Joko Diaz
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Joko Diaz | |
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| Born | Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Cheska Diaz (sister) Romy Diaz (uncle) |
Francisco "Joko" Diaz Jr., better known by his screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor and action star working since 1980. He had many films sometimes being known as antagonist or being also a leading man in action movies, known for portraying as Grepor Belgica in the latter's biopic. He is the son of the late action star Paquito Diaz.[1] Diaz has a daughter with actress Angelu de Leon.[2]
Personal life
Diaz is married to his non-showbiz wife, Abigail, with whom he has two children: Ashley and Pacquie. He has another daughter, Nicole de Leon, from a previous relationship with actress Angelu de Leon.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Movie Title | Role |
| 1984 | Sigaw ng Katarungan | Bong |
| Basag ang Pula | Young Fernando | |
| Idol | Child | |
| 1985 | Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two | Joko |
| 1988 | Kumander Bawang | Kiko |
| Boy Negro | Young Boy Negro | |
| Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino! | Carlos Ruiz | |
| 1989 | Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | |
| Bondying: The Little Big Boy | Ronnie | |
| Estudyante Blues | Bart | |
| Dear Diary: Dear Killer | Bogs Quiroy | |
| 1990 | Teacher's Enemy No. 1 | Goliath |
| 1991 | Onyong Majikero | Kiko |
| Angelito San Miguel: Ang Batang City Jail | Erik | |
| 1992 | Jesus Dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles | Chito |
| Dillinger | Berting | |
| 1993 | Pita, Terror ng Kalookan | Yoyong |
| 1994 | Mistah | New Recruit |
| 1995 | Urban Rangers | Ding |
| 1995 | Grepor "Butch Belgica" Story | Butch Belgica |
| 1996 | Mahal kita, Alam Mo Ba? | Mario |
| 1996 | Masamang Damo | Angel Sto. Domingo |
| 1997 | Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | Boy Chico |
| 1998 | Ben Delubyo | Salem |
| 2000 | Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na | Ferrer |
| 2000 | Sagot Kita, Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa | Butch |
| 2011 | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Pepeng Hapon |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Procopio Bonifacio |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | PNP Leader |
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Cameo role |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Mr. Binuya |
| 2019 | Mga Mata sa Dilim |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Type of Role | Network |
| 2020 | Burado | TBA | Supporting Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa | Ernesto Miranda | Special Participation | |
| Maynila: Life Begins at 40 | Supporting role / Protagonist | GMA Network | ||
| 2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Hector Mangubat | Supporting role / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Senator Mateo F. De Silva | Guest Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2016–2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Mayor Ramon Arguelles | Extended role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Once Again | Lukas Carbonnel | Main Antagonist | |
| Magpakailanman: Anak sa mundo ng droga | Bong | Episode guest | ||
| 2015–2016 | Destiny Rose | Joselito "Lito" Vergara, Sr. | Supporting role / Antagonist-Protagonist-Villain | |
| 2015 | Let The Love Begin | Enrico Potenciano | Recurring role / Antagonist | |
| 2014–2015 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Emong | Recurring role | |
| 2013 | Indio | Governador-General | Guest appearance | |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Syndicate Leader | |||
| Little Champ | ABS-CBN | |||
| 2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Eric | ||
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Hernandez | Supporting role | TV5 |
| Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Berto | Supporting role / Antagonist-Villain | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Bong | Extended role | |
| 2010–2011 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Agent Castro | TV5 | |
| Bantatay | Kanor | Guest appearance / Antagonist | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Obra: Rehas | Episode guest | ||
| 1998 | Ganyan Kita Kamahal | Extended role | ||
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Himself | Guest appearance |
References
- ^ Alinio, Morly. "Joko talks about dad Paquito, but keeps quiet about Angelu", ABS-CBN News, October 24, 2008.
- ^ Velasco, Joven. HUWARAN/HULMAHAN ATBP: The Film Writings of Johven Velasco, UP Press, 2009, p. 79, ISBN 9715426093.