Leon Miguel

Noel I. Aparilla (born December 17, 1968), commonly known by the screen name Leon Miguel[1] is a Filipino actor, model, and engineer. He recently bagged the Best Actor (Short) award from the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) 2016[2] in New York City, USA for his performance in Redlights. Earlier, he gained world-wide attention and notoriety for his role as the leading villain, Visel, in a Tribeca film crime-thriller entry, Graceland: A Life for Every Lie (2012)[3][4] directed by Ron Morales. Graceland's premiere in the Tribeca Film Festival mesmerized audiences[5] in the 2012 festival and was awarded Second Place in Audience Choice Award. Graceland also had its Canadian premiere in the Fantasia International Film Festival in July 2012 in Montreal, Canada and it also won Audience Award at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, Florida.

Leon Miguel, IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short)
Leon Miguel IFFM 2016 Best Actor (Short)
Leon Miguel
Born
Noel I. Aparilla

(1968-12-17) December 17, 1968
CitizenshipFilipino
OccupationActor, model, engineer
Years active1996–present

Some of the latest works that has caught the attention of international film festivals is Leon Miguel's starring role in Mang Abe's Ube,[6][7] a modern-day folktale about a Filipino ube farmer trying to protect his magical source of success from corporate crooks, directed by Paolo Bitanga.[8] Leon Miguel is currently premiering "EJK" (Extra-Judicial Killing), a timely and political film narrative by Red Carpet Philippines at Greenbelt 1, Cinema 2, Ayala Center, Makati.

Leon Miguel was featured in the November 2014 issue of Manila Bulletin titled "International filmfest veteran is proudly from Masbate".[9]

Early career

In a span of a little over a decade, Leon Miguel's career in the entertainment world was more than the typical story of an artist struggling to survive. He was into films, theatre, television shows and television commercial ads, practically accepting every possible role that he can get his hands into concentrating rather intently in sharpening his skills as an actor and learning the ropes and nuances of the industry.

He broke into international scenes through movies and television presentations appearing in American, Japanese and Italian movies shot in the Philippines. Such American movies were: In the Name of the Queen (1996) of NCRV/TEWES Production and directed by Bram Van Erkel, portraying the “Djahat Warrior” (Indonesian); Behind Enemy Lines (1998) of Philippine Film Studio, Inc. (PFSI) and directed by Mark Griffiths, playing as the “Vietnamese Gangster Leader;” Legacy (1998) of Star Pacific International Productions and directed by T.J. Scott, doing the role of a “Cambodian Rebel Leader,” together with David Hasselhoff and Rod Steiger; and Going Back (2000), of GFT Films, Inc. and directed by Sydney Furie, portraying as the “Vietnamese Thief,” together with the lead actor, Casper Van Dien.

Exotic Asian roles

Leon Miguel was remarked by many, to have an exotic Asian face and notable acting fitted for various Asian and native roles, which made him greatly preferred by international directors and producers. He was involved in various notable Filipino films. Among the local films were, Mulanay Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso (1996) directed by Gil Portes, Kamada (1997) directed by Raymond Red, and My Guardian Debil (1998). He appeared in Ara Mina's Nag-Aapoy Na Laman (2000) as “Chupon,” directed by Don Escudero, as well as in Bala Ko Ang Bahala Sa Iyo (2001), Rosario 18 (2001), Utang Ni Tatang (2002), Batas Ng Lansangan (2002), Bakat (2002), Lapu-Lapu (2002), Operation Balikatan (2003) and Paraiso (2005), where he did distinctive roles such as: kanto boy (Street Toughie), siga (Toughie), syndicate member, school worker, youngster’s hoodlum, snatcher, hitman, rapist, bangkero (boatman), and rebel roles (Katipunero, Hukbalahap).

He was the guerilla named “Juan” in Concerto (2008), a Cinemalaya finalist directed by Paul Alexander Morales; as well as portrayed “Lobo” in Panahon Na (2009) and “Farmer” in Pendong (2010), both directed by Sean Lim and under Oxin Films. Further, he was a “Gangster,” in Third World Happy (2010) with Sam Milby as the lead actor, of CinemaOne/Brass Knuckers Inc., under the direction of Edward James Salcedo; the “Rebel” in CinemaOne Originals, Tsardyer (2010) directed by Sigfried Barros-Sanchez; and depicted the role of “Baloy” in Isda (Fable of the Fish) 2011 Cinemalaya entry, directed by Adolf Alix, Jr. In July 2012, he portrayed as Guerilla (Filipino soldier) in Death March, another film directed by Adolf Alix, Jr.

