilagan-Cristobal 2003 Tabing Ilog Honey 2006 Komiks Presents: Bunsong Kerubin Ellen 2009 May Bukas Pa Kim Maalaala Mo Kaya Babette Episode: "Diary" 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Merlinda Episode: "Kuliglig" Habang May Buhay Yolly Elena M. Patron's Momay Rose Maalaala Mo Kaya Mercy Episode: "Plane Ticket" 2011 Munting Heredera Belen Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ising Somera 2012 Broken Vow Amy Wansapanataym Marita Episode: "Plastik Pantastik" 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 Tess Episode: "Jeep" Wansapanataym Glenda Delgado Episode: "Perfecto" 2015 InstaDad Gracia Pangako sa 'Yo Chef Sam 2016 Wansapanataym Jhonaluz Episode: "Susi ni Sisay" Dear Uge Bekbek Balbacua Juan Happy Love Story Didith Dimanlinlang Hay, Bahay! Eba That's My Amboy Yolly Maalaala Mo Kaya Cynthia Episode: "Sulat" 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Buy-Bust A Love to Last Tracy Buenaventura Wansapanataym Cristy Agustin Episode: "My Hair Lady" The Lolas' Beautiful Show Guest 2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Menchu Versoza Tadhana: Dalawang Ina Andrea 2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Ruth Estacio-Dimagmaliw 2020; 2023 Daddy's Gurl Sharon / Ursula 2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Rebecca Estopacio 2022 Suntok sa Buwan Nesthy Niña Niño Evelyn 2023 Love Before Sunrise Daisy Lacson-Pagdilao Open 24/7 Mia 2024 Black Rider Belen Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Ella 2025 Slay: 'Til Death Do Us Part Leona Baltazar 2026 Apoy sa Dugo Merly Aquino

Microdrama Year Title Role Note(s) TBA Will You Fake Marry Me?