Bembol Roco

Bembol Roco

Acting
🎂 1953-11-20 (72 years)
📍 Manila, Philippines
👤 Male
🎬 112 Movies
🔗 IMDb
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 h ...
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Filmography (112 movies)

Nasaan si Hesus?
Nasaan si Hesus?
2025
as Congressman Carramba
The Time That Remains
The Time That Remains
2025
as Angua Jr.
Kontrabida
Kontrabida
2025
 FANEY (The Fan)
FANEY (The Fan)
2025
as Edgar
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
2024
as Manong Bert
Brocka x Bernal
Brocka x Bernal
2024
as Self
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
 X&Y
X&Y
2024
 After All
After All
2024
as Abner
Pieta
Pieta
2023
as Francis
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
 Huwag Kang Lalabas
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Nerisa
Nerisa
2021
as Badong
Adan
Adan
2019
as Lucas / Ellen's father
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Himself
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
2019
as Rodrigo
Sakaling Maging Tayo
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019
 Dark Is the Night
Dark Is the Night
2018
 Smaller and Smaller Circles
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
AWOL
AWOL
2017
as Amang
Baconaua
Baconaua
2017
as Mang Danny
What Home Feels Like
What Home Feels Like
2017
 Pauwi Na
Pauwi Na
2016
as Mang Pepe
Toto
Toto
2015
 Felix Manalo
Felix Manalo
2015
as Quintin Rivera
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
2015
as Warren
Gangster Lolo
Gangster Lolo
2014
 K'na, The Dreamweaver
K'na, The Dreamweaver
2014
as North Chieftain
Tinik
Tinik
2013
 Porno
Porno
2013
 Ang Pirata
Ang Pirata
2013
 Thy Womb
Thy Womb
2012
as Bangas-An
Melodrama Negra
Melodrama Negra
2012
 Aswang
Aswang
2011
as Moises
Amigo
Amigo
2011
as Policarpio
Fable of the Fish
Fable of the Fish
2011
as Miguel
Forever and a Day
Forever and a Day
2011
as Gerry
Dagim
Dagim
2010
as Tolome
Pitas
Pitas
2010
as Kabo
Miss You Like Crazy
Miss You Like Crazy
2010
as Efren Samonte
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
as Director
UPCAT
UPCAT
2008
as Mang Avelino
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008
as Kontra Madiaga
Batanes
Batanes
2007
as Boy
Pi7ong Tagpo
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
 Faces of Love
Faces of Love
2007
 First Day High
First Day High
2006
as Investigator Matriponio
Donsol
Donsol
2006
 Circumcision
Circumcision
2005
 The Great Raid
The Great Raid
2005
as Henchman #2
The Son of Brocka
The Son of Brocka
2005
 Boso
Boso
2005
 U Belt
U Belt
2004
 Homecoming
Homecoming
2003
 Markova: Comfort Gay
Markova: Comfort Gay
2000
as Puging
Palaban
Palaban
2000
 Bulaklak ng Maynila
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Roque
Esperanza: The Movie
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Luis
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
1999
as Mendez
Mainit Na Bala
Mainit Na Bala
1998
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Lino: His Art and Life
Lino: His Art and Life
1998
as Self
Matang agila
Matang agila
1997
 Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Vulcan
Vulcan
1997
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Kamada
Kamada
1997
as Carlito
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
 Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Rufo
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
 Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
1995
as Sabater
Asero
Asero
1995
as Spade
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Benjie
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
 Lucas Abelardo
Lucas Abelardo
1994
as Chief
Talahib at Rosas
Talahib at Rosas
1994
 Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
1994
as Guzman
Wating
Wating
1994
as Bert
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Kabo Bello
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
as Mike
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
1991
 Anak ni Baby Ama
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991
as Junior Bahala
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
 Dirty Affair
Dirty Affair
1990
as Falcon
Biokids
Biokids
1990
as Clown
Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge
1989
as Rod
Fight for Us
Fight for Us
1989
as Major Kontra
Three Mothers, One Child
Three Mothers, One Child
1987
as Serafin 'Bok'
Gabi Na, Kumander
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
 Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
1986
 'Merika
'Merika
1984
as Mon Zablan
Bagets
Bagets
1984
as The 'Sabets'
Once, There Was a Mother
Once, There Was a Mother
1983
as Allan
The Year of Living Dangerously
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982
as Kumar
Five and the Skin
Five and the Skin
1982
as Bembol
Pabling
Pabling
1981
 Controversial
Controversial
1981
as Himself
Pinay, American Style
Pinay, American Style
1979
as Nonoy
Boy Kodyak
Boy Kodyak
1979
 Beasts
Beasts
1978
as Andro
Will I Always Be a Woman?
Will I Always Be a Woman?
1978
as Eric
Kampus?
Kampus?
1978
as Norman
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Boy Pana
Boy Pana
1978
 Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
 Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1977
 Banta ng Kahapon
Banta ng Kahapon
1977
as Sgt. Rigor
Tisoy!
Tisoy!
1977
as Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
Three Years Without God
Three Years Without God
1976
as Crispin
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1976
 The Tenants
The Tenants
1976
as David
Manila in the Claws of Light
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Julio Madiaga
Manila... A Filipino Film
Manila... A Filipino Film
1975
as Self