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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