Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. (May 28, 1932 – March 3, 2011),[2][3] known professionally as Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both action and comedy films.

Paquito Diaz
Paquito Diaz vector artwork
Born
Francisco Bustillos Diaz

(1932-05-28)May 28, 1932
DiedMarch 3, 2011(2011-03-03) (aged 78)
Daraga, Albay, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Metro Manila[1]
Other namesThe King of Kontrabidas
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1957–2011
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
SpouseNena Gutierrez
Children
Relatives

Biography

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Early life and career

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Diaz was born in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to Silvino Diaz and Maria Bustillos. According to his grandson Kiko Estrada who chose to be tattooed with a memorial butterfly in his honour, Diaz also lived as dweller under a Mexico, Pampanga bridge.[4]

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.

Later life and death

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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.[5]

He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and died on March 3, 2011, at the age of 78, due to complications from pneumonia.

Personal life

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His father was a Mexican American. 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 from 1955 to 1956 and FEU-D Baby Tamaraws.

Filmography

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Film

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Films
Year Title Role Film company Release date
2005 Enterpool: S.C.I.A., Senior Citizen in Action
Starboard Films
August 24, 2005
2003 Pakners Taxi driver holdaper
FPJ Productions
May 8, 2003
Tomagan NPA leader
Jordan Films
February 26, 2003
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 Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba Abu Dhabi
Neo Films
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
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa Matias
Kokey Marcial November 26, 1997
Lihim ni Madonna Vador
Four Aces Films
February 21, 1997
1996 Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako Paquito "Domeng" Sanchez Viva Films November 11, 1996
Sa 'Yo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa Panfilo
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum Valentino
Neo Films
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Amador Cuevo November 4, 1996
Hagedorn Solomon
Merdeka Films
VIVA Films
May 16, 1996
Kristo Herod Antipas
Cine Suerte Productions
March 27, 1996
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
Libran Films
Libran Motion Pictures
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
Dorinh Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas Jerry Balacundiong December 25, 1993
Manila Boy Gonzalo
Pioneer Films
September 22, 1993
1992 Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api Mayor Labrador
Jade Star Films
Daddy Goon Sgt. Santisima
Shotgun Banjo Tata Gordon October 15, 1992
Lucio Margallo Dante
Moviestars Production
July 22, 1992
Dito sa Pitong Gatang Chairman Nanding
FPJ Productions
March 26, 1992
1991 Rocky Plus V Mr. Gonzalo
Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Steve
Mega Films
Buburahin Kita sa Mundo Mannix
Good Harvest Productions
October 23, 1991
Manong Gang Amang
Moviestars Productions
October 2, 1991
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: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF Dyanggo
Moviestar Productions
February 22, 1991
1990 Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna Prinsipe Atras December 25, 1990
Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake March 29, 1990
Bad Boy Boggie October 10, 1990
Michael and Madonna Stevie Wonderful
Regal Films
August 1990
David Balondo ng Tondo Lontoc
Four N Films
July 24, 1990
Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo Bulik
FLT Films International
May 24, 1990
Patigasan ang Labanan Titong
Triple R Films
May 8, 1990
Kahit Konting Pagtingin Donato February 27, 1990
Kapag Wala Nang Batas Amante February 1, 1990
1989 Irosin: Pagputok ng Araw, Babaha ng Dugo
D'Wonder Films
My Pretty Baby Baldo
Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Rigor November 2, 1989
Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio)
Cine Suerte
October 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
Ako ang Huhusga Paquito Maraman
FPJ Productions
June 29, 1989
Eagle Squad Sgt. David April 5, 1989
Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre
The Golden Lions Productions
March 8, 1989
Balbakwa: The Invisible Man Pondong
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
1988 Agila ng Maynila Castro
FPJ Productions
December 25, 1988
Code Name: Black & White Panero
ABA Productions
December 15, 1988
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo Alex
Lea Productions
November 30, 1988
Smith and Wesson Tio Pablo November 16, 1988
Patron Renato
Bathala Films
October 27, 1988
Minsan Pa, Mahalin Mo Ako!
Fantasy Films
October 27, 1988
Kamandag ng Dagat
RGM Films International
October 27, 1988
Dugo ng Pusakal
Filipinas Productions
October 27, 1988
Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint... A Filipino
R.J.U. Films International
October 5, 1988
Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan Waldo
Buena Films International
September 22, 1988
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Berto
Viva Films
September 7, 1988
Kumander Dante
Cine Suerte
September 1, 1988
One Day, Isang Araw Baldo August 18, 1988
Buy One, Take One Kiel June 18, 1988
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay Gringgo
GPS Film Productions
Jonrox Films
Vista Films
Boy Negro Capt. Quiazon June 2, 1988
Joaquin Burdado
Golden Lion Films
May 19, 1988
Bobo Cop May 1988
Lost Command Major
Cine Suerte
May 1988
Akyat Bahay Gang Abet Valdez
Falcon Films
April 20, 1988
Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay Brando
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
Eastern Condors Guerrilla
Fortune Star
Golden Harvest Presentation
July 9, 1987
Jack & Jill Boy Tusok June 10, 1987
My Bugoy Goes to Congress Don Rodrigo "Drigo" Absalom
RVQ Productions
Shining Star Productions
May 7, 1987
Kapag Lumaban ang Api Quintero
FPJ Productions
January 22, 1987
1986 Kontra Bandido
Autorama Films
December 11, 1986
Batang Quiapo Kits October 13, 1986
Bukas Uulan ng Bala Don Exequiel Agravante
VIVA Films and Bathala Films Productions
September 26, 1986
Muslim .357 Frankie
EDL Productions
July 31, 1986
Sa Bawat Hakbang, Babaha ng Dugo Gido
Green Gems Films
Jupiter Films
February 14, 1986
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite Kiko
BSH Films
January 30, 1986
1986 Oras ng Kagitingan PFC. Nestor Vargas Sr. 1986
1985 Doctor, Doctor, We are Sick! Mr. T November 14, 1985
Isa-isa Lang! Bert
Cine Suerte Inc.
July 18, 1985
1984 Da Best in da West Diablo
RVQ Productions
Atsay Killer 2: Buti Nga Sa 'Yo! Estanislao / Islaw
Sitti's Films International
December 25, 1984
Sendong Sungkit Perez Buwag August 9, 1984
Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim Hugo
Malaya Films, Stéphan Films
May 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
Atsay Killer Estanislao / Islaw
Sitti's Films International
August 2, 1983
Kapag Buhay ang Inutang Dalton
Cine Suerte
June 16, 1983
1982 My Juan en Only Uncle Louie
J. Zubiri Productions
November 25, 1982
Big Time Berto Baldo
Amazaldy Film Production
September 24, 1982
Bilanggo (Prisoner No. 10089) Bogart
Mirick Films International
May 13, 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
Puga Mogan C. Reyes
C.G. Films International
April 18, 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
1975 Alupihang Dagat Richard
FPJ Productions
August 8, 1975
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
1960 Walang daigdig
Larry Santiago Productions
Poe-Zshornack Productions
January 7, 1960
1958 Laban sa Lahat
Premiere Productions
October 7, 1958


References

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  1. ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 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. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (May 30, 2024). "Kiko Estrada pays homage to late grandfather Paquito Diaz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "Wife of ailing Paquito Diaz seeks aid". ABS-CBN News.
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