Romy Diaz

Romy Diaz
Born Jose Diaz
(1941-11-14)November 14, 1941
Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died May 10, 2005(2005-05-10) (aged 63)
Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation Actor
Years active 1966–2003
Children Siegfreed Allan Diaz
Relatives Paquito Diaz (brother)
Joko Diaz (nephew)

Jose "Romy" Diaz (November 28, 1941 – May 10, 2005) was a Filipino actor, best known for his villain roles and his versatility in portraying non-villain roles.

He performed in movies such as 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 an American citizen of Mexican descent. Diaz was the younger brother of the late Paquito Diaz and uncle of Joko Diaz, both actors.

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

Diaz died on May 10, 2005, five months after the death of his longtime friend Fernando Poe, Jr.

References

  1. Romy Diaz, people.theiapolis.com
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