Television commercials

Leon Miguel also did several television commercial advertising as a Katipunero in KKK (Andres Bonifacio) (1998), and Isang Bandilla (Emilio Aguinaldo) (1998) for the Philippine Centennial Celebration. He was also the lead actor Katipunero in the Duty Free Centennial Presentation (2010) directed by Raymond Red. He also appeared in San Miguel Beer (2004), SMB Vietnam Setting commercial, Metro Bank (2004), Blend 45 (2005), SMB Walng Kupas (2005), Oracle (2006) and Touch Mobile (2008). He as well portrayed as a Chavacano Fisherman, in an intrusion project of GMA Channel 7 and Globe Company, in the music video Believe used as a Station ID for the Peace and Unity information-dissemination drive.

He was also featured in a Talk & Text (Hati) (2010) commercial, Snitch Choco Bar (Rockers Dream) (2010), Head & Shoulders (2010), Project Building Medicine TVC (2010), and Ayos Dito Rocker TVC.[10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirector
2017 Stateside Kevin Marcial Chavez
2016 Fall Guy Leon Fritz Silorio
2016 The Call of our forefathers Sultan Kudarat Angelo Carpio
2016 Hangyo Brando Willan Rivera
2016 Katok ng pagbabago Drug Dealer Arnold Santos Argaño
2016 Haplos Blind Father Blasgil Taquilut
2016 Snake Eyes Blind Gambler Benigno Moreno
2016 Galit na aso Homeless Man Ankit Rawat
2015 Empasee Bar Owner Christian Paolo Lat
2015 Hawi Boxer Trainor Shilton Calamaba
2015 Stranger Danger The Torturer Shilton Calamaba
2015 Isla Sindicate Leader Santiago Larrauri
2015 Redlights Taxi Driver Christian Paolo LaT
2015 Fourth World Trafficker David Bolt
2015 Kid Kulafu CHDF Soldier Paul Soriano
2015 Quira Chief Euba Breech Qiuncy
2014 Maratabat Fredo The Traitor Arlyn Dela Cruz
2013El Peste Romansa[11]“Ron” The RockstarRichard Somes
2013Metro Manila[12]The White-eyed ManSean Ellis
2013SabineManuelo
2012PalitanLeon
2012PantalanRepair manHannah Laya Resurreccion
2012GraceLand: A Life for Every Lie[13]ViselRon Morales
2012Paglaya sa tanikalaLeon
2011MamiBeggarGregg Rodriguez III
2011Isda (Fable of the Fish)BaloyAdolf Alix Jr.
2011Ang Panday 2Taumbayan
2011CaptiveAbu SayaffBrillante Mendoza
2010Third World HappyGangsterEdward James Salcedo
2010PendongFarmerSean Lim
2010Emergency CallOutlaw
2010RegaloRon (Child Trafficker)Carlo Alvarez
2010TsardyerRebelSigfried Barros-Sanchez
2010Tulak (Short Film)Second Lead
2010IdlipTamawBlake Sarion
2009Harang/ The Barrier (Short Film)CarjackerMikhail Red
2009Panahon NaLoboSean Lim
2008Infected IslandThe Islander Guy
2008Subject: I Love YouMan 1 (Abu Sayaff)Francis de la Torre
2008Disarmed/Special OpsTomaganTom Shell
2008Pedro (Short Film)PedroRegeene Ho
2008ConcertJuanPaul Alexander Morales
2005ParaisoGangster
2004The Passion of LoveWarrior PrinceBruno Matte
2003Land of DeathNative Tribesman LeaderBruno Matte
2003Operasyon BalikatanNPA Leader
2002Lapu-LapuLapu-Lapu’s Man
2002BakatGasoline boy
2002Utang ni TatangSiga
2002Lord of Creations/Midnight FestivalTribesmanToto Natividad
2002Shattered DreamsThai Drug PusherAntonino Valerie
2001Bala Ko ang Bahala SayoDon Escudero
2001Rosario 18Kanto boyDon Escudero
2000Nag-aapoy Na LamanChuponDon Escudero
2000Going BackVietnamese ThiefSydney Furie
1998LegacyCambodian Rebel LeaderT.J. Scott
1998Behind Enemy LinesVietnamese Gangster LeaderMark Griffiths
1997KamadaRaymond Red
1996Mulanay sa Pusod ng ParaisoGil Portes

