Paquito Diaz
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Francisco Bustillos Diaz, better known by his screen name
Paquito Diaz (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), was a veteran Filipino
actor
and movie director. He specialized in action
and comedy
.
, Philippines
. He was famous for his villain roles, either as the main, supporting or comic relief and he was one of the most popular actors in film industry, although he also had the ability to portray protagonist roles, mostly supporting, or comic relief (with his longtime friend, the late Fernando Poe Jr.. In fact, he had also portrayed a non-villain role in "Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" and "Ang Dalubhasa"(with his unmoustache) It was his late younger brother, Romy
who played as the main villain of the film. Other non-villain appearances include Eagle Squad, where he plays as a dedicated and good police officer as opposed to his other corrupt police roles alongside Robin Padilla
, Current Senator Jinggoy Estrada
, Edu Manzano
, and Jaime Fabregas as the main antagonist, Bayadra (a parody of Viagra) Brothers alongside Jimmy Santos and the late Berting Labra, Estudyante Blues as the father of the character of his son Joko, and Pera O Bayong as Don Juanito Starring Willie Revillame
, John Estrada
and Randy Santiago
with Mark Gil
as the right hand man of his character and the main antagonist of that film.
He also appeared in villain roles in comedy films as the main antagonist and also in supporting/non-villain roles that stars mostly Dolphy
, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon
, Jimmy Santos, and the late actors Babalu
, Panchito
and Rene Requiestas
.
He suffered from hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and resided in his wife's hometown in Daraga, Albay
, with his relatives.
citizen of Mexican descent. His brother, Romy Diaz
, his wife Nena Diaz with children Joko and Cheska are also actors. Before he became an actor, he was a basketball player with his brother Romy Diaz suited up with the FEU Tamaraws
in the early 1960s.
and stroke, which at one time left him coma
tose, he had to sell the family house and lot including his car. His vision was impaired for the same health reasons. He died in Legazpi, Albay on March 3, 2011.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Paquito Diaz (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), was a veteran Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and movie director. He specialized in action
Action genre
The word action has more than one meaning in fiction. Action is one of the fiction-writing modes authors use to present fiction. The term is also used to describe an exiting event or circumstance.-Action as a fiction-writing mode:...
and comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
.
Early life and career
Diaz was born in PampangaPampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He was famous for his villain roles, either as the main, supporting or comic relief and he was one of the most popular actors in film industry, although he also had the ability to portray protagonist roles, mostly supporting, or comic relief (with his longtime friend, the late Fernando Poe Jr.. In fact, he had also portrayed a non-villain role in "Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" and "Ang Dalubhasa"(with his unmoustache) It was his late younger brother, Romy
Romy Diaz
Romy Diaz was a Filipino actor, best known for his villain roles and his versatility in portraying non-villain roles. He performed in movies such as "The Impossible Kid", released in 1982, in which he portrayed Senyor Manolo, "Gising na.....
who played as the main villain of the film. Other non-villain appearances include Eagle Squad, where he plays as a dedicated and good police officer as opposed to his other corrupt police roles alongside Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...
, Current Senator Jinggoy Estrada
Jinggoy Estrada
Jose Pimentel Ejercito, Jr. , better known as Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, is a Filipino politician and former film actor who has been a member of the Senate of the Philippines since 2004...
, Edu Manzano
Edu Manzano
-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
, and Jaime Fabregas as the main antagonist, Bayadra (a parody of Viagra) Brothers alongside Jimmy Santos and the late Berting Labra, Estudyante Blues as the father of the character of his son Joko, and Pera O Bayong as Don Juanito Starring Willie Revillame
Willie Revillame
Willie Revillame is a television host, actor, and a recording artist in the Philippines.-Career:He is the host of TV5's primetime variety show Wil Time Bigtime...
, John Estrada
John Estrada
John Estrada is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.-Life and career:...
and Randy Santiago
Randy Santiago
Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago more commonly known as simply Randy Santiago, is a Filipino actor, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the big brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr....
with Mark Gil
Mark Gil
Raphael John Gil Eigenmann , better known as Mark Gil, is a Filipino actor.-Personal life:He is the son of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil. He is fourth Filipino, fourth Spanish, and half Swiss German American descent. He is the father of...
as the right hand man of his character and the main antagonist of that film.
