Paquito Diaz


Francisco Bustillos Diaz, 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. 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, 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 where he was ably supported by Herbert Bautista, Manilyn Reynes, Eddie Gutierrez 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, his wife, children 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.

Filmography

Movies
YearTitleRoleFilm CompanyRelease Date
2002Sabayan sa LabanDon RicardoRegal FilmsMay 8, 2002
2002Batas ng LansanganChairman LuceroMaverick FilmsFebruary 27, 2002
2001Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa!Capt. PatoMMG Entertainment InternationalJuly 18, 2001
2000Ang DalubhasaSargeMillenium CinemaJanuary 26, 2000
1999Isusumbong Kita Sa Tatay KoSargeStar CinemaJune 9, 1999
1999Bayadra BrothersSteve BayadraDara ProductionsFebruary 17, 1999
1998Bilibid or Nut!HenryATB-4 FilmsDecember 16, 1998
1998Batas Ko ang UusigCuevasArthur FilmsOctober 14, 1998
1998Sgt. Hidalgo: Alab ng KatarunganFabianMHR ProductionsJanuary 15, 1998
1998Pagbabalik ng ProbinsyanoRoqueFPJ ProductionsJanuary 4, 1998
1997Pipti-Pipti: 1 por U, 2 por Me!ZaragosaNeo Films
1997Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na AkoDomeng
VIVA Films
1997Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako!Gen. GrimacioVIVA Films
1997Kapag Nasukol ang Asong UlolMayor GatonMC Arce Productions
1997CobraRoblesRegal Films
1997KokeyMarcialStar CinemaNovember 26, 1997
1996Sa 'Yo ang Langit, Akin ang LupaPamfilo Regal Films
1996Ang Misis Kong HoodlumValentinoNeo Films
1996Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo NaAmador CuevoRegal FilmsNovember 4, 1996
1995Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga BuhayDirector of PrisonVIVA Films
1995Indecent ProfessorMr. SonataFalcon Films
1995Hindi Ka Diyos Para SantuhinDon GustavoEastern Films
1994Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna!RigorRegal Films
1994Col. Billy Bibit, RAMHadji MuhranVIVA Films
1994Baby Paterno: Dugong PulisBernadeLevin Films
1994Marami Ka Pang Kakaining BigasMaj. MonteroVIVA FilmsOctober 19, 1994
1994Hindi Pa Tapos Ang LabanBraulioVIVA FilmsJanuary 25, 1994
1993Deo Dador: Berdugo ng MuntiHermieHarvest International Films
1993Manila BoyGonzaloPioneer FilmsSeptember 22, 1993
1992Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng ApiMayor LabradorJade Star Films
1992Lucio MargalloDanteMoviestars Production
1992Daddy GoonSgt. SantisimaGood Harvest Productions
1992Dito sa Pitong GatangChairman NandingFPJ Productions
1992Shotjun BanjoTata GordonRegal FilmsOctober 15, 1992
1991Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko!SteveMega Films
1991Pretty Boy HoodlumWardenRegal FilmsAugust 14, 1991
1991Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum TerminatorPaeng PusherVIVA FilmsJune 20, 1991
1991Batas ng.45Chiba Far East Film InternationalMay 30, 1991
1991Takas sa ImpiyernoMayor SebastianFLT Films InternationalMarch 30, 1991
1991Leon ng Maynila: Col. Romeo Maganto, WPD, MPDDjanggoMoviestar ProductionsFebruary 22, 1991
1990Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong AdarnaPrinsipe AtrasRegal FilmsDecember 25, 1990
1990Bad BoyBoggieVIVA FilmsOctober 10, 1990
1990Michael and MadonnaStevieRegal FilmsAugust 1990
1990David Balondo ng TondoLontocFour N Films24 July 1990
1990Kahit Konting PagtinginDonatoVIVA FilmsFebruary 27, 1990
1989Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPDRoland CastelKelly Ellis Films International
1989Ako ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Paquito MaramanFPJ ProductionsDecember 18, 1989
1989Gawa Na ang Bala Para sa AkinRamonRegal FilmsOctober 25, 1989
1989Wanted: Pamilya BanalCastroFPJ ProductionsOctober 12, 1989
