Boots Plata was born on August 17, 1943. He was a director and actor, known for
Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig (1998),
Taong gubat (1993) and
Isusumbong kita sa tatay ko (1999). He was married to
Dolor Guevarra. He died on November 2, 2011 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.