11/20/1953
Manila, Philippines:
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.
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Poon (2026) as |
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Nasaan si Hesus? (2025) as Congressman Carramba |
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The Time That Remains (2025) as Angua Jr. |
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Kontrabida (2025) as |
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FANEY (The Fan) (2025) as Edgar |
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May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika? (2024) as Manong Bert |
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Brocka x Bernal (2024) as Self |
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Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan (2024) as |
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X&Y (2024) as |
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After All (2024) as Abner |
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Pieta (2023) as Francis |
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Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak (2023) as |
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Huwag Kang Lalabas (2021) as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay") |
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Nerisa (2021) as Badong |
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Adan (2019) as Lucas / Ellen's father |
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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema (2019) as Himself |
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Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy (2019) as Rodrigo |
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Sakaling Maging Tayo (2019) as |
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Madilim ang Gabi (2018) as |
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Smaller and Smaller Circles (2017) as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa |
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AWOL (2017) as Amang |
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Baconaua (2017) as Mang Danny |
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What Home Feels Like (2017) as |
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Pauwi Na (2016) as Mang Pepe |
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Ringgo: The Dog Shooter (2016) as |
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Toto (2015) as |
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Felix Manalo (2015) as Quintin Rivera |
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Ka-Relasyon: Talent (2015) as Warren |
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Piring (2015) as |
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Gangster Lolo (2014) as |
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Tres (2014) as |
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K'na, The Dreamweaver (2014) as North Chieftain |
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Tinik (2013) as |
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Porno (2013) as |
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Ang Pirata (2013) as |
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Sinapupunan (2012) as Bangas-An |
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Melodrama Negra (2012) as |
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Aswang (2011) as Moises |
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Amigo (2011) as Policarpio |
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Isda (2011) as Miguel |
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Forever and a Day (2011) as Gerry |
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Dagim (2010) as Tolome |
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Pitas (2010) as Kabo |
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Miss You Like Crazy (2010) as Efren Samonte |
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Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (2009) as Director |
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UPCAT (2008) as Mang Avelino |
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Carnivore (2008) as |
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Maynila sa mga Pangil ng Dilim (2008) as Kontra Madiaga |
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Batanes (2007) as Boy |
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Pi7ong Tagpo (2007) as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga") |
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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli (2007) as |
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Faces of Love (2007) as |
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Donsol (2006) as Fidel |
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First Day High (2006) as Investigator Matriponio |
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Tuli (2005) as |
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The Great Raid (2005) as Henchman #2 |
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Ang Anak ni Brocka (2005) as |
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Boso (2005) as |
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U Belt (2004) as |
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Homecoming (2003) as |
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Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) as Puging |
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Palaban (2000) as |
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Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) as Roque |
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Esperanza: The Movie (1999) as Luis |
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'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede (1999) as Mendez |
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Mainit Na Bala (1998) as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.) |
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Lino: Ang Kanyang Sining at Buhay (1998) as Self |
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Matang agila (1997) as |
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Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II (1997) as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1) |
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Anak Ng Bulkan (1997) as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather |
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Kamada (1997) as Carlito |
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Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas (1997) as |
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Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba (1997) as Rufo |
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Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko (1996) as |
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Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995) as Sabater |
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Asero (1995) as Spade |
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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (1995) as Benjie |
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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995) as |
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Lucas Abelardo (1994) as Chief |
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Talahib at Rosas (1994) as |
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Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo (1994) as Guzman |
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Wating (1994) as Bert |
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Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993) as Kabo Bello |
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Sana'y Ikaw na Nga (1993) as Mike |
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Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 (1991) as |
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Anak ni Baby Ama (1991) as Junior Bahala |
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Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay! (1990) as |
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Jabidah Massacre (1990) as |
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Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990) as Falcon |
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Biokids (1990) as Clown |
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Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon) (1990) as |
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Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (1989) as Rod |
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Orapronobis (1989) as Major Kontra |
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Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987) as Serafin 'Bok' |
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Gabi Na, Kumander (1986) as |
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Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya (1986) as |
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'Merika (1984) as Mon Zablan |
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Mga Batang Yagit (1984) as |
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Bagets (1984) as The 'Sabets' |
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Over My Dead Body (1983) as Gary |
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Minsan, May Isang Ina (1983) as Allan |
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The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) as Kumar |
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Cinq et la peau (1982) as Bembol |
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Pabling (1981) as |
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Kontrobersyal (1981) as Himself |
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Raiders for Victory (1981) as |
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Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon (1980) as Abel |
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Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid (1979) as |
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Pinay, American Style (1979) as Nonoy |
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Boy Kodyak (1979) as |
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Hayop sa Hayop (1978) as Andro |
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Lagi na Lamang ba Akong Babae? (1978) as Eric |
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Kampus? (1978) as Norman |
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Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978) as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.) |
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Boy Pana (1978) as |
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Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo (1978) as |
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Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa (1977) as |
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Banta ng Kahapon (1977) as Sgt. Rigor |
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Tisoy! (1977) as Julio Madiaga (uncredited) |
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Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976) as Crispin |
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Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo (1976) as |
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Sakada (1976) as David |
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Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975) as Julio Madiaga |
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Maynila... Isang Pelikulang Pilipino (1975) as Self |