1953-11-20 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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Nasaan si Hesus? | Congressman Carramba | 2025-12-03 |
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FANEY (The Fan) | Edgar | 2025-05-21 |
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Kontrabida | 2025-08-19 | |
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The Time That Remains | Angua Jr. | 2025-10-15 |
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After All | Abner | 2024-02-28 |
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Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan | 2024-05-02 | |
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X&Y | 2024-04-17 | |
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May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika? | Manong Bert | 2024-11-09 |
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Brocka x Bernal | Self | 2024-08-08 |
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Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak | 2023-11-08 | |
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Pieta | Francis | 2023-12-22 |
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Huwag Kang Lalabas | Mandurugo (segment "Bahay") | 2021-12-25 |
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Nerisa | Badong | 2021-07-30 |
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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema | Himself | 2019-10-12 |
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Sakaling Maging Tayo | 2019-01-16 | |
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Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy | Rodrigo | 2019-03-09 |
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Adan | Lucas / Ellen's father | 2019-11-20 |
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Madilim ang Gabi | 2018-08-15 | |
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AWOL | Amang | 2017-08-16 |
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Baconaua | Mang Danny | 2017-08-04 |
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Smaller and Smaller Circles | NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa | 2017-12-06 |
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What Home Feels Like | 2017-07-12 | |
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Ringgo: The Dog Shooter | 2016-07-01 | |
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Pauwi Na | Mang Pepe | 2016-07-13 |
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Piring | 2015-06-26 | |
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Felix Manalo | Quintin Rivera | 2015-10-04 |
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Toto | 2015-12-17 | |
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Ka-Relasyon: Talent | Warren | 2015-07-18 |
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Gangster Lolo | 2014-12-14 | |
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K'na, The Dreamweaver | North Chieftain | 2014-08-02 |
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Tres | 2014-11-08 | |
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Porno | 2013-07-27 | |
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Tinik | 2013-09-11 | |
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Ang Pirata | 2013-07-03 | |
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Sinapupunan | Bangas-An | 2012-12-24 |
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Melodrama Negra | 2012-11-29 | |
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Amigo | Policarpio | 2011-08-19 |
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Forever and a Day | Gerry | 2011-06-15 |
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Isda | Miguel | 2011-07-16 |
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Aswang | Moises | 2011-11-02 |
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Pitas | Kabo | 2010-03-03 |
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Miss You Like Crazy | Efren Samonte | 2010-02-24 |
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Dagim | Tolome | 2010-11-10 |
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Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... | Director | 2009-07-29 |
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UPCAT | Mang Avelino | 2008-12-08 |
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Maynila sa mga Pangil ng Dilim | Kontra Madiaga | 2008-01-01 |
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Carnivore | 2008-10-18 | |
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Pi7ong Tagpo | Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga") | 2007-10-01 |
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Faces of Love | 2007-02-21 | |
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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli | 2007-03-21 | |
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Batanes | Boy | 2007-12-05 |
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Donsol | Fidel | 2006-11-29 |
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First Day High | Investigator Matriponio | 2006-09-20 |
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The Great Raid | Henchman #2 | 2005-08-12 |
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Ang Anak ni Brocka | 2005-07-30 | |
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Boso | 2005-04-13 | |
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Tuli | 2005-10-12 | |
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U Belt | 2004-03-14 | |
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Homecoming | 2003-12-25 | |
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Markova: Comfort Gay | Puging | 2000-12-25 |
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Palaban | 2000-03-01 | |
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'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede | Mendez | 1999-05-10 |
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Esperanza: The Movie | Luis | 1999-12-25 |
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Bulaklak ng Maynila | Roque | 1999-12-29 |
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Mainit Na Bala | Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.) | 1998-02-04 |
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Lino: Ang Kanyang Sining at Buhay | Self | 1998-01-01 |
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Kamada | Carlito | 1997-07-09 |
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Anak Ng Bulkan | Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather | 1997-09-24 |
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Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II | Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1) | 1997-11-05 |
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Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba | Rufo | 1997-01-01 |
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Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas | 1997-01-21 | |
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Matang agila | 1997-12-10 | |
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Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko | 1996-03-14 | |
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Asero | Spade | 1995-08-30 |
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Matimbang Pa sa Dugo | Sabater | 1995-09-27 |
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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita | Benjie | 1995-08-02 |
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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 | 1995-01-01 | |
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Talahib at Rosas | 1994-10-26 | |
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Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo | Guzman | 1994-06-02 |
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Wating | Bert | 1994-04-21 |
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Lucas Abelardo | Chief | 1994-12-25 |
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Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Kabo Bello | 1993-10-22 |
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Sana'y Ikaw na Nga | Mike | 1993-01-19 |
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Anak ni Baby Ama | Junior Bahala | 1991-01-11 |
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Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | 1991-05-24 | |
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Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon) | 1990-02-21 | |
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Jabidah Massacre | 1990-05-31 | |
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Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay! | 1990-10-11 | |
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Biokids | Clown | 1990-04-03 |
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Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Falcon | 1990-05-17 |
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Orapronobis | Major Kontra | 1989-05-11 |
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Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Rod | 1989-09-12 |
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Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak | Serafin 'Bok' | 1987-05-20 |
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Gabi Na, Kumander | 1986-11-20 | |
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Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya | 1986-09-05 | |
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Bagets | The 'Sabets' | 1984-02-01 |
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'Merika | Mon Zablan | 1984-09-24 |
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Mga Batang Yagit | 1984-09-13 | |
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Minsan, May Isang Ina | Allan | 1983-12-02 |
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Over My Dead Body | Gary | 1983-12-25 |
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Cinq et la peau | Bembol | 1982-06-02 |
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The Year of Living Dangerously | Kumar | 1982-12-17 |
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Raiders for Victory | 1981-01-01 | |
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Pabling | 1981-07-17 | |
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Kontrobersyal | Himself | 1981-03-20 |
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Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon | Abel | 1980-07-10 |
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Boy Kodyak | 1979-02-23 | |
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Pinay, American Style | Nonoy | 1979-06-29 |
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Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid | 1979-11-02 | |
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Kampus? | Norman | 1978-07-21 |
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Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak | Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.) | 1978-07-15 |
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Hayop sa Hayop | Andro | 1978-12-01 |
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Lagi na Lamang ba Akong Babae? | Eric | 1978-10-20 |
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Boy Pana | 1978-04-07 | |
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Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo | 1978-02-02 | |
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Tisoy! | Julio Madiaga (uncredited) | 1977-04-30 |
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Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa | 1977-12-24 | |
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Banta ng Kahapon | Sgt. Rigor | 1977-12-24 |
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Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo | 1976-10-14 | |
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Sakada | David | 1976-02-20 |
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Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Crispin | 1976-11-18 |
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Maynila... Isang Pelikulang Pilipino | Self | 1975-01-01 |
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Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag | Julio Madiaga | 1975-07-16 |
