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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2

8.0(0.0K)

This film is based on a true story of Baguio City police officer Bobby Ortega.

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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2

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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli

A 2007 Filipino satire written and directed by Jun Urbano

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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli

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Markova: Comfort Gay

7.4(0.0K)

Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.

Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

7.0(0.0K)

A man who vows to fight for justice (Lito Lapid) and a hard-hitting TV reporter (Maricel Soriano) are forced to work together to escape the people who are after them.

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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

Benjie

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Biokids

7.5(0.0K)

Five kids are rewarded with extraordinary powers by an aging scientist. Their mission is to correct the wrong and injustice in the world. With dynamic effort and dazzling speed, the five superheroes face the evil Exxor and his men, who are bent on creating worldwide havoc. It's up to our super kids to save the world and restore order.

Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy

An estranged son purchases a child who can drink and smoke to impress his father.

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Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy

Rodrigo

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Manila in the Claws of Light

7.4(0.1K)

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

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Manila in the Claws of Light

Julio Madiaga

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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

A one-of-a-kind legacy project produced by TBA Studios, Habambuhay is a homage to the centennial anniversary of Philippine cinema–an insightfully entertaining documentary series, revisiting the personal experiences of those who work in front of or behind the cameras, those who have shaped the film industry of the Philippines for the longest time.

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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

Himself

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Pinay, American Style

8.0(0.0K)

PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and waiting for her fiancé to fulfill his promise of marriage despite the fact that he has already married an American to secure a green card. Hiding from the authorities, PX met two men who are willing to take care of her but conflicts arise as the two want to maintain a serious relationship with her.

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Pinay, American Style

Nonoy

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Thy Womb

6.1(0.0K)

A Bajau midwife copes with the irony of her own infertility amid the deprivations of her gypsy community in Tawi-Tawi. A saga of island life stuck between the devil of passion and the deep blue sea of tradition.

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Thy Womb

Bangas-An