Bembol Roco

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.

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Filmography

2025

Incognito
Incognito
as Ninong
TV - Released: 1/20/2025

2024

After All
After All
as Abner
Movie - Released: 2/28/2024
X&Y
X&Y
Movie - Released: 4/17/2024
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
Movie - Released: 5/2/2024
Brocka x Bernal
Brocka x Bernal
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/8/2024
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
as Manong Bert
Movie - Released: 11/9/2024

2023

Pieta
Pieta
as Francis
Movie - Released: 12/22/2023
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
as Ulo
TV - Released: 6/4/2023

2022

Big Bet
Big Bet
as Daniel
TV - Released: 12/21/2022

2021

Huwag Kang Lalabas
Huwag Kang Lalabas
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Movie - Released: 12/25/2021
Nerisa
Nerisa
as Badong
Movie - Released: 7/30/2021

2020

Happenstance
Happenstance
TV - Released: 12/25/2020

2019

Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
as Rodrigo
Movie - Released: 3/9/2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/12/2019
Sakaling Maging Tayo
Sakaling Maging Tayo
Movie - Released: 1/16/2019
Adan
Adan
as Lucas / Ellen's father
Movie - Released: 11/20/2019

2018

Dark Is the Night
Dark Is the Night
Movie - Released: 8/15/2018
The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
as Pancho Makalintal
TV - Released: 1/15/2018

2017

What Home Feels Like
What Home Feels Like
Movie - Released: 7/12/2017
AWOL
AWOL
Movie - Released: 8/16/2017
Baconaua
Baconaua
as Mang Danny
Movie - Released: 8/4/2017
Smaller and Smaller Circles
Smaller and Smaller Circles
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
Movie - Released: 12/6/2017

2016

Pedicab
Pedicab
as Mang Pepe
Movie - Released: 7/13/2016
Movie
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
Movie - Released: 7/1/2016

2015

Movie
Blindfold
Movie - Released: 6/26/2015
Felix Manalo
Felix Manalo
as Quintin Rivera
Movie - Released: 10/4/2015
Toto
Toto
Movie - Released: 12/17/2015
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
as Warren
Movie - Released: 7/18/2015
Little Nanay
Little Nanay
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
TV - Released: 11/16/2015

2014

Movie
Three
Movie - Released: 11/8/2014
K'na, The Dreamweaver
K'na, The Dreamweaver
as North Chieftain
Movie - Released: 8/2/2014
Movie
Gangster Lolo
Movie - Released: 12/14/2014

2013

Tinik
Tinik
Movie - Released: 9/11/2013
The Pirate
The Pirate
Movie - Released: 7/3/2013
Porno
Porno
Movie - Released: 7/27/2013
May Isang Pangarap
May Isang Pangarap
as Turing
TV - Released: 1/21/2013

2012

Thy Womb
Thy Womb
as Bangas-An
Movie - Released: 12/24/2012
Melodrama Negra
Melodrama Negra
Movie - Released: 11/29/2012
One True Love
One True Love
as Henry Sandoval
TV - Released: 6/11/2012

2011

Fable of the Fish
Fable of the Fish
as Miguel
Movie - Released: 7/16/2011
Amigo
Amigo
as Policarpio
Movie - Released: 8/19/2011
Aswang
Aswang
as Moises
Movie - Released: 11/2/2011
Forever and a Day
Forever and a Day
as Gerry
Movie - Released: 6/15/2011
TV
Sisid
as Segismundo Zaragoza
TV - Released: 5/30/2011
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
as Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
TV - Released: 10/3/2011
TV
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
TV - Released: 11/21/2011

2010

Miss You Like Crazy
Miss You Like Crazy
as Efren Samonte
Movie - Released: 2/24/2010
Dagim
Dagim
as Tolome
Movie - Released: 11/10/2010
Movie
Pitas
Movie - Released: 3/3/2010
TV
Beauty Queen
as Anya / Angelo Castillo
TV - Released: 10/18/2010

2009

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
as Director
Movie - Released: 7/29/2009
TV
Tinik Sa Dibdib
as Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
TV - Released: 9/28/2009

2008

Movie
Carnivore
Movie - Released: 10/18/2008
UPCAT
UPCAT
as Mang Avelino
Movie - Released: 12/8/2008
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
as Kontra Madiaga
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Iisa Pa Lamang
Iisa Pa Lamang
as Martin Dela Rhea
TV - Released: 7/14/2008

2007

Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Movie - Released: 3/21/2007
Batanes
Batanes
as Boy
Movie - Released: 12/5/2007
Movie
Pi7ong Tagpo
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Movie - Released: 10/1/2007
Faces of Love
Faces of Love
Movie - Released: 2/21/2007
Asian Treasures
Asian Treasures
as Marcus Vergara
TV - Released: 1/15/2007
TV
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
as Tomas Arroyo
TV - Released: 12/10/2007

2006

Donsol
Donsol
Movie - Released: 9/2/2006
First Day High
First Day High
as Investigator Matriponio
Movie - Released: 9/20/2006
TV
Komiks
TV - Released: 2/4/2006
Sa Piling Mo
Sa Piling Mo
as Al Fernandez
TV - Released: 2/27/2006

