Felix Roco

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Felix Roco
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Roco at the 66ème Festival de Venise (Mostra) in Paris, France in September 2009
Born
Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco

(1989-04-12) April 12, 1989 (age 34)
Occupation Actor
Years active2003–present
Parent
Relatives Dominic Roco (brother)

Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989, in Cebu), professionally known as Felix Roco, is a Filipino actor.

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Biography

The son of actor Bembol Roco, 21-year-old Felix Roco made a mark with his internationally acclaimed performance in the Venice Film Festival double-awardee Engkwentro.

Taking the lead role of Richard, a gangster running away from the murderous City Death Squad, Felix Roco shows an undeniable range and versatility that may be called one of his most challenging performances ever done. Because Engkwentro was shot a la one continuous take, Felix Roco styled his performance like a stageplay—memorizing all his lines and deeply internalizing his character. With no room for mistakes, Felix delved into the role—doing his stunts and narrowly avoiding injuries on set.

To prepare for his performance, Felix Roco drew from his own past experiences. A former fraternity member, Felix overcame his "wild" younger days and has now transformed himself into a professional, serious actor. He wants young viewers to follow his example of conquering challenges and chasing dreams. [1]

Personal life

Roco is the son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Dominic Roco. [2]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2003 Wansapanataym: Magic Paintbrush
2005 Qpids Himself / Contestant
2006–07 Super Inggo PJ
2007 Super Twins Lester
Daisy Siete Presents: TabachingchingJiro
2008Daisy Siete Presents: Prince Charming and the Seven MaidsCharlie Morgan
2008–09 Luna Mystika Engkanto
2009 Zorro Diego
Daisy Siete Presents: My Shuper Sweet LoveMigs
2010 Rosalka Jason Sta. Maria [3]
Your Song Presents:AndiEdgar
Maalaala Mo Kaya: RosasArnel [4]
Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying Pagong Episode
Star ConfessionsJoseph Bintangcol
2011 100 Days to Heaven Young ReneGuest
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Alamid
2011–12 Angelito: Batang Ama Spongky
2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2013 Positive Peejay
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dos Por DosDanny [5]
2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mall Holdaper
Imbestigador: Isabela Massacre Jemar Carpio
2016 Karelasyon: Misyonero Sherwin
ASAP Himself
Forever SucksKiko
2017 Brillante Mendoza's Amo Bino
2023 Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Ryan Bautista

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan Marky Cabangon [6]
2008UPCATLucas [7]
2009Dukot [8]
Sagrado PamilyaRaymond Javier [8]
EngkwentroRichardLuigi de Laurentis Award for a Debut Film
Premio Orizzonti
[1] [9] [10]
Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 Kiko"Lamang Lupa" segment [8]
2010PendongJay Salvacion
2012 Ang Nawawala Jamie Bonifacio
El Presidente Gregorio Del Pilar
2013ShiftTrevor
Death March Fidel
EgayIan De Guzman [11]
2014LornaArdie
A Thief, a Kid & a KillerNico
2015 Angela Markado Jack [12]
2016 Ma' Rosa Jackson [13] [14]
2017 Dark Is the Night Alan
2018Pan de SalawalBrando
2019Babae at BarilMale colleague
Write about LoveChad
2022 Secrets Leo
PabuyaJojo

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