Julio Diaz

**Mariano Calongje de Leon** (born November 18, 1958), known by his stage name **Julio Diaz**, is a Filipino film and television actor and entrepreneur/businessman 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).

## Other Info

### Character Playing As:

Julian Valerio (Ang Probinsyano)
Augustus Pacheco (Batang Quiapo)

## 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).

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.Template:Cn

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).Template:Cn

## Filmography

### 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* (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)
* 1995-1996 *Familia Zaragoza*
* 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)

1. ↑ Template:Cite news
2. ↑ "Julio Diaz says he deserves the life he leads now"
3. ↑ "Julio Diaz enthuses about renewed career and changes in showbiz since his heydey"