Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr. (born April 26, 1976), better known by his screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor. Throughout his career, he has won two FAP Awards and is three-time FAMAS Award nominee. He is best known for his antagonist and main villain portrayals and action movie lead roles.

Early life and education Diaz was born on April 26, 1976. He studied at the Adamson University.

Acting career Diaz began his acting career in 1984. In 1988, he became a talent of Viva Films, where he initially starred in teen comedy films, such as Estudyante Blues (1989) and Teacher's Enemy No. 1 (1990). He also had a special role in the 1988 film Boy Negro as the young titular character, in which he won as Best Child Performer in the 7th FAP Awards.

In 1992, he was launched under Viva's action stable through Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail and since bagged either co-lead or supporting roles in various action films, such as Blue Jeans Gang (1992), Pita (1993) and Brat Pack (1994). In 1995, he was launched into stardom with the biopic The Grepor Butch Belgica Story, where he portrayed the titular character. Since then, he became among the country's action stars at that time, bagging mostly lead roles in various action films, such as Masamang Damo (1996), Anak ni Boy Negro (1997), Squala (1998) and Sugo ng Tondo (2000).

Since 2009, he bags supporting roles in various TV series, notably villain roles.

Jeric Raval and Diaz, as one of the villains will be part of The Guardian (2024 film).

Personal life Diaz is married to his non-showbiz wife, Abigail, with whom he has two children: Ashley and Pacquie. He has another daughter, Nicole de Leon, from a previous relationship with actress Angelu de Leon.

He played a former high school basketball team of FEU-D Baby Tamaraws.

Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 1984 Sigaw ng Katarungan Bong Basag ang Pula Young Fernando Idol Child 1985 Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two Joko 1986 Oras ng Kagitingan Nestor Vargas Jr. 1988 Boy Negro Young Boy Negro Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang Kiko Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino! Carlos Ruiz 1989 Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy Ronnie Estudyante Blues Bart Dear Diary: Dear Killer Bogs Quiroy 1990 Titser's Enemi No. 1 Goliath 1991 Onyong Majikero Kiko Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail Erik 1992 Jesus Dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles Chito Dillinger Berting Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang Tony Manambit 1993 Pita, Terror ng Kalookan Yoyong 1994 Mistah New Recruit Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! Glen's Gang 1995 Silakbo Rudy The Grepor Butch Belgica Story Grepor "Butch" Belgica Urban Rangers Ding 1996 Masamang Damo Angel Sto. Domingo Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba Mario Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako Jojo 1997 Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling Boy Chico Anak ni Boy Negro Nap 1998 Ben Delubyo Salem Squala Hudlo 1999 Talahib at Rosas 2 Warat 2000 Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na Ferrer Sagot Kita, Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa Butch Sugo ng Tondo Lt. Rigor Dela Cruz 2001 Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa! Bingo Montano Kapag Buhay ang Inutang... Buhay Din ang Kabayaran... Daniel 2002 Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon Jerry D'Uragons Grego Masarap Pa sa Pugad Burgos 2004 Makamundo Zaldo 2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Pepeng Hapon 2012 El Presidente Procopio Bonifacio 2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak PNP leader 2015 Manila's Finest Brando 2017 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Cameo role 2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles Mr. Binuya 2019 Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) Terrorist Mga Mata sa Dilim Juancho 2022 Siklo Pastor Boy Hugas Dido Kinsenas, Katapusan Conardo Sitio Diablo Aplaon Always Ben Kara Krus Mayor 2023 Hugot Coach Mary Cherry Chua Oca Manzano Litsoneras Eloy Manyak Ken Tuhog Roldan 2024 Sunny Praybeyt Benjamin 3 Mr. Diaz 2025 Minamahal

Television Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role Notes 1998 Ganyan Kita Kamahal 2008 Obra: Rehas Nitoy 2010–2011 Bantatay Kanor My Driver Sweet Lover Agent Castro 2011 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Bong 2011–2012 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Berto Glamorosa Hernandez 2012–2013 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Eric 2013 Little Champ Jose Mga Basang Sisiw Tony Magpakailanman Conard Episode: "Hinagpis ng Isang Ina: The Rape of an Autistic Child" Indio Governador-General 2014 Magpakailanman Jude Episode: "Krimen sa Ngalan ng Puri" 2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Jose "Emong" 54 episodes 2015 Magpakailanman Nestor Episode: "Ang Bunga ng Nakaraan: The Nestor Jasm Boller Story" Let the Love Begin Enrico Potenciano Magpakailanman Jonard Episode: "Anak ni Mister, Kabit ni Misis" 2015–2016 Destiny Rose Joselito "Lito" Vergara, Sr. 2016 Magpakailanman Bong Episode: "Anak sa Mundo ng Droga" Once Again Lukas Carbonnel† 2016–2017 Alyas Robin Hood Ramon Arguelles 2017 Magpakailanman Sinon Loresca Sr. Episode: "Ang Rampa ng Buhay Ko: The Sinon Loresca Jr. Story" Mulawin vs. Ravena Antonio De Leon Magpakailanman Roland Episode: "Mga Sikreto ng Aking Pamilya" 2017–2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mateo F. De Silva† 2018–2020 Kadenang Ginto Andro Domingo† / Hector Mangubat† 2019 Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa Ernesto Miranda Maynila: Life Begins at 40 Gil 2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Nestor Elardo† 2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Aljo Nikolas Justiniano 2022 It's Showtime Himself Flower of Evil Baldo Ongkiko† 2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Hergis / Master Klaudio 2023–2024 Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin Dr. Joaquin Eduardo D. Serrano 2024 Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa Abraham "Abra" Espiritu† Pamilya Sagrado Diego Salvacion† 2024–2025 Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis Diego† 2025 Ang Mutya ng Section E Kaizer Watson Episode: "Meeting the Father" Incognito Enrique "Lion" Agno† Episodes: "Brand New Day""Tropic Storm""Storage" "Home" Sins of the Father Roldan Rivera Bad Genius 2025–2026 Totoy Bato Alan Monte† 2026 Sigabo Melchor Umali

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