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Paquito Diaz, Filipino actor, died from complications from a stroke he was , 73.

Francisco Bustillos Diaz, better known by his screen name Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in action and comedy died from complications from a stroke he was , 73.

(May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011)

Biography

Early life and career

Diaz was born in Pampanga, Philippines. 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.. In fact, he had also portrayed a non-villain role in "Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape".It was his late younger brother, Romy who played as the main villain of the film. Other non-villain appearances include Eagle Squad, where he plays as a dedicated and good police officer as opposed to his other corrupt police roles alongside Robin Padilla, Current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Edu Manzano, and 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, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon, Jimmy Santos, and the late actors Babalu, Panchito and Rene Requiestas.
He suffered from hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and resided in his wife's hometown in Daraga, Albay, with his relatives.

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.

Death

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 died in Legazpi, Albay on March 3, 2011.[1]

Filmography

Movies

Title Year Role
Tatlong Unan Isang Kumot 1986
Son of Fung Ku 1957
San Basilio 1960 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
Kamaong Asero 1981
Bandido sa Sapang Bato 1981
In Dis Korner 1982
Get My Son Dead or Alive 1982
My Juan en Only 1982 Luigi
Pedro Tunasan 1983
Lumaban Ka 1983
The Killing of Satan 1983 Pito
Estong Tutong, Ikalawang Yugto 1983 Kits
Zigomar 1984
Sigaw ng Katarungan 1984
Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat 1984 Paquito
Public Enemy No. 2 1984 Eddie Garcia
Partida 1985
Bukas, Uulan ng Bala 1985 Don Ezekiel Agravante
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan 1985
Alyas: Boy Life 1985
Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim 1985 Hugo
Turuang Apoy 1985
Sa Bawat Hahakbangan, Babaha ng Dugo 1985
Ninja Kids 1986
Oras ng Kagitingan 1986
Musim Magnum 357 1986
Humanda Ka, Ikaw ang Susunod 1986
Menudo't Pandesal 1987
Magtago Ka Na Sa Pinanggalingan Mo 1987
Balandra Crossing 1987
Jack and Jill 1987
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick 1987
Kapag Lumaban Ang Api 1987
Target: Maganto 1988 Ka Archie
Lost Command 1988
Lorenzo Ruiz the Saint 1988
Akyat Bahay Gang 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 1988
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe 1988 Berto
Kumander Dante 1988
Dugo ng Pusakal 1988
Gawa na Ang Balang Papatay Sa Iyo 1988 Alex
Target: Maganto 1989
Sa Kuko ng Agila 1989
My Pretty Baby 1989 Baldo
Killer vs. Ninjas 1989
Agila ng Maynila 1989
Bondying: The Little Big Boy 1989
Balbakwa: The Invisible Man 1989
Da Best In Da West 1989 Diablo
Eagle Squad 1989
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 1989
Wanted Pamilya Banal 1989
Gawa Na Ang Balang Para Sa Akin 1989 Ramon
Galit sa Mundo 1989
Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police 1989
Hotdog 1989
Ganda Babae, Gandang Lalake 1990
Patigasan... Ang Laban 1990
Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo 1990
Og Must Be Crazy 1990 Benjie
David Balondo ng Tondo 1990
Michael and Madonna 1990 Stevie
Karapatan Ko Ang Pumatay...Kapitan Guti 1990
Angel Molave 1990
Prinsipe Abante At Ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna 1990
Tapos na Ang Lahi Mo: Belaro 1990
Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo 1990
Daddy Goon 1990 Sgt. Garisma
May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi 1990
Bad Boy 1990
Kahit Konting Pagtingin 1990
Rocky Plus V 1990
Pretty Boy Hoodlum 1991
Sagad Hanggang Buto 1991 Bulik
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na! 1991
Manong Gang 1991 Amang
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
Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator 1991 Paeng Pusher
Batas ng .45 1991
Takas sa Impiyerno 1991
Blue Jeans Gang 1992
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 1992
Shotgun Banjo 1992
Kamay ni Cain 1992
Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story 1992
Lucio Margallo 1992
Pretty Boy Hoodlum 1992
Dito sa Pitong Gatang 1992
Daddy Goon 1992 Sgt. Santisima
Mga Syanong Parak 1993
Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot 1993 Mael
Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo 1992
Doring Borobo 1993
Manila Boy 1993 Gonzalo
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 1994 Roland
Cuadro de Jack 1994
Cobra 1994
Baby Paterno (Dugong Pulis) 1994
Hataw Tatay Hataw 1994 Roland
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas 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 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
Lihim ni Madonna 1997
Tapusin Natin Ang Paglaban 1997 General
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na 1997 Amador
Kokey 1997
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! 1997 James Buwang
Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsiyano 1998
Squala 1998
Walang Katumbas na Dugo 1998
Leon ng Maynila, Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto 1999
Bayadra Brothers 1999
Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay Ko 1999 Sarge
Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko 2000
Ang Dalubhasa 2000
Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV)! 2000 Don Juanito
Ayos na Ang Kasunod 2000 Frankie
Mahal Kita, Kahit Sino Ka Pa 2001
Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon 2002 Fr. Norbert
Batas ng Lansangan 2002 Chairman Lucero
Sabayan sa Laban 2002
Pakners 2003

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