Commercials

YearTitleRoleDirector
2014Dynamic Trio Voltplex KQ, Reload Plus & Respigen 15[14]Cock FighterBuddy Gargancia
2014Ayos Dito[15]RockstarAlex Breckman
2014Amtyl 500[16]Farm OwnerBuddy Gargancia
2014BDO[17]Music Store Owner - DjJoel Limchoc
2013EQ Diaper[18]Lead Actor - Lapu-LapuMike Alcazarrel
2010Project Building Medicine TVC - Saridon[19]CarpenterJoel Limchoc
2010Head And ShouldersBusiness manJoel Limchoc
2010Snicth Choco Bar[20]Rockers DreamCarlo Derecto
2010Talk And Text(Hati)Store Owner
2008BelieveAbu Sayaff
2006OracleHackerRaffy Dejada
2005Blend 45FarmerDindo Angeles
2004San Miguel BeerFarmerPeque Galyaga
2004Metro BankBusiness manVitorio Romero
1998Isand Bandila (Philippine Centennial Celebration)KatipuneroVitorio Romero
1998KKKKatipuneroVitorio Romero

Television

YearTitleRoleDirector
2012Broken VowArtemioOmar Deroca
2011AmayaBalongMac Alejandre
2011Pueblo SombraFisher manLori Reyes
2010Panday KidsShamanMark Reyes
2010Pidol’s WonderlandHectorErik Quizon
2010Barangay AswangCamera manLori Reyes
2010Halimaw sa TuodLori Reyes
2010Nag-Simula sa PusoBen
2010Daisy Syete – Bebe & MeRomanRowel Camen
2010Hoy!Hoy! SyokoyFishermanLori Reyes
2009TinderellaRowel Camen
2009ZorroPirateMark Reyes
2009Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa aking TadyangCar DealerDomique Zapata
2009Multo Sa PabrikaShoe MakerLori Reyes
2009Nuno sa PunsoConstraction ForemaLori Reyes
2008Daisy Syete – Ulingling (Season 18)Hit manRowel Camen
2007Fantastic ManRobberLori Reyes
2007Fantastic kidsShamanMark Reyes
2007KamandagTadikMark Reyes
2007Maalaala mo kayaManobo WarriorRicky Davao
2006Babangon ako’t dudurugin kitaFredoJoel Lamangan
2005EncantadiaWarriorMark Reyes
2005NBI FilesMuslinAlbert Cortez
2004Te AmoBertoKhris Adalia
2004Philippine Most WantedGangsterJon Red
2003Forever in my heartFisher manKhris Adalia
2003KabalikatFisher man
2002GMA True StoriesXoxi Topacio
2001Habang kapiling ka
2000Mother Studio PresentsNPAMario Jay Delos Reyes
2000DiwaErmano PuliMel Chonglo
2000Hiraya ManawariKalikasanNoel Anonuevo
2000Twin HeartsKidnapperGil Tejada
2001KiraraManoahRowel Camen
2000DeltierroLeonRowel Camen
1994Bisperas ng KasaysayanKatipunero(Introducing)Lupia, Yashiwara

Theater

YearTitleRoleDirector
2009SakaySakayGeorge Vail Kabrestante
2006Lapu-lapuLapu-lapuJoe Gruta
2005No ExitKamatayanAbdel Langit
2003Indio AnakbanuaIndioAbdel Langit
2002-2004Noli Me TangereEliasXoxi Topacio
2001SenakuloChristRaffy Tejada
1999El FilibusterismoKabesang TalesJake De Asis

References

  1. Philippine Daily Inquirer (April 19, 2012). "'Kidnapper' invited to NY film fest". Retrieved April 19, 2012.
  2. "International Film Festival Manhattan". International Film Festival Manhattan. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
  3. "Graceland Official Trailer". Youtube. February 27, 2013.
  4. Graceland Movie | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2131523/
  5. http://tribecafilm.com/stories/ron-morales-graceland
  6. "Mang Abe's Ube". Mang Abe's Ube. IndieGogo. January 10, 2014.
  7. "Mang Abe's Ube Official Trailer". Mang Abe's Ube Official Trailer. YouTube. August 6, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  8. Rappler (February 7, 2013). "Filmmaker Paolo Bitanga weaves his own folktales". Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  9. "International filmfest veteran is proudly from Masbate". November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U34dMHUggPU
  11. "El Peste Romansa". YouTube. November 9, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  12. "Metro Manila Official Trailer". YouTube. September 9, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  13. "Fil-Am's feature film wins raves, gets screenings in US". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 8, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  14. "2014 Infomercial - Dynamic Trio - Voltplex KQ, Reload Plus & Respigen 15". YouTube. YouTube. August 28, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  15. "Ayos Dito - Rockstar TVC". YouTube. YouTube. March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  16. "Amityl 500 - Akala Mo Pelikula". YouTube. YouTube. March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  17. "BDO - Need A Loan?". YouTube. YouTube. January 11, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  18. "Lapu Lapu - EQ Diaper". YouTube. YouTube. April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  19. "Saridon". FB. FB. August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  20. "Rockers Dream". FB. FB. August 18, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
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