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{{infobox character|
{{infobox character|
|image = RicardoDiaz-GTAVC.jpg
|image = RicardoDiaz-GTAVC.jpg
|size = 160px
|game_1 = GTA Vice City
|games = [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]<br />[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]
|game_2 = GTA Vice City Stories
|name = Ricardo Diaz
|name = Ricardo Diaz
|aka = Mr. Coke
|aka = Mr. Coke
|status = Deceased
|status-link = Rub Out
|gender = M
|gender = M
|pob = [[Colombia]]
|dob =
|dod = [[1986]]
|dob-comment =
|pob =  
|dod = 1986
|dod-comment = <small>(in [[Rub Out]])</small>
|home = [[Vercetti Estate|Diaz' Mansion]], [[Starfish Island]], [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]
|home = [[Vercetti Estate|Diaz' Mansion]], [[Starfish Island]], [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]
|nationality = [[Colombia]]n
|nationality = Colombia
|family =  
|family =  
|affiliations = [[Victor Vance]]<br />[[Lance Vance]]<br />[[Diaz' Gang|Diaz' Gang]]<br />[[Gonzalez]]<br />[[Juan Cortez]]<br />[[Tommy Vercetti]]<br />[[Mike (GTA VC)|Mike]]
|affiliations = [[Diaz' Gang]]<br />[[Victor Vance]]<br />[[Lance Vance]]<br />[[Gonzalez]]<br />[[Juan Cortez]]<br />[[Mike (GTA VC)|Mike]]<br />[[Tommy Vercetti]]
|vehicles = Grey [[Admiral]]<br />[[Cheetah]]<br />[[Infernus]]<br />White [[Stretch]]
|vehicles = Grey [[Admiral]]<br />[[Cheetah]]<br />[[Infernus]]<br />White [[Stretch]]
|businesses = Drugs Trade<br />Protection
|businesses = Drugs trade<br />Protection
|voice = [[Luis Guzmán]]
|voice = [[Luis Guzmán]]
}}
}}


'''Ricardo Diaz''' is a recurring character in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series appearing in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] (set in [[1986]]) and in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] (set in [[1984]]). He is the leader of his own [[Diaz' Gang|gang]] and, by 1986, is the drug baron of [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]. [[Luis Guzmán]], who has also starred in such films as ‘‘Out of Sight’’ voices him.
{{quote| When you're done, I'm gonna own this town. It's the American dream. And it's all because of you, Vic. You're a hero!|Ricardo to Vic Vance.}}
 
'''Ricardo Diaz''' is a character in the [[3D Universe]] appearing in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] (set in [[1986]]) and in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] (set in [[1984]]). He is the leader of his own [[Diaz' Gang|gang]] and, by 1986, is the drug baron of [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]. [[Luis Guzmán]], who has also starred in such films as ‘‘Out of Sight’’ voices him.


==Character history==
==Character history==
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===Final years===
===Final years===
In between 1984 and 1986, Diaz establishes himself as the drug baron of Vice City and finishes the building of his mansion. His drug habit continues and he has become far more paranoid. Diaz sets up a number of foundations across Vice City and Latin America, although the [[Vice City Police Department]] believe them to be a front, whilst they also suspect him of eighteen murders. Diaz has also established a protection racket in the city. Diaz, continuing to use information from Gonzalez, has a drug deal between the [[Forelli Family]] and the [[Vance Crime Family]] ambushed, stealing both the drugs and money. He later appears at one of Juan Cortez' [[The Party|parties]], which was also attended by Forelli representative [[Tommy Vercetti]]. Cortez begins to investigate the deal and discovers Gonzalez' involvement and has him [[Treacherous Swine|killed]]. Cortez openly suggests that Diaz may have been involved, but does not accuse him.
In between 1984 and 1986, Diaz establishes himself as the drug baron of Vice City and finishes the building of his mansion. His drug habit continues and he has become far more paranoid. Diaz sets up a number of foundations across Vice City and Latin America, although the [[VCPD in GTA III Era|Vice City Police Department]] believe them to be a front, whilst they also suspect him of eighteen murders. Diaz has also established a protection racket in the city. Diaz, continuing to use information from Gonzalez, has a drug deal between the [[Forelli Family]] and the [[Vance Crime Family]] ambushed, stealing both the drugs and money. He later appears at one of Juan Cortez' [[The Party|parties]], which was also attended by Forelli representative [[Tommy Vercetti]]. Cortez begins to investigate the deal and discovers Gonzalez' involvement and has him [[Treacherous Swine|killed]]. Cortez openly suggests that Diaz may have been involved, but does not accuse him.


