Julio Diaz

Mariano Calongje de Leon, better known by his stage name Julio Diaz, is a Filipino film and television actor in the Philippines. Diaz is of Filipino Mexican background. He received the Best Actor Gawad Urian Award nomination for his performance in Takaw Tukso.

Career Julio Diaz's stage name was inspired by the main character of the 1975 film Manila in the Claws of Light, Julio Madiaga (played by Bembol Roco).

Diaz did movies such as Sinner or Saint (1984) with Claudia Zobel, Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? (1988) with Dina Bonnevie, Kailan Ka Magiging Akin (1991) with Janice de Belen, Aliwan Paradise (1992), Bayani (1992), Sakay (1993) with Tetchie Agbayani, The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) with Nora Aunor, Segurista (1996) with Michelle Aldana, Sana Pag-ibig Na (1998) with Angel Aquino, Hubad Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan (2000) with Klaudia Koronel, Balahibong Pusa (2001) with Rica Peralejo, and Lapu-Lapu (2002) with Lito Lapid.

He also appeared in films like Batanes (2007) with Iza Calzado, Serbis (2008) with Gina Pareño, Kinatay (2009) with Coco Martin, Biyaheng Lupa (2009) with Jacklyn Jose, and 24K (2009).

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result 1987 Gawad Urian Award Best Actor Takaw Tukso 1993 Gawad Urian Award Best Actor Bayani 1993 FAMAS Award Best Actor Bayani 1994 FAMAS Award Best Actor Sakay 2009 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor Service 2010 YCC Award Best Male Performance Soliloquy 2011 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor Blood Ties

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1984 Sinner or Saint Sariwa 1985 Sex Object 1986 Flesh Avenue 1987 Kamagong Emilio Salgado Anak ng Lupa Jim Hubad Na Pangarap 1988 Kapag Napagod ang Puso Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? I Love You 3x a Day Raymond 1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Abel "Ang Silid" segment Eagle Squad Jun Domingo Kung Kasalanan Man Alvaro 1990 Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? Alex Katigbak Kolehiyala Walang Awa Kung Pumatay Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos! 1991 Kailan Ka Magiging Akin Ben 1992 Bayani 1993 Sakay Macario Sakay 1994 Trudis Liit 1995 The Flor Contemplacion Story Efren Contemplacion 1996 Dyesebel Tino Gayuma Dead Sure Eddie 1997 Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Kamandag Ko ang Papatay sa Iyo 1998 Wangbu Lt. Rapacio Mapusok Sana Pag-ibig Na 1999 Misteryosa Pamasak Butas Gatilyo Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan 2000 Masarap Habang Mainit Pedrong Palad 2001 Ika-Pitong Gloria Virgin Wife 2002 Kaulayaw Lapu-Lapu Radeen 2003 Bangkero 2004 Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo 2005 Lovestruck 2007 Tirador Diego Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Fred 2008 Ang Lihim ni Kurdapya Service Lando 2009 Tulak Kinatay Vic/Kap Kamoteng Kahoy 24K Soliloquy Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Eddie Lozano 2010 Blood Ties Vox Populi Halik sa Tubig 2012 Ang Misis ni Meyor Pikit-mata 2013 I Luv U, Pare Ko 2014 Maratabat: Pride and Honor Governor Salvador Abubakar 2015 Trap Larry Bambanti Daniel 2016 Ma' Rosa Nestor Reyes Tiniente Gimo 2017 Ang Panday Primo 2023 Apag 2024 Mamay: A Journey to Greatness

Television Year Title Role Notes Source 1988 Hello, Uncle Sam? 1993 Ipaglaban Mo! Atty. Ruben Felix Episode: "Dangal ng Propesyon" 1996–1997 Familia Zaragoza Lorenzo Lagrimas 1996–1998 Calvento Files Various 3 episodes 2000 R2K: The TV Special Himself Television special 2011 Buhawi Jack Mang Impe 2015–2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Julian Valerio Extended cast / anti-hero 2017 Stories for the Soul Henry Episode: "Santa Makasalanan" 2018 Ipaglaban Mo Mario Episode: "Disgrasyada" Asintado Melchor Gonzales / Manuel de Dios Supporting cast / anti-hero 2023–2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Major General Augustus V. Pacheco† Main cast / Antagonist 2026 Sigabo Dante Aguilar 2015 Juan Tamad 2015 Dangwa 2015 Nathaniel 2015 Sabado Badoo 2015 Pasion De Amor 2015 Inday Bote 2015 Karelasyon 2015 Marimar 2015 Pare Ko'y 2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? 2014 Wattpad Presents 2014 Magpakailanman 2014 Carmela 2014 The Half Sisters 2014 Illustrado 2014 Innamorata 2013 Wagas 2013 Katipunan 2013 Bingit 2013 It's Showtime: Holy Week Drama Specials 2012-2013 Pahiram ng Sandali 2012 Toda Max 2011-2012 Munting Heredera 2011-2012 Real Confessions 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Sumpak 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Itak 2011 Spooky Nights Presents 2011 Buhawi Jack 2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa 2010 Wansapanataym 2010 Ang Yaman ni Lola 2010 Gumapang Ka sa Lusak 2010 Pilyang Kerubin 2010 Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Elias Paniki 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Pera 2009 Precious Hearts Romance 2009 Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tianong Akyat 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Sulo 2009 Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? 2008 Camera Cafe on GMA 2008 Magpakailanman 2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom 2006 Your Song 2006 Baywalk TV Series 2005 Noel 2004 Forever in My Heart 2004 Walang Bakas (documentary) 2003 Home Along da Airport 2002 Pangako ng Lupa (TV movie) 2001 Idol Ko si Kap 2001 Eto Na ang Susunod Na Kabanata 2000 Super Klenk 2000 Maynila 2000 CBN Asia Holy Week Drama Special 1999-2001 Rio Del Mar 1999 Mikee Forever 1999 Di Ba't Ikaw 1998 MTB Lenten Drama Specials 1998 Katapat: Mayor Fred Lim 1998 Paraiso 1997-1998 Ikaw Na Sana 1997 FLAMES 1997 The Calvento Files 1996 Mga Liham ni Alberto (TV movie) 1996 1896 (ABC5) 1995 Spotlight Drama Special 1995 Mikee 1995 GMA Telesine Specials 1995 Bayani - Andrés Bonifacio 1994 Toynk!: Hulog ng Langit 1994 Noli Me Tángere (ABC5) 1993 Home Along Da Riles 1993 Rated Pang Bayan: Pugad Baboy Sa TV 1993 Bisperas ng Kasaysayan 1993 Davao: Ang Gintong Pag-Asa 1992 Kapag May Katriwan: Ipaglaban Mo! 1991 Cebu 1990 The Maricel Drama Special 1990 Boracay 1989 Stowaway 1989 Estudyante Blues TV Series 1988 Eat Bulaga Holy Week Drama Specials 1987 Salot: "Sindak" 1987 Goin Bananas 1985 Champoy 1985 Lovingly Yours 1985 Regal Shockers 1984 Batibot