Paquito Diaz
Paquito Diaz | |
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| Other names | The King of Kontrabidas, The Father of Blockbuster Hit Kontrabidas |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1957–2003 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Spouse | Nena Gutierrez |
| Children |
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| Relatives |
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Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. (May 28, 1932 – March 3, 2011),action and comedy films.
Biography
Early life and career
Diaz was born in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to Silvino Diaz and Maria Bustillos. He had eight siblings, including Romy Diaz. He was famous for his villain roles, although he also had the ability to portray protagonist roles, mostly supporting, or as comic relief alongside his longtime friend Fernando Poe Jr.
Among the memorable non-villain roles he portrayed were in Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape, where his brother Romy and Dindo Arroyo played the main villains of the film, and Viagra), alongside Jimmy Santos and Berting Labra. He plays the role of Ramon, an office manager in the comedy film Gawa Na Ang Bala Para Sa Akin which starred Vic Sotto and Panchito Alba with Ruel Vernal as the main antagonist. Estudyante Blues, also 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
.He also gained popularity in the 1990s where he played title roles in two comedy flicks: Daddy Goon (touted as his launching movie) where he was ably supported by Herbert Bautista,
Aiza Seguerra; and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly where he shared billing with matinee idol Gabby Concepcion and box-office comedian Rene Requiestas. He also tried his hand in producing a movie in 2002 via Mga Batang Lansangan... Ngayon which starred his son Joko and matinee idol Bobby Andrews
.
Later life and death
After suffering from hypertension and a stroke, which at one time left him comatose, he had to sell the family house and lot including his car. His vision was impaired for the same health reasons. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis.[4]
He suffered a
hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and died on March 3, 2011, at the age of 78, due to complications from pneumonia
.
Personal life
His father was a
FEU-D Baby Tamaraws
.
Filmography
Movies
| Movies | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Film Company | Release Date |
| 2003 | Pakners | Taxi Driver Holdaper | May 8, 2003 | |
| 2003 | Tomagan | NPA Leader | Jordan Films |
February 26, 2003 |
| 2002 | Sabayan sa Laban | Don Ricardo | Regal Films |
May 8, 2002 |
| Batas ng Lansangan | Chairman Lucero |
Maverick Films |
February 27, 2002 | |
| 2001 | Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa! | Capt. Pato | MMG Entertainment International |
July 18, 2001 |
| 2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | Sarge | Millenium Cinema |
January 26, 2000 |
| 1999 | Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko |
Sarge | June 9, 1999 | |
| Bayadra Brothers | Steve Bayadra | Dara Productions |
February 17, 1999 | |
| 1998 | Bilibid or Nut! | Henry | ATB-4 Films |
December 16, 1998 |
| Batas Ko ang Uusig | Cuevas | Arthur Films |
October 14, 1998 | |
| Sgt. Hidalgo: Alab ng Katarungan | Fabian | MHR Productions |
January 15, 1998 | |
| Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | Roque | FPJ Productions |
January 4, 1998 | |
| 1997 | Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba | Abu Dhabi | Neo Films |
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| Pipti-Pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me! | Zaragosa | Neo Films |
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| Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako | Domeng | VIVA Films |
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| Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako! | Gen. Grimacio | VIVA Films |
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| Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol | Mayor Gaton | MC Arce Productions |
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| Cobra | Robles | Regal Films |
