Bembol Roco
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: November 20, 1953
Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
Known For
Filmography
as Angua Jr.
as Edgar
as Ninong
as Manong Bert
as Self
as Abner
as Francis
as Daniel
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
as Badong
as Lucas / Ellen's father
as Rodrigo
as Pancho Makalintal
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
as Amang
as Mang Danny
as Mang Pepe
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
as Quintin Rivera
as Warren
as North Chieftain
as Turing
as Bangas-An
as Henry Sandoval
as Moises
as Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
as Policarpio
as Miguel
as Gerry
as Tolome
as Efren Samonte
as Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
as Director
as Mang Avelino
as Martin Dela Rhea
as Kontra Madiaga
as Boy
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
as Marcus Vergara
as Investigator Matriponio
as Al Fernandez
as Henchman #2
as Oscar
as Puging
as Roque
as Luis
as Mendez
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
as Self
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
as Carlito
as Rufo
as Sabater
as Spade
as Benjie
as Chief
as Guzman
as Bert
as Kabo Bello
as Lucas
as Mike
as Luis Catacutan
as Junior Bahala
as Falcon
as Clown
as Major Kontra
as Serafin 'Bok'
as Mon Zablan
as The 'Sabets'
as Allan
as Kumar
as Bembol
as Himself
as Nonoy
as Andro
as Norman
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
as Sgt. Rigor
as Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
as Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
as David
as Julio Madiaga
as Self