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A look at McCoy de Leon's artistic growth through his notable teleserye roles

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Rianna Mae Santiago

<p>Apart from his striking performances across several movies and television shows, actor McCoy de Leon first gained widespread recognition as one of the charming members of Hashtags, the all-male group featured on “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>It&#x27;s Showtime</em></u></strong></a>.” Showing that he had the passion for pursuing greater things, he then embraced more complex roles, stretching from the romantic and familial to the antagonistic. </p><p>This July, McCoy has been fully prepared to take part in the upcoming Kapamilya series, “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/someone-someday" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Someone, Someday</em></u></strong></a>,” where his fictional identity was first revealed through prominent tattoos, particularly disheveled hair, and rugged-looking clothes, leading to enthusiastic hunches that he could be a tough character.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pt9V5jgpcjk" title="McCoy De Leon | Kapamilya Spotlight" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Before making his anticipated appearance in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/someone-someday" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Someone, Someday</em></u></strong></a>,” McCoy first appeared in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/bcwmh/articles-photos/throwback-be-careful-with-my-heart-2012-14521" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Be Careful with My Heart</u></strong></a>,” sharing scenes with Janella Salvador, Jerome Ponce, and Marlo Mortel. At that time, he played Iñigo Cabanatan, considered one of the school’s troublemakers. McCoy soon reconnected with Janella in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/maalaala-mo-kaya" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Maalaala Mo Kaya</em></u></strong></a>’s” 2015 episode, “Pink Dress.”  </p><p>More from the year 2015, the actor wrapped up a special participation in “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita,” particularly as the teenage version of Carlo Asuncion (played by Richard Yap).  </p><p>Back in 2016, McCoy wonderfully portrayed the smart and dependable Ralph in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/4/28/throwback-pokwang-and-melai-in-we-will-survive-2016-0031" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>We Will Survive</u></strong></a>.” Throughout the series, he was able to build a heart-fluttering on-screen love team with Maris Racal, who truly brought the cheerful Jenny to life.  </p><p>McCoy’s aptitude for fantasy-inspired characters was tested while working on “Wansapanataym Presents: Tikboyong,” a story in which he was an adopted child who turned out to be a tikbalang (also known as a mythical half-man and half-horse creature). Not only that, in “Wansapanataym Presents: Mr. Cutepido,” McCoy was a famous yet troublesome DJ who had been magically cursed to morph into Cupid.  </p><p>As part of “Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7,” McCoy entered the iconic house with a twist, and that was by being a 2-in-1 housemate alongside fellow Hashtags member Nikko Natividad. McCoy also went through the incredibly intense acting workshop of Director Rory Quintos, who managed to teach every single housemate to show off their enraged portrayals.  </p><p>Later on, McCoy worked with Coco Martin in the two highly rated series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo/articles-photos/mccoy-preparations-for-his-hated-character-in-batang-quiapo-16594" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u><strong>FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</strong></u></a>” and “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>.” For the first show, he represented JP Arevalo, the brother of Alyana (Yassi Pressman), while for the second, he superbly depicted David Dimaguiba, one of the main antagonists.  </p><p>His knack for performing in a variety of emotional family dramas was even more highlighted in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/14/throwback-the-stars-of-the-good-son-2017-2030" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Good Son</u></strong></a>,”  “Ipaglaban Mo: Katiwala,” and “Walang Hanggang Paalam.” McCoy also appeared in the 2022 rom-com “<strong><em>2 Good 2 Be True</em></strong>.”  </p><p>What surprises will McCoy de Leon deliver through his latest character? Find out in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/someone-someday" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Someone, Someday</em></u></strong></a>,” kicking off on July 27 at 8:45 PM on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL). It will also be available on TFC, <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a> on July 25, and Netflix starting on July 24. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/2/25/mccoy-on-his-unforgettable-confrontation-scenes-with-tanggol-marites-tindeng-ramon-0928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>McCoy on his unforgettable confrontation scenes with Tanggol, Marites, Tindeng, Ramon</u></strong></a></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/2/17/this-bts-story-reveals-mccoy-de-leon-s-dedication-as-david-in-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-2331" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This BTS story reveals McCoy de Leon’s dedication as David in &quot;FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo&quot;</u></strong></a></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/12/31/5-scenes-in-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-that-showcased-mccoy-de-leon-s-impressive-flair-as-a-kontrabida-2102" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>5 scenes in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” that showcased McCoy de Leon’s impressive flair as a kontrabida</u></strong></a> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/2/26/mccoy-de-leon-can-t-get-enough-of-this-item-find-out-his-latest-obsession-1034" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>McCoy de Leon can’t get enough of this item—find out his latest obsession!</u></strong></a></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/this-is-how-mccoy-de-leon-views-shopping-tattoos-friendships-and-more-18624" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>This is how McCoy de Leon views shopping, tattoos, friendships and more</u></strong></a></div>

<p>Be entertained by Kapamilya actor McCoy de Leon’s charismatic performances in these noteworthy teleseryes that highlight his growth as an actor.</p>

Be entertained by Kapamilya actor McCoy de Leon’s charismatic performances in these noteworthy teleseryes that highlight his growth as an actor.

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A look at McCoy de Leon's artistic growth through his notable teleserye roles

Rianna Santiago

Published July 23, 2026 01:39 AM PHT

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