Bembol Roco
- Felix
- Dominic
- Louis Gabriel
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.
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
- Boy Kodyak (1970) - Detective Teo Rosa[8]
- Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa (1974) - Rocky
- Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) - Julio Madiaga
- Sakada (1976) - youth activist David[9]
- Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976) - USAFEE fighter Crispin[10]
- Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo (1976)[11]
- Itim (1976)
- Hubad Na Bayani (1977)
- Tisoy! (1977) - Julio Madiaga
- Babae, Huwag Kang Tukso (1977)
- Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa (1977)
- Banta ng Kahapon (1977)
- Boy Pana (Terror ng Maynila '63) (1978) - Boy Pana
- Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978)
- Lagi Na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? (1978) - Eric
- Hayop sa Hayop (1978)
- Kid Kaliwete (1978) - Kid Kaliwete
- Isa... Dalawa... Tatlo... Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo (1979)
- Midnight Show (1979)
- Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid (1979)[12]
- Kanto Boy (1980) - Kanto Boy
- Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon (1980) - Abel
- Pinay, American Style (1980) - Nonoy
- Beach House (1980)
- Pangkat Do or Die (1980)
- Alyas Boy Kalbo (1980)
- Taga sa panahon (1980)
- Intrusion: Cambodia (1981)
- Bulldog (1981)
- Pabling (1981)
- Totoy Guwapo (1981)
- Asal Hayop (1981)
- Five and the Skin (1982) - Bembol
- Tres Kantos (1982)
- The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) - Kumar
- Over My Dead Body (1983)
- Minsan, May Isang Ina (1983)
- 'Merika (1984) - Mon
- Bagets (1984) - Buko vendor
- Halang ang Kaluluwa (1985)
- Gabi Na, Kumander (1986)
- Teritoryo Ko Ito (1986)
- Alamat ng Ninja Kuno (1986)
- Top Mission (1987)
- Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
- Fight for Us (1989) - Kumander Kontra[13]
- Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (1989) - Rod
- Anak ni Baby Ama (1990) - Junior Bahala (Released Date: September 26, 1990)
- Urbanito Dizon (1990) - Pol
- Biokids (1990)
- Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990) - Falcon
- Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile (1990) - Sgt. Dalisay (Released Date: November 20, 1990)
- Lover's Delight (1990)
- Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 (1991) - Buwang
- Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama (1991)
- Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati (1992)
- Kanto Boy: Alyas Kanto Boy (1992) - Morris/Shiny
- Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 (1992) - Patrolman Martin
- Parolado: Partners in Crime (1993) – Enrico Silvano
- Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga (1993)
- Talahib at Rosas (1994) – Kumander Baliling
- Wating (1994) – Bert
- Nagkataon... Nagkatagpo (1994) – Guzman
- Lucas Abelardo (1994) – Mayor
- Pulis Patola 2 (1995)
- Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (1995) – Benjie
- The Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1995) – Enemy in jail
- Asero (1995) – Spade
- Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995) - Sabater
- Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995) - Martin
- Humanda Ka, Babalikan Kita (1996)
- Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko (1996) – Lt. Miranda
- Detective: Michael & Jackson (1996) – Steven Founders
- Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba (1997) – Rufo
- Ipaglaban Mo II: The Movie (1997) – Sgt. Macatulos
- Kadre (1997)
- Iskalawag (1997)[14]
- Anak ng Bulkan (1997)[15] – Pulon
- Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede! (1999) – Mendez
- Esperanza: The Movie (1999) – Luis
- Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) – Roque
- Palaban (2000) – Barikan
- Biyaheng Langit (2000) – Bossing
- Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) – Puging
- Homecoming (2003) – Mr. Edades
- U Belt (2004) – Major
- Ang Anak ni Brocka (2005)
- Boso (2005) - Tata Nando
- The Great Raid (2005) - Henchman #2
- Tuli (2005)
- Donsol (2006)[16] – Fidel
- First Day High (2006) – Investigator Matriponio
- Faces of Love (2007)
- Ang M.O.N.A.Y. ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata) (2007)
- Pi7ong Tagpo (2007) - Fred Rodriguez
- Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2007) – Boy
- Maynila sa mga Pangil ng Dilim (2008)
- U.P.C.A.T. (2008) – Mang Avelino
- Kinuluyang Kiti (2009) – Udong
- Oh, My Girl! (2009) – Director
- Miss You Like Crazy (2010) – Efren Samonte
- Pendong (2010) – Mariano Verona
- Amigo (2011) – Policarpio[17]
- Dagim (2010)[18]
- Forever and a Day (2011)
- Isda (2011)
- Aswang (2011) – Moises, king of the Abuwaks[19]
- Thy Womb (2012) – Bang-Asan[20]
- Tinik (2013)
- Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill (2013) – Frederico delos Reyes
- K'na, the Dreamweaver (2014)
- Tres ("Faith, Love, Time & Dr. Lazaro" segment, 2014) – Dr. Lazaro
- Gangster Lolo (2014)[21]
- Piring (2015)
- Felix Manalo (2015) – Quintín Rivera
- Angela Markado (2015) – Benito
- Pedicab (2016)
- What Home Feels Like (2017)
- Baconaua (2017)