Cortez does employ Vercetti and Lance Vance, who Diaz does not remember, to [[Guardian Angels|protect]] him in a deal with the [[Cubans]], which results in Diaz hiring the two for other jobs. Diaz first has the two deal with the [[Sharks]], who have been stealing three percent of his profits, first [[The Chase|following]] a gang member to an abandoned home and then [[Phnom Penh '86|attacking]] the home, killing a number of the gangs members. Later, Diaz has the two [[The Fastest Boat|steal the fastest boat]] in the city and then use the boat to [[Supply & Demand|purchase drugs]] from a dealer, before escaping the other potential buyers. Lance eventually decides to [[Death Row|avenge]] his brother’s death and kills Diaz, although his plan backfires. He is rescued by Vercetti and they later [[Rub Out|assault]] Diaz' mansion, resulting in the death of Diaz.
Cortez does employ Vercetti and Lance Vance, who Diaz does not remember, to [[Guardian Angels|protect]] him in a deal with the [[Cubans]], which results in Diaz hiring the two for other jobs. Diaz first has the two deal with the [[Sharks]], who have been stealing three percent of his profits, first [[The Chase|following]] a gang member to an abandoned home and then [[Phnom Penh '86|attacking]] the home, killing a number of the gangs members. Later, Diaz has the two [[The Fastest Boat|steal the fastest boat]] in the city and then use the boat to [[Supply & Demand|purchase drugs]] from a dealer, before escaping the other potential buyers. Lance eventually decides to [[Death Row|avenge]] his brother’s death and kills Diaz, although his plan backfires. He is rescued by Vercetti and they later [[Rub Out|assault]] Diaz' mansion, resulting in the death of Diaz, with Tommy and Lance both executing him point blank.


==Development==
==Development==
[[File:RicardoDiaz-Artwork3.jpg|thumb|Ricardo Diaz' concept artwork with his development name, Fernando Diaz.]]
[[File:RicardoDiaz-GTAVC-artwork-concept.jpg|thumb|Ricardo Diaz' concept artwork with his development name, Fernando Diaz.]]
Concept art on the [[Rockstar North|Rockstar North's]] website shows that the working name for Ricardo Diaz was "Fernando Diaz". The name Ricardo may be a reference to Ricardo Tubs, a major character from the show ''Miami Vice''. The character Tony Montana, from the 1983 film ''Scarface'', may also be an influence of Ricardo Diaz' character. Diaz' mansion is similar to Montana's, whilst Diaz wears the exact same clothes as Montana during the famous chainsaw torture scene from Scarface.
Concept art on the [[Rockstar North|Rockstar North's]] website shows that the working name for Ricardo Diaz was "Fernando Diaz". The name Ricardo may be a reference to Ricardo Tubs, a major character from the show ''Miami Vice''. The character Tony Montana, from the 1983 film ''Scarface'', may also be an influence of Ricardo Diaz' character. Diaz' mansion is similar to Montana's, whilst Diaz wears the exact same clothes as Montana during the famous chainsaw torture scene from Scarface.


