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Vic Diaz

Vic Diaz

Actor · Died September 15, 2006, aged 74 · Manila, Philippines

One of the Philippines most popular character actors. Known for his many mirthful yet villainous roles.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1932
Died
September 15, 2006 (aged 74)
From
Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 103 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 36% in 30 days

What are Vic Diaz's films like?

Across their 27 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Action16 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 13th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 5th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
33%
Morality
28%
Power
26%
Self
6%
Bonds
5%
Society
1%
Ideas
1%
Survival12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom6 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 27 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 13 · Serious 11 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 14 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 14 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 11 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 5

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 18 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 25 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 4 of 7 analyzed roles.

Trickster
4 of 7
Shadow
3 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
22
Thrilling
17
Absurd
12
Dread
4
Melancholic
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Vic Diaz's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (20).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Vic Diaz's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

103 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Old Naguchi

  • La Vida Rosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Tiyong

  • Tunay na tunay: Gets mo? Gets ko!(2000)

    as Mr. Wong

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kahit demonyo itutumba ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Fight and Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Closer to Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Gruta

  • Fortunes of War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Colonel Shan

  • Caged Heat II: Stripped of Freedom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Warden Chen

  • Live by the Fist(1993)

    as Warden Acosta

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Beyond the Call of Duty(1992)

    as Armed Forces Officer on Train (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Kaaway ng Batas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Bloodfist(1989)

    as Detective

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Blackbelt II(1989)

    as Bill Akida

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Eagle of Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mr. Frisco Tabiante

  • Whiteforce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Martinez

  • Strike Commando 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Huan To

  • The Expendables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Tranh Um Phu

  • Spyder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Bill Akida

  • Equalizer 2000(1987)

    as Bone

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Revenge of the Street Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Mamaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Target Sparrow Unit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Eye of the Eagle(1987)

    as Col. Trang

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Silk(1986)

    as Tokuda

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Muslim.357 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kanor

  • When to Say I Love You? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Romy De Gracia

  • Isa Isa Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mr. Buenaventura

  • Isla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Hepe

  • Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Hot Property (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Pieta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Isang Bala Ka Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Raw Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Monk

  • Firecracker(1981)

    as Grip

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Nakakaaliw, nakakabaliw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Children of an Lac(1980)

    as Dr. Tran Van Binh

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Durugin Si Totoy Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Pacific Inferno(1979)

    as Kempei

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • ...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Kill Mediavillo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Death Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Vampire Hookers(1978)

    as Pavo

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Sudden Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Carnival barker

  • Totoy Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Too Hot to Handle(1977)

    as Sanchez

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Interceptors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Project: Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Alok Lee

  • Cover Girl Models(1975)

    as Kulik

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Señor Gruva

  • The Dragon Force Connection(1974)

    Actor

  • The Deathhead Virgin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mr Kapunan

  • The Thirsty Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Police Lieutenant

  • Savage Sisters(1974)

    as One-Eye

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Dugo ng Bayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Beyond Atlantis(1973)

    as Manuel the Barracuda

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Savage!(1973)

    as Minister of Defense

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Wonder Women(1973)

    as Lapu-Lapu

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Fly Me(1973)

    as Enriquez

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Black Mama White Mama(1973)

    as Vic Cheng

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • A Taste of Hell(1973)

    as Maj. Kuramoto

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Daughters of Satan(1972)

    as Carlos Ching

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Superbeast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Mondo Diaz

  • The Big Bird Cage(1972)

    as Rocco

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Cobra Woman(1972)

    as Japanese Soldier / Lope

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Blood Thirst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Inspector Miguel Ramos

  • Beast of the Yellow Night(1971)

    as Satan

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • The Losers(1970)

    as Diem-Nuc

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Maharlika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Impasse(1969)

    as Jesus Jimenez Riley

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Stoney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ah Song

  • Escape to Mindanao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sokuri

  • Mission Batangas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Smuggler

  • Manila, Open City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Colonel Hamada

  • The Longest Hundred Miles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Japanese General (uncredited)

  • The Passionate Strangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Angel Mascardo

  • Pilipinas Kong Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Nakamura

  • Operation C.I.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Professor Yen

  • The Ravagers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Cruz

  • The Blood Drinkers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Voice of Priest / Narrator (uncredited, unconfirmed)

  • Moro Witch Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Salek

  • Cordillera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Mabilis... Paa at Kamay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Flight to Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Victor Lorgren

  • Hell of Borneo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Sigaw ng Digmaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Right Between The Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Adiong Sikat ng Tondo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Umaapoy na Bakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Mister X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Habagat Sa Tag-araw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Mga Daing sa Libingan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Asiong Salonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • The Scavengers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Casimir O'Hara

  • Surrender - Hell!(1959)

    as Diaz

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Daughter of Lightning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Tuko Sa Madre Kakaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Casa Grande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Second Story

  • Malvarosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Leonides

  • Cavalry Command (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Julio

  • Bicol Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • American Guerrilla in the Philippines(1950)

    as Japanese General

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 81st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 103 titles from 1950 to 2001; peak year 1972.

Biggest box office

Bloodfist (1989)

$1.8M worldwide

Highest rated

The Big Bird Cage (1972)

Midcredits 38th

Most popular right now

Vampire Hookers (1978)

Film career

19502001

Peak 1972 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting102 of 103: 102 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score11thDirecting1 of 103: 1 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s9 · acting1960s24 · acting1970s32 · acting1980s27 · 26 acting · 1 crew1990s7 · acting2000s4 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
7277

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Vic Diaz's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 11th percentile, the median of the 29 of 30 with a score; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 16th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

16thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 29 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th21

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 29 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned9
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Tunay na tunay: Gets mo? Gets ko! (2000)

97th percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Children of an Lac (1980)

Midcredits 60th · 55% liked

Reviewers score the acting 40/100 in their films, across 25 reviewed titles; fans 59, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Vic Diaz's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles48–73 · median 55 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 39 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Vic Diaz work with?

People who share at least 2 of Vic Diaz's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Cirio H. Santiago shares the most, 10.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles