Bembol Roco
Acting
🎂 1953-11-20
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.
Cast credits(141)
Henry Sandoval
2012
Luis Catacutan
1991
Ninong
2025
Daniel
2022
Lolo Berting Batongbuhay
2015
Henchman #2
2005
Al Fernandez
2006
Himself
2019
Segismundo Zaragoza
2011
Anya / Angelo Castillo
2010
2005
Francis
2023
2012
Edgar
2025
2013
Kumar
1982
Luis
1999
Badong
2021
Boy
2007
2006
2017
Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
2007
Gerry
2011
Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
1999
Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
2009
Oscar
2002
Himself
1981
Lucas
1993
2024
Mon Zablan
1984
Major Kontra
1989
Tolome
2010
Tomas Arroyo
2007
Amang
2017
Moises
2011
The 'Sabets'
1984
2015
1981
2018
Bangas-An
2012
Mang Danny
2017
2007
2006
Policarpio
2011
Pancho Makalintal
2018
Julio Madiaga
1975
Serafin 'Bok'
1987
2010
Turing
2013
Rod
1989
Self
1998
NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
2017
2016
Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
2021
2003
Mang Avelino
2008
1981
Marcus Vergara
2007
2004
Sgt. Rigor
1977
Director
2009
Quintin Rivera
2015
Carlito
1997
Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
1997
Efren Samonte
2010
Roque
1999
Puging
2000
Abner
2024
Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
2011
Ulo
2023
2019
Martin Dela Rhea
2008
Investigator Matriponio
2006
Junior Bahala
1991
1997
2020
Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
1997
Allan
1983
2013
2007
2005
Norman
1978
2013
Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
2011
2023
2025
Kabo Bello
1993
Self
2024
Spade
1995
North Chieftain
2014
1990
1978
1990
1994
1977
Bembol
1982
Clown
1990
Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
1976
Lucas / Ellen's father
2019
Andro
1978
2015
1986
1996
Mang Pepe
2016
Chief
1994
Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
1978
1976
Self
1975
Gary
1983
Mendez
1999
Benjie
1995
Abel
1980
Guzman
1994
1984
Eric
1978
2024
Falcon
1990
Rufo
1997
Mike
1993
David
1976
Rodrigo
2019
1995
1990
Warren
2015
Sabater
1995
Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
1998
2008
Nonoy
1979
2000
2005
Manong Bert
2024
1978
Bert
1994
2014
2014
1997
Kontra Madiaga
2008
1979
1991
Miguel
2011