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Bembol Roco

Actor | * 11/20/1953 (70) | Manila (Philippines)
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), professionally known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is best known for his role as Julio Madiaga in the 1975 film Manila in the Claws of Light, which has since gained prominence as one of the greatest Philippine films of all time. He also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The Year of Living Dangerously. He also portrayed villain roles in Filipino action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. He has twin sons named Felix and Dominic. He is well known for his collaborations with director Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Chito S. Roño, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Joel Lamangan in the late twentieth century. ()
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Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag ("Manila in the Claws of Light"). Though he acts in his country's films, he also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The Year of Living Dangerously. He also portrayed villain roles in Philippine action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. Bem starred in Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib.He has twin sons named Felix and Dominic.Roco appeared in a minor role in 2010's Dagim, a Cinema One Original film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes, about the strange goings-on in a remote mountain province.He is well known to be most collaborative works with the late Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies",[5][6] and directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Chito S. Roño, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Joel Lamangan in the late twentieth century.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

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Movies with Bembol Roco as Actor(91)

as Abner2024 After All
as Badong2021 Nerisa
as Lucas / Ellen's father2019 Adan
2017 AWOL
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa2017 Smaller and Smaller Circles
as Mang Danny2017 Baconaua
2016 Pedicab
as Quintin Rivera2015 Felix Manalo
2014 Three
2013 Porno
2013 Tinik
as Bangas-An2012 Thy Womb
as Miguel2011 Fable of the Fish
as Gerry2011 Forever and a Day
as Moises2011 Aswang
2010 Pitas
as Efren Samonte2010 Miss You Like Crazy
as Tolome2010 Dagim
as Mang Avelino2008 UPCAT
as Kontra Madiaga2008 Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")2007 Pi7ong Tagpo
as Boy2007 Batanes
as Investigator Matriponio2006 First Day High
2006 Donsol
2005 Boso
as Henchman #22005 The Great Raid
2005 Tuli
2004 U Belt
as Puging2000 Markova: Comfort Gay
as Roque1999 Bulaklak ng Maynila
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)1997 Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather1997 Vulcan
as Spade1995 Asero
as Sabater1995 Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
as Chief1994 Lucas Abelardo
as Bert1994 Streetsmart
as Falcon1990 Dirty Affair
as Clown1990 Biokids
as Major Kontra1989 Fight for Us
as The 'Sabets'1984 Bagets
as Mon Zablan1984 'Merika
as Gary1983 Over My Dead Body
as Bembol1982 Five and the Skin
as himself1981 Kontrobersyal
as Norman1978 Kampus?
as Andro1978 Hayop sa Hayop
as Sgt. Rigor1977 Banta ng Kahapon
as David1976 The Tenants
as Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)1976 Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
as Julio Madiaga1975 Manila in the Claws of Light

TV Shows/Series with Bembol Roco as Actor(8)

2022 Big Bet
as Pancho Makalintal2018 The One That Got Away
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay2015 Little Nanay
2006 Komiks
as Oscar2002 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
as Lucas1993 Noli Me Tangere

Citizenship: Philippines
Born: Friday, 11/20 1953 (November) in Manila (Philippines) (current age: 70 years + 157 days)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Other names for Bembol Roco (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Rafael Roco"
"Rafael Roco Jr."
Bembol Roco frequently works together with these people:
Adolfo Alix Jr. (13x, Crew)
Rez Cortez (11x, Actor)
Ricardo Lee (9x, Crew)
Phillip Salvador (9x, Actor)
Allan Paule (8x, Actor)
Nora Aunor (8x, Actress)
Elizabeth Oropesa (7x, Actress)
Jaime Fabregas (7x, Actor)
Eddie Romero (5x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:307607, Added: 08/13/2018, Last updated: 03/27/2024