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| Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa | Matias | Regal Films |
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| Kokey | Marcial | November 26, 1997 | ||
| Lihim ni Madonna | Vador | Four Aces Films |
February 21, 1997 | |
| 1996 | Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako | Paquito "Domeng" Sanchez | Viva Films | November 11, 1996 |
| Sa 'Yo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa | Panfilo | Regal Films |
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| Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum | Valentino | Neo Films |
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| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | Amador Cuevo | Regal Films |
November 4, 1996 | |
| Hagedorn | Solomon | Merdeka Films VIVA Films |
May 16, 1996 | |
| Kristo | Herod Antipas | Cine Suerte Productions |
March 27, 1996 | |
| 1995 | Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga Buhay | Director of Prison | VIVA Films |
|
O-Ha! Ako Pa?! |
General Motorola | |||
| Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko! | Martin Cayari | Libran Films Libran Motion Pictures |
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| Indecent Professor | Mr. Sonata | Falcon Films |
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| Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin | Don Gustavo | Eastern Films |
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| 1994 | Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna! | Rigor | Regal Films |
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| Col. Billy Bibit, RAM | Hadji Muhran | VIVA Films |
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| Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Bernade | Levin Films |
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| Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas | Maj. Montero | VIVA Films |
October 19, 1994 | |
| Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban | Braulio | January 25, 1994 | ||
| 1993 | Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti | Hermie | Harvest International Films |
|
Dorinh Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas |
Jerry Balacundiong | December 25, 1993 | ||
| Manila Boy | Gonzalo | Pioneer Films |
September 22, 1993 | |
| 1992 | Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api | Mayor Labrador | Jade Star Films |
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| Daddy Goon | Sgt. Santisima | Good Harvest Productions |
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| Shotgun Banjo | Tata Gordon | Regal Films |
October 15, 1992 | |
| Lucio Margallo | Dante | Moviestars Production |
July 22, 1992 | |
| Dito sa Pitong Gatang | Chairman Nanding | FPJ Productions |
March 26, 1992 | |
| 1991 | Rocky Plus V | Mr. Gonzalo | Regal Films |
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| Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Steve | Mega Films |
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| Buburahin Kita sa Mundo | Mannix | Good Harvest Productions |
October 23, 1991 | |
| Manong Gang | Amang | Moviestars Productions |
October 2, 1991 | |
| Pretty Boy Hoodlum | Warden | Regal Films |
August 14, 1991 | |
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Paeng Pusher | VIVA Films |
June 20, 1991 | |
| Batas ng .45 | Chiba Far East Film International |
May 30, 1991 | ||
Takas sa Impiyerno |
Mayor Sebastian | FLT Films International |
March 30, 1991 | |
| Leon ng Maynila: Col. Romeo Maganto, WPD, MPD | Djanggo | Moviestar Productions |
February 22, 1991 | |
| 1990 | Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna | Prinsipe Atras | Regal Films |
December 25, 1990 |
| Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake | March 29, 1990 | |||
| Bad Boy | Boggie | VIVA Films |
October 10, 1990 | |
| Michael and Madonna | Stevie Wonderful | Regal Films |
August 1990 | |
| David Balondo ng Tondo | Lontoc | Four N Films |
July 24, 1990 | |
| Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | Bulik | FLT Films International |
May 24, 1990 | |
| Patigasan ang Labanan | Titong | Triple R Films |
May 8, 1990 | |
| Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Donato | VIVA Films |
