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Julio Diaz
Born
Mariano Calongje de Leon

November 18, 1958 (1958-11-18) (age 65)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMariano de Leon Regaliza
Julio Diaz
OccupationActor
Years active1984–present

Mariano Calongje de Leon (born November 18, 1958), better known by his stage name Julio Diaz, is a Filipino film and television actor in the Philippines. Diaz is of Filipino Mexican background. He received the Best Actor Gawad Urian Award nomination for his performance in Takaw Tukso (1986).

Career

Julio Diaz's stage name was inspired by the lead character of the 1975 film Manila in the Claws of Light, Julio Madiaga (played by Bembol Roco).[1]

Diaz did movies such as Sinner or Saint (1984) with Claudia Zobel, Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? (1988) with Dina Bonnevie, Kailan Ka Magiging Akin? (1990) with Janice de Belen, Aliwan Paradise (1992), Bayani (1992), Sakay (1993) with Tetchie Agbayani, The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) with Nora Aunor, Segurista (1996) with Michelle Aldana, Sana Pag-ibig Na (1998) with Angel Aquino, Hubad Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan (2000) with Klaudia Koronel, Balahibong Pusa (2001) with Rica Peralejo, and Lapu-Lapu (2002) with Lito Lapid.[citation needed]

He also appeared in films like Batanes (2007) with Iza Calzado, Serbis (2008) with Gina Pareño, Kinatay (2009) with Coco Martin, Biyaheng Lupa (2009) with Jacklyn Jose, and 24K (2009).[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
1987 Gawad Urian Award Best Actor Takaw Tukso Nominated
1993 Gawad Urian Award Best Actor Bayani Nominated
1993 FAMAS Award Best Actor Bayani Nominated
1994 FAMAS Award Best Actor Sakay Nominated
2009 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor Service Nominated
2010 YCC Award Best Male Performance Soliloquy Nominated
2011 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor Blood Ties Nominated

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Sinner or Saint
Sariwa
1985 Sex Object
1986 Flesh Avenue
1987 Kamagong Emilio Salgado
Anak ng Lupa Jim
Hubad Na Pangarap
1988 Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
I Love You 3x a Day Raymond
1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Abel "Ang Silid" segment
Eagle Squad Jun Domingo
Kung Kasalanan Man
1990 Kolehiyala
Walang Awa Kung Pumatay
Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos!
1991 Kailan Ka Magiging Akin
1992 Bayani
1993 Sakay Macario Sakay
1994 Trudis Liit
1995 The Flor Contemplacion Story Efren Contemplacion
1996 Dyesebel Tino
Gayuma
Dead Sure Eddie
1997 Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
Kamandag Ko ang Papatay sa Iyo
1998 Wangbu
Mapusok
Sana Pag-ibig Na
1999 Misteryosa
Pamasak Butas
Gatilyo
Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan
2000 Masarap Habang Mainit
Pedrong Palad
2001 Ika-Pitong Gloria
Virgin Wife
2002 Kaulayaw
Lapu-Lapu Radeen
2003 Bangkero
2004 Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo
2005 Lovestruck
2007 Tirador Diego
Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Fred
2008 Ang Lihim ni Kurdapya
Service Lando
2009 Tulak
Kinatay Vic/Kap
Kamoteng Kahoy
24K
Soliloquy
Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Eddie Lozano
2010 Blood Ties
Vox Populi
Halik sa Tubig
2012 Ang Misis ni Meyor
Pikit-mata
2013 I Luv U, Pare Ko
2015 Trap Larry
2016 Ma' Rosa Nestor Reyes
Tiniente Gimo
2017 Ang Panday Primo
2023 Apag
TBA Mamay: The Great Man of Nunungan, Lanao del Norte[2]

[3] [4]

Television

Source Title Notes Year Role Network
Hello, Uncle Sam? 1988
IBC[5]
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Extended Cast / Anti-Hero 2015–2018 Julian Valerio
ABS-CBN
Stories for the Soul Episode: "Santa Makasalanan"
Credited as "Julio Diaz" 		2017 Henry
GMA Network
Ipaglaban Mo Episode: "Disgrasyada" 2018 Mario
ABS-CBN
Asintado Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero Melchor Gonzales / Manuel de Dios
FPJ's Batang Quiapo Main Cast / Antagonist 2023 PNP Chief Augustus V. Pacheco
Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
TV5 / Cine Mo! / Jeepney TV

References

  1. ^ Mendoza, Meg (October 7, 1988). "Still going strong". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Antonio, Lou Ellen (March 18, 2023). "Life of Nunungan mayor to be featured in a biopic film". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "Julio Diaz says he deserves the life he leads now"
  4. ^ "Julio Diaz enthuses about renewed career and changes in showbiz since his heydey"
  5. ^ "An Independence Day Special". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. June 9, 1988. p. 14. An unprecedented event in Philippine television. A stellar line up of the industry's most competent stars.

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