Paquito Diaz

Paquito Diaz (born Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. ; May 28, 1932 – March 3, 2011), was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both 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 Ang Dalubhasa (without his moustache). Other non-villain appearances include: Bobocop 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 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 Dolphy, Redford White, Vic Sotto, Joey Marquez, Herbert Bautista, Joey De Leon, Jimmy Santos and the late actors Chiquito, Babalu, Panchito and Rene Requiestas.

He also gained popularity in the 1990s where he played title roles in two comedy films: Daddy Goon (touted as his launching film) where he was supported by Herbert Bautista, Manilyn Reynes, Eddie Gutierrez (villain) and child performer Aiza Seguerra; and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly where he shared billing with Gabby Concepcion and comedian Rene Requiestas. He also tried his hand in producing a film in 2002 via Mga Batang Lansangan... Ngayon which starred his son Joko and matinee idol Bobby Andrews.

After suffering from hypertension, which at one time left him comatose, he had to sell the family house and lot including his car.

Personal life His father was a son of Mexican American soldier who was stationed in the Philippines. His brother Romy was also an actor, as well as his wife (Nena) and children (Joko and Cheska) who are also actors. Before Diaz became an actor, he was a basketball player with the Ateneo Blue Eagles for college from 1955 to 1956 and the FEU Baby Tamaraws (forerunner of the modern-day FEU-D Baby Tamaraws) for high school.

Death

His vision was impaired for the same health reasons. In 2002, Diaz suffered a stroke that caused his health to deteriorate. He was previously been diagnosed of pneumonia and sepsis. On March 3, 2011, Diaz died due to complications of pneumonia. He was 78 years old.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2005 Enterpool: S.C.I.A., Senior Citizen in Action 2003 Pakners Taxi driver holdaper Tomagan NPA leader 2002 Sabayan sa Laban Don Ricardo Batas ng Lansangan Chairman Lucero 2001 Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa! Capt. Pato 2000 Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod Frankie Pera O Bayong: Not da TV Don Juanito Ang Dalubhasa Sarge 1999 Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko Sarge Bayadra Brothers Steve Bayadra 1998 Bilibid or Nut! Henry Batas Ko ang Uusig Cuevas Sgt. Hidalgo: Alab ng Katarungan Fabian Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano Roque 1997 Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba Abu Dhabi Pipti-Pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me! Zaragosa Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako Domeng Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako! Gen. Grimacio Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol Mayor Gaton Cobra Robles Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa Matias Kokey Marcial Lihim ni Madonna Vador 1996 Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako Paquito "Domeng" Sanchez Sa 'Yo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa Panfilo Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum Valentino Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Amador Cuevo Hagedorn Solomon Kristo Herod Antipas 1995 Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga Buhay Director of Prison O-Ha! Ako Pa?! General Motorola Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko! Martin Cayari Indecent Professor Mr. Sonata Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin Don Gustavo 1994 Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna! Rigor Col. Billy Bibit, RAM Hadji Muhran Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis Bernade Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas Maj. Montero Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban Braulio 1993 Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti Hermie Dorinh Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas Jerry Balacundiong Manila Boy Gonzalo 1992 Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api Mayor Labrador Daddy Goon Sgt. Santisima Shotgun Banjo Tata Gordon Lucio Margallo Dante Dito sa Pitong Gatang Chairman Nanding 1991 Rocky Plus V Mr. Gonzalo Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Steve Buburahin Kita sa Mundo Mannix Manong Gang Amang Pretty Boy Hoodlum Warden Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Paeng Pusher Batas ng .45 Takas sa Impiyerno Mayor Sebastian Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF Dyanggo 1990 Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna Prinsipe Atras Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake Bad Boy Boggie Michael and Madonna Stevie Wonderful David Balondo ng Tondo Lontoc Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo Bulik Patigasan ang Labanan Titong Kahit Konting Pagtingin Donato Kapag Wala Nang Batas Amante 1989 Irosin: Pagputok ng Araw, Babaha ng Dugo My Pretty Baby Baldo Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Rigor Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) Boy Ramirez Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Ramon Wanted: Pamilya Banal Castro SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats Pendong Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida Mr. Cuenco Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay Dante Sa Kuko ng Agila Martin Ako ang Huhusga Paquito Maraman Eagle Squad Sgt. David Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre Balbakwa: The Invisible Man Pondong Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD Roland Castel Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy Maurice 1988 Agila ng Maynila Castro Code Name: Black & White Panero Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo Alex Smith and Wesson Tio Pablo Patron Renato Minsan Pa, Mahalin Mo Ako! Kamandag ng Dagat Dugo ng Pusakal Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint... A Filipino Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan Waldo Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Berto Kumander Dante One Day, Isang Araw Baldo Buy One, Take One Kiel Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay Gringgo Boy Negro Capt. Quiazon Joaquin Burdado Bobo Cop Lost Command Major Akyat Bahay Gang Abet Valdez Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay Brando Target... Maganto Archibald "Ka Archie" 1987 Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Paquito Maraman Oscar Ramos: Hitman Capt. Carreon Barbaro Santo Victor Suarez No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander Eastern Condors Guerrilla Jack & Jill Boy Tusok My Bugoy Goes to Congress Don Rodrigo "Drigo" Absalom Kapag Lumaban ang Api Quintero 1986 Kontra Bandido Batang Quiapo Kits Bukas Uulan ng Bala Don Exequiel Agravante Muslim .357 Frankie Sa Bawat Hakbang, Babaha ng Dugo Gido Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite Kiko 1986 Oras ng Kagitingan PFC. Nestor Vargas Sr. 1985 Doctor, Doctor, We are Sick! Mr. T Isa-isa Lang! Bert 1984 Da Best in da West Diablo Atsay Killer 2: Buti Nga Sa 'Yo! Estanislao / Islaw Sendong Sungkit Perez Buwag Bayan Ko: Kapit sa PatalimHugo Zigomar Señor Miguel Alvarez 1983 E.T. Is Estong Tutong Kits Dugong Buhay Don Damian de Lara Atsay Killer Estanislao / Islaw Kapag Buhay ang Inutang Dalton 1982 My Juan en Only Uncle Louie Big Time Berto Baldo Bilanggo (Prisoner No. 10089) Bogart 1981 Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Aristeo Ang Maestro Quintero San Basilio Diablo 1980 Dang-Dong Adyong Ang Panday Pilo Nognog Estibador Wander Woman si Ako The Quick Brown Fox Ang Agila at ang Falcon Mission: Terrorize Panay Puga Mogan C. Reyes 1979 Ang Leon, Ang Tigre, at ang Alamid Ramon Ibañez 1978 Born Fighter Francis Ricardo Y. Feliciano's Mga Mata ni Angelita Mario 1976 Andalucia Gardoso Bitayin si... Baby Ama Balbon 1975 Alupihang Dagat Richard 1974 Sanctuario Dionisio 1972 Ang Alamat Romulo Santo Domingo Tuta 1971 Women in Cages Jorge Asedillo Vicente Bugoy Kikoy 1970 Pablo S. Gomez's Durando Saldo Octopus Adan dela Marias 1968 Abdul Tapang Pakitong Bapon 1965 Contra Señas Morris Ang Mananandata Ramirez Darmo Solo Darmo Kaaway Bilang Uno 1960 Walang daigdig 1958 Laban sa Lahat