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Joko Diaz

Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr., better known by his screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor.[3] Throughout his career, he has won two FAP Awards and is three-time FAMAS Award nominee. He is best known for his antagonist portrayals and action movie lead roles.

Career

Diaz began his acting career in 1984. In 1988, he became a talent of Viva Films, where he initially starred in teen comedy films, such as Estudyante Blues (1989) and Teacher's Enemy No. 1 (1990). He also had a special role in the 1988 film Boy Negro as the young titular character, in which he won as Best Child Performer in the 7th FAP Awards.[4]

Diaz in BUCAA basketball tournament

In 1992, he was launched under Viva's action stable through Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail and since bagged either co-lead or supporting roles in various action films, such as Blue Jeans Gang (1992), Pita (1993) and Brat Pack (1994). In 1995, he was launched into stardom with the biopic The Grepor Butch Belgica Story, where he portrayed the titular character. Since then, he became among the country's action stars at that time, bagging mostly lead roles in various action films, such as Masamang Damo (1996), Anak ni Boy Negro (1997), Squala (1998) and Sugo ng Tondo (2000).[5]

Since 2009, he bags supporting roles in various TV series, notably villain roles.[6]

Jeric Raval and Diaz, as one of the villains will be part of The Guardian (2024 film).[7]

Personal life

Diaz is married to his non-showbiz wife, Abigail, with whom he has two children: Ashley and Pacquie.[8] He has another daughter, Nicole de Leon, from a previous relationship with actress Angelu de Leon.[9][4]

He studied at the Adamson University.[10] He played a former high school basketball team of FEU-D Baby Tamaraws.[5]

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. ^ a b Acar, Aedrianne (September 21, 2018). "LOOK: Meet the "queen" of Joko Diaz's life". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (May 23, 2017). "Kiko Estrada excited to act with uncle Joko Diaz". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "LOOK: '90s action heartthrobs that made you swoon | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Bautista, Mario (April 26, 2000). "New Love Mellows Joko". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 23. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Google News.
  5. ^ a b Red, Isah (June 11, 1995). "It's About Time, Joko Diaz". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 22. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Google News.
  6. ^ "Returning stars who made their grand comeback on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Jeric Raval, Joko Diaz among cast members of upcoming Korean film 'The Guardian'". GMA Integrated News. January 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 1, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: Joko Diaz's artistahing anak, Ashley Diaz". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  9. ^ Aquino, Maine (February 16, 2018). "LOOK: Angelu de Leon and daughter Nicole look like twins". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Adamson University: 75 Touchstones at Year 75. Adamson University. 2007. p. 97. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  11. ^ Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie. YouTube. Google LLC. Event occurs at 1:32:08. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  12. ^ Bayle, Alfred (July 4, 2018). "Derek Ramsay, Jessy Mendiola take a break while shooting at Daranak Falls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  13. ^ "Make your heart turn around and 'Let The Love Begin'". GMA News Online. May 2, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "GMA Network unveils entire cast of 'Mulawin vs. Ravena'". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. April 11, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  15. ^ Baldono, Krista (June 1, 2021). "LOOK: Meet the loving family of Joko Diaz | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

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