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*[[Farewell to Arms]]
*[[Farewell to Arms]]
*[[Domo Arigato Domestoboto]] <small>(Boss)</small>
*[[Domo Arigato Domestoboto]] <small>(Boss)</small>
*[[Light My Pyre]] <small>(post mission pager message)</small>
*[[Over The Top]] <small>(Boss)</small>
*[[Over The Top]] <small>(Boss)</small>
*[[Last Stand]] <small>(Boss)</small>
*[[Last Stand]] <small>(Boss)</small>
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* Feared due to reputation of unpredictable behavior.
* Feared due to reputation of unpredictable behavior.
* Thought to be responsible for 18 murders.
* Thought to be responsible for 18 murders.
==Murders committed==
*18 unnamed murders - <small>(VCPD is aware of 18 possible murders committed by Diaz.)</small>
*[[Victor Vance]] - <small>(sent [[Diaz' Hitmen|hitmen]] to ambush a drug deal and murder those involved.)</small>
*[[Harry]] - <small>(sent hitmen to ambush their drug deal and kill them.)</small>
*[[Lee]] - <small>(sent hitmen to ambush their drug deal and kill them.)</small>
*[[Sharks Thief]] <small>(sent [[Tommy Vercetti]] to [[Phnom Penh '86|kill a member of the Sharks]] who betrayed him and stole 3% of his merchandise)</small>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Ricardo Diaz is fan of [[El Burro (GTA III)|El Burro's]] pornography.
*Ricardo Diaz is fan of [[El Burro (GTA III)|El Burro's]] pornography.
*The concept artwork of Ricardo Diaz appears on the front cover of the 1986 edition of [[Crime]] magazine in GTA Vice City.
*The concept artwork of Ricardo Diaz appears on the front cover of the 1986 edition of [[Crime]] magazine in GTA Vice City.
*Ricardo Diaz is the first named character in the GTA series that succesfully manages to have a protagonist killed ([[Victor Vance]]). He was followed by [[Trevor Philips]], who ends the life of [[Johnny Klebitz]].
*Diaz is one of few characters to be killed by multiple characters, much like [[T-Bone Mendez]], [[Eugene Reaper]], and [[Devin Weston]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left;" widths="180">
File:RicardoDiaz-Artwork.jpg|Concept artwork of Ricardo Diaz for GTA Vice City.
File:RicardoDiaz-GTAVC-artwork.jpg|Concept artwork of Ricardo Diaz for GTA Vice City.
File:RicardoDiaz-Artwork2.jpg|Concept artwork of Ricardo Diaz for GTA Vice City Stories.
File:RicardoDiaz-GTAVCS-artwork.jpg|Concept artwork of Ricardo Diaz for GTA Vice City Stories.
File:Crime-GTAVC-frontcover.png|The [[Crime]] magazine cover depicting Ricardo Diaz' artwork in the [[Ocean View Hotel]].
File:Crime-GTAVC-frontcover.png|The [[Crime]] magazine cover depicting Ricardo Diaz' artwork in the [[Ocean View Hotel]].
File:TheExchange-GTAVCS.jpg|Ricardo Diaz with Lance Vance and Victor Vance, from The Exchange.
File:GuardianAngels-GTAVC5.jpg|Ricardo Diaz meeting Tommy Vercetti and Lance Vance, from Guardian Angels.
File:TheChase-GTAVC.jpg|Ricardo Diaz giving Tommy Vercetti instructions, from The Chase.
File:RubOut-GTAVC10.jpg|Ricardo Diaz about to be killed by Tommy Vercetti and Lance Vance, from Rub Out.
File:RubOut-GTAVC10.jpg|Ricardo Diaz about to be killed by Tommy Vercetti and Lance Vance, from Rub Out.
File:Diaz'Mansion-GTAVCS-exterior.jpg|Ricardo Diaz' partially built mansion in 1984.
File:Diaz'mansion-GTAVCS-exterior.jpg|Ricardo Diaz' partially built mansion in 1984.
File:VercettiEstate-GTAVC-exterior.jpg|Ricardo Diaz' mansion in 1986.
File:VercettiEstate-GTAVC-exterior.jpg|Ricardo Diaz' mansion in 1986.
File:Diaz'Gang-GTAVC.jpg|Members of Ricardo Diaz' gang.
File:Diaz'Gang-GTAVC.jpg|Members of Ricardo Diaz' gang.
File:048.jpg
File:RicardoDiaz-GTAVCS-artwork2.jpg|Artwork of Ricard Diaz for GTA Vice City Stories.
 
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</gallery>


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Revision as of 06:51, 24 April 2014

Character
Ricardo Diaz
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Appearances GTA Vice City
GTA Vice City Stories
Full Name Ricardo Diaz
Aliases Mr. Coke
Status

Deceased

Gender Gender::Male
Date of Death 1986 (in Rub Out)
Nationality Colombian
Home Diaz' Mansion, Starfish Island, Vice City
Main Affiliations Diaz' Gang
Victor Vance
Lance Vance
Gonzalez
Juan Cortez
Mike
Tommy Vercetti
Vehicles Grey Admiral
Cheetah
Infernus
White Stretch
Businesses Drugs trade
Protection
Voiced by Luis Guzmán
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When you're done, I'm gonna own this town. It's the American dream. And it's all because of you, Vic. You're a hero!

Ricardo to Vic Vance.

Ricardo Diaz is a character in the 3D Universe appearing in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (set in 1986) and in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (set in 1984). He is the leader of his own gang and, by 1986, is the drug baron of Vice City. Luis Guzmán, who has also starred in such films as ‘‘Out of Sight’’ voices him.

Character history

Up to 1984

Ricardo Diaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

Ricardo Diaz grew up in Colombia and moved to the United States in 1978, bribing the INS for a green card, before moving to Vice City in the early 1980s. He invests money into a mansion on the expensive Starfish Island and, whilst his home is partially built, meets and befriends Lance and Victor Vance. He has them steal a drugs shipment of Juan Cortez, under the supervision of Gonzalez, which Victor does successfully. Following his success, Diaz decides to employ Victor more work and has him go to a meeting with the DEA, which is ambushed by Gonzalez and his crew, although Victor manages to kill Gonzalez' men and make the deal with the DEA, securing Diaz gets a large supply of heavy duty guns. Diaz becomes aware that Gonzalez has betrayed Colonel Juan Cortez and explains to Gonzalez that he will inform him of all of Cortez' drug deals, with Diaz ordering Victor to drive Gonzalez to the airport.

