Paquito Diaz
| Paquito Diaz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Francisco Bustillos Diaz May 28, 1937 Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Died | March 3, 2011 (aged 73) Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque City, Metro Manila |
| Other names | The King of Kontrabida, The Father of Kontrabida of Blockbuster Hit |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1961–2003 |
| Spouse(s) | Nena Gutierrez |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Romy Diaz (brother) |
Francisco Bustillos Diaz (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), better known by his screen name Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in action and comedy.
Diaz was born in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to his parents Silvino and Maria Diaz also he has eight siblings (Romy Diaz, and Margarita Dailig of Guam). 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..
Among the memorable non-villain roles he portrayed were in "Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" and "Ang Dalubhasa" (without his unmoustache) where his late younger brother, Romy played the main villain of the film. Other non-villain appearances include: "Eagle Squad", where he played a dedicated and good police officer alongside Robin Padilla, Current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Edu Manzano, Ricky Davao, and Monsour del Rosario with Jaime Fabregas as the main antagonist; Bayadra (a parody of Viagra) Brothers alongside Jimmy Santos and the late Berting Labra; He plays his role as Ramon, an office manager in a comedy film "Gawa Na Ang Bala Para Sa Akin" which starring Vic Sotto and the late Panchito Alba with Ruel Vernal as the main antagonist. 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.
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