Elijah De Leon was born in Manila, Philippines and later moved with his family to West Covina, California. Eli grew up in a big family. His mom was also an actress before moving to the U.S. Some of Eli’s fondest memories are helping his mom read lines and prepare for roles. It “inspired” him.

He has loved the arts since childhood. Most of his energy was directed into performing with a competitive dance team, martial arts, deep sea diving and family gatherings where Eli was the main attraction. Once Eli got to the states, his attention was turned to acting. He knew it would take time and a lot of hard work - nothing would be given to him. Eli soon found his first opportunity working on small sets, performing in short films, and simply being available to grow in the business he is so passionate about. Eli is currently training at The Actors Room at a Master Class level; advanced scene study, technique, commercial, character development, improve and more. In 2026, Elijah booked his first lead role, in the short film, “Unhinged”. With thousands of views, across social media, in less than 24 hours. In his free time, Eli enjoys hanging out with his friends, watching movies, listening to music, snorkeling, swimming, bouldering, wakeboarding, jet skiing, hiking, and hip hop/modern dancing. Please feel free to reach out and introduce yourself.