2005

Tuli
Tuli
Movie - Released: 10/12/2005
The Son of Brocka
The Son of Brocka
Movie - Released: 7/30/2005
The Great Raid
The Great Raid
as Henchman #2
Movie - Released: 8/12/2005
Boso
Boso
Movie - Released: 4/13/2005

2004

U Belt
U Belt
Movie - Released: 3/14/2004

2003

Homecoming
Homecoming
Movie - Released: 12/25/2003

2002

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
as Oscar
TV - Released: 7/15/2002

2000

Markova: Comfort Gay
Markova: Comfort Gay
as Puging
Movie - Released: 12/25/2000
Palaban
Palaban
Movie - Released: 3/1/2000

1999

Bulaklak ng Maynila
Bulaklak ng Maynila
as Roque
Movie - Released: 12/29/1999
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
as Mendez
Movie - Released: 5/10/1999
Esperanza: The Movie
Esperanza: The Movie
as Luis
Movie - Released: 12/25/1999
TV
Labs Ko Si Babe
as Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
TV - Released: 7/26/1999

1998

Lino: His Art and Life
Lino: His Art and Life
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998
Mainit Na Bala
Mainit Na Bala
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Movie - Released: 2/4/1998

1997

Matang agila
Matang agila
Movie - Released: 12/10/1997
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
Movie - Released: 1/21/1997
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Movie - Released: 11/5/1997
Kamada
Kamada
as Carlito
Movie - Released: 7/9/1997
Vulcan
Vulcan
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Movie - Released: 9/24/1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
as Rufo
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
Movie - Released: 3/14/1996

1995

Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
as Benjie
Movie - Released: 8/2/1995
Movie
Asero
as Spade
Movie - Released: 8/30/1995
Movie
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
as Sabater
Movie - Released: 9/27/1995

1994

Lucas Abelardo
Lucas Abelardo
as Chief
Movie - Released: 12/25/1994
Streetsmart
Streetsmart
as Bert
Movie - Released: 4/21/1994
Talahib at Rosas
Talahib at Rosas
Movie - Released: 10/26/1994
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
as Guzman
Movie - Released: 6/2/1994

1993

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
as Mike
Movie - Released: 1/19/1993
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
as Kabo Bello
Movie - Released: 10/22/1993
Noli Me Tangere
Noli Me Tangere
as Lucas
TV - Released: 7/6/1993

1991

Anak ni Baby Ama
Anak ni Baby Ama
Movie - Released: 1/11/1991

1990

Biokids
Biokids
as Clown
Movie - Released: 4/3/1990
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
Movie - Released: 10/11/1990
Movie
Jabidah Massacre
Movie - Released: 5/31/1990
Dirty Affair
Dirty Affair
as Falcon
Movie - Released: 5/17/1990

1989

Fight for Us
Fight for Us
as Major Kontra
Movie - Released: 5/24/1989
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
as Rod
Movie - Released: 9/12/1989

1987

Three Mothers, One Child
Three Mothers, One Child
Movie - Released: 5/20/1987

1986

Gabi Na, Kumander
Gabi Na, Kumander
Movie - Released: 11/20/1986

1984

'Merika
'Merika
as Mon Zablan
Movie - Released: 9/24/1984
Bagets
Bagets
as The 'Sabets'
Movie - Released: 2/1/1984
Movie
Mga Batang Yagit
Movie - Released: 9/13/1984

1983

Movie
Over My Dead Body
as Gary
Movie - Released: 12/25/1983
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Movie - Released: 12/2/1983

1982

The Year of Living Dangerously
The Year of Living Dangerously
as Kumar
Movie - Released: 12/17/1982
Five and the Skin
Five and the Skin
as Bembol
Movie - Released: 6/2/1982

1981

Pabling
Pabling
Movie - Released: 7/17/1981
Kontrobersyal
Kontrobersyal
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/20/1981
Movie
Raiders for Victory
Movie - Released: 1/1/1981

1980

Movie
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
as Abel
Movie - Released: 7/10/1980

1979

Pinay, American Style
Pinay, American Style
as Nonoy
Movie - Released: 6/29/1979
Boy Kodyak
Boy Kodyak
Movie - Released: 2/23/1979

1978

When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Movie - Released: 7/15/1978
Kampus?
Kampus?
as Norman
Movie - Released: 7/21/1978
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
Movie - Released: 2/2/1978
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
as Eric
Movie - Released: 10/20/1978
Hayop sa Hayop
Hayop sa Hayop
as Andro
Movie - Released: 12/1/1978
Boy Pana
Boy Pana
Movie - Released: 4/7/1978

1977

Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
Movie - Released: 12/24/1977
Banta ng Kahapon
Banta ng Kahapon
as Sgt. Rigor
Movie - Released: 12/24/1977

1976

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
as Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
Movie - Released: 11/18/1976
The Tenants
The Tenants
as David
Movie - Released: 2/20/1976

1975

Manila in the Claws of Light
Manila in the Claws of Light
as Julio Madiaga
Movie - Released: 7/16/1975
Manila... A Filipino Film
Manila... A Filipino Film
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1975

Unknown

Movie
Kontrabida
Movie
TV