Sandy Andolong

Melisande "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon[1] (born Melisande Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1958) is a Filipino actress and producer,[2] where she is mostly seen on GMA Network. She has also been currently seen on ABS-CBN TV programs.

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
Melisande Pinga Andolong

(1958-01-16) January 16, 1958
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Years active1978–present
Spouse
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(m. 2001)​
Children5 (including Gabriel)

Personal life

Sandy Andolong was born Melisande Pinga Andolong on January 16, 1958, 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.[3] She is also the stepmother to Lotlot, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Keneth de Leon.[3]

Andolong has gone under quarantine after her husband tested positive to COVID-19,[4] Her husband recovered from the disease and was released from the hospital on March 24 and have tested negative.[5]

In March 2020, Sandy Andolong and Christopher de Leon have celebrated their 40th anniversary, the couple got married in 2001 but they have been together since 1980.[6][7][8]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleProduction Companies
1978Ikaw ay Akin(as Andrea Andolong)Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1979Salawahan(as Andrea Andolong) SylviaRegal Films
1980Aguila(as Andrea Andolong) FaridaBancom Audiovision
1982Oro, Plata, MataMargarita "Maggie" OjedaExperimental Cinema of the Philippines
MoralSylviaSeven Star Production
1983Broken Marriage–Regal Films
1984Sa Hirap at GinhawaTessie VenturaVIVA Films
1985Muling Buksan ang Puso–
1986Nakagapos na PusoBeth Graciano
1987Victor Corpuz–Davian International
1992Bakit Labis Kitang MahalMatitaOcto Arts Films
1998Mother Ignacia: Ang UliranMother IgnaciaCongregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary
2001American AdoboEmmaStar Cinema
TripJoboy's mother
20029 MorningsSister Susana
2003Ngayong Nandito KaNaida Cruz
2005Maging Akin MuliIna SantosJesuit Communications Foundation
2006Tulay–Unitel Pictures
Moments of LoveElmaGMA Films
2008My Big LoveMama BingStar Cinema
2013My Lady BossMyrna LontocGMA Films
2017Northern LightsJulietSpring Films
2018First LoveBernadetteTen17P, Star Cinema, Viva Films
2020Finding Agnes–Netflix

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1981–1997GMA SupershowHerselfGMA Network
1987–1990Hapi House!SandyIBC
1998Ganyan Kita KamahalTeresaABS-CBN
2000–2003Arriba, Arriba!Isabel Arriba
2003–2004Twin HeartsFrida VillanuevaGMA Network
2004–2005SpiritsPazABS-CBN
2005O, Mare Ko!HerselfQTV
Magpakailanman: The Jose and Perlita Claro StoryGMA Network
Mars Ravelo's DarnaProspera
2006FantastikidsMelinda
PinakamamahalSister Agatha Lucero
2007Asian TreasuresAraceli
Pangarap na BituinJade Ledesma-GomezABS-CBN
2008Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang MinsanDra. Gloria CervantesGMA Network
2009ZorroMaria Manalo
Stairway to HeavenZoila Fuentebella
2010Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa LusakRowena Tuazon-Gualto
Endless LoveKatherine Dizon
BantatayMadame Alma
2011Pablo S. Gomez's MutyaMadame Delilah SardenasABS-CBN
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: School UniformJosephine
Dahil sa Pag-ibigCindy Velasco-Valderama
Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoBelen Trinidad
2012–2013Pahiram ng SandaliThea SantiagoGMA Network
2013Anna KareninaDoña Carmela Monteclaro
2014–2019Home Sweetie HomeLoida "Nanay Loi" MatahimikABS-CBN
2015Pangako sa 'YoMyrna Santos-De Jesus
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family PortraitGloria Manalang-Angara
Dahil sa Pag-ibigNanette FajardoGMA Network
2021First YayaEdna Reyes
2022First Lady
2023–presentMagandang DilagLuisa De Jesus

Others
YearTitleRoleNote
2002BugsoTV Producer
2005Glam: The Smart Gold 2005 Red Carpet SpecialHerself"Glam: The Philippine Academy Red Carpet Special" – Philippines
2009Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal of ValorABS-CBN

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategory/Recipient(s)Result
1980Gawad UrianBest Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Menor de edad (1979)Nominated
1983FAMASBest Supporting Actress for: Moral (1982)Won
2021Gawad UrianBest Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Finding Agnes (2020)Nominated

References
  1. "Sandy Andolong". geni_family_tree. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  2. "Sandy Andolong". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  3. "PEP: Boyet de Leon on showbiz, politics, family, and ex-wife Nora". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. "Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong celebrate 40th anniversary". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  7. Geli, Bianca. "Sandy Andolong celebrates anniversary of her "second lease in life"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  8. "Christopher de Leon, Sandy Andolong mark 40th wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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