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Romy Diaz

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Romy Diaz
Born
Jose Romeo Bustillos Diaz

(1940-11-28)November 28, 1940
DiedAugust 14, 2020(2020-08-14) (aged 79)
Cebu City, Philippines
Resting placeEternal Gardens Memorial Park, Caloocan, Metro Manila
OccupationActor
Years active1966–2003
ChildrenSieg Diaz
Relatives

Jose Romeo Bustillos Diaz (November 28, 1940 – August 14, 2020) was a Filipino actor.

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

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His father was a Mexican American of Spanish descent. Diaz was the younger brother of Paquito Diaz and uncle of Joko Diaz, who are both actors.

Prior to his acting career, Diaz played collegiate basketball for the FEU Tamaraws and briefly for the Crispa Redmanizers and the Ysmael Steel Admirals in the 1960s.

Diaz 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

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Film

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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
Vigilante
Green Leaves Production
1988 Tubusin Mo ng Dugo
Bonanza Films
Target... Maganto
GVM Productions
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
Ipaglalaban Ko!
Kailan... Dapat Lumaban
Chiba Far East Film International
Black Sheep Baby
Triple R Film Productions
Target... Police General (Maj. Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Story)
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
Harvest Films International
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story Kits
Megavision Films
Star Cinema
Epimaco Velasco: NBI Stepfather
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Paniki
Mancao Ka George
1995 Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye Ben
1996 Kristo Satan
Cine Suerte Productions
Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo Turko
Ang Probinsyano Ben
FPJ Productions
Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy Thalio
Premiere Productions
1997 Cobra Gaspar
Lab en Kisses Aga
Mauna Ka, Susunod Ako! Kardong Katay
Tekkie[2]
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 Chinese man
ZMM Productions
2001 Hindi Sisiw ang Kalaban Mo Col. Altares
MMG Entertainment International
2002 Ang Alamat ng Lawin Leandro
FPJ Productions
2002 Sa Harap ng Panganib Gemmo
Prime Films
Ledcinema Productions
2005 Enterpool: S.C.I.A., Senior Citizen in Action
Starboard Films Production

Television

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  • Yagit (1983–1985) as Chito

References

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  1. ^ Romy Diaz, people.theiapolis.com
  2. ^ "Grand Opening Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 17, 1997. p. 22. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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