1989SuperMouse and the Robo-RatsPendongMother StudioSeptember 21, 1989
1989Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, CalidaMr. CuencoRegal FilmsSeptember 14, 1989
1989Hindi Pahuhuli ng BuhayDanteVIVA FilmsAugust 9, 1989
1989Sa Kuko ng AgilaMartinJE ProductionsJuly 5, 1989
1989Eagle SquadSgt. DavidVIVA FilmsApril 5, 1989
1989Balbakwa: The Invisible ManAlfonsoSolar FilmsMarch 1, 1989
1989Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big BoyMauriceVIVA FilmsFebruary 18, 1989
1989Mula Paa Hanggang UloBulikFLT Films InternationalJanuary 18, 1989
1988Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa IyoAlexLea ProductionsDecember 5, 1988
1988Agila ng MaynilaCastroFPJ ProductionsOctober 17, 1988
1988Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang KatarunganWaldoBuena Films InternationalSeptember 22, 1988
1988Boy NegroCapt. QuiazonVIVA FilmsJune 2, 1988
1988Akyat Bahay GangAbet ValdezFalcon FilmsApril 20, 1988
1988Urban FilmsApril 13, 1988
1988Target: MagantoArchibald/Ka ArchieGVM ProductionsMarch 28, 1988
1987Kapag Puno na ang SalopPaquito MaramanFPJ ProductionsNovember 26, 1987
1987Oscar Ramos: HitmanCapt. CarreonVIVA FilmsNovember 11, 1987
1987Barbaro SantoVictor SuarezLGB ProductionsOctober 30, 1987
1987Jack & JillBoy TusokVIVA FilmsJune 10, 1987
1987Kapag Lumaban ang ApiQuinteroFPJ ProductionsJanuary 22, 1987
1986Batang QuiapoKitsRegal FilmsOctober 13, 1986
1986 Bukas Uulan ng BalaDon Ezekiel AgravanteVIVA Films and Bathala Films ProductionsSeptember 26, 1986
1986Muslim.357FrankieEDL ProductionsJuly 31, 1986
1986Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang CaviteKikoBSH FilmsJanuary 30, 1986
1984Da Best in da WestDiabloRVQ Productions
1984Sendong SungkitPerez BuwagGood Harvest ProductionsAugust 9, 1984
1984ZigomarSeñor Miguel AlvarezMeir FilmsJanuary 19, 1984
1983E.T. is Estong TutongKitsArcher Productions
1983Dugong BuhayDon Damian de LaraVIVA FilmsNovember 11, 1983
1983Kapag Buhay ang InutangDaltonCine SuerteJune 16, 1983
1982My Juan en OnlyUncle LouieJ. Zubiri ProductionsNovember 25, 1982
1981Sambahin ang Ngalan MoAristeoLea ProductionsOctober 3, 1981
1981Ang MaestroQuinteroFPJ ProductionsAugust 28,1981
1981San BasilioDiabloLL ProductionsAugust 21, 1981
1980Dang-DongAdyongImus ProductionsDecember 25, 1980
1980Ang PandayPiloFPJ ProductionsDecember 25, 1980
1980NognogD' Wonder FilmsDecember 12, 1980
1980EstibadorLea ProductionsDecember 12, 1980
1980Wander Woman si AkoGPS Films ProductionDecember 12, 1980
1980The Quick Brown FoxRVQ Productions, Inc.November 6, 1980
1980Ang Agila at ang FalconFPJ ProductionsOctober 16, 1980
1980Mission: Terrorize PanayImus ProductionsJuly 27, 1980
1979Ang Leon, Ang Tigre, at ang AlamidRamon IbañezRegal FilmsNovember 2, 1979
1978Born FighterFrancisSilver Dragon ProductionsNovember 26, 1978
1978Ricardo Y. Feliciano's Mga Mata ni AngelitaMarioLarry Santiago ProductionsAugust 11, 1978
1976AndaluciaGardosoLea ProductionsNovember 26, 1976
1976Bitayin si... Baby AmaBalbonMBM ProductionsAugust 6, 1976
1974SanctuarioDionisioRTG ProductionsApril 2, 1974
1972Ang AlamatRomuloFPJ ProductionsDecember 7, 1972
1972Santo DomingoTutaFPJ ProductionsJuly 6, 1972
1971Women in CagesJorgeBalabat ProductionsNovember 15, 1971
1971AsedilloVicenteFPJ ProductionsSeptember 3, 1971
1971BugoyKikoyFPJ ProductionsMarch 28, 1971
1970Pablo S. Gomez's DurandoSaldoEstrella PicturesOctober 3, 1970
1970OctopusAdan dela MariasFPJ ProductionsMarch 28, 1970
1968Abdul TapangPakitong BaponTagalog Ilang-Ilang ProductionsAugust 11, 1968
1965Contra SeñasMorrisTagalog Ilang-Ilang ProductionsSeptember 12, 1965
1965Ang MananandataRamirezFPJ ProductionsJune 23, 1965
1965Darmo SoloDarmoMJP ProductionsApril 24, 1965
1965Kaaway Bilang UnoCirio H. Santiago FilmsMarch 1, 1965