Romy Diaz
José Roméo Díaz (November 28, 1941 – May 10, 2005) was a Filipino actor.
Romy Díaz | |
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| Born | José Roméo Díaz November 14, 1941 |
| Died | May 10, 2005 (aged 63) Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–2003 |
| Children | Sieg Diaz |
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He performed in films such as Ang Maestro (1981), The Impossible Kid (1982), Gising Na... Ang Higanteng Natutulog (1995) and Si Samson at Si Delilah (1983).[1] Other notable roles were in films like Kalawang sa Bakal (1987), Don Pepe (1988), Pambato (1993), Tunay na Magkaibigan Peksman (1994) and Jacob C.I.S. (1997).
Biography
His father was a Mexican American. Díaz was the younger brother of Paquito Díaz and uncle of Joko Díaz, both actors.
Prior to his acting career, Díaz played collegiate basketball for the FEU Tamaraws and briefly for the Crispa Redmanizers and the Ysmael Steel Admirals in the 1960s.
Díaz died on May 10, 2005 due to tongue cancer caused by heavy smoking, five months after the death of his longtime friend Fernando Poe, Jr.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
| 1971 | Buhay Na Manika | ||
| 1973 | Fight Batman Fight! | Pacific Films | |
| 1976 | Bato sa Buhangin | Boy Hernandez | FPJ Productions |
| 1981 | Ang Maestro | Ignacio Dela Vega | FPJ Productions |
| 1982 | Anak ng Tulisan | Segundo | MM Films International |
| The Impossible Kid | Liliw Films International | ||
| 1984 | Zigomar | Señor Ricardo Alvarez | Meir Films |
| Lukas | Banjo Zaragosa | LL Production Inc. | |
| 1985 | Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story | Anor | Amazaldy Film Production |
| 1986 | Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | BSH Films | |
| Horsey-Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig | Damian | ||
| Muslim .357 | EDL Productions | ||
| Asong Gubat | Morales | Lea Productions | |
| 1987 | Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao | Vista Films | |
| 1988 | Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang | Sgt. Macaroyo | Double M Films International |
| Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan | Martin | Buena Films International | |
| Dugo ng Pusakal | Filipinas Productions | ||
| One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | |||
| 1989 | Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD | Boy Kulot | Kelly Ellis Films International |
| Da Best in Da West | Facundo | RVQ Productions Inc | |
| 1990 | Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III | Dado Maraman | FPJ Productions |
| 1991 | Robin Good: Sugod ng Sugod | Haring Caiaphas | Riga Film Studio |
| 1992 | Ano Ba 'Yan? | Danny Apog | |
| 1992 | Alyas Ninong: Huling Kilabot ng Tondo | Kadyo | |
| Lakay | GP Films | ||
| 1993 | Patapon | Rico | EDL Productions |
| Manila Boy | Ragoy | Pioneer Films | |
| Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos | Miong | ||
| 1994 | Once Upon a Time in Manila | Mario | M-Zet Productions |
| Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story | Kits | Megavision Films | |
| Epimaco Velasco: NBI | Stepfather | ||
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Paniki | ||
| Mancao | Ka George | ||
| 1996 | Kristo | Satan | Cine Suerte Productions |
| Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo | Turko | ||
| Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy | Thalio | Premiere Productions | |
| 1997 | Cobra | Gaspar | |
| Lab en Kisses | Aga | ||
| Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako! | Kardong Katay | ||
| Ang Probinsyano | Ben | FPJ Productions | |
| 1999 | D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above | Señor Pacheco | |
| Ako'y Ibigin Mo... Lalaking Matapang | Tonio | FLT Films International | |
| 2000 | Sgt. Carlito Nuñez: Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko | Juancho | ZMM Productions |
| Ang Dalubhasa | Adyong Tulak | Millennium Cinema | |
| Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko | ZMM Productions | ||
| 2001 | Hindi Sisiw ang Kalaban Mo | Col. Altares | MMG Entertainment International |
| 2002 | Ang Alamat ng Lawin | Leandro | FPJ Productions |
Television
- Yagit (1983–1985)
References
- Romy Diaz, people.theiapolis.com