Bembol Roco
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieNasaan si Hesus?
2025
Congressman Carramba
movieThe Time That Remains
2025
Angua Jr.
tvIncognito
2025
Ninong
movieMay Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
2024
Manong Bert
movieAfter All
2024
Abner
moviePieta
2023
Francis
tvBig Bet
2022
Daniel
movieHuwag Kang Lalabas
2021
Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
movieNerisa
2021
Badong
movieAdan
2019
Lucas / Ellen's father
tvThe One That Got Away
2018
Pancho Makalintal
movieSmaller and Smaller Circles
2017
NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
movieAWOL
2017
Amang
movieBaconaua
2017
Mang Danny
moviePauwi Na
2016
Mang Pepe
tvLittle Nanay
2015
Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
movieFelix Manalo
2015
Quintin Rivera
movieK'na, The Dreamweaver
2014
North Chieftain
tvMay Isang Pangarap
2013
Turing
movieThy Womb
2012
Bangas-An
tvOne True Love
2012
Henry Sandoval
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
2011
Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
movieAswang
2011
Moises
tvSa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
movieAmigo
2011
Policarpio
tvSisid
2011
Segismundo Zaragoza
movieDagim
2010
Tolome
Beauty Queen
2010
Anya / Angelo Castillo
moviePitas
2010
Kabo
movieMiss You Like Crazy
2010
Efren Samonte
Tinik Sa Dibdib
2009
Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
movieUPCAT
2008
Mang Avelino
tvIisa Pa Lamang
2008
Martin Dela Rhea
movieManila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008
Kontra Madiaga
moviePi7ong Tagpo
2007
Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
tvAsian Treasures
2007
Marcus Vergara
movieDonsol
2006
Fidel
movieFirst Day High
2006
Investigator Matriponio
tvSa Piling Mo
2006
Al Fernandez
movieThe Great Raid
2005
Henchman #2
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
movieMainit Na Bala
1998
Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
movieIpaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
movieVulcan
1997
Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
movieKamada
1997
Carlito
movieAsero
1995
Spade
movieWating
1994
Bert
tvMaalaala Mo Kaya
1991
Luis Catacutan
movieAnak ni Baby Ama
1991
Junior Bahala
movieDirty Affair
1990
Falcon
movieBiokids
1990
Clown
movieFight for Us
1989
Major Kontra
movieThree Mothers, One Child
1987
Serafin 'Bok'
movie'Merika
1984
Mon Zablan
movieBagets
1984
The 'Sabets'
movieControversial
1981
Himself
movieKampus?
1978
Norman
movieWhen the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
movieBanta ng Kahapon
1977
Sgt. Rigor
movieTisoy!
1977
Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
movieThe Tenants
1976
David
movieManila in the Claws of Light
1975
Julio Madiaga
