Romy Diaz
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 28, 1940 in Pampanga, Philippines
- Died
- May 10, 2005
- Active Years
- 1966–2003 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 143 credits in database
Biography
Romy Diaz, born José Romeo Bustillos Diaz on November 28, 1940, in Pampanga, Philippines, was a Filipino actor. Known for his villain roles as well as his versatility in portraying non-villain roles, he was the younger brother of Paquito Diaz. His acting career included 141 known credits. Among his film performances, he appeared in Ang Maestro in 1981 and portrayed Senyor Manolo in The Impossible Kid in 1982. Other films in his career included Buhay na Manika in 1971, Ang alamat in 1972, Gising Na..., Gising na... ang higanteng natutulog, and Si Samson at Si Delilah. Diaz died on May 10, 2005, at the age of 64 in Quezon City, Philippines.
Career overview
Romy Diaz, born Jose Romeo Bustillos Diaz on November 28, 1940, in Pampanga, Philippines, was a Filipino actor. Known as the younger brother of Paquito Diaz, he built a prolific film career with 141 known acting credits. Throughout his career, he became best known for his villain roles while also demonstrating versatility in portraying non-villain characters.
His filmography includes appearances in numerous movies. Among his credited works are Ang Maestro released in 1981, The Impossible Kid released in 1982 where he portrayed the character Senyor Manika, Buhay na Manika from 1971, and Ang alamat from 1972. Additional film appearances noted in his career include Gising Na... Ang Higanteng Natutulog and Si Samson at Si Delilah.
Diaz passed away on May 10, 2005, at the age of 64 in Quezon City, Philippines. His extensive body of work on film established his presence in the Philippine movie industry as a recognizable character actor capable of handling diverse dramatic assignments.
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143 titles- Pakners (2003) as Olivares
- Bertud Ng Putik (2003) as Damian Buenavista
- Mamasan (2002) as Hilario
- Walang Iwanan... Peksman! (2002) as Oscar
- Mga Batang Lansangan... Ngayon (2002) as Romy
- Ang Alamat ng Lawin (2002)
- Hindi Sisiw Ang Kalaban Mo (2001) as Col. Altares
- Hindi Sisiw Ang Kalaban Mo (2001) as Capt. Aragon
- Buhay Kamao (2001) as Arnulfo
- Ang Dalubhasa (2000) as Adyong Tulak
- Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover (2000)
- Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod (2000)
- Akin Ang Labang Ito (2000)
- Kahit demonyo itutumba ko (2000)
- Makamandag na Bala (2000)
- Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)
- Ako Ang Lalagot Sa Hininga Mo (1999) as Baldo
- D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above (1999) as Senyor Pacheco
- Suspek (1999) as Ka Emong
- Laruang Buhay (1998)
- Babasaging Kristal (1997)
- Mauna Ka Susunod Ako (1997)
- Lab En Kisses (1997) as Aga
- Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (1997) as Dante
- Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling (1997)
- Kapag Dumanak ang Dugo: Buenavista (1997) as Velarde
- Cobra (1997) as Gaspar
- Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
- Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy (1996)
- Kristo (1996) as The Devil
- Ang Probinsyano (1996) as Ben
- Milyonaryong Mini (1996) as Butch
- Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 (1995)
- Epifanio, Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye (1995)
- Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman! (1994)
- Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape (1994) as Frankie
- Once Upon a Time in Manila (1994) as Mario
- Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling (1994)
- Angelfist (1993) as Mexican Drug Dealer
- Patapon (1993) as Rico
- Live by the Fist (1993) as Alvarez
- Warden (1992) as Warden Biong
- Bad Boy II (1992)
- Pacifico Guevarra: Dillinger ng Dose Pares (1992) as Tio Turing
- Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo (1992) as Kadyo
- Lakay (1992)
- Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila (1992)
- Magnong Rehas (1992) as Boy Negro
- Anak ni Baby Ama (1991)
- Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! (1991) as Satanas
