| Julio Diaz | |
| Birth Name: | Mariano Calongje de Leon |
| Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
| Other Names: | Mariano de Leon Regaliza Julio Diaz |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1984–present |
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).
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).[1]
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.
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).
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Takaw Tukso | ||
| 1993 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Bayani | ||
| 1993 | FAMAS Award | Best Actor | Bayani | ||
| 1994 | FAMAS Award | Best Actor | Sakay | ||
| 2009 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Service | ||
| 2010 | YCC Award | Best Male Performance | Soliloquy | ||
| 2011 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Blood Ties |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Sinner or Saint | |||
| Sariwa | ||||
| 1985 | Sex Object | |||
| 1986 | Flesh Avenue | |||
| 1987 | Kamagong | Emilio Salgado | ||
| Anak ng Lupa | Jim | |||
| Hubad Na Pangarap | ||||
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | |||
| Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? | ||||
| I Love You 3x a Day | Raymond | |||
| 1989 | 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig | Abel | "Ang Silid" segment | |
| Eagle Squad | Jun Domingo | |||
| Kung Kasalanan Man | ||||
| 1990 | Kolehiyala | |||
| Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | ||||
| Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos! | ||||
| 1991 | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | |||
| 1992 | Bayani | |||
| 1993 | Sakay | Macario Sakay | ||
| 1994 | Trudis Liit | |||
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Efren Contemplacion | ||
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Tino | ||
| Gayuma | ||||
| Dead Sure | Eddie | |||
| 1997 | ||||
| Kamandag Ko ang Papatay sa Iyo | ||||
| 1998 | Wangbu | |||
| Mapusok | ||||
| Sana Pag-ibig Na | ||||
| 1999 | Misteryosa | |||
| Pamasak Butas | ||||
| Gatilyo | ||||
| Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan | ||||
| 2000 | Masarap Habang Mainit | |||
| Pedrong Palad | ||||
| 2001 | Ika-Pitong Gloria | |||
| Virgin Wife | ||||
| 2002 | Kaulayaw | |||
| Lapu-Lapu | Radeen | |||
| 2003 | Bangkero | |||
| 2004 | Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo | |||
| 2005 | Lovestruck | |||
| 2007 | Tirador | Diego | ||
| Fred | ||||
| 2008 | Ang Lihim ni Kurdapya | |||
| Service | Lando | |||
| 2009 | Tulak | |||
| Kinatay | Vic/Kap | |||
| Kamoteng Kahoy | ||||
| 24K | ||||
| Soliloquy | ||||
| Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo | Eddie Lozano | |||
| 2010 | Blood Ties | |||
| Vox Populi | ||||
| Halik sa Tubig | ||||
| 2012 | Ang Misis ni Meyor | |||
| Pikit-mata | ||||
| 2013 | I Luv U, Pare Ko | |||
| 2014 | Governor Salvador Abubakar | |||
| 2015 | Trap | Larry | ||
| Bambanti | Daniel | |||
| 2016 | Ma' Rosa | Nestor Reyes | ||
| Tiniente Gimo | ||||
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Primo | ||
| 2023 | Apag | |||
| TBA | Mamay: The Great Man of Nunungan, Lanao del Norte[2] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Hello, Uncle Sam? | |||||
| 1993 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Atty. Ruben Felix | Episode: "Dangal ng Propesyon" | [5] | ||
| 1996-1997 | Familia Zaragoza | Lorenzo Lagrimas | ||||
| 1996–1998 | Calvento Files | Various | 3 episodes | |||
| 2000 | Himself | Television special | ||||
| 2011 | Buhawi Jack | Mang Impe | ||||
| 2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Julian Valerio | Extended cast / anti-hero | |||
| 2017 | Stories for the Soul | Henry | Episode: "Santa Makasalanan" | |||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo | Mario | Episode: "Disgrasyada" | |||
| Asintado | Melchor Gonzales / Manuel de Dios | Supporting cast / anti-hero | ||||
| 2023-present | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | PNP Chief Augustus V. Pacheco | Main cast / antagonist |