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).

Julio Diaz
Born
Mariano Calongje de Leon

November 18, 1958 (1958-11-18) (age 66)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMariano de Leon Regaliza
Julio Diaz
OccupationActor
Years active1984–present

Career

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Julio Diaz's stage name was inspired by the main 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

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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

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Film

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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
2014 Maratabat: Pride and Honor Governor Salvador Abubakar
2015 Trap Larry
Bambanti Daniel
2016 Ma' Rosa Nestor Reyes
Tiniente Gimo
2017 Ang Panday Primo
2023 Apag
2024 Mamay: A Journey to Greatness[2][3]

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network Source
1988 Hello, Uncle Sam?
1993 Ipaglaban Mo! Atty. Ruben Felix Episode: "Dangal ng Propesyon" [7]
1996-1997 Familia Zaragoza Lorenzo Lagrimas
1996–1998 Calvento Files Various 3 episodes
2000 R2K: The TV Special Himself Television special
2011 Buhawi Jack Mang Impe
2015–2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Julian Valerio Extended cast / anti-hero
2017 Stories for the Soul Henry Episode: "Santa Makasalanan"
2018 Ipaglaban Mo Mario Episode: "Disgrasyada"
Asintado Melchor Gonzales / Manuel de Dios Supporting cast / anti-hero
2023-present FPJ's Batang Quiapo PNP Chief Augustus V. Pacheco Main cast / antagonist
  • 2015 Juan Tamad (GMA 7)
  • 2015 Dangwa (GMA 7)
  • 2015 Nathaniel
  • 2015 Sabado Badoo (GMA 7)
  • 2015 Pasion De Amor
  • 2015 Inday Bote
  • 2015 Karelasyon (GMA 7)
  • 2015 Marimar
  • 2015 Pare Ko'y
  • 2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali?
  • 2014 Wattpad Presents (TV5)
  • 2014 Magpakailanman
  • 2014 Carmela
  • 2014 The Half Sisters
  • 2014 Illustrado
  • 2014 Innamorata
  • 2013 Wagas (GMA News TV 11)
  • 2013 Katipunan (GMA 7)
  • 2013 Bingit (GMA 7)
  • 2013 It's Showtime: Holy Week Drama Specials (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2012-2013 Pahiram ng Sandali
  • 2012 Toda Max (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2011-2012 Munting Heredera
  • 2011-2012 Real Confessions
  • 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Sumpak
  • 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Itak
  • 2011 Spooky Nights Presents (GMA 7)
  • 2011 Buhawi Jack
  • 2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa
  • 2010 Wansapanataym
  • 2010 Ang Yaman ni Lola (GMA 7)
  • 2010 Gumapang Ka sa Lusak
  • 2010 Pilyang Kerubin
  • 2010 Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Elias Paniki (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Pera
  • 2009 Precious Hearts Romance (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2009 Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tianong Akyat (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Sulo
  • 2009 Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
  • 2008 Camera Cafe on GMA (GMA 7)
  • 2008 Magpakailanman
  • 2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2006 Your Song (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2006 Baywalk TV Series (QTV 11)
  • 2005 Noel (QTV 11)
  • 2004 Forever in My Heart
  • 2004 Walang Bakas (documentary)
  • 2003 Home Along da Airport (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2002 Pangako ng Lupa (TV movie)
  • 2001 Idol Ko si Kap (GMA 7)
  • 2001 Eto Na ang Susunod Na Kabanata (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 2000 Super Klenk (GMA 7)
  • 2000 Maynila
  • 2000 CBN Asia Holy Week Drama Special (GMA 7)
  • 1999-2001 Rio Del Mar
  • 1999 Mikee Forever (GMA 7)
  • 1999 Di Ba't Ikaw
  • 1998 MTB Lenten Drama Specials
  • 1998 Katapat: Mayor Fred Lim (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1998 Paraiso (RPN 9)
  • 1997-1998 Ikaw Na Sana
  • 1997 FLAMES (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1997 The Calvento Files (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1996 Mga Liham ni Alberto (TV movie)
  • 1996 1896 (ABC5)
  • 1995 Spotlight Drama Special
  • 1995 Mikee (GMA 7)
  • 1995 GMA Telesine Specials
  • 1995 Bayani (ABS-CBN 2) - Andrés Bonifacio
  • 1994 Toynk!: Hulog ng Langit (GMA 7)
  • 1994 Noli Me Tángere (ABC5)
  • 1993 Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1993 Rated Pang Bayan: Pugad Baboy Sa TV (GMA 7)
  • 1993 Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (RPN 9)
  • 1993 Davao: Ang Gintong Pag-Asa (RPN 9)
  • 1992 Kapag May Katriwan: Ipaglaban Mo! (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1991 Cebu (RPN 9)
  • 1990 The Maricel Drama Special (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1990 Boracay (RPN 9)
  • 1989 Stowaway (IBC 13)
  • 1989 Estudyante Blues TV Series (PTV 4)
  • 1988 Eat Bulaga Holy Week Drama Specials (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1987 Salot: "Sindak" (GMA 7)
  • 1987 Goin Bananas (ABS-CBN 2)
  • 1985 Champoy (RPN 9)
  • 1985 Lovingly Yours
  • 1985 Regal Shockers
  • 1984 Batibot (RPN 9)

References

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  1. ^ Mendoza, Meg (October 7, 1988). "Still going strong". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Nicasio, Maricris Valdez (September 2, 2024). "Mamay: A Journey To Greatness ipalalabas din sa mga eskuwelahan" [Mamay: A Journey To Greatness to be shown in schools as well]. Hataw! D'yaryo ng Bayan (in Filipino). Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Antonio, Lou Ellen (March 18, 2023). "Life of Nunungan mayor to be featured in a biopic film". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Julio Diaz says he deserves the life he leads now"
  5. ^ "Julio Diaz enthuses about renewed career and changes in showbiz since his heydey"
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Jeepney TV (July 26, 2021). Ipaglaban Mo: Dangal ng Propesyon (Full Episode 04) | Jeepney TV. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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