Paquito Diaz
| Paquito Diaz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Francisco Bustillos Diaz May 28, 1937 Arayat, Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died |
March 3, 2011 (aged 73) Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines[1] |
| Other names | The King of Kontrabida, The Father of Kontrabida of Blockbuster Hit |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1961–2003 |
| Spouse(s) | Nena Gutierrez |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Romy Diaz (brother) |
Francisco Bustillos Diaz (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011[2]), better known by his screen name Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in action and comedy.
Biography
Early life and career
Diaz was born in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to his parents Silvino and Maria Diaz also he has eight siblings (Romy Diaz, and Margarita Dailig of Guam). 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..
Among the memorable non-villain roles he portrayed were in "Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" and "Ang Dalubhasa" (without his moustache) where his late younger brother, Romy played the main villain of the film. Other non-villain appearances include: Eagle Squad, where he played a dedicated and good police officer alongside Robin Padilla, Current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Edu Manzano, with 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, Redford White, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon, Jimmy Santos and the late actors Chiquito, Babalu, Panchito and Rene Requiestas.
Paquito also gained popularity in the '90s where he played title roles in two comedy flicks: "Daddy Goon" (touted as his launching movie) where he was ably supported by Herbert Bautista, Manilyn Reynes, Eddie Gutierrez (villain) and child wonder Aiza Seguerra; and "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" where he shared stellar 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 Diaz and matinee idol Bobby Andrews.
He suffered from hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and died last March 3, 2011 due to pneumonia complications.
Personal life
His father was an American 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.
Sickness
After suffering from hypertension and 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(source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/02/15/11/wife-ailing-paquito-diaz-seeks-aid).
Filmography
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tatlong Unan Isang Kumot | 1956 | |
| Son of Fung Ku | 1957 | |
| San Basilio | 1959 | 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 |
| Nognog | 1980 | |
| San Basilio | 1981 | Diablo |
| Kamaong Asero | 1981 | |
| Bandido sa Sapang Bato | 1981 | |
| Harabas is Still My Name | 1982 | |
| In Dis Korner (In This Corner) | 1982 | Speed Max |
| 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 |
| D'Godson | 1983 | |
| Zigomar | 1984 | |
| Sigaw ng Katarungan | 1984 | |
| Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat | 1984 | Paquito |
| Montemayor: Tulisang Dagat | 1984 | |
| Da Best In Da West | 1984 | Diablo |
| Public Enemy No. 2 | 1985 | Eddie Garcia |
| Partida | 1985 | |
| Anino Ni David Crusado | 1985 | |
| Bukas, Uulan ng Bala | 1985 | Don Ezekiel Agravante |
| Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan | 1985 | |
| Alyas: Boy Life | 1985 | |
| Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim | 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 | |
| Barbaro Santo | August 30, 1987 (Date of Release: August 23, 1989) | |
| 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 | |
| Eagle Squad | 1989 | Sgt. David |
| 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 | |
| Isang Bala Isang Buhay | 1989 | Rigor |
| Gawa Na Ang Balang Para Sa Akin | 1989 | Ramon |
| Galit sa Mundo | 1989 (Date of Released: July 26, 1989) | |
| Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | 1989 (Date of Released: October 25, 1989) | |
| Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | 1989 (Date of Released: August 19, 1989) | |
| Hotdog | 1990 | |
| Ganda Babae, Gandang Lalake | March 29, 1990 | |
| Patigasan... Ang Laban | 1990 | |
| Og Must Be Crazy | 1990 | Benjie |
| David Balondo ng Tondo | 1990 (Date of Released: May 16, 1990) | |
| Michael and Madonna | 1990 | Stevie |
| Karapatan Ko Ang Pumatay...Kapitan Guti | 1990 (Date of Released: October 17, 1990) | |
| Angel Molave | 1990 (Date of Released: October 10, 1990) | |
| Prinsipe Abante At Ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna | 1990 | |
| Tapos na Ang Lahi Mo: Belaro | 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 | 1991 | Paeng Pusher (Date of Released: February 13, 1991) |
| Takas sa Impiyerno | 1991 | Gov. Sebastian (Date of Released: March 30, 1991) |
| Sagad Hanggang Buto | 1991 | Bulik (Date of Released: May 22, 1991) |
| 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 | |
| Blue Jeans Gang | January 8, 1992 | |
| The Good, The Bad and The Ugly | January 22, 1992 | |
| Pretty Boy Hoodlum | 1992 | Warden (Date of Released: April 22, 1992) |
| Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story | 1992 | Sgt. Estrella (Date of Released: September 30, 1992) |
| Daddy Goon | March 11, 1992 | Sgt. Santisima |
| Dito sa Pitong Gatang | March 18, 1992 | |
| Kamay ni Cain | May 20, 1992 | |
| Manong Gang | July 22, 1992 | Amang |
| Shotgun Banjo | November 4, 1992 | Gordon |
| Lucio Margallo | November 25, 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 | |
| Col. Billy Bibit | 1994 | |
| 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 | Mr. Diaz |
| Lihim ni Madonna | 1997 | |
| Tapusin Natin Ang Paglaban | 1997 | General |
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | 1997 | Amador |
| Kokey | 1997 | |
| Duterte: Ang Berdugong Alkalde ng Davao | 1997 | Entong Gatilyo |
| 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 |
References
- ↑ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/307372/paquito-diaz-passes-away