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)
Maalaala Mo Kaya
1991
as Luis Catacutan
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
Big Bet
2022
as Daniel
Little Nanay
2015
as Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
Incognito
2025
as Ninong
Beauty Queen
2010
as Anya / Angelo Castillo
Komiks
2006
Asian Treasures
2007
as Marcus Vergara
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002
as Oscar
Sa Piling Mo
2006
as Al Fernandez
Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
as Martin Dela Rhea
Tinik Sa Dibdib
2009
as Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
as Tomas Arroyo
May Isang Pangarap
2013
as Turing
The One That Got Away
2018
as Pancho Makalintal
Sisid
2011
as Segismundo Zaragoza
Happenstance
2020
One True Love
2012
as Henry Sandoval
Noli Me Tangere
1993
as Lucas
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
2011
as Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
2011
as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
2023
as Ulo
Movies (124)
Vulcan
1997
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Circumcision
2005
The Hollowed
2026
Porno
2013
Adan
2019
as Lucas / Ellen's father
The Great Raid
2005
as Henchman #2
Boso
2005
Boy Kodyak
1979
Three
2014
Amigo
2011
as Policarpio
Thy Womb
2012
as Bangas-An
Manila... A Filipino Film
1975
as Self
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982
as Kumar
Nasaan si Hesus?
2025
as Congressman Carramba
Nerisa
2021
as Badong
Kontrabida
2025
'Merika
1984
as Mon Zablan
Palaban
2000
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Julio Madiaga
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Roque
Dark Is the Night
2018
Pitas
2010
as Kabo
The Time That Remains
2025
as Angua Jr.
Tinik
2013
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991
as Junior Bahala
Brocka x Bernal
2024
as Self
What Home Feels Like
2017
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Rufo
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
2016
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
Dirty Affair
1990
as Falcon
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
1995
as Sabater
Donsol
2006
as Fidel
Three Mothers, One Child
1987
as Serafin 'Bok'
Markova: Comfort Gay
2000
as Puging
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
2024
as Manong Bert
Bagets
1984
as The 'Sabets'
First Day High
2006
as Investigator Matriponio
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
1989
as Rod
Three Years Without God
1976
as Crispin
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019
The Son of Brocka
2005
Fable of the Fish
2011
as Miguel
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
U Belt
2004
X&Y
2024
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
1980
as Abel
K'na, The Dreamweaver
2014
as North Chieftain
The Tenants
1976
as David
Forever and a Day
2011
as Gerry
Will I Always Be a Woman?
1978
as Eric
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Nonoy
Wating
1994
as Bert
Matang agila
1997
Tisoy!
1977
as Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Jabidah Massacre
1990
Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Efren Samonte
Pauwi Na
2016
as Mang Pepe
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Controversial
1981
as Himself
Homecoming
2003
Once, There Was a Mother
1983
as Allan
Ang Pirata
2013
Baconaua
2017
as Mang Danny
Asero
1995
as Spade
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
1990
Five and the Skin
1982
as Bembol
Felix Manalo
2015
as Quintin Rivera
Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid
1979
AWOL
2017
as Amang
After All
2024
as Abner
Aswang
2011
as Moises
Dagim
2010
as Tolome
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Luis
Carnivore
2008
UPCAT
2008
as Mang Avelino
Fight for Us
1989
as Major Kontra
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
1991
Melodrama Negra
2012
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
Pabling
1981
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
1986
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Lino: His Art and Life
1998
as Self
Over My Dead Body
1983
as Gary
Batanes
2007
as Boy
Kamada
1997
as Carlito
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
1999
as Mendez
Blindfold
2015
Faces of Love
2007
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Lucas Abelardo
1994
as Chief
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
2015
as Warren
Banta ng Kahapon
1977
as Sgt. Rigor
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
as Director
Biokids
1990
as Clown
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
Toto
2015
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1977
Kampus?
1978
as Norman
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
as Mike
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Benjie
Raiders for Victory
1981
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Kabo Bello
Boy Pana
1978
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008
as Kontra Madiaga
Mainit Na Bala
1998
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Gangster Lolo
2014
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
Hayop sa Hayop
1978
as Andro
Pieta
2023
as Francis
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
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
- Vulcan (1997) — as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
- Circumcision (2005)
- The Hollowed (2026)
- Porno (2013)
- Adan (2019) — as Lucas / Ellen's father
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