Paquito Diaz
Francisco Bustillos Diaz (May 28, 1932 – March 3, 2011),[2][3] known professionally as Paquito Díaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both action and comedy films.
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| Born | Francisco Bustillos Diaz May 28, 1937 |
| Died | March 3, 2011 (aged 78) Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
| Burial place | Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque City, Metro Manila[1] |
| Other names | The King of Kontrabidas, The Father of Blockbuster Hit Kontrabidas |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1957–2003 |
| Spouse(s) | Nena Gutierrez |
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Biography
Early life and career
Díaz was born in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to Silvino Díaz and María 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 Ang Dalubhasa (without his moustache). Other non-villain appearances include: Bobocop (A comedy flick version of a Hollywood action film RoboCop), is a comedy film where he plays the role as a police officer which starring Joey Marquez with Max Alvarado as the main villain; Eagle Squad, where he played a dedicated and good police officer alongside Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada, Edu Manzano, Ricky Davao, and Monsour del Rosario with Jaime Fabregas as the main antagonist; He portrayed his role as an NBI informer in Doring Dorobo, NBI which starring Eddie Garcia with Eddie Gutierrez as the corrupt police chief superintendent; Squala, as the father of the character of his son Joko with John Regala and Dick Israel portraying the villains; Bayadra Brothers (Bayadra is a pun of Viagra), alongside Jimmy Santos and Berting Labra. He plays the role as Ramon, an office manager in a 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 Dolphy, Redford White, Vic Sotto, Joey Marquez, Herbert Bautista, Joey De Leon, Jimmy Santos and the late actors Chiquito, Babalu, Panchito and Rene Requiestas.
Paquito 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, Manilyn Reynes, Eddie Gutierrez (villain) and child wonder 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.
He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and died on March 3, 2011, due to complications from pneumonia.
Personal life
His father was a Mexican American. His brother (Romy), his wife (Nena), children (Joko and Cheska) are also actors. Before he became an actor, he was a basketball player with the Ateneo Blue Eagles from 1955 to 1956 and FEU-D Baby Tamaraws.
Health
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]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company | Release Date |
| 2002 | Sabayan sa Laban | Don Ricardo | 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 | Pipti-Pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me! | Zaragosa | Neo Films | |
| Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako | Domeng | |||
| Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako! | Gen. Grimacio | |||
| Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol | Mayor Gaton | MC Arce Productions | ||
| Cobra | Robles | |||
| Kokey | Marcial | November 26, 1997 | ||
| 1996 | Sa 'Yo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa | Pamfilo | ||
| Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum | Valentino | Neo Films | ||
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | Amador Cuevo | November 4, 1996 | ||
| 1995 | Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga Buhay | Director of Prison | ||
| O-Ha! Ako Pa?! | General Motorola | |||
| Indecent Professor | Mr. Sonata | Falcon Films | ||
| Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin | Don Gustavo | Eastern Films | ||
| 1994 | Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna! | Rigor | ||
| Col. Billy Bibit, RAM | Hadji Muhran | |||
| Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Bernade | Levin Films | ||
| Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas | Maj. Montero | October 19, 1994 | ||
| Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban | Braulio | January 25, 1994 | ||
| 1993 | Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti | Hermie | Harvest International Films | |
| Manila Boy | Gonzalo | Pioneer Films | September 22, 1993 | |
| 1992 | Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api | Mayor Labrador | Jade Star Films | |
| Lucio Margallo | Dante | Moviestars Production | ||
| Daddy Goon | Sgt. Santisima | |||
| Dito sa Pitong Gatang | Chairman Nanding | FPJ Productions | ||
| Shotjun Banjo | Tata Gordon | October 15, 1992 | ||
| 1991 | Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Steve | Mega Films | |
| Pretty Boy Hoodlum | Warden | August 14, 1991 | ||
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Paeng Pusher | 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 | December 25, 1990 | |
| Bad Boy | Boggie | October 10, 1990 | ||
| Michael and Madonna | Stevie | Regal Films | August 1990 | |
| David Balondo ng Tondo | Lontoc | Four N Films | 24 July 1990 | |
| Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Donato | February 27, 1990 | ||
| 1989 | Ako ang Huhusga | Paquito Maraman | FPJ Productions | December 18, 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 | September 21, 1989 | ||
| Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida | Mr. Cuenco | September 14, 1989 | ||
| Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Dante | August 9, 1989 | ||
| Sa Kuko ng Agila | Martin | JE Productions | July 5, 1989 | |
| Eagle Squad | Sgt. David | April 5, 1989 | ||
| Balbakwa: The Invisible Man | Alfonso | 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 | January 25, 1989 | ||
| Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | Bulik | FLT Films International | January 18, 1989 | |
| 1988 | Agila ng Maynila | Castro | FPJ Productions | December 25, 1988 |
| Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | Alex | Lea Productions | November 30, 1988 | |
| Dugo ng Pusakal | Filipinas Productions | October 27, 1988 | ||
| Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan | Waldo | Buena Films International | September 22, 1988 | |
| One Day, Isang Araw | Baldo | August 18, 1988 | ||
| Boy Negro | Capt. Quiazon | June 2, 1988 | ||
| Akyat Bahay Gang | Abet Valdez | Falcon Films | April 20, 1988 | |
| Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | 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 | 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 | June 10, 1987 | ||
| Kapag Lumaban ang Api | Quintero | FPJ Productions | January 22, 1987 | |
| 1986 | Batang Quiapo | Kits | October 13, 1986 | |
| Bukas Uulan ng Bala | Don Ezekiel Agravante | VIVA Films and Bathala Films Productions | September 26, 1986 | |
| Muslim .357 | Frankie | EDL Productions | July 31, 1986 | |
| Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | Kiko | BSH Films | January 30, 1986 | |
| 1984 | Da Best in da West | Diablo | RVQ Productions | |
| Sendong Sungkit | Perez Buwag | August 9, 1984 | ||
| Zigomar | Señor Miguel Alvarez | Meir Films | January 19, 1984 | |
| 1983 | E.T. Is Estong Tutong | Kits | Archer Productions | |
| Dugong Buhay | Don Damian de Lara | November 11, 1983 | ||
| Kapag Buhay ang Inutang | Dalton | Cine Suerte | June 16, 1983 | |
| 1982 | My Juan en Only | Uncle Louie | J. Zubiri Productions | November 25, 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 | ||
| 1979 | Ang Leon, Ang Tigre, at ang Alamid | Ramon Ibañez | 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 | |
| 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 |
References
- "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- "Paquito Diaz laid to rest". ABS-CBN News. March 10, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- "Joko Diaz (@akosijokodiaz)". Instagram. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- "Wife of ailing Paquito Diaz seeks aid". ABS-CBN News.
External links
- Paquito Diaz at IMDb