He also appeared in villain roles in comedy films as the main antagonist and also in supporting/non-villain roles that stars mostly Dolphy
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon
Joey de Leon
José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
, Jimmy Santos, and the late actors Babalu
Babalu
Babalu may refer to:* "Babalu" , a 1940s song popularized by Desi Arnaz* Babalu Aye, the spirit of illness and disease in Yoruba mythology* Babalu , a Michael Bublé albumBabalu may also refer to:...
, Panchito
Panchito
Panchito may refer to:*Panchito Alba, Screen Name of the late German Filipino actor Alfonso Tagle Sr.*Panchito Pistoles, Mexican cartoon characterpanchito has no cat...
and Rene Requiestas
Rene Requiestas
Renato "Rene" Requiestas was one of the top Filipino comedians of the late 1980s up to the early 1990s.Requiestas was known for his sidekick roles alongside other comedy actors such as Joey de Leon and his pairing with Kris Aquino in romantic comedies, as well as his distinctive gaunt, toothless...
.
He suffered from hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and resided in his wife's hometown in Daraga, Albay
Daraga, Albay
Daraga is a 1st class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines.According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 110,625 people in 20,082 households.-History:February 1, 1814 was Mayon's deadliest eruption....
, with his relatives.
Personal life
His father was an AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
citizen of Mexican descent. His brother, Romy Diaz
Romy Diaz
Romy Diaz was a Filipino actor, best known for his villain roles and his versatility in portraying non-villain roles. He performed in movies such as "The Impossible Kid", released in 1982, in which he portrayed Senyor Manolo, "Gising na.....
, his wife Nena Diaz with children Joko and Cheska are also actors. Before he became an actor, he was a basketball player with his brother Romy Diaz suited up with the FEU Tamaraws
FEU Tamaraws
The FEU Tamaraws is the collegiate men's varsity team of Far Eastern University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines...
in the early 1960s.
Death
After suffering from hypertensionHypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a cardiac chronic medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated. What that means is that the heart is having to work harder than it should to pump the blood around the body. Blood pressure involves two measurements, systolic and...
and stroke, which at one time left him coma
Coma
In medicine, a coma is a state of unconsciousness, lasting more than 6 hours in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light or sound, lacks a normal sleep-wake cycle and does not initiate voluntary actions. A person in a state of coma is described as...
tose, he had to sell the family house and lot including his car. His vision was impaired for the same health reasons. He died in Legazpi, Albay on March 3, 2011.
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tatlong Unan Isang Kumot | 1956 | |
| Son of Fung Ku | 1957 | |
| San Basilio | 1960 | Diablo |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Leon Guerrero | 1961 | Darmo |
| Lost Command | 1962 | |
| Kumader Kris | 1963 | |
| Kosa | 1963 | |
| Doble Kara | 1964 | |
| D' Godson | 1964 | |
| Ang Mananandata | 1965 | |
| Crackdown | 1967 | |
| Zaragoza | 1968 | |
| Tigre Gitano | 1968 | |
| Tatlong Hari | 1968 | |
| Tatak: Sacramentados | 1968 | |
| Tatak: Double Cross | 1968 | |
| Suntok o Karate | 1968 | |
| Sorrento | 1968 | |
| Quintin Salazar | 1968 | |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Daniel Barrion | 1968 | |
| Ang Mangliligpit | 1968 | |
| Magpakailanman | 1968 | |
| Kid Brother | 1968 | |
| Kardong Pusa | 1968 | |
| Karate Fighters | 1968 | |
| Jingy | 1968 | |
| Jakiri Valiente | 1968 | |
| Huling Baraha | 1968 | |
| Dos Por Dos | 1968 | |
| Ang Dayuhan | 1968 | |
| Brasong Bakal | 1968 | |
| Barbaro Cristobal | 1968 | |