Lance Vance then borrows money from Diaz and has his brother work to repay the debt, with Diaz having Victor destroy Armando Mendez' bearer bonds using a Domestobot, before having him steal an attack helicopter from the Fort Baxter Air Base in order to attack the Mendez Compound in Downtown, Vice City. Having been successful in stealing the helicopter, Victor attacks the Mendez Compound on Diaz' orders and kills both Diego Mendez and Jerry Martinez. Following this, Victor and Lance decide to leave Vice City.

Final years

In between 1984 and 1986, Diaz establishes himself as the drug baron of Vice City and finishes the building of his mansion. His drug habit continues and he has become far more paranoid. Diaz sets up a number of foundations across Vice City and Latin America, although the Vice City Police Department believe them to be a front, whilst they also suspect him of eighteen murders. Diaz has also established a protection racket in the city. Diaz, continuing to use information from Gonzalez, has a drug deal between the Forelli Family and the Vance Crime Family ambushed, stealing both the drugs and money. He later appears at one of Juan Cortez' parties, which was also attended by Forelli representative Tommy Vercetti. Cortez begins to investigate the deal and discovers Gonzalez' involvement and has him killed. Cortez openly suggests that Diaz may have been involved, but does not accuse him.

Cortez does employ Vercetti and Lance Vance, who Diaz does not remember, to protect him in a deal with the Cubans, which results in Diaz hiring the two for other jobs. Diaz first has the two deal with the Sharks, who have been stealing three percent of his profits, first following a gang member to an abandoned home and then attacking the home, killing a number of the gangs members. Later, Diaz has the two steal the fastest boat in the city and then use the boat to purchase drugs from a dealer, before escaping the other potential buyers. Lance eventually decides to avenge his brother’s death and kills Diaz, although his plan backfires. He is rescued by Vercetti and they later assault Diaz' mansion, resulting in the death of Diaz, with Tommy and Lance both executing him point blank.

Development

Ricardo Diaz' concept artwork with his development name, Fernando Diaz.

Concept art on the Rockstar North's website shows that the working name for Ricardo Diaz was "Fernando Diaz". The name Ricardo may be a reference to Ricardo Tubs, a major character from the show Miami Vice. The character Tony Montana, from the 1983 film Scarface, may also be an influence of Ricardo Diaz' character. Diaz' mansion is similar to Montana's, whilst Diaz wears the exact same clothes as Montana during the famous chainsaw torture scene from Scarface.

Mission appearances

GTA Vice City
GTA Vice City Stories

VCBI record

The Vice City Bureau of Investigation has a file on Diaz[1]:

  • Extremely dangerous.
  • Bribed INS for Green card in 1978. Entered country from Colombia.
  • Contacts in Colombia believe that he is a major player in narcotics industry and anti-government activity.
  • Extremely popular philanthropist. Gives to various Ricardo Diaz foundations across Vice City and Central and South America. All are believed to be a front.
  • Extremely short, is believed to suffer from Napoleon complex.
  • Medical records show that he has over-active sweat glands and sweats more than is socially acceptable.
  • Gun collector. Always armed.
  • Has private army / militia and is heavily guarded at all times.
  • Has been involved in long running battle for control of narcotics business in Vice City.
  • Known to have bribed police and officials within the town.
  • Feared due to reputation of unpredictable behavior.
  • Thought to be responsible for 18 murders.

Murders committed

  • 18 unnamed murders - (VCPD is aware of 18 possible murders committed by Diaz.)
  • Victor Vance - (sent hitmen to ambush a drug deal and murder those involved.)
  • Harry - (sent hitmen to ambush their drug deal and kill them.)
  • Lee - (sent hitmen to ambush their drug deal and kill them.)
  • Sharks Thief (sent Tommy Vercetti to kill a member of the Sharks who betrayed him and stole 3% of his merchandise)

Trivia

  • The player can play as Diaz in GTA Vice City by inputting cheats.
PS2: L1L2R1R2D-Pad DownL1R2L2
PC: cheatshavebeencracked
Xbox: Left TriggerWhiteRight TriggerBlackD-Pad DownLeft TriggerBlackWhite

Gallery

Reference

  1. Vice City Crime Tree. Rockstar Games. official GTA Vice City website