Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos (born January 27, 2000) is a Filipino singer and actor. He is best known for his roles in Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022) and In His Mother's Eyes (2023). Santos' accolades include a FAMAS Award, Luna Award, a PMPC Star Award for Movies, Music, and Television.
Early life and background Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos was born on January 27, 2000, in Las Piñas, Philippines. He completed high school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and earned a degree in music production from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Initially recruited by Star Magic as a musician, Santos later transitioned into acting.
Business venture In 2020, Santos became the founder and CEO of 7K Sounds, a music label launched under ABS-CBN Music. He is also one of the label's recording artists. The label's name refers to the more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines. Through the label, he launched the online show The Search for the Sound of Seven Thousand Christmas Songs, created to feature original compositions from emerging Filipino musicians. Santos also co-hosted the show alongside Gretchen Ho.
Personal life Santos was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and level 2 autism at age four and did not speak until he was six.
In August 2024, he revealed that he was courting co-star Kira Balinger. Later that month, he shared that she had rejected his courtship, though they remained good friends.
Discography Studio albums + Title Album details Notes L.A. Santos Released: May 10, 2017 Label: Star Music
Singles Title Year Album "Hibang"2020 rowspan="3" "Gitna ng Langit"2021 "Ano'ng Pangalan Mo?" (with CLR)
Soundtrack appearances Title Year Film/Series "'Di Maghihiwalay" 2022 Mars Ravelo's Darna "Patawad Inay" 2023 In His Mother's Eyes "Tayo Lang" 2024 Maple Leaf Dreams
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2019 Maria Leo 2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told PO2 Jovalyn Lozano 2023 In His Mother's Eyes Tim 2024 Maple Leaf Dreams Macky
Television +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2020–2021 Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin Alfred Vega 2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Richard Miscala 2023 Love Bites: Boy Next Door Bjorn Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin Dr. Francis Venturina 2025 Sins of the Father Xenon Agustin 2026 Blood vs Duty Agent Ryan Cruz
Concerts As headlining artist Title Date Venue Notes #petMalu April 30, 2018 Music Museum First solo concert
As guest artist Title Headlining artist(s) Date Venue The New Stylistics Concert The Stylistics February 13, 2015 The Theatre at Solaire Timeless OPM Rey Valera, Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente, and Rico J. Puno February 14, 2018 Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila Christmas With Soul Divas Patti Austin and Jaya December 6, 2018 The Theatre at SolaireImelda Papin Queen @45 Imelda Papin October 26, 2019 Music Museum
Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Aliw Awards 2017 Best New Artist 2022 Best Male Pop Artist The EDDYS 2024 Best Original Theme Song (with Jonathan Manalo, FM Reyes) In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay") FAMAS Award 2024 Best Supporting Actor In His Mother's Eyes Best Original Theme Song (with Jonathan Manalo) In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay") Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2024 Best Supporting Actor In His Mother's Eyes Luna Award 2024 Best Supporting Actor PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2021 New Movie Actor of the Year Maria 2024 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year In His Mother's Eyes Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (with Jonathan Manalo, FM Reyes) In His Mother's Eyes ("Patawad, Inay") 2025 Movie Loveteam of the Year (shared with Kira Balinger) Maple Leaf Dreams PMPC Star Awards for Music 2018 New Male Recording Artist of the Year "L.A. Santos" 2020 Revival Album of the Year "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig" 2024 Male Pop Artist of the Year "'Di Maghihiwalay" PMPC Star Awards for Television 2023 Best New Male TV Personality Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2024 Best Actor Maple Leaf Dreams
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