February 27, 1990 | |
| Kapag Wala Nang Batas | Amante | VIVA Films |
February 1, 1990 | |
| 1989 | Irosin: Pagputok ng Araw, Babaha ng Dugo | D'Wonder Films |
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| My Pretty Baby | Baldo | Regal Films |
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| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Rigor | November 2, 1989 | ||
Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) |
Cine Suerte |
October 1989 | ||
| Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin | Ramon | Regal Films |
October 25, 1989 | |
| Wanted: Pamilya Banal | Castro | FPJ Productions |
October 12, 1989 | |
| SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Pendong | Mother Studio |
September 21, 1989 | |
| Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida | Mr. Cuenco | Regal Films |
September 14, 1989 | |
| Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Dante | VIVA Films |
August 9, 1989 | |
| Sa Kuko ng Agila | Martin | JE Productions |
July 5, 1989 | |
| Ako ang Huhusga | Paquito Maraman | FPJ Productions |
June 29, 1989 | |
| Eagle Squad | Sgt. David | VIVA Films |
April 5, 1989 | |
| Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | The Golden Lions Productions |
March 8, 1989 | ||
| Balbakwa: The Invisible Man | Pondong | Solar Films |
March 1, 1989 | |
| Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD | Roland Castel | Kelly Ellis Films International |
January 25, 1989 | |
| Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy | Maurice | VIVA Films |
January 25, 1989 | |
| 1988 | Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay | Gringgo | GPS Film Productions Jonrox Films Vista Films |
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| Agila ng Maynila | Castro | FPJ Productions |
December 25, 1988 | |
Code Name: Black & White |
Panero | ABA Productions |
December 15, 1988 | |
| Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | Alex | Lea Productions |
November 30, 1988 | |
| Smith and Wesson | Tio Pablo | VIVA Films |
November 16, 1988 | |
| Patron | Renato | Bathala Films |
October 27, 1988 | |
| Minsan Pa, Mahalin Mo Ako! | Fantasy Films |
October 27, 1988 | ||
| Kamandag ng Dagat | RGM Films International |
October 27, 1988 | ||
| Dugo ng Pusakal | Filipinas Productions |
October 27, 1988 | ||
| Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint... A Filipino | R.J.U. Films International |
October 5, 1988 | ||
| Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan | Waldo | Buena Films International |
September 22, 1988 | |
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Berto | Viva Films |
September 7, 1988 | |
| Kumander Dante | Cine Suerte |
September 1, 1988 | ||
| One Day, Isang Araw | Baldo | Regal Films |
August 18, 1988 | |
| Buy One, Take One | Kiel | VIVA Films |
June 18, 1988 | |
| Boy Negro | Capt. Quiazon | VIVA Films |
June 2, 1988 | |
| Joaquin Burdado | Golden Lion Films |
May 19, 1988 | ||
| Bobo Cop | May 1988 | |||
| Lost Command | Major | Cine Suerte |
May 1988 | |
| Akyat Bahay Gang | Abet Valdez | Falcon Films |
April 20, 1988 | |
| Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | Brando | Urban Films |
April 13, 1988 | |
| Target... Maganto | Archibald "Ka Archie" | GVM Productions |
March 28, 1988 | |
| 1987 | Kapag Puno Na ang Salop | Paquito Maraman | FPJ Productions |
November 26, 1987 |
| Oscar Ramos: Hitman | Capt. Carreon | VIVA Films |
November 11, 1987 | |
| Barbaro Santo | Victor Suarez | LGB Productions |
October 30, 1987 | |
| No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | FPJ Productions |
September 17, 1987 | ||
| Jack & Jill | Boy Tusok | VIVA Films |
June 10, 1987 | |
| My Bugoy Goes to Congress | Don Rodrigo "Drigo" Absalom | RVQ Productions Shining Star Productions |
May 7, 1987 | |
| Kapag Lumaban ang Api | Quintero | FPJ Productions |
January 22, 1987 | |
| 1986 | Kontra Bandido | Autorama Films |
December 11, 1986 | |
| Batang Quiapo | Kits | Regal Films |
October 13, 1986 | |
| Bukas Uulan ng Bala | Don Exequiel Agravante | VIVA Films and Bathala Films Productions |
September 26, 1986 | |
| Muslim .357 | Frankie | EDL Productions |
July 31, 1986 | |
| Sa Bawat Hakbang, Babaha ng Dugo | Gido | Green Gems Films Jupiter Films |