- AWOL (2017)
- Dark Is the Night (2017)
- Smaller and Smaller Circles (2017)
- Huwag Kang Lalabas ("Bahay" segment; 2021)
- Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak (2023)
- Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story (upcoming)[22]
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
Awards
Year | Category | Work | Award Giving Body |
---|---|---|---|
1976 | Best Actor | Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag [23] | FAMAS award |
- | Best Actor | Sa Piling Ng Mga Sugapa [23][24] | Urian award |
- | Best Actor | Esperanza [23] | Star Awards |
2016 | Best Actor | Pauwi Na [25] | ToFarm Awards |
2017 | Best Actor | Pauwi Na [26] | Luna Awards |
2017 | Best Actor | What Home Feels Like [27] | ToFarm Awards |
References
- ^ Labastilla, Skilty C. (November 2017). "On Film Polls and Pinoy Rebyu". Plaridel. 14 (2): 195–205. doi:10.52518/2017.14.2-15cmpos. S2CID 245578823. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel J (December 12, 2010). "Bembol Roco and Tirso Cruz III portray gays in respective TV shows; Bembol enjoys unusual challenge, Tirso feels new respect for gays". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Bembol Roco settles long-standing rift with twin sons Felix and Dominic". GMA News Online. November 8, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ Lagura, Trina (October 9, 2008). "Young actor Felix Roco teams up with dad, Bembol, in indie film". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Gallardo, Ricky (October 1, 2018). "For Dominic Roco, acting is life | Ricky Gallardo". BusinessMirror. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (September 8, 2016). "Bembol Roco, Boyet de Leon reunite in new film". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (April 7, 2013). "Bembol Roco revisits 'Maynila'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ Tiongson, Nicanor G. (1983). The Urian Anthology, 1970-1979: Selected Essays on Tradition and Innovation in the Filipino Cinema of the 1970s by the Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino : with about 550 Photos and Illustrations and a Filmography of Philippine Movies, 1970-1979. M.L. Morato. p. 284. ISBN 978-971-10-3000-1. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Espiritu, Talitha (April 15, 2017). Passionate Revolutions: The Media and the Rise and Fall of the Marcos Regime. Ohio University Press. ISBN 978-0-89680-498-2. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1994. p. 193. ISBN 978-971-8546-31-4. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Hernando, Mario A. (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas. p. 172. ISBN 978-971-8546-16-1. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1994. p. 247. ISBN 978-971-8546-31-4. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Quiros, Conrado De (1990). Flowers from the Rubble. Anvil Pub. p. 23. ISBN 9789712700514. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Yeatter, Bryan L. (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. p. 301. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (December 20, 1997). "Home is where the heart is". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Donsol..." Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 2, 2006. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Phl's finest actors cast in Amigo". Philstar.com. January 20, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Dimples Romana plays Ces Drilon-inspired role". ABS-CBN News. November 3, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ Villanueva, Earl (November 5, 2011). "PEP REVIEW: Aswang presents a strong narrative combined with visually stunning cinematography". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ Cartalaba, Jude (December 5, 2012). "Thy Womb: Brillante Mendoza's finest". Rappler. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Expendables Filipino style". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Raymond Ngan (August 10, 2023). Shooting of "KUYA" in Ternate Cavite. Facebook (in Filipino). Meta Platforms, Inc. Event occurs at 1:53. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
Nandito na rin si Sir Bembol [Roco], si Ricardo Cepeda...
- ^ a b c Tariman, Pablo A. (October 14, 2011). "The prime of Bembol Roco". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Tiongson, Nicanor G. (1983). The Urian Anthology, 1970-1979: Selected Essays on Tradition and Innovation in the Filipino Cinema of the 1970s by the Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino : with about 550 Photos and Illustrations and a Filmography of Philippine Movies, 1970-1979. M.L. Morato. p. 11. ISBN 978-971-10-3000-1. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko (July 22, 2016). "Bembol Roco tied with Aeta tribe member for Best Actor at 1st To Farm Film Fest". GMA News Online. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Luna Awards 2017". Rappler. August 27, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Rare feat for Bembol Roco". INQUIRER.net. July 20, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
External links
- Bembol Roco at IMDb
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