| Alyas 1 2 3 | 1968 | |
| Abdul Tapang | 1968 | Pakitong Bapon |
| Asedillo | 1971 | |
| Women in Cages | 1971 | Jorge |
| Bandolera | 1972 | |
| Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko | 1973 | |
| My Funny Valentine | 1974 | |
| Big J | 1975 | |
| Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita | 1976 | |
| Sapin-Sapin, Patung-Patong | 1977 | |
| Jack and Poy | 1977 | |
| Totoy Bato | 1977 | |
| Kumander Ulupong | 1978 | |
| Born Fighter | 1978 | |
| Bugoy | 1979 | |
| Jack N Jill of the Third Kind | 1979 | |
| Sino si Boy Urbina? | 1979 | |
| Durugin si Totoy Bato | 1979 | |
| The Quick Brown Fox | 1980 | |
| Superhand | 1980 | |
| Tanikala | 1980 | |
| Dolphy's Angels | 1980 | |
| Diego Sta. Cruz | 1980 | Pague |
| Kamaong Asero | 1981 | |
| Bandido sa Sapang Bato | 1981 | |
| Harabas is Still My Name | 1982 | |
| In Dis Korner | 1982 | |
| Get My Son Dead or Alive | 1982 | |
| My Juan en Only | 1982 | Luigi |
| Dugong Buhay | 1982 | Don Damian De Lara |
| Pedro Tunasan | 1983 | |
| Lumaban Ka | 1983 | |
| The Killing of Satan | 1983 | Pito |
| Estong Tutong, Ikalawang Yugto | 1983 | Kits |
| Zigomar | 1984 | |
| Sigaw ng Katarungan | 1984 | |
| Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat | 1984 | Paquito |
| Public Enemy No. 2 | 1985 | Eddie Garcia |
| Partida | 1985 | |
| Bukas, Uulan ng Bala | 1985 | Don Ezekiel Agravante |
| Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan | 1985 | |
| Alyas: Boy Life | 1985 | |
| Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim Bayan Ko: My Own Country This Is My Country is 1984 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka. The film was entered into the 1984 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Phillip Salvador - Turing* Gina Alajar - Luz* Carmi Martin - Carla* Claudia Zobel... |
November 6, 1985 | Hugo |
| Turuang Apoy | 1985 | |
| Sa Bawat Hahakbangan, Babaha ng Dugo | 1985 | |
| Ninja Kids | 1986 | |
| Oras ng Kagitingan | 1986 | |
| Musim Magnum 357 | December 4, 1986 | |
| Humanda Ka, Ikaw ang Susunod | 1986 | |
| Menudo't Pandesal | January 4, 1986 | |
| Magtago Ka Na Sa Pinanggalingan Mo | 1987 | |
| Balandra Crossing | May 28, 1987 | |
| Jack and Jill | 1987 | |
| Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick | 1987 | |
| Kapag Lumaban Ang Api | 1987 | |
| Target: Maganto | 1988 | Ka Archie |
| Lost Command | May 5, 1988 | |
| Lorenzo Ruiz the Saint | 1988 | |
| Akyat Bahay Gang | July 28, 1988 | |
| Buy One, Take One | 1988 | |
| Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu | 1988 | Pablo Cabrera |
| Iyo ang Batas Akin Ang Katarungan | 1988 | |
| One Day, Isang Araw | August 18, 1988 | |
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | 1988 | Berto |
| Kumander Dante | 1988 | |
| Dugo ng Pusakal | 1988 | |
| Gawa na Ang Balang Papatay Sa Iyo | 1988 | Alex |
| Sa Kuko ng Agila | July 6, 1989 | |
| My Pretty Baby | 1989 | Baldo |
| Killer vs. Ninjas | 1989 | |
| Agila ng Maynila | February 1, 1989 | |
| Bondying: The Little Big Boy | 1989 | |
| Balbakwa: The Invisible Man | 1989 | |
| Da Best In Da West | 1989 | Diablo |
| Eagle Squad | 1989 | |
| Ako Ang Huhusga (Kapag Puno na Ang Salop Part II) | 1989 | Paquito |
| Moises Platon | 1989 | |
| Gapos Gang | 1989 | |
| Estudyante Blues | 1989 | |
| Handa Na Ang Hukay Mo, Calida | 1989 | |
| Super Mouse and the Roborats | September 21, 1989 | |
| Wanted Pamilya Banal | 1989 | |
| Gawa Na Ang Balang Para Sa Akin | 1989 | Ramon |
| Galit sa Mundo | 1989 | |
| Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | 1989 | |
| Hotdog | 1990 | |
| Ganda Babae, Gandang Lalake | March 29, 1990 | |
| Patigasan... Ang Laban | 1990 | |
| Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | 1990 | |
| Og Must Be Crazy | 1990 | Benjie |
| David Balondo ng Tondo | 1990 | |
| Michael and Madonna | 1990 | Stevie |
| Karapatan Ko Ang Pumatay...Kapitan Guti | 1990 | |
| Angel Molave | 1990 | |
| Prinsipe Abante At Ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna | 1990 | |
