Paquito Diaz

Paquito Diaz
Paquito Diaz
	Paquito Diaz vector artwork
Born	Francisco Bustillos Diaz; May 28, 1932; Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines
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
Children	Cheska Díaz (daughter); Joko Diaz (son);
Relatives	Romy Diaz (brother); Kiko Estrada (grandson);

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.

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	Regal Films	May 8, 2002
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	Star Cinema	June 9, 1999
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	VIVA Films
	Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako!	Gen. Grimacio	VIVA Films
	Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol	Mayor Gaton	MC Arce Productions
	Cobra	Robles	Regal Films
	Kokey	Marcial	Star Cinema	November 26, 1997
1996	Sa 'Yo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa	Pamfilo	Regal Films
	Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum	Valentino	Neo Films
	Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na	Amador Cuevo	Regal Films	November 4, 1996
1995	Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga Buhay	Director of Prison	VIVA Films
	O-Ha! Ako Pa?!	General Motorola	OctoArts Films
	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	Regal Films
	Col. Billy Bibit, RAM	Hadji Muhran	VIVA Films
	Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis	Bernade	Levin Films
	Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas	Maj. Montero	VIVA Films	October 19, 1994
	Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban	Braulio	VIVA Films	January 25, 1994
1993	Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti	Hermie	Harvest International Films
1993	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	Good Harvest Productions
	Dito sa Pitong Gatang	Chairman Nanding	FPJ Productions
	Shotjun Banjo	Tata Gordon	Regal Films	October 15, 1992
1991	Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko!	Steve	Mega Films
	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
	Bad Boy	Boggie	VIVA Films	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	VIVA Films	February 27, 1990
1989	Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD	Roland Castel	Kelly Ellis Films International
	Ako ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop (Part 2)	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	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
	Eagle Squad	Sgt. David	VIVA Films	April 5, 1989
	Balbakwa: The Invisible Man	Alfonso	Solar Films	March 1, 1989
	Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy	Maurice	VIVA Films	February 18, 1989
	Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo	Bulik	FLT Films International	January 18, 1989
1988	Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo	Alex	Lea Productions	December 5, 1988
	Agila ng Maynila	Castro	FPJ Productions	October 17, 1988
	Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan	Waldo	Buena Films International	September 22, 1988
	Boy Negro	Capt. Quiazon	VIVA Films	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	VIVA Films	November 11, 1987
	Barbaro Santo	Victor Suarez	LGB Productions	October 30, 1987
	Jack & Jill	Boy Tusok	VIVA Films	June 10, 1987
	Kapag Lumaban ang Api	Quintero	FPJ Productions	January 22, 1987
1986	Batang Quiapo	Kits	Regal Films	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	Good Harvest Productions	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	VIVA Films	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	Regal Films	November 2, 1979
1978	Born Fighter	Francis	Silver Dragon Productions	November 26, 1978
1978	Ricardo Y. Feliciano's Mga Mata ni Angelita	Mario	Larry Santiago Productions	August 11, 1978
1976	Andalucia	Gardoso	Lea Productions	November 26, 1976
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
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
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

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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 on IMDb

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[1] "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Retrieved 27 September 2015.

[2] "Paquito Diaz laid to rest". ABS-CBN News. March 10, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2019.

[3] "Joko Diaz (@akosijokodiaz)". Instagram. October 29, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.

[4] "Wife of ailing Paquito Diaz seeks aid". ABS-CBN News.