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

A Warlike Sense for the Beautiful Things
The Ardor
Going to Brazil
Gabriela
Perfumed Ball
Special Agents
Where the River Runs Black
The Egg
Don't Play with Tigers
Rio's Love Song

Top Movie Credits

Gabriela Chico Moleza
Perfumed Ball Zé de Zito
Special Agents Comandante Queiroz
Rio's Love Song (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")