Jose Romeo Bustillos Diaz (November 28, 1940 – May 10, 2005) was a

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. 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).Romy Diaz
people.theiapolis.com 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 a Mexican American of Spanish descent. Diaz was the younger brother of

Paquito Diaz Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), also known professionally as Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both action and comedy films. Biography Early lif ...

and uncle of

Joko Diaz Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr. (born February 13, 1968), better known by his screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor and action star. Diaz is regarded as one of the country's leading action stars. He has won two FAP Awards and is three-tim ...

, who are both actors. Prior to his acting career, Diaz played collegiate basketball for the

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and briefly for the

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and the

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in the 1960s. Diaz died on May 10, 2005 due to

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caused by heavy smoking, five months after the death of his longtime friend

Fernando Poe Jr. Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and s ...

Filmography

Film

Television

*'' Yagit'' (1983–1985) as Chito

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