Bembol Roco
Known for Acting · 146 credits
- Born
- 1953-11-20 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Manila, Philippines
- Also known as
- Rafael Roco · Rafael Roco Jr. · بمبول روکو
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.
Known For
TV Shows (22)
Big Bet
2022
as Daniel
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Luis Catacutan
Incognito
2025
as Ninong
Komiks
2006
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002
as Oscar
Asian Treasures
2007
as Marcus Vergara
Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Martin Dela Rhea
Sisid
2011
as Segismundo Zaragoza
Little Nanay
2015
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
Beauty Queen
2010
as Anya / Angelo Castillo
Noli Me Tangere
1993
as Lucas
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
2011
as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
May Isang Pangarap
2013
as Turing
Sa Piling Mo
2006
as Al Fernandez
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
as Tomas Arroyo
Tinik Sa Dibdib
2009
as Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
The One That Got Away
2018
as Pancho Makalintal
One True Love
2012
as Henry Sandoval
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
2023
as Ulo
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
as Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
Happenstance
2020
Movies (124)
The Great Raid
2005
as Henchman #2
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982
as Kumar
Nerisa
2021
as Badong
Boso
2005
Porno
2013
The Time That Remains
2025
as Angua Jr.
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Julio Madiaga
Adan
2019
as Lucas / Ellen's father
Amigo
2011
as Policarpio
Five and the Skin
1982
as Bembol
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991
as Junior Bahala
Nasaan si Hesus?
2025
as Congressman Carramba
Pauwi Na
2016
as Mang Pepe
Pabling
1981
Dirty Affair
1990
as Falcon
Fable of the Fish
2011
as Miguel
Felix Manalo
2015
as Quintin Rivera
Wating
1994
as Bert
Fight for Us
1989
as Major Kontra
Batanes
2007
as Boy
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Efren Samonte
Will I Always Be a Woman?
1978
as Eric
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Vulcan
1997
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
Boy Kodyak
1979
Pieta
2023
as Francis
Controversial
1981
as Himself
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
First Day High
2006
as Investigator Matriponio
X&Y
2024
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Kabo Bello
Three Mothers, One Child
1987
as Serafin 'Bok'
Manila... A Filipino Film
1975
as Self
The Son of Brocka
2005
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Roque
Aswang
2011
as Moises
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
Markova: Comfort Gay
2000
as Puging
Tisoy!
1977
as Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
Bagets
1984
as The 'Sabets'
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
as Mike
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Luis
Jabidah Massacre
1990
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
1980
as Abel
Gangster Lolo
2014
Three Years Without God
1976
as Crispin
K'na, The Dreamweaver
2014
as North Chieftain
Faces of Love
2007
Asero
1995
as Spade
Thy Womb
2012
as Bangas-An
Carnivore
2008
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Nonoy
Banta ng Kahapon
1977
as Sgt. Rigor
Boy Pana
1978
UPCAT
2008
as Mang Avelino
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
as Director
AWOL
2017
as Amang
Dagim
2010
as Tolome
Dark Is the Night
2018
Sweet Revenge
1989
as Rod
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
2016
Brocka x Bernal
2024
as Self
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
The Tenants
1976
as David
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Toto
2015
Forever and a Day
2011
as Gerry
Lino: His Art and Life
1998
as Self
Matang agila
1997
Donsol
2006
as Fidel
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
1990
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Baconaua
2017
as Mang Danny
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
1999
as Mendez
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
Melodrama Negra
2012
Circumcision
2005
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
Homecoming
2003
Ang Pirata
2013
Once, There Was a Mother
1983
as Allan
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
1995
as Sabater
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Benjie
Talahib at Rosas
1994
After All
2024
as Abner
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
1994
as Guzman
Palaban
2000
Tinik
2013
Lucas Abelardo
1994
as Chief
'Merika
1984
as Mon Zablan
The Hollowed
2026
Kamada
1997
as Carlito
U Belt
2004
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
FANEY (The Fan)
2025
as Edgar
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1976
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
Beasts
1978
as Andro
Mainit Na Bala
1998
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Three
2014
What Home Feels Like
2017
Pitas
2010
as Kabo
Kampus?
1978
as Norman
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
Blindfold
2015
Biokids
1990
as Clown
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008
as Kontra Madiaga
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
2015
as Warren
Raiders for Victory
1981
Kontrabida
2025
Over My Dead Body
1983
as Gary
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Rufo
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
1986
Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid
1979
About 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 star… With 146 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Bembol Roco has appeared in 124 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bembol Roco Movies
- The Great Raid (2005) — as Henchman #2
- The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) — as Kumar
- Nerisa (2021) — as Badong
- Boso (2005)
- Porno (2013)
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