Victor Sunico Diaz'', popularly known as Vic Diaz, (July 29, 1932 – September 15, 2006) was a Filipino character actor who mostly portrayed villains. He was also the father of

Teddy Diaz Teodoro "Teddy" de Villa Diaz (1 April 1963 – 21 August 1988) was a Filipino people, Filipino musician and composer, best known as the founder and original guitarist of The Dawn (band), The Dawn. As a composer, he co-wrote the band's first ...

, the founding guitarist of the Filipino Rock band The Dawn.

Career

Diaz first part in front of the camera was an uncredited role as a Japanese General in '' American Guerrilla in the Philippines'' (1950) directed by Fritz Lang. He appeared in '' The Big Bird Cage'', '' Black Mama White Mama'' and played Satan in Eddie Romero's ''

Beast of the Yellow Night ''Beast of the Yellow Night'' is a 1971 Filipino/American horror film, directed by Eddie Romero and starring John Ashley, who co-produced the film with Romero. It was the first release for Roger Corman's distribution company New World Pictures. ...

''. He appeared in a number of other Filipino horror films in the 70s such as '' Blood Thirst'', ''

Beyond Atlantis ''Atlantis II'', known as ''Beyond Atlantis'' in North America, is a 1999 graphic adventure game developed and published by Cryo Interactive. The sequel to '' Atlantis: The Lost Tales'', it follows the story of Ten, a mystical being that travels ...

'', ''

Daughters of Satan ''Daughters of Satan'' is a 1972 American horror film directed by Hollingsworth Morse and written by John C. Higgins. The film stars Tom Selleck, Barra Grant, Tani Guthrie, Paraluman, Vic Silayan and Vic Díaz. The film was released by United ...

'' and ''

Night of the Cobra Woman ''Night of the Cobra Woman'' is a 1972 American horror film starring Joy Bang, Marlene Clark, and Roger Garrett. It was co-produced by New World Pictures and shot in the Philippines. Roger Corman expressed great disappointment in the final product ...

''.

Personal life

Diaz was married to Kit Diaz who have 3 children: Teddy (1963-1988), Loren and Carl Diaz. He is not related to Paquito Diaz and

Romy Diaz Jose Romeo Bustillos Diaz (November 28, 1940 – May 10, 2005) was a Filipino actor. He performed in films such as ''Ang Maestro'' (1981), ''The Impossible Kid'' (1982), ''Gising Na... Ang Higanteng Natutulog'' (1995) and ''Si Samson at Si Deli ...

Death

Diaz died on September 15, 2006 at the age of 74. His remains were shared with his son at Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati City.

Filmography

* 1957 ''Bicol Express'' (Premiere) * 1958 '' Malvarosa'' (LVN) * 1958 ''Eddie Junior Detective'' (LVN) * 1958 ''Obra-Maestra'' (People's) * 1958 ''Ana María'' (LVN) * 1958 ''Casa grande'' (LVN) * 1958 ''Sisang Tabak'' (Cinematic Phil Inc.) * 1959 '' The Scavengers'' (Lynn-Romero Productions) * 1961 ''Asiong Salonga'' (Larry Santiago Productions) * 1963 ''

Cavalry Command ''Cavalry Command'' (also known as ''The Day of the Trumpet'') is a 1958 Filipino-American Western film directed by Eddie Romero and starring John Agar and Richard Arlen. Plot Cast * John Agar as Sgt. Judd Norcutt * Richard Arlen ...

'' (Premiere) * 1964 ''Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi...aka The Blood Drinkers'' (USA) (People's Pictures) * 1964 ''

Flight to Fury ''Flight to Fury'' is a 1964 film starring Jack Nicholson, Fay Spain and Dewey Martin. The film was directed by Monte Hellman and filmed back to back with ''Back Door to Hell'' in the Philippines in 1964. Nicholson was one of the writers of the ...

'' * 1964 ''

From Hell to Borneo ''Hell of Borneo'' also known as Hell to Borneo and From Hell to Borneo is a 1964 English language Philippine film produced by and starring Torin Thatcher, Vic Diaz and George Montgomery (who also directed and co-wrote the screenplay). The film ...

'' * 1964 ''

Moro Witch Doctor ''Moro Witch Doctor'' ( fil, Amok) is a 1964 Filipino adventure film written and directed by Eddie Romero, and co-produced by Romero, Kane W. Lynn and Irwin Pizor (doing business as "Hemisphere Pictures"). The film stars Jock Mahoney, Margia Dean, ...

'' (Associated Producers Inc.) * 1965 ''

Operation C.I.A. ''Operation C.I.A.'' is a 1965 black-and-white spy film directed by Christian Nyby and starring Burt Reynolds and John Hoyt. Plot When CIA Agent Stacey (Marsh Thomson) learns of a plan to assassinate the American ambassador to Vietnam but is ...

