Bembol Roco
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 h...
Known For
Filmography
The Hallowed
2026
Kappa-Tiran
2026
FANEY (The Fan)
2025
as Edgar
Kontrabida
2025
The Time That Remains
2025
as Angua Jr.
Nasaan si Hesus?
2025
as Congressman Carramba
Incognito
2025
as Ninong
After All
2024
as Abner
X&Y
2024
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
Brocka x Bernal
2024
as Self
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
2024
as Manong Bert
Pieta
2023
as Francis
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
Tomacruz: Sa puso ng anak
2023
as Hesus Tomacruz Sr.
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
2023
as Ulo
Big Bet
2022
as Daniel
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Nerisa
2021
as Badong
Happenstance
2020
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
2019
as Rodrigo
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019
as Pol's Dad
Adan
2019
as Lucas / Ellen's father
Dark Is the Night
2018
The One That Got Away
2018
as Pancho Makalintal
What Home Feels Like
2017
AWOL
2017
as Amang
Baconaua
2017
as Mang Danny
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
Pauwi Na
2016
as Mang Pepe
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
2016
Blindfold
2015
Felix Manalo
2015
as Quintin Rivera
Toto
2015
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
2015
as Warren
Little Nanay
2015
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
Three
2014
K'na, The Dreamweaver
2014
as North Chieftain
Gangster Lolo
2014
Tinik
2013
Ang Pirata
2013
Porno
2013
May Isang Pangarap
2013
as Turing
Thy Womb
2012
as Bangas-An
Melodrama Negra
2012
One True Love
2012
as Henry Sandoval
Fable of the Fish
2011
as Miguel
Amigo
2011
as Policarpio
Aswang
2011
as Moises
Forever and a Day
2011
as Gerry
Sisid
2011
as Segismundo Zaragoza
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
as Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
2011
as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Efren Samonte
Dagim
2010
as Tolome
Pitas
2010
as Kabo
Beauty Queen
2010
as Anya / Angelo Castillo
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
as Director
Tinik Sa Dibdib
2009
as Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
Carnivore
2008
UPCAT
2008
as Mang Avelino
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008
as Kontra Madiaga
Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Martin Dela Rhea
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Batanes
2007
as Boy
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Faces of Love
2007
Asian Treasures
2007
as Marcus Vergara
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
as Tomas Arroyo
Donsol
2006
as Fidel
First Day High
2006
as Investigator Matriponio
Komiks
2006
Sa Piling Mo
2006
as Al Fernandez
Circumcision
2005
The Son of Brocka
2005
The Great Raid
2005
as Henchman #2
Boso
2005
U Belt
2004
Homecoming
2003
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002
as Oscar
Markova: Comfort Gay
2000
as Puging
Palaban
2000
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Roque
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
1999
as Mendez
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Luis
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
Lino: His Art and Life
1998
as Self
Mainit Na Bala
1998
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Matang agila
1997
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Kamada
1997
as Carlito
Vulcan
1997
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Rufo
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Benjie
Asero
1995
as Spade
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
1995
as Sabater
Lucas Abelardo
1994
as Chief
Wating
1994
as Bert
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
1994
as Guzman
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
as Mike
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Kabo Bello
Noli Me Tangere
1993
as Lucas
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991
as Junior Bahala
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
1991
Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Luis Catacutan
Biokids
1990
as Clown
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
Urbanito Dizon
1990
Jabidah Massacre
1990
Dirty Affair
1990
as Falcon
Fight for Us
1989
as Major Kontra
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
1989
as Rod
Three Mothers, One Child
1987
as Serafin 'Bok'
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
1986
Grease Gun Brothers
1985
as Romeo Sanchez
'Merika
1984
as Mon Zablan
Bagets
1984
as The 'Sabets'
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Over My Dead Body
1983
as Gary
Once, There Was a Mother
1983
as Allan
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982
as Kumar
Five and the Skin
1982
as Bembol
Pabling
1981
Controversial
1981
as Himself
Raiders for Victory
1981
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
1980
as Abel
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Nonoy
Boy Kodyak
1979
Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid
1979
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Kampus?
1978
as Norman
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
Will I Always Be a Woman?
1978
as Eric
Hayop sa Hayop
1978
as Andro
Boy Pana
1978
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1977
Banta ng Kahapon
1977
as Sgt. Rigor
Tisoy!
1977
as Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
Three Years Without God
1976
as Crispin
The Tenants
1976
as David
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1976
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Julio Madiaga
Manila... A Filipino Film
1975
as Self