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10 Most Famous Pinoy Celebrities Who Ventured Into Politics But Lost

6:CHRISTOPHER DE LEON

Truly, Christopher de Leon trail blazed such an acting career his acting ability is seen as the stuff of legend. Many of today’s stars (e.g, John Lloyd Cruz, Coco Martin, Dingdong Dantes, Richard Gomez) have looked up to him as an idol and benchmark. To note, his bucket list of FAMAS awards has reached a record 5 Best Actor awards. That shows his great acting prowess without question.

But politics has given him an up and down ride. Although he won in landslide in the 2010 elections as Board Member of Batangas, serving along side his ex-star Vilma Santos, his candidacy for a seat in the house in 2ndCongressinal District of Batangas has failed in the latest elections.

Ran for: Congress
Failed Constituency: 2nd Congressional District of Batangas
Timeline : 2013

 

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