Personal Info
Known Credits
115
Gender
Male
Birthdate
1953-11-20 (72 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Manila, Philippines
Also Known For
Rafael RocoRafael Roco Jr.بمبول روکو
Bembol Roco
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 h ...
Acting
2024 --
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
| Manong Bert
2024 --
Brocka x Bernal
| Self
2024 --
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
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2024 --
X&Y
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2024 --
After All
| Abner
2023 --
Pieta
| Francis
2023 --
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
|
2021 --
Huwag Kang Lalabas
| Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
2021 --
Nerisa
| Badong
2019 --
Adan
| Lucas / Ellen's father
2019 --
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
| Himself
2019 --
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
| Rodrigo
2019 --
Sakaling Maging Tayo
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2018 --
Dark Is the Night
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2017 --
Smaller and Smaller Circles
| NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
2017 --
AWOL
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2017 --
Baconaua
| Mang Danny
2017 --
What Home Feels Like
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2016 --
Pedicab
| Mang Pepe
2016 --
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
|
2015 --
Toto
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2015 --
Felix Manalo
| Quintin Rivera
2015 --
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
| Warren
2015 --
Blindfold
|
2014 --
Gangster Lolo
|
2014 --
Three
|
2014 --
K'na, The Dreamweaver
| North Chieftain
2013 --
Tinik
|
2013 --
Porno
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2013 --
The Pirate
|
2012 --
Thy Womb
| Bangas-An
2012 --
Melodrama Negra
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2011 --
Aswang
| Moises
2011 --
Amigo
| Policarpio
2011 --
Fable of the Fish
| Miguel
2011 --
Forever and a Day
| Gerry
2010 --
Dagim
| Tolome
2010 --
Pitas
|
2010 --
Miss You Like Crazy
| Efren Samonte
2009 --
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
| Director
2008 --
UPCAT
| Mang Avelino
2008 --
Carnivore
|
2008 --
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
| Kontra Madiaga
2007 --
Batanes
| Boy
2007 --
Pi7ong Tagpo
| Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
2007 --
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
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2007 --
Faces of Love
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2006 --
First Day High
| Investigator Matriponio
2006 --
Donsol
|
2005 --
Tuli
|
2005 --
The Great Raid
| Henchman #2
2005 --
The Son of Brocka
|
2005 --
Boso
|
2004 --
U Belt
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2003 --
Homecoming
|
2000 --
Markova: Comfort Gay
| Puging
2000 --
Palaban
|
1999 --
Bulaklak ng Maynila
| Roque
1999 --
Esperanza: The Movie
| Luis
1999 --
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
| Mendez
1998 --
Mainit Na Bala
| Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
1998 --
Lino: His Art and Life
| Self
1997 --
Matang agila
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1997 --
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
| Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
1997 --
Vulcan
| Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
1997 --
Kamada
| Carlito
1997 --
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
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1997 --
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
| Rufo
1996 --
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
|
1995 --
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
| Sabater
1995 --
Asero
| Spade
1995 --
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
| Benjie
1995 --
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
|
1994 --
Lucas Abelardo
| Chief
1994 --
Talahib at Rosas
|
1994 --
Streetsmart
| Bert
1993 --
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
| Kabo Bello
1993 --
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
| Mike
1991 --
Anak ni Baby Ama
|
1990 --
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
|
1990 --
Jabidah Massacre
|
1990 --
Dirty Affair
| Falcon
1990 --
Biokids
| Clown
1990 --
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
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1989 --
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
| Rod
1989 --
Fight for Us
| Major Kontra
1987 --
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
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1986 --
Gabi Na, Kumander
|
1984 --
'Merika
| Mon Zablan
1984 --
Mga Batang Yagit
|
1984 --
Bagets
| The 'Sabets'
1983 --
Over My Dead Body
| Gary
1983 --
Minsan, May Isang Ina
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1982 --
The Year of Living Dangerously
| Kumar
1982 --
Five and the Skin
| Bembol
1981 --
Pabling
|
1981 --
Kontrobersyal
| Himself
1981 --
Raiders for Victory
|
1980 --
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
| Abel
1979 --
Pinay, American Style
| Nonoy
1979 --
Boy Kodyak
|
1978 --
Hayop sa Hayop
| Andro
1978 --
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
| Eric
1978 --
Kampus?
| Norman
1978 --
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
| Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
1978 --
Boy Pana
|
1978 --
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
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1977 --
Banta ng Kahapon
| Sgt. Rigor
1977 --
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
|
1976 --
Three Godless Years
| Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
1976 --
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
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1976 --
The Tenants
| David
1975 --
Manila in the Claws of Light
| Julio Madiaga
1975 --
Manila... A Filipino Film
| Self