Victor Sunico Diaz'', popularly known as Vic Diaz, (July 29, 1932 – September 15, 2006) was a

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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 ''American Guerrilla in the Philippines'' (released as ''I Shall Return'' in the UK) is a 1950 American war film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Tyrone Power as a U.S. Navy ensign stranded by the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World ...

'' (1950) directed by

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. He appeared in ''

The Big Bird Cage ''The Big Bird Cage'' is a 1972 American exploitation film of the "women in prison" subgenre. It serves as a non-sequel follow-up to the 1971 film ''The Big Doll House''. The film was written and directed by Jack Hill, and stars Pam Grier, Sid H ...

'', ''

Black Mama White Mama ''Black Mama White Mama'' (also known as ''Women in Chains'') is a 1973 women in prison film directed by Eddie Romero and starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov. The film has elements of blaxploitation. The movie also was released as ''Hot, Hard ...

'' 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'', ''

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'', ''

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 produ ...

''.

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 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 life ...

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

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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 ''

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'' (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'' * 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.'' (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 ''

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'' (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 sen ...

'' 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 New World Pictures (also known as New World Entertainment and New World Communications Group, Inc.) was an American independent production, distribution, and (in its final years as an autonomous entity) multimedia company. It was founded in 197 ...

) * 1972 ''

Black Mama, White Mama ''Black Mama White Mama'' (also known as ''Women in Chains'') is a 1973 women in prison film directed by Eddie Romero and starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov. The film has elements of blaxploitation. The movie also was released as ''Hot, Hard ...

'' (

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) * 1972 ''

'' (New World Pictures) * 1972 ''

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'' (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!'' (New World Pictures) * 1973 ''

'' (Dimension Pictures Inc) * 1973 ''A Taste of Hell'' * 1974 ''The Deathhead Virgin'' * 1974 ''The Dragon Force Connection'' * 1974 '' Savage Sisters'' * 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 ''Cover Girl Models'' is a 1975 exploitation film from New World Pictures about three models who become involved in international espionage. Plot Three fashion models travel from Los Angeles to Hong Kong for a shoot. Barbara accidentally comes in ...

'' * 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 ''

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'' * 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'' (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 The ''Maharlika'' (meaning freeman or freedman) were the feudal warrior class in ancient Tagalog society in Luzon, the Philippines. They belonged to the lower nobility class similar to the ''Timawa'' of the Visayan people. In modern Filipino, h ...

'' * 1987 '' Target: Sparrow Unit'' * 1987 ''Mamaw'' * 1988 ''Strike Commando 2'' * 1988 ''

A Dangerous Life ''The Four Day Revolution'' (broadcast in the Philippines as ''A Dangerous Life'') is a 1988 Australian television film directed by Robert Markowitz and written by David Williamson. The story is about the journey and the love affair of an America ...

'' (miniseries) as Major General Prospero Olivas * 1988 '' Agila ng Maynila'' * 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'' (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