Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (10 December 1947 – 11 October 2016), known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in many Filipino movies. He later branched out in television playing father and supporting roles.
Dick Israel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (1947-12-10)10 December 1947 Porac, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Died | 11 October 2016(2016-10-11) (aged 68) Caloocan, Philippines |
| Resting place | Eternal Gardens Memorial Park |
| Nationality | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–2014 |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse | Marilyn Michaca (her death) |
| Children | 8 |
On 11 October 2016, Israel suffered blood vomiting, and later died in his home, according to actress Vivian Velez, a member of the Damay Kamay Foundation. He was 68.[1][2][3] His wife, Marilyn Michacha, died less than week later due to unrelated circumstances.[4] Before his death, Israel was seeking help after his residence in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan was damaged in a fire in July of the same year.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | I Love You Honey | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | |
| Casa Fuego (Maapoy Na Pagnanasa) | Lunepo Productions | ||
| 1971 | Bar Girl | J.G. Productions | |
| 1974 | Kamay Na Gumagapang | VP Pictures | |
| 1980 | Kalibre .45 | Mirick Films International | |
| 1982 | T-Bird at Ako | Dickie | Film Ventures |
| 1985 | Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story | Max | Amazaldy Film Production |
| Sangley Point Robbery | Bungo | Vanguard Films | |
| 1986 | Boy Paltik: Triggerman | Oying | Intervision Films |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | Eric | Viva Films |
| Sparrow Unit: The Termination Squad | Cine Suerte | ||
| 1988 | Parrot Unit | Green Films | |
| Akyat Bahay Gang | Ato | Falcon Films | |
| Tumayo Ka't... Lumaban | Serres Films | ||
| Ambush | Ka Diego | Regent Films | |
| Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang | Viva Films | ||
| Dugo ng Pusakal | Filipinas Productions | ||
| Patrolman | El Niño Films | ||
| 1989 | Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | Nasim | The Golden Lions Production |
| Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Romulo | Viva Films | |
| Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida | Ka Datwin | Regal Films | |
| 1990 | Sa Nag-aapoy Na Dagat | Toto Montelibano | Eastern Films |
| Kahit Singko, Hindi Ko Babayaran ang Buhay Mo | Martin | Regal Films | |
| David Balondo ng Tondo | Tir-Tir 1 | Four N Films | |
| Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | Pandong | Omega Releasing Organization | |
| Bad Boy | Bondat | Viva Films | |
| Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay! Kapitan Paile | Engr. Alcazar | Regal Films | |
| Isa-Isahin Ko Kayo! | Sanchez | Harvest Films International | |
| Anak ni Baby Ama | Kulas | Viva Films | |
| 1991 | Lintik Na Lang ang Walang Ganti! | Javier | Seiko Films |
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Pando | Viva Films | |
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Pipi | ||
| Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Right Hand of Steve | Mega Films | |
| 1992 | Magnong Rehas | Boy Aswang | Viva Films |
| Aswang | Patrick | Regal Films | |
| Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo | OctoArts Films | ||
| Manong Gang: Ang Kilabot at Maganda | Jimmy Cordero | Moviestars Production | |
| Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Gardo | Regal Films | |
| Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin | Jake | Harvest Films International | |
| Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang | Lt. Burgos | Viva Films | |
| Alyas Ninong: Huling Kilabot ng Tondo | Duwall | OctoArts Films | |
| Bad Boy 2 | Ato | Viva Films | |
| Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api | Julio | Jade Star Films | |
| 1993 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | Chito | Viva Films |
| Patapon | Arnel | EDL Productions | |
| Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | First Films | ||
| Markadong Hudas | Olivares | Viva Films | |
| Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita | Regal Films | ||
| Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos | Mayor Miguel Beltran | Regal Films | |
| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | Tom | Seiko Films |
| Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo | Dickoy | Megavision Films | |
| Epimaco Velasco: NBI | NBI Men | Viva Films | |
| Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Benjie | Moviestar Productions | |
| Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Jessie | Levin Films | |
| Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan | Sarmiento | ||
| 1995 | Ang Titser Kong Pogi | Morgan | Mahogany Pictures |
| Dog Tag: Katarungan sa Aking Kamay | Hepe | ||
| Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay | Mayor's Aide | Viva Films | |
| Matimbang Pa sa Dugo | Dodoy | Star Cinema | |
| 1996 | Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo | Monsod | OctoArts Films |
| Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy | Mekeni | Premiere Productions | |
| Rubberman | Val Balbin / Mandreko | OctoArts Films | |
| Da Best in Da West 2: Da Western Pulis Istori | Don Boquia | Regal Films | |
| Diego | Arman Miraflor | Mahogany Pictures | |
| Leon Cordero: Duwag Lang ang Hahalik sa Lupa | Waray | OctoArts Films | |
| 'Wag Na 'Wag Kang Lalayo | Pidyong | OctoArts Films | |
| 1997 | Bubot, Kulang sa Panahon | Mang Gorio | V Rich Films International |
| Buhay Mo, Buhay Ko Rin | Atty. | Neo Films | |
| 1998 | Strebel: Gestapo ng Maynila | Carding | VIVA Films |
| Sugat sa Puri | Mayor Ricardo Roman | Almaritz Films International | |
| Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib | Donat | VIVA Films | |
| Ginto't Pilak | Ding | VIVA Films | |
| Alamid: Ang Alamat | Payaso | MHR Productions | |
| 1999 | Laging Sariwa ang Sugat | Mando | BSU Films |
| 2000 | Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa | Bong | Millennium Cinema |
| 2001 | Alas-Dose | PO4 Magno | VIVA Films |
| Carta Alas... Huwag Ka Nang Humirit | Melvin | FLT Films International | |
| 2002 | Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 | Billy Casiping | VIVA Films |
| Kilabot at Kembot | Hector | GMA Films | |
| Super-B | Tatay Billy | Neo Films | |
| 2003 | Bold Star | Gusting | Wild World Entertainment |
| Pakners | Elias | FPJ Productions | |
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: OK Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend | OctoArts Films | |
| 2005 | Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Brother Jojo | Regal Films APT Entertainment |
| 2006 | Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko! | State Witness | Rocketts Productions |
| The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point | Rasheed | New Horizons Picture | |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Glenn Ricafort | Star Cinema |
| My Kuya's Wedding | Peng | Regal Entertainment | |
| Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Kapt. Kadyo Macapagal | Viva Films | |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Chef Sen | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | Grandpa Is Dead | Isidro | APT Entertainment |
| And I Love You So | Jun Panlilio | Star Cinema | |
| 2010 | Dalaw | Priest | Star Cinema CineMedia K Productions |
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Healed by Angelito | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions APT Entertainment |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill | Boy Bungal | Scenema Concept International |
| 2014 | Ang Bagong Dugo | 3JS Production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Beh Bote Nga | Mang Max | GMA Network | |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Tats | ABS-CBN | |
| 2003 | Buttercup | Dante | ||
| 2003 | It Might Be You | Bruno | ||
| 2006 | Wansapanataym: Flying Voters | Mayor Jaime Hibang | Episode: Flying Voters | |
| 2006 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Mang Turing | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Kung Paano | Manuel | ABS-CBN | |
| 2006 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Diosdado "Dadoods" Davide | ||
| 2007 | Margarita | Robert Trinidad | ||
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Walong Bulag | Kapitan Chimo | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Maong | Lauro | Episode: Maong | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Lupin | Warden Jouquin Bagbag | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Rogelio | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal | Milyong | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Kahit Isang Saglit | Commander Matteo Padilla | ||
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Tita Clem | ||
| 2009 | Zorro | Jumal | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Only You | Rodolfo "Rod" Sembrano/Elvis | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | George | ||
| 2010 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak | Inspector Rodrigo | ||
| 2012 | Toda Max | Bar Customer | Special Guest | |
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Arturo 'Atoy' Pedroso | Last Television show |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Patrolman | Won |
| 1994 | Kanto Boy: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo | Won |