February 14, 1986 | |
| Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | Kiko | BSH Films |
January 30, 1986 | |
| 1986 | Oras ng Kagitingan | PFC. Nestor Vargas Sr. | 1986 | |
| 1985 | Doctor, Doctor, We are Sick! | Mr. T | VIVA Films |
November 14, 1985 |
| Isa-isa Lang! | Bert | Cine Suerte Inc. |
July 18, 1985 | |
| 1984 | Da Best in da West | Diablo | RVQ Productions |
|
| Atsay Killer 2: Buti Nga Sa 'Yo! | Estanislao / Islaw | Sitti's Films International |
December 25, 1984 | |
| Sendong Sungkit | Perez Buwag | Good Harvest Productions |
August 9, 1984 | |
| Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim | Hugo | Malaya Films, Stéphan Films
|
May 1984 | |
| Zigomar | Señor Miguel Alvarez | Meir Films |
January 19, 1984 | |
| 1983 | E.T. Is Estong Tutong | Kits | Archer Productions |
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| Dugong Buhay | Don Damian de Lara | VIVA Films |
November 11, 1983 | |
| Atsay Killer | Estanislao / Islaw | Sitti's Films International |
August 2, 1983 | |
| Kapag Buhay ang Inutang | Dalton | Cine Suerte |
June 16, 1983 | |
| 1982 | My Juan en Only | Uncle Louie | J. Zubiri Productions |
November 25, 1982 |
| Big Time Berto | Baldo | Amazaldy Film Production |
September 24, 1982 | |
| Bilanggo (Prisoner No. 10089) | Bogart | Mirick Films International |
May 13, 1982 | |
| 1981 | Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Aristeo | Lea Productions |
October 3, 1981 |
| Ang Maestro | Quintero | FPJ Productions |
August 28, 1981 | |
| San Basilio | Diablo | LL Productions |
August 21, 1981 | |
| 1980 | Dang-Dong | Adyong | Imus Productions |
December 25, 1980 |
| Ang Panday | Pilo | FPJ Productions |
December 25, 1980 | |
| Nognog | D' Wonder Films |
December 12, 1980 | ||
| Estibador | Lea Productions |
December 12, 1980 | ||
| Wander Woman si Ako | GPS Films Production |
December 12, 1980 | ||
| The Quick Brown Fox | RVQ Productions, Inc. |
November 6, 1980 | ||
| Ang Agila at ang Falcon | FPJ Productions |
October 16, 1980 | ||
| Mission: Terrorize Panay | Imus Productions |
July 27, 1980 | ||
| Puga | Mogan C. Reyes | C.G. Films International |
April 18, 1980 | |
| 1979 | Ang Leon, Ang Tigre, at ang Alamid | Ramon Ibañez | Regal Films |
November 2, 1979 |
| 1978 | Born Fighter | Francis | Silver Dragon Productions |
November 26, 1978 |
Ricardo Y. Feliciano's Mga Mata ni Angelita |
Mario | Larry Santiago Productions |
August 11, 1978 | |
| 1976 | Andalucia | Gardoso | Lea Productions |
November 26, 1976 |
| Bitayin si... Baby Ama | Balbon | MBM Productions |
August 6, 1976 | |
| 1975 | Alupihang Dagat | Richard | FPJ Productions |
August 8, 1975 |
| 1974 | Sanctuario | Dionisio | RTG Productions |
April 2, 1974 |
| 1972 | Ang Alamat | Romulo | FPJ Productions |
December 7, 1972 |
| Santo Domingo | Tuta | FPJ Productions |
July 6, 1972 | |
| 1971 | Women in Cages | Jorge | Balabat Productions |
November 15, 1971 |
| Asedillo | Vicente | FPJ Productions |
September 3, 1971 | |
| Bugoy | Kikoy | FPJ Productions |
March 28, 1971 | |
| 1970 | Pablo S. Gomez's Durando | Saldo | Estrella Pictures |
October 3, 1970 |
| Octopus | Adan dela Marias | FPJ Productions |
March 28, 1970 | |
| 1968 | Abdul Tapang | Pakitong Bapon | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
August 11, 1968 |
| 1965 | Contra Señas | Morris | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
September 12, 1965 |
| Ang Mananandata | Ramirez | FPJ Productions |
June 23, 1965 | |
| Darmo Solo | Darmo | MJP Productions |
April 24, 1965 | |
| Kaaway Bilang Uno | Cirio H. Santiago Films |
March 1, 1965 | ||
| 1960 | Walang daigdig |
Larry Santiago Productions
Poe-Zshornack Productions |
January 7, 1960 | |
| 1958 | Laban sa Lahat | Premiere Productions
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October 7, 1958 | |
References
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Paquito Diaz laid to rest". ABS-CBN News. March 10, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Joko Diaz (@akosijokodiaz)". Instagram. October 29, 2018. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Wife of ailing Paquito Diaz seeks aid". ABS-CBN News.
External links
- Paquito Diaz at AllMovie
- Paquito Diaz at IMDb
- Paquito Diaz at Rotten Tomatoes