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)^[1] and In His Mother's Eyes (2023).^[2] Santos' accolades include a FAMAS Award,^[3] Luna Award,^[4] and a PMPC Star Award for Movies.^[5][6]

Early life and background

Leonard Antonio Brioso Santos^[7] was born on January 27, 2000,^[8] in Las Piñas, Philippines. He completed high school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila^[7][9] and earned a degree in music production from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.^[10] Initially recruited by Star Magic as a musician,^[11] Santos later transitioned into acting.^[12][13]

Business venture

In 2020, Santos became the founder^[14] and CEO of 7K Sounds, a music label launched under ABS-CBN Music. He is also one of the label's recording artists.^[15] The label's name refers to the more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines.^[16] 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.^[17][18]

Personal life

Santos was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)^[19] and level 2 autism^[20] at age four and did not speak until he was six.^[9][21]

In August 2024, he revealed that he was courting co-star Kira Balinger.^[22] Later that month, he shared that she had rejected his courtship, though they remained good friends.^[23] In 2025, Balinger confirmed in an interview that they had briefly dated.^[24]

Discography

Acting credits

Concerts

Accolades

References