Greatest Philippine Action Movie Villains
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Paquito Diaz was born on 28 May 1937 in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Ang mananandata (1965), San Basilio (1981) and In This Corner (1982). He was married to Josefa "Nena" Gutierrez. He died on 3 March 2011 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines.- Romy Diaz was born on 28 November 1940 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Ang maestro (1981), Buhay na manika (1971) and Ang alamat (1972). He died on 10 May 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines.
- Bob Soler was an actor, known for NBI: Epimaco Velasco, the True Story (1994), Kadenang putik (1960) and Alyas Batman at Robin (1965). He was married to Elizabeth Poe. He died on 25 May 2023.
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Rod Navarro was born on 10 March 1930 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Dahil sa isang bulaklak (1967), Pambraun (1967) and Fight! Batman, Fight! (1973). He died on 9 April 2003 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Actor
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Charlie Davao was born on 7 October 1934 in Iloilo City, Philippines. He was an actor and producer, known for The Killing of Satan (1983), Pamilya Banal (1989) and Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti (1993). He died on 8 August 2010 in Manila, Philippines.- Actor
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Subas Herrero was born on 3 April 1943 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Black Mama White Mama (1973), Panic! (1973) and Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996). He was married to Maripaz. He died on 14 March 2013 in Rochester, New York, USA.- Actor
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Roldan Aquino was born on 2 May 1942 in the Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Burlesk Queen (1977), Canary Brothers of Tondo (1992) and Nasaan ang katarungan? (1969). He died on 10 March 2014 in the Philippines.- Actor
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Efren Reyes Jr. was born on 25 June 1959 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and writer, known for Yes Man (2008), Sa iyo ang itaas, sa akin ang ibaba... ng bahay (1997) and Ang babae sa bintana (1998).- Actor
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The son of Mary Pickett, an American, and Antonio Gutierrez, Eduardo was born in January 6, 1942 in Manila. He studied at San Beda College and finished high school at San Sebastian College. He took up a course in Commerce at Letran College. He married actress Annabelle Rama, with whom he has six children, including actress Ruffa Gutierrez, who won a Miss World 1st Runner-Up in the '90s; child performer-twins 'Richard Gutierrez' and Raymond Gutierrez; Elvis Gutierrez, Rocky Gutierrez and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez, an up-and-coming rap artist. Eddie also had a son by actress Liza Lorena - Tonton Gutierrez; and Ramon Christopher, by singer-actress Pilita Corrales. A bit player in 'Prinsesang Gusgusin' (1958), Eddie was introduced in Handsome (1959) and played the lead in films like Kaming makasalanan (1960), 'Eddie Longlegs' (1964), Portrait of My Love (1965) and Pogi (1967). He was under contract for Sampaguita Pictures for eight years. His other films include 'Hiram na Kamay' (1962), 'June Bride' (1962), Pitong puso (1962), Sabina (1963), Bird of Paradise (1963), 'Eddie Loves Susie' (1964), 'Isinulat sa Dugo'1965), 'I'll Dream of You' (1966), and All Over the World (1967). After living in the United States for several years, he came back to the Philippines with his family and resumed his acting career. He appeared in Katawang lupa (1975), 'Ursula' (1976), 'Beerhouse' (1977), Bontoc (1977), 'Balatkayo' (1978), Bomba Star (1978), Sari-saring ibong kulasisi (1978) , Lagi na lamang ba akong babae? (1978), and 'Lumakad Ka, Gabi' (1979). In 1991, Eddie was nominated Best Supporting Actor by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) for Uubusin ko ang lahi mo (1991). He received the FAP award for Best Actor and the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) for Best Supporting Actor for Only You (1992). In 2004 and 2006, Eddie joined the cast of the TV fantasy series, "Mulawin" and "Majika," in both series playing an elder with magical powers.- Actor
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Born to Gonzalo Teodosio and Maria Maximo in Feb 19, 1929, Gavino Maximo Teodosio entered Filipino cinema when it was reaching its so-called "Golden Age." Using the screen name "Max Alvarado" for dramatic appeal, he played his first bit role in Halik sa Banila (1948) and his first starring role in Alias Chain Gang (1967). Alvarado built his own brand of villain in seriocomic manner that was many times imitated. He appeared in other films like Totoy Gwapo (1970); James Bondat (1970), a send-up on the James Bond films; Deadly Fighter (1970); Liezl at ang Seven Hoods (1971); Mahiwagang Kris (1976); Sebastian Gustavo (1971); Jailbreak (1972); El Vibora (1972) and Nardong Putik (1972). Alvarado won the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) best supporting award for Ang Kampana Sa Santa Quiteria (1971). The same year, he received a trophy for best supporting performance at the 2nd Quezon City Film Festival, for Alyas Bagsik (1971). He was nominated by the FAMAS as best supporting actor for Pitong Makasalanan (1962) and Tiger Unit (1963). With his death, it was never the same again for villainy in Filipino cinema.- Actor
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John Regala was born on 28 May 1965 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011), Askal (1997) and Encantadia (2005). He was married to Victoria Alonzo and Aurina Manansala. He died on 3 June 2023 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Actor
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Vic Diaz reigns supreme as the jolly evil fat man of Filipino exploitation cinema. With his broad, mirthful grin, beady dark brown eyes, trim black goatee and mustache, swarthy complexion, thinning hair, protuberant sagging belly, and smooth, oily baritone voice, Diaz was a steady, scuzzy, often sinister and always charismatic presence in an alarmingly large volume of horror films and delectably down'n'dirty 1970s drive-in features alike. He has been often described as the Filipino equivalent to Peter Lorre.