'' (Allied Artists Pictures Corporation) * 1965 '' The Ravagers'' (Hemisphere Pictures Inc.) * 1966 ''The Passionate Strangers'' (MJP) * 1968 ''Mission Batangas'' (Diba Productions) * 1968 ''Escape to Mindanao'' (Universal TV) * 1969 ''Surabaya Conspiracy'' * 1969 '' Impasse'' (Aubrey Schenck Productions) * 1970 ''

Nam's Angels ''The Losers'' released on video as ''Nam's Angels'' is a 1970 American biker war film directed by Jack Starrett. Plot The plot involves a gang of Hells Angels-type bikers called "The Devil's Advocates" involved in the Vietnam War. They are sent ...

'' aka ''The Losers'' (Fanfare Films Inc.) * 1971 '' Blood Thirst'' (Shot 1965, not released in U.S. until 1971) * 1971 ''

'' (Cinema Projects International) * 1972 ''

'' ( New World Pictures) * 1972 '' Black Mama, White Mama'' ( American International Pictures) * 1972 '' The Big Bird Cage'' (New World Pictures) * 1972 '' Superbeast'' (A&S Productions) * 1972 ''

'' (A&S Productions) * 1973 ''

Fly Me ''Fly Me'' is a 1973 United States-Filipino sexploitation film about the adventures of three flight attendants. Plot Three young flight attendants fly from Los Angeles, California to Hong Kong. Toby's mother has followed her on the plane and Toby ...

'' * 1973 '' Wonder Women'' (American National Enterprises) * 1973 ''

Savage! ''Savage!'' is a 1973 American-Philippines action film with elements of blaxploitation. The funding and distribution came from Roger Corman's New World Pictures which also provided the leading players from among a number of American actors who re ...

'' (New World Pictures) * 1973 ''

'' (Dimension Pictures Inc) * 1973 ''A Taste of Hell'' * 1974 ''The Deathhead Virgin'' * 1974 ''The Dragon Force Connection'' * 1974 ''

Savage Sisters ''Savage Sisters'' is a 1974 women in prison film made in the Philippines and directed by Eddie Romero. It was the last and most expensive of several movies actor/producer John Ashley filmed in that country. Plot In a revolution-torn country, ...

'' * 1974 ''

Bamboo Gods and Iron Men ''Bamboo Gods and Iron Men'' is a martial arts comedy film set in the Philippines. It is considered a blaxploitation film. It was produced by American International Pictures. It stars the Filipino actors, Chiquito, Vic Diaz, and Eddie Garcia. P ...

'' * 1974 ''The Thirsty Dead'' * 1975 ''The Pacific Connection'' * 1975 '' Cover Girl Models'' * 1976 ''Hustler Squad'' * 1976 '' Project: Kill'' * 1976 ''The Interceptors'' * 1977 ''Totoy Bato'' (FPJ Productions) * 1977 ''Bawa't Himaymay ng Aking Laman'' * 1977 '' Too Hot to Handle'' * 1978 '' The Boys in Company C'' * 1978 ''Patayin si... Mediavillo'' (FPJ Productions) * 1979 ''...At Muling Nagbaga ang Lupa'' (FPJ Productions) * 1979 ''Durugin si Totoy Bato'' (FPJ Productions) * 1979 ''Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe'' (FPJ Productions) * 1982 ''

Raw Force ''Raw Force'' (also known as ''Kung Fu Cannibals'') is a 1982 Filipino-American martial arts action-horror film written and directed by Edward D. Murphy and starring Cameron Mitchell. Plot The Burbank Karate club travel to a forbidden isl ...

'' * 1986 ''

Muslim .357 ''Muslim .357'' (or ''Magnum Muslim .357'') is a 1986 Philippine action film directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr. as an undercover officer of the Philippine Constabulary. The film was both a box-office and critical success, earning nominati ...

'' (EDL Productions) * 1986 ''

Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite ''Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite'' () is a 1986 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago and written by Agustin B. de la Cruz, starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Ramon Revilla. The film earned less at the box office than what its producers a ...

'' (BSH Films) * 1987 '' Maharlika'' * 1987 '' Target: Sparrow Unit'' * 1987 ''Mamaw'' * 1988 ''Strike Commando 2'' * 1988 '' A Dangerous Life'' (miniseries) as Major General Prospero Olivas * 1988 ''

Agila ng Maynila ''Agila ng Maynila'' () is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago, written by Pablo S. Gomez, and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who stars as Mauro Reyes, the titular "eagle" of Manila. The film also stars Vic Vargas, Paquito Dia ...

'' * 1989 '' The Expendables'' as Tranh Um Phu * 1994 '' Fortunes of War'' * 1995 ''Closer to Home (Elibon Film Productions) * 1997 ''Fight and Revenge'' * 2000 ''

Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko is a 2000 Filipino action film starring Rommel Padilla, Jean Garcia and Vic Diaz. Plot A soldier (Rommel Padilla) is among a unit who attacked and destroyed a rebel base, capturing a rebel returnee (Jean Garcia), whic ...

'' (ZMM Productions) * 2000 '' Tunay na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko!'' (Star Cinema) * 2001 '' Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure'' (Regal Films)

References

External links

* *Short Film Montage covering 50 years of Vic Diaz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIprz4OByag 1932 births 2006 deaths 20th-century Filipino male actors 21st-century Filipino male actors Male actors from Manila {{Philippines-actor-stub