# Julio Diaz (actor)

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).

## Career

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).
Diaz did movies such as Sinner or Saint (1984) with Claudia Zobel, Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? (1988) with Dina Bonnevie, Kailan Ka Magiging Akin (1991) 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.
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).

## Awards and nominations

| 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
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Sinner or Saint | | |
| 1984 | Sariwa | | |
| 1985 | Sex Object | | |
| 1986 | Flesh Avenue | | |
| 1987 | Kamagong | Emilio Salgado | |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | Jim | |
| 1987 | Hubad Na Pangarap | | |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | | |
| 1988 | Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? | | |
| 1988 | I Love You 3x a Day | Raymond | |
| 1989 | 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig | Abel | "Ang Silid" segment |
| 1989 | Eagle Squad | Jun Domingo | |
| 1989 | Kung Kasalanan Man | Alvaro | |
| 1990 | Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? | Alex Katigbak | |
| 1990 | Kolehiyala | | |
| 1990 | Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | | |
| 1990 | Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos! | | |
| 1991 | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | Ben | |
| 1992 | Bayani | | |
| 1993 | Sakay | Macario Sakay | |
| 1994 | Trudis Liit | | |
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Efren Contemplacion | |
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Tino | |
| 1996 | Gayuma | | |
| 1996 | Dead Sure | Eddie | |
| 1997 | Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar | | |
| 1997 | Kamandag Ko ang Papatay sa Iyo | | |
| 1998 | Wangbu | | |
| 1998 | Mapusok | | |
| 1998 | Sana Pag-ibig Na | | |
| 1999 | Misteryosa | | |
| 1999 | Pamasak Butas | | |
| 1999 | Gatilyo | | |
| 1999 | Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan | | |
| 2000 | Masarap Habang Mainit | | |
| 2000 | Pedrong Palad | | |
| 2001 | Ika-Pitong Gloria | | |
| 2001 | Virgin Wife | | |
| 2002 | Kaulayaw | | |
| 2002 | Lapu-Lapu | Radeen | |
| 2003 | Bangkero | | |
| 2004 | Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo | | |
| 2005 | Lovestruck | | |
| 2007 | Tirador | Diego | |
| 2007 | Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Fred | |
| 2008 | Ang Lihim ni Kurdapya | | |
| 2008 | Service | Lando | |
| 2009 | Tulak | | |
| 2009 | Kinatay | Vic/Kap | |
| 2009 | Kamoteng Kahoy | | |
| 2009 | 24K | | |
| 2009 | Soliloquy | | |
| 2009 | Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo | Eddie Lozano | |
| 2010 | Blood Ties | | |
| 2010 | Vox Populi | | |
| 2010 | Halik sa Tubig | | |
| 2012 | Ang Misis ni Meyor | | |
| 2012 | Pikit-mata | | |
| 2013 | I Luv U, Pare Ko | | |
| 2014 | Maratabat: Pride and Honor | Governor Salvador Abubakar | |
| 2015 | Trap | Larry | |
| 2015 | Bambanti | Daniel | |
| 2016 | Ma' Rosa | Nestor Reyes | |
| 2016 | Tiniente Gimo | | |
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Primo | |
| 2023 | Apag | | |
| 2024 | Mamay: A Journey to Greatness | | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 1988 | Hello, Uncle Sam? | | | IBC |
| 1993 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Atty. Ruben Felix | Episode: "Dangal ng Propesyon" | ABS-CBN |
| 1996-1997 | Familia Zaragoza | Lorenzo Lagrimas | | ABS-CBN |
| 1996–1998 | Calvento Files | Various | 3 episodes | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | R2K: The TV Special | Himself | Television special | Viva TV |
| 2011 | Buhawi Jack | Mang Impe | | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Julian Valerio | Extended cast / anti-hero | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Stories for the Soul | Henry | Episode: "Santa Makasalanan" | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo | Mario | Episode: "Disgrasyada" | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Asintado | Melchor Gonzales / Manuel de Dios | Supporting cast / anti-hero | ABS-CBN |
| 2023–2025 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | PNP Chief Augustus V. Pacheco | Main cast / antagonist | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Cine Mo! / Jeepney TV |
* 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)