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This article is about the Filipino actor. For the Filipino-American convicted of terrorism-related crimes, see Ralph Deleon.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Arayata and the surname or paternal family name is de Leon.

Ralph de Leon
Born
Rafael August Arayata de Leon

(2000-08-30) August 30, 2000 (age 24)
Tanza, Cavite, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationAteneo de Manila University (BS in Management Engineering)
Occupation(s)Actor, model, host, athlete
Years active2024–present
AgentStar Magic (2024–present)
Known forHigh Street, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition
RelativesJake Cuenca (cousin)

Rafael August Arayata de Leon (born August 30, 2000), known popularly as Ralph de Leon, is a Filipino actor, model, and judoka. He is known for his role as Dr. Kevin Gonzales in the drama-mystery series High Street (2024)[1] and as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition (2025).[2]

Early life

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Rafael August Arayata de Leon[2] was born on August 30, 2000, in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines.[3] He developed an early interest in music and learned to play the piano as a child.[4] His father, a photographer and videographer, introduced him to cameras at an early age, though de Leon showed a stronger interest in being in front of the camera.

He began practicing judo in grade school following the encouragement of his cousin.[2] He competed in judo tournaments throughout his school years, earning multiple medals and later serving as co-captain of his high school juniors’ team.[4]

De Leon began modeling in high school, participating in school fairs and small brand projects for friends. This later led to professional test shoots and early work in commercial acting.[4]

He attended Ateneo de Manila University from 2018 to 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Engineering.[5] While at Ateneo, he was an active member of the men’s judo team and later became its captain. During this time, he competed in international tournaments and earned multiple awards.[6]

Career

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De Leon's modeling career began during his high school years, participating in school fairs and promoting friends' brands. This experience further ignited his interest in performing before the camera. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he auditioned for his first commercial, marking the start of his journey into the entertainment industry.[7]

In 2022, de Leon walked the runway at Bench Fashion Week.[8][9] He also hosted events such as The Miss Philippines 2023 and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2023.[10]

De Leon made his onscreen debut with the digital drama series Zoomers in 2024.[8][7] He portrayed Atom Andrada, a charismatic and accomplished student leader.[8] His performance was well-received.[7] De Leon's acting breakthrough came the same year with his portrayal of Dr. Kevin Gonzales in the drama-mystery series High Street,[10] which aired on Kapamilya Channel and streamed on iWantTFC. He continued to get positive reception for his performance.[10]

In August 2024, de Leon, alongside his High Street co-stars AC Bonifacio, Gela Atayde, Harvey Bautista, and Tommy Alejandrino, appeared on the game show Rainbow Rumble. De Leon secured a total prize of ₱82,000 during his appearance, with ₱62,000 earned from the main game and an additional ₱20,000 from the 'Rainbow Reveal' round.[11]

In 2025, he joined the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition as a housemate.[3] He was evicted on day 63 with duo-partner Josh Ford.[12] On day 71, de Leon returned to the PBB house alongside Kapuso housemate Charlie Fleming after winning the wildcard twist.[13] He became the Kapamilya Second Big Placer alongside Kapuso housemate Will Ashley.[14]

Filmography

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Television

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Drama Series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 Zoomers - Season 1 Atom Andrada Main Role
Zoomers - Season 2
High Street Dr. Kevin Gonzales

Reality and Variety Shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 Rainbow Rumble Himself/Contestant Guest appearance; Episode 14 [11]
Zoomers: The Search for the Next Gen Z Stars Contestant [7]
Kapamilya Chat Himself Guest appearance [15]
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Himself/Housemate Regular Housemate (Day 63); Wild Card (Day 71); Kapamilya Second Big Placer [3][13][14]


References

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  1. ^ "Here's What We Know About the Sequel of Senior High So Far". Mega Asia. 26 March 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Meet Ralph de Leon via Celebrity Slambook". ABS-CBN. March 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "PBB Celebrity Collab Edition Housemates". PEP.ph. March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "In Perfect Form: Getting to Know Award-Winning Judoka Ralph De Leon". Garage Magazine. November 8, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "Facts About Ralph de Leon That Will Make You Fall in Love With Him More". ABS-CBN. March 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  6. ^ "Blue Eagles place third in UAAP Season 82 Judo Championships". The Guidon. March 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d "3 things that will make you stan Ralph de Leon of "Zoomers"". ABS-CBN. February 1, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Glorioso, Nica (2025-05-14). "Get To Know Actor, Athlete, And 'Saing King' Ralph de Leon". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  9. ^ De Leon, Ralph. "first runaway in the books 🤞". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  10. ^ a b c "CUTIE ALERT! Get to know "High Street" star Ralph De Leon". ABS-CBN. June 10, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "Ralph de Leon, nag-uwi ng P82,000 total prize". ABS-CBN. 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  12. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2025-05-11). "Ralph de Leon, Josh Ford latest duo evicted from 'Pinoy Big Brother' House". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
  13. ^ a b "Ralph De Leon, Charlie Fleming return as official housemates in 'Pinoy Big Brother'". GMA News Online. 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  14. ^ a b Yap, Jade Veronique; Basina, Carby Rose (2025-07-05). "Will Ashley, Ralph De Leon are 2nd big placer on 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  15. ^ Ent.ABS-CBN.com. "Kapamilya Chat with Ralph De Leon, Zabel Lamberth and Luis Vera Perez | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2025-02-17. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
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