Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca, known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly as King of villain and sidekick roles in practically most of Filipino movies. He lately branched out in television playing father and supporting roles. His father was a Spanish Filipino while his mother was a Kapampangan - Filipina mestiza.

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 57. His wife, Marilyn Michacha, died less than week later due to unrelated circumstances. Israel was recently seeking help after his residence in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan was damaged in a fire in July of the same year. (Wikipedia) Edit Biography