Bembol Roco
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.
Acted in
Brocka x Bernal
2024
as Self
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
X&Y
2024
After All
2024
as Abner
Pieta
2023
as Francis
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
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
Adan
2019
as Lucas / Ellen's father
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
2019
as Rodrigo
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019
Dark Is the Night
2018
The One That Got Away
2018
as Pancho Makalintal
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
AWOL
2017
Baconaua
2017
as Mang Danny
What Home Feels Like
2017
Pedicab
2016
as Mang Pepe
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
2016
Toto
2015
Little Nanay
2015
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
Felix Manalo
2015
as Quintin Rivera
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
2015
as Warren
Blindfold
2015
Gangster Lolo
2014
Three
2014
K'na, The Dreamweaver
2014
as North Chieftain
Tinik
2013
Porno
2013
as Digos
Porno
2013
The Pirate
2013
May Isang Pangarap
2013
as Turing
Thy Womb
2012
as Bangas-An
Melodrama Negra
2012
One True Love
2012
as Henry Sandoval
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
2011
as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
Aswang
2011
as Moises
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
as Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
Amigo
2011
as Policarpio
Fable of the Fish
2011
as Miguel
Forever and a Day
2011
as Gerry
Sisid
2011
as Segismundo Zaragoza
Dagim
2010
as Tolome
Beauty Queen
2010
as Anya / Angelo Castillo
Pitas
2010
Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Efren Samonte
Tinik Sa Dibdib
2009
as Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
as Director
UPCAT
2008
as Mang Avelino
Carnivore
2008
Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Martin Dela Rhea
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008
as Kontra Madiaga
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
as Tomas Arroyo
Batanes
2007
as Boy
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Faces of Love
2007
Asian Treasures
2007
as Marcus Vergara
First Day High
2006
as Investigator Matriponio
Donsol
2006
Sa Piling Mo
2006
as Al Fernandez
Komiks
2006
Tuli
2005
The Great Raid
2005
as Henchman #2
The Son of Brocka
2005
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
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Luis
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
1999
as Mendez
Lino: His Art and Life
1998
as Self
Matang agila
1997
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Vulcan
1997
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Kamada
1997
as Carlito
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Rufo
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
1995
as Sabater
Asero
1995
as Spade
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Benjie
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
Lucas Abelardo
1994
as Chief
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Streetsmart
1994
as Bert
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Kabo Bello
Noli Me Tangere
1993
as Lucas
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
Jabidah Massacre
1990
Dirty Affair
1990
as Falcon
Biokids
1990
as Clown
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
1990
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
1989
Fight for Us
1989
as Major Kontra
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
1987
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
'Merika
1984
as Mon Zablan
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Bagets
1984
as The 'Sabets'
Over My Dead Body
1983
as Gary
Minsan, May Isang Ina
1983
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982
as Kumar
Five and the Skin
1982
as Bembol
Pabling
1981
Kontrobersyal
1981
as Himself
Raiders for Victory
1981
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
1980
as Abel
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Nonoy
Boy Kodyak
1979
Hayop sa Hayop
1978
as Andro
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
1978
as Eric
Kampus?
1978
as Norman
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Boy Pana
1978
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1977
Banta ng Kahapon
1977
as Sgt. Rigor
Three Godless Years
1976
as Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
1976
The Tenants
1976
as David
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Julio Madiaga
Manila... A Filipino Film
1975
as Self