| Tapos na Ang Lahi Mo: Belaro | 1990 | |
| Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | 1990 | |
| Daddy Goon | 1990 | Sgt. Garisma |
| May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | 1990 | |
| Bad Boy | 1990 | |
| Kahit Konting Pagtingin | 1990 | |
| Rocky Plus V | 1990 | |
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | January 16, 1991 | Paeng Pusher |
| Sagad Hanggang Buto | May 8, 1991 | Bulik |
| Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na! | 1991 | |
| Mahal Ko Ang Mister Ko | 1991 | |
| Mabuting Kaibigan... Masamang Kaaway | 1991 | |
| Kung Papatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | 1991 | Steve |
| Cheeta-eh: Gandang Lalake | 1991 | Nardong Toothpick |
| Batas ng .45 | 1991 | |
| Takas sa Impiyerno | 1991 | |
| Blue Jeans Gang | January 8, 1992 | |
| The Good, The Bad and The Ugly | January 22, 1992 | |
| Manong Gang | January 29, 1992 | Amang |
| Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story | February 26, 1992 | |
| Pretty Boy Hoodlum | March 4, 1992 | |
| Daddy Goon | March 11, 1992 | Sgt. Santisima |
| Dito sa Pitong Gatang | March 18, 1992 | |
| Kamay ni Cain | May 20, 1992 | |
| Shotgun Banjo | September 17, 1992 | Gordon |
| Lucio Margallo | October 28, 1992 | Dante |
| Manila Boy | December 2, 1992 | Gonzalo |
| Mga Syanong Parak | 1993 | |
| Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot | January 4, 1993 | Mael |
| Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo | 1993 | |
| Doring Borobo | 1993 | |
| Deo Dador Berdugo ng Munti | 1994 | |
| Walang Matigas na Tinapay, Sa Mainit na Kape | 1994 | |
| Sobra Talaga...Over! | 1994 | |
| Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban | 1994 | |
| Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan Mo na Lang, Anna | 1994 | |
| Hataw Tatay Hataw | February 2, 1994 | Roland |
| Cuadro de Jack | 1994 | |
| Cobra | 1994 | |
| Baby Paterno (Dugong Pulis) | 1994 | |
| Hataw Tatay Hataw | 1994 | Roland |
| Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas | October 19, 1994 | |
| O-ha! Ako Pa? | 1995 | General |
| Kahit Harangan ng Bala | 1995 | |
| Sa Iyo Ang Langit, Akin Ang Lupa | 1996 | |
| Kristo | 1996 | Herod |
| Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko | November 27, 1996 | |
| Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat ng Lupa | 1996 | Bobo |
| Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum | 1996 | |
| Hangga't May Hininga | 1996 | |
| Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | 1996 | |
| Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba | 1997 | |
| Pipti-Piti: 1 Por U, 2 Por Me | 1997 | Zaragosa |
| Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo | 1997 | |
| Lihim ni Madonna | 1997 | |
| Tapusin Natin Ang Paglaban | 1997 | General |
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | 1997 | Amador |
| Kokey | 1997 | |
| Kapag Nasukol Ang Asong Ulol | 1997 | Gaton |
| Enteng & Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw Ang Kaligayahan | 1997 | Frankie |
| Ang Pinakamahabang Baba Sa Balat ng Lupa | 1997 | |
| Wow... Multo! | January 11, 1997 | James Buwang |
| Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsiyano | January 21, 1998 | |
| Squala | June 3, 1998 | |
| Walang Katumbas na Dugo | August 19, 1998 | |
| Leon ng Maynila, Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto | January 20, 1999 | |
| Bayadra Brothers | February 17, 1999 | |
| Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko | June 9, 1999 | Sarge |
| Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko | November 3, 1999 | |
| Ang Dalubhasa | January 26, 2000 | |
| Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV)! | July 26, 2000 | Don Juanito |
| Ayos na Ang Kasunod | August 16, 2000 | Frankie |
| Mahal Kita, Kahit Sino Ka Pa | July 18, 2001 | |
| Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon | January 4, 2002 | Fr. Norbert |
| Batas ng Lansangan | February 27, 2002 | Chairman Lucero |
| Sabayan sa Laban | May 8, 2002 | |
| Pakners | May 28, 2003 |