Victor Sunico Diaz, popularly known as Vic Diaz, (July 29, 1932 – September 15, 2006) was a Filipino character actor who mostly portrayed villains. He was also the father of Teddy Diaz, the founding guitarist of the Filipino Rock band The Dawn.

Vic Diaz
Born
Victor Sunico Diaz

(1932-07-29)July 29, 1932
DiedSeptember 15, 2006(2006-09-15) (aged 74)
Manila, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1957–2001

Career

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Diaz's first part in front of the camera was an uncredited role as a Japanese General in American Guerrilla in the Philippines (1950) directed by Fritz Lang.

He appeared in The Big Bird Cage, Black Mama White Mama and played Satan in Eddie Romero's Beast of the Yellow Night. He appeared in a number of other Filipino horror films in the 70s such as Blood Thirst, Beyond Atlantis, Daughters of Satan and Night of the Cobra Woman.

Personal life

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Diaz was married to Kit Diaz who have 3 children: Teddy (1963–1988), Loren and Carl Diaz. He is not related to Paquito Diaz and Romy Diaz.

Death

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Diaz died on September 15, 2006, at the age of 74. His remains were shared with his son at Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati City.

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Thompson, Howard (6 August 1970). "Screen: 'Losers' Arrives:Motorcycle Gangsters at War in Vietnam". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Future action film hero to star in an indie movie". New Sunday Times. The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. May 20, 1996. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
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  • Vic Diaz at IMDb
  • Short Film Montage covering 50 years of Vic Diaz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIprz4OByag