Chico Diaz

Born: 1959-02-16

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Biography

Francisco Díaz Rocha, known as Chico Díaz (Mexico City, February 16, 1959), is a Peruvian-Brazilian actor born in Mexico. Graduated in architecture and urban planning, he worked in theater from the age of fourteen. His first work in his artistic life was in 1982 on the big screen in O Sonho não Acabou. With all the main awards in Brazilian cinema, namely Gramado Brasília, Recife and Rio de Janeiro, he is one of the most versatile and present actors on Brazilian screens with more than 80 films made in Brazil and abroad.

Known For

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Gabriela
The Ardor
Words with Gods
Don't Play with Tigers
Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme
Ouro Negro
Going to Brazil
The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

Top Movie Credits

Gabriela Chico Moleza
Words with Gods The Man (ep. "The Man Who Stole a Duck")
Ouro Negro Vicente Camargo