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Sandy Andolong

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In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Pinga, the birth surname or paternal family name is Andolong, and the marital name is de Leon.
Sandy Andolong
Born
Alexandra Pinga Andolong

(1959-01-16) January 16, 1959 (age 66)
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Years active1978–present
Spouse
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(m. 2001)​
Children5 (including Gabriel)

Alexandra "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon[1] (born Alexandra Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer. She is mostly seen on the TV programs made by GMA Network and ABS-CBN, especially on dramas and sitcoms.

Career

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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.[2][3]

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.[4][5]

In 2012, she got to lead an episode of MMK alongside her husband Christopher de Leon.[6] From 2014 up to 2019, she was on the sitcom Home Sweetie Home until she joined the afternoon series Dahil sa Pag-ibig.[7][8] In 2021, Andolong was nominated for another Gawad Urian award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Finding Agnes.[9] In 2024, she was one of the presenters during the 72nd FAMAS Awards.[10]

Personal life

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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.[1]

Andolong is married to Christopher de Leon, whom she has five children Rafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel and Mica.[11] She is also the stepmother to Lotlot, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Keneth de Leon.[11] They renewed their vows in 2019.[12] In March 2020, they celebrated their 40th anniversary, as the couple got married in 2001 but they have been together since 1980.[13][14][15]

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.[16] For the following years, her kidneys were on constant medication and she also hired a team of doctors to manage her kidney.[17][18] By 2015, she had to undergo a kidney transplant, which was successful.[19] In 2020, Andolong went under quarantine after her husband tested positive to COVID-19.[20] Her husband recovered from the disease and was released from the hospital on March 24 after having tested negative.[21]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
1978 Ikaw ay Akin (as Andrea Andolong) Sandy
1979 Salawahan (as Andrea Andolong) Sylvia
1980 Aguila (as Andrea Andolong) Farida
1982 Oro, Plata, Mata Margarita "Maggie" Ojeda
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 –

Television

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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 Jesus
2019 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 "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story" Teodorica Espiritu

Others

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sandy Andolong". geni_family_tree. February 8, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Free movie at CCP lawn". Manila Standard. July 25, 1995. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  3. ^ "CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art | CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art". CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  4. ^ Miralles, Nitz (December 28, 2007). "Sandy Andolong hindi na magpapa-kidney transplant". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  5. ^ "She's back and she's bad!". www.gmanetwork.com. July 14, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  6. ^ "Christopher De Leon, Sandy Andolong star in". Philstar.com. March 3, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  7. ^ "John Lloyd Cruz, Sandy Andolong not included in Toni Gonzaga sitcom reformat". PEP.ph. May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  8. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (May 4, 2019). "Former ABS-CBN actress Devon Seron gets second teleserye with GMA-7". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  9. ^ "44th Gawad Urian: Complete list of winners". ABS-CBN News. October 21, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  10. ^ Abunda, Boy (June 6, 2024). "Sandy, 'di apektado ng mga cruel sa social media". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "PEP: Boyet de Leon on showbiz, politics, family, and ex-wife Nora". GMA News Online. June 14, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Solis, Lolit (February 27, 2019). "Christopher at Sandy nagkaroon ng biglaang renewal of vows". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  13. ^ "Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong celebrate 20th anniversary". GMA News Online. March 29, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  14. ^ Geli, Bianca. "Sandy Andolong celebrates anniversary of her "second lease in life"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  15. ^ "Christopher de Leon, Sandy Andolong mark 40th wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Abunda, Boy (March 9, 2005). "A story of faith". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  17. ^ Gorgonio, Sol. "Sakit ni Sandy Andolong nadadala na sa gamot, kidney transplant hindi muna itinuloy, Karla sopla sa blind auditions ng The Voice". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  18. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (December 7, 2014). "Sandy's Christmas wish for son's full recovery". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  19. ^ Calderon, Nora (March 31, 2015). "Sandy Andolong successful ang kidney transplant, anak nila ni Boyet nagpapagaling na rin". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  20. ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "Christopher de Leon, Sandy Andolong in quarantine after actor tests positive for COVID-19". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  21. ^ CoconutsManila (March 18, 2020). "Actor Christopher De Leon tests positive for COVID-19, wife Sandy Andolong under quarantine | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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