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! (1991) as Contreras
- Ali In Wonderland (1991)
- Katabi Ko'y Mamaw (1990)
- Smokey Mountain: Mga Banyaga Sa Sariling Lupa (1990)
- Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa) (1990)
- Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III (1990)
- Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) (1990)
- Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo (1990)
- Espadang patpat (1990) as Felix
- Bagwis (1990)
- Malupit Ang Mundo (1989)
- Nam Angels (1989) as Turko
- Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
- Tubusin Mo ng Dugo (1988)
- Ang Anino Ni Asedillo (1988)
- Fast Gun (1988) as Biker
- Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao (1987)
- Black Magic (1987)
- Ninja Death Squad (1987)
- Jungle Wolf (1986) as Hernandez
- Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig (1986) as Damian
- Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig (1986)
- Asong Gubat (1986) as Morales
- Durugin ang Kutang Bato (1986)
- Muslim.357 (1986)
- Sunugin si Antero Castro (1986)
- Clown (1986)
- Partida (1985)
- Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo (1985)
- Isa Isa Lang (1985) as Romy
- Ben Tumbling (1985) as Anor
- Blasting Bullets (1985)
- Jimbo (1985)
- Lukas (1984)
- Da Best in da West (1984)
- Julian Vaquero (1984)
- Zigomar (1984)
- Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin (1983) as Ramon Vizconde
- Brando Bandido (1983)
- Naiibang Hayop (1983) as Pastor
- D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) as Senor Sebastian
- Anak Ng Tulisan (1982)
- The Impossible Kid (1982) as Senyor Manolo
- Kenkoy (1982)
- Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros! (1982) as Alakdan
- Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1982)
- Bandido Sa Sapang Bato (1981)
- Ermitaño (1981)
- Kambal sa baril (1981)
- Ang Maestro (1981) as Ignacio de la Vega
- Kapitan Kidlat (1981)
- Pompa (1980) as Gido
- Ito Ang Babae (1980) as Rico
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala (1980)
- Boy Negro (1980)
- Diyablo - sagrado (1980)
- Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa (1979)
- The Lives of Firecrackers (1979)
- Ang Tsimay at Ang Tambay (1979)
- Tsikiting Master (1979)
- Ace and Queen (1979) as Arman
- Kill Mediavillo (1978)
- Doble Kara (1978)
- Pete Matipid (1978)
- Fight Batman, Fight! (1976)
- Ang Darling ko'y Aswang (1975)
- Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose (1975)
- Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975) as Ignacio
- And the Terror Spreads (1975)
- Ang Leon at ang Daga (1975)
- Kung Fu Master (1974)
- Sanctuario (1974)
- Bruka, Queen of Evil (1973)
- The Eagle and the Sun (1973)
- Sto. Cristo (1973)
- Diwata ng Kagubatan (1972)
- Bilangguang Puso (1972)
- Ang Alamat (1972)
- Sa Kamay ng Tatlong Takas (1971)
- Pulot Gata (1971)
- Nympha (1971)
- Devil Woman (1970)
- Tierra... Sangre... (1970)
- Psycho Sex Killer (1970)
- Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (1969)
- Batang Matadero (1969)
- Nardong Kutsero (1969)
- 3 Hari (1968)
- Ang Dayuhan (1968)
- Sorrento (1968)
- Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot (1967)
- This Is a Filipino (1966)
- Tatak: Double Cross (1966)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Romy Diaz best known for?
Romy Diaz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (2026), Durugin ang Kutang Bato (1986), The Cut (2021), The Gift of Deceit (2026).
When and where was Romy Diaz born?
Romy Diaz was born on November 28, 1940 in Pampanga, Philippines. They passed away on May 10, 2005.
How many credits does Romy Diaz have?
Romy Diaz has accumulated over 143 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2003.
What is Romy Diaz's background in cinema and television?
Romy Diaz, born José Romeo Bustillos Diaz on November 28, 1940, in Pampanga, Philippines, was a Filipino actor. Known for his villain roles as well as his versatility in portraying non-villain roles, he was the younger brother of Paquito Diaz. His acting career included 141 known credits. Among his film performances, h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Durugin ang Kutang Bato (1986) — aged about 45
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