Mariano Calongje de Leon (born November 18, 1958), known by his stage name Julio Diaz, is a Filipino film and television actor in the

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. Diaz is of Filipino Mexican background. He received the Best Actor

Gawad Urian Award The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP, "the Filipino Film Critics") and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Fi ...

nomination for his performance in ''Takaw Tukso'' (1986).

Career

Julio Diaz's stage name was inspired by the lead character of the 1975 film '' Manila in the Claws of Light'', Julio Madiaga (played by

Bembol Roco Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liw ...

). Diaz did movies such as ''Sinner or Saint'' (1984) with

Claudia Zobel Thelma Cabras Maloloy-on (February 27, 1964 – February 10, 1984), better known by her stage name Claudia Zobel, was a Filipinos, Filipino actress. Maloloy-on was killed in a car accident on February 10, 1984 in Makati, Philippines, seven ...

, ''Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?'' (1988) with

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, ''Kailan Ka Magiging Akin?'' (1990) with

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, ''Aliwan Paradise'' (1992), ''Bayani'' (1992),

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(1993) with

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The Flor Contemplacion Story ''The Flor Contemplacion Story'' is a 1995 drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan and produced by Vic del Rosario Jr. for Viva Films about the Flor Contemplacion, story of the Overseas Filipino Worker, Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Si ...

(1995) with

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, ''Segurista'' (1996) with Michelle Aldana, ''Sana Pag-ibig Na'' (1998) with

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, ''Hubad Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan'' (2000) with Klaudia Koronel, ''Balahibong Pusa'' (2001) with

Rica Peralejo Rica Peralejo (; born March 7, 1981) is a Filipina former actress, singer, and television host. Career Television Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show '' Ang TV''. Peralejo appea ...

, and ''Lapu-Lapu'' (2002) with

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. He also appeared in films like ''Batanes'' (2007) with

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, ''Serbis'' (2008) with

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, Kinatay (2009) with

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, ''Biyaheng Lupa'' (2009) with

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, and ''24K'' (2009).

Awards and nominations

*2011 Best Supporting Actor Nominated

''Blood Ties'' (2010) *2010 Best Male Performance Nominated YCC Award ''Soliloquy'' (2009) *2009 Best Supporting Actor Nominated

''Service'' (2008) *1994 Best Actor Nominated

FAMAS Award The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (also known as the FAMAS Awards) are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of award-winning writers and movie columni ...

''Sakay'' (1993) *1993 Best Actor Nominated

''Bayani'' (1992) *1993 Best Actor Nominated

''Bayani'' (1992) *1987 Best Actor Nominated

''Takaw Tukso'' (1986)

Filmography

Film

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Television

*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 TV Series (GMA 7) *2013 Bingit (GMA 7) *2013 It's Showtime Holy Week Drama Specials (ABS-CBN 2) *2012-2013

Pahiram ng Sandali ''Pahiram ng Sandali'' (International title: ''Chasing Moments'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26 ...

(TV series) *2012 Toda Max (ABS-CBN 2) *2011-2012

Munting Heredera ''Munting Heredera'' (International title: ''Little Heiress'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Gloria Romero. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Telebabad ...

(TV series) *2011-2012 Real Confessions (TV series) *2012

Maalaala Mo Kaya ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by Cha ...

- Sumpak *2011

- Itak *2011 Spooky Nights Presents (GMA 7) *2011

Buhawi Jack ''Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack'' (lit. ''Tornado Jack'') is a fantaserye drama television series based on the comic strip of the same name by Rod Santiago, and was aired on ABS-CBN. It is the first fantaserye series created by the anthol ...

(TV series) *2011

Babaeng Hampaslupa ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (International Name: ''The Poor Heiress'' / ; ) is a 2011 soap opera aired in the Philippines by TV5 and starred Susan Roces along with Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga and is directed by Eric Quizon and Joyce Bernal. The ...

(TV series) *2010

Wansapanataym ''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "'' once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to Fe ...

*2010 Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA 7) *2010 Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (TV series) *2010

Pilyang Kerubin ''Pilyang Kerubin'' (International title: ''My Silly Angel'' / ) is a 2010 Philippine television drama comedy fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and Andoy Ranay, it stars Barbie Forteza in the title role. ...

(TV series) *2010 Agimat: Mga Alamat Ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Elias Paniki (ABS-CBN 2) *2010

- Pera *2009 Precious Hearts Romance (ABS-CBN 2) *2009 Agimat: Mga Alamat Ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tianong Akyat (ABS-CBN 2) *2009

- Sulo *2009

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' (International title: ''Second Chances'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of ...

(TV series) *2008 Camera Cafe On GMA (GMA 7) *2008 Magpakailanman (TV series) *2008 Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's 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 ''Forever in My Heart'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Reyes and Phil Noble, it stars Regine Velasquez, Richard Gomez, Ariel Rivera and Dawn Zulueta. It premiered on September 27, 2004 ...

(TV series) *2004 Walang Bakas (TV 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 (TV series) *1999 Mikee Forever (GMA 7) *1999

Di Ba't Ikaw ''Di Ba't Ikaw'' (International title: ''Love and Revenge'' / ) is a 1999 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Jessa Zaragoza, Angelika dela Cruz, Jao Mapa and Jomari ...

(TV series) *1998 MTB Lenten Drama Specials *1998 Katapat: Mayor Fred Lim (ABS-CBN 2) *1998 Paraiso (RPN 9) *1997-1998

Ikaw Na Sana ''Ikaw na Sana'' (International title: ''Destiny'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on March 17, 1997. The series co ...

(TV series) *1997 FLAMES TV Series (ABS-CBN 2) *1997 The Calvento Files TV Series (ABS-CBN 2) *1996 Mga Liham Ni Alberto (TV movie) *1996 1896 (ABC5) *1995-1996

Familia Zaragoza ''Familia Zaragoza'' (English: ''Zaragoza Family'') is a Philippine reality drama television series that aired on ABS-CBN from July 2, 1995, to March 23, 1997, replacing ''Mel & Jay''. It was replaced by ''Compañero y Compañera''. Plot The st ...

(TV series) *1995 Spotlight Drama Special *1995 Mikee (GMA 7) *1995 GMA Telesine Specials *1995 Bayani (ABS-CBN 2) -

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*1994 Toynk!: Hulog Ng Langit (GMA 7) *1994 Noli Me Tangere (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

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Diaz, Julio 1958 births Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Filipino people of Mexican descent Ilocano people Living people Male actors from Manila