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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The Time That Remains | Angua Jr. | 2025-10-15 |
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FANEY (The Fan) | Edgar | 2025-05-21 |
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Nasaan si Hesus? | Congressman Carramba | 2025-12-03 |
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Kontrabida | 2025-08-19 | |
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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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After All | Abner | 2024-02-28 |
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Brocka x Bernal | Self | 2024-08-08 |
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Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan | 2024-05-02 | |
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Pieta | Francis | 2023-12-22 |
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Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak | 2023-11-08 | |
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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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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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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema | Himself | 2019-10-12 |
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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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Smaller and Smaller Circles | NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa | 2017-12-06 |
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AWOL | Amang | 2017-08-16 |
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Baconaua | Mang Danny | 2017-08-04 |
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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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Ka-Relasyon: Talent | Warren | 2015-07-18 |
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Felix Manalo | Quintin Rivera | 2015-10-04 |
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Toto | 2015-12-17 | |
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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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Ang Pirata | 2013-07-03 | |
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Tinik | 2013-09-11 | |
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Porno | 2013-07-27 | |
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Sinapupunan | Bangas-An | 2012-12-24 |
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Melodrama Negra | 2012-11-29 | |
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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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Amigo | Policarpio | 2011-08-19 |
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Dagim | Tolome | 2010-11-10 |
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Pitas | 2010-03-03 | |
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Miss You Like Crazy | Efren Samonte | 2010-02-24 |
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Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... | Director | 2009-07-29 |
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Carnivore | 2008-10-18 | |
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Maynila sa mga Pangil ng Dilim | Kontra Madiaga | 2008-01-01 |
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UPCAT | Mang Avelino | 2008-12-08 |
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Pi7ong Tagpo | Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga") | 2007-10-01 |
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Batanes | Boy | 2007-12-05 |
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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli | 2007-03-21 | |
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Faces of Love | 2007-02-21 | |
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First Day High | Investigator Matriponio | 2006-09-20 |
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Donsol | 2006-09-02 | |
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Boso | 2005-04-13 | |
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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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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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Palaban | 2000-03-01 | |
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Markova: Comfort Gay | Puging | 2000-12-25 |
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Bulaklak ng Maynila | Roque | 1999-12-29 |
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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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Lino: Ang Kanyang Sining at Buhay | Self | 1998-01-01 |
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Mainit Na Bala | Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.) | 1998-02-04 |
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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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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita | Benjie | 1995-08-02 |
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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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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 | 1995-01-01 | |
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Talahib at Rosas | 1994-10-26 | |
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Wating | Bert | 1994-04-21 |
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Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo | Guzman | 1994-06-02 |
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Lucas Abelardo | Chief | 1994-12-25 |
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Sana'y Ikaw na Nga | Mike | 1993-01-19 |
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Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Kabo Bello | 1993-10-22 |
