Early Career
De Leon started out his showbiz career in the 1960s as a radio disc jockey and announcer. He worked for 12 radio stations, including all seven radio stations owned by ABS-CBN as well as other broadcasters like KBS. His first big break on TV was Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation's gag show OK Lang.
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