Bembol Roco

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Bembol Roco
Born
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr.

(1953-11-20) November 20, 1953 (age 71)
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Other namesBembol Roco
OccupationActor
Years active1970–present
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Children

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. [1] 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 [2] as well as various supporting roles.

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He has twin sons [3] named Felix [4] and Dominic. [5]

He is well known for his collaborations with director Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", [6] [7] and directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Chito S. Roño, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Joel Lamangan in the late twentieth century.

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abo Igme ABS-CBN
1997–1999 Esperanza Luis Miguel
1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
2001–2003 Recuerdo de Amor Ward
2002–2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Oscar GMA Network
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palaisdaan Gusting ABS-CBN
Sa Piling Mo Al Fernandez
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Kadyo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korte Ernie
2006–2007 Maging Sino Ka Man Tomas Arroyo
2007 Asian Treasures Marcus Vergara GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosaryo Alberto Bautista ABS-CBN
Pangarap na Bituin Alex Rodriguez
2007–2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Tomas Arroyo
2008 Iisa Pa Lamang Martin Dela Rhea
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Hector Dasmaquinoz
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Jun
2009–2010 Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao GMA Network
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal Of Valor Domeng Rubi ABS-CBN
2010–2011 Beauty Queen Angelo "Anya" Castillo [2] GMA Network
2011 Sisid Don Segismundo Zaragoza
Sa Ngalan ng Ina Armando "Amang" Deogracias TV5
2011–2012 Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Robert Jimenez ABS-CBN
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma Vic
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Danilo
One True Love Henry Sandoval GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks Gilbert ABS-CBN
2013 May Isang Pangarap Turing
Bayan Ko Ernesto Santiago GMA News TV
Pyra: Babaeng Apoy Cesar Ortiz GMA Network
Muling Buksan ang Puso Ernie Cabigas ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dream House Paeng
2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Fabian Reyes
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Bert
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Fidel De Guzman
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap Mr. Palma
2015 Karelasyon Warren GMA Network
2015–2016 Little Nanay Berto Batongbuhay
2016 Once Again Romulo Del Mundo
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PC/Supt. Redentor Almario ABS-CBN
2018 Pepito Manaloto Benny Manaloto GMA Network
The One That Got Away Pancho Makalintal
2019 Kara Mia Sio
The Gift Crispin Anzures
2022 Lolong Narsing Candelaria†
2023 Big Bet Daniel Netflix
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Ulo GMA Network
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Mang Ķanor
2025 Incognito Mr. Guerrero Kapamilya Channel, Netflix

Awards

YearCategoryWorkAward Giving Body
1976Best ActorMaynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag [23] FAMAS award
-Best ActorSa Piling Ng Mga Sugapa [23] [24] Urian award
-Best ActorEsperanza [23] Star Awards
2016Best ActorPauwi Na [25] ToFarm Awards
2017Best ActorPauwi Na [26] Luna Awards
2017Best ActorWhat Home Feels Like [27] ToFarm Awards

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