Born in Manila in 1932, Diaz initially planned on being a lawyer (his father was Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal). After four years of practicing law Diaz became dissatisfied and decided to pursue an acting career instead. He started performing in amateur theater in 1949. In the late 1950s he began his extremely lengthy and prolific film career, making his debut in the war picture The Day of the Trumpet (1958). Diaz soon amassed a huge number of credits, frequently appearing in movies for directors Eddie Romero and Cirio H. Santiago. Among his most noteworthy roles are a sneaky, ruthless diamond smuggler in Monte Hellman's Flight to Fury (1964), a cunning and devious Satan in Beast of the Yellow Night (1971), an amiable mechanic in Jack Starrett's terrific The Losers (1970), a mute, whimpering, buck-toothed, hunch-backed village idiot in Night of the Cobra Woman (1972), and a flamboyant homosexual prison guard in Jack Hill's hilarious chicks-in-chains send-up The Big Bird Cage (1972).
Moreover, Diaz has also acted on stage in plays, portraying a broad range of parts that include Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello" and the King of Siam in "The King and I." Alas, in 2001 he had to voluntarily quit acting because of old age and ill health. However, despite his retirement Vic Diaz's many delightful cinematic contributions shall continue to amuse and entertain B-movie fans for countless years to come.- Dick Israel was born on 10 December 1947 in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (1994), Patrolman (1988) and Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991). He was married to Melinda Michaca. He died on 11 October 2016 in Makati City, Philippines.
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Joaquin Fajardo is known for Deadly Fighters (1970), Super Mouse and the Roborats (1989) and Mga tigreng taga-bukid (1962).- Dindo Arroyo is known for Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996), Kristo (1996) and Ang probinsyano (2015).
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King Gutierrez was born on 16 November 1955 in the Philippines. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Ben Delubyo (1998), APO: Kingpin ng Maynila (1990) and Lucas Abelardo (1994).- Actor
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Jorge Estregan is known for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011), El Presidente (2012) and Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill (2013).- Bomber Moran was born on 18 October 1944 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990), Alyas Pogi 2 (1992) and Goosebuster (1991). He died on 14 August 2004 in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Johnny Delgado was born on 29 February 1948 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Ligalig (2006), Santa santita (2004) and Ang alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979). He was married to Laurice Guillen. He died on 19 November 2009 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Stunts
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- Mark Gil was born on 25 September 1961 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Zuma (1985), Palipat-lipat, papalit-palit (1982) and Agaw armas (1986). He was married to Maricar Jacinto-Eigenmann, Irene Celebre, Jaclyn Jose and Bing Pimentel. He died on 1 September 2014 in Manila, Philippines.
- Roy Alvarez was born on 23 March 1950 in Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Diskarte (2002), Ben Delubyo (1998) and A Dangerous Life (1988). He was married to Nieves Campa-Alvarez. He died on 11 February 2014 in the Philippines.
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Jess Lapid Jr. is known for Batas militar (2006), Ang bagong Kardong Kidlat (1980) and Lumayo ka man sa akin (1992).- Actor
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Rez Cortez was born on 4 January 1956 in Canaman, Camarines Sur, Philippines. He is an actor and director, known for Insiang (1976), Dapat ka bang mahalin? (1984) and Bukal (2021). He has been married to Candy Cortez since 1978. They have four children.- Actor
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Lito Legaspi was born on 10 September 1941 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Sinong kapiling? Sinong kasiping? (1977), Ilustrado (2014) and Ang probinsyano (2015). He died on 8 September 2019 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Actor
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Boy Roque was born on 18 September 1962 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Cain at Abel (2018), 10000 Hours (2013) and Ang huling henya (2013). He died on 10 April 2019 in Phillipines.