Sandy Andolong

Alexandra "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Alexandra Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipina actress and producer. She is mostly seen on the TV programs made by GMA Network and ABS-CBN, especially on dramas and sitcoms.

Career Andolong started her career starring in the acclaimed films Oro, Plata, Mata and Moral, the latter in which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 1983 FAMAS Awards.

In 2007, her kidney problems reoccurred, which required her to take a break from acting for six months. She got back to work the following year, playing a villain role on Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan.

In 2012, she got to lead an episode of MMK alongside her husband Christopher de Leon. From 2014 up to 2019, she was on the sitcom Home Sweetie Home until she joined the afternoon series Dahil sa Pag-ibig. In 2021, Andolong was nominated for another Gawad Urian award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Finding Agnes. In 2024, she was one of the presenters during the 72nd FAMAS Awards.

Personal life Sandy Andolong was born Alexandra Pinga Andolong on January 16, 1959, in North General Hospital (now José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center), Santa Cruz, Manila.

Andolong is married to Christopher de Leon, whom she has five children Rafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel and Mica. She is also the stepmother to Lotlot, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Keneth de Leon. In March 2020, they celebrated their 40th anniversary, as the couple got married in 2001 but they have been together since 1980.

In 2003, Andolong was diagnosed with multiple ailments involving her kidneys, large intestines, gallbladder, uterus, and pituitary gland. These were operated on, which were successful. For the following years, her kidneys were on constant medication and she also hired a team of doctors to manage her kidney. By 2015, she had to undergo a kidney transplant, which was successful. In 2020, Andolong went under quarantine after her husband tested positive to COVID-19. Her husband recovered from the disease and was released from the hospital on March 24 after having tested negative.

Filmography Film Title Role 1978 Ikaw ay Akin (as Andrea Andolong) Sandy 1979 Salawahan (as Andrea Andolong) Sylvia 1981 Highschool Scandal (as Lyn Paredes) 1980 Aguila (as Andrea Andolong) Farida Kakabakaba Ka Ba? Nancy 1982 Oro, Plata, Mata Margarita "Maggie" Ojeda Schoolgirls Rica Batch '81 Tina Amo Norma Katas ng Langis - Moral Sylvia 1983 Broken Marriage – 1984 Sa Hirap at Ginhawa Tessie Ventura 1985 Muling Buksan ang Puso – 1986 Nakagapos na Puso Beth Graciano 1987 Victor Corpuz – 1992 Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Matita 1998 Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran Mother Ignacia 2001 American Adobo Emma Trip Joboy's mother 2002 9 Mornings Sister Susana 2003 Ngayong Nandito Ka Naida Cruz 2005 Maging Akin Muli Ina Santos 2006 Tulay – Moments of Love Elma 2008 My Big Love Mama Bing 2013 My Lady Boss Myrna Lontoc 2017 Northern Lights Juliet 2018 First Love Bernadette 2020 Finding Agnes Agnes Rivero

Television Year Title Role 1981–1997 GMA Supershow Herself 1987–1990 Hapi House! Sandy 1998 Ganyan Kita Kamahal Teresa 2000–2003 Arriba, Arriba! Isabel Arriba 2003–2004 Twin Hearts Frida Villanueva 2004–2005 Spirits Paz 2005 O, Mare Ko! Herself Magpakailanman: The Jose and Permelita Claro Story Permelita Claro Mars Ravelo's Darna Prospera 2006 Fantastikids Melinda Pinakamamahal Sister Agatha Lucero 2007 Asian Treasures Araceli Pangarap na Bituin Jade Ledesma-Gomez 2008 Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan Dra. Gloria Cervantes 2009 Zorro Maria Manalo Stairway to Heaven Zoila Fuentebella 2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Rowena Tuazon-Gualto Endless Love Katherine Dizon Bantatay Madame Alma 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Madame Delilah Sardenas 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Uniform Josephine Dahil sa Pag-ibig Cindy Velasco-Valderama Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Belen Trinidad 2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Thea Santiago 2013 Anna Karenina Doña Carmela Monteclaro 2014–2019 Home Sweetie Home Loida "Nanay Loi" Matahimik 2015 Pangako sa 'Yo Myrna Santos-De Jesus2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Portrait Gloria Manalang-Angara Dahil sa Pag-ibig Nanette Fajardo 2021 First Yaya Edna Reyes 2022 First Lady 2023 Magandang Dilag Luisa De Jesus 2024 Magpakailanman:"My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story" Teodorica Espiritu2025 Akusada Amalia Astor2025–2026 Roja Concepcion "Conney" Alegre-Murillo 2026 Taskforce Firewall Juanita Mallari

Others Year Title Role Note 2002 Bugso TV Producer 2005 Glam: The Smart Gold 2005 Red Carpet Special Herself "Glam: The Philippine Academy Red Carpet Special" – Philippines 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal of Valor ABS-CBN

Awards and nominations Year Award Category/Recipient(s) Result 1980 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Menor de edad (1979) 1983 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress for: Moral (1982) 2021 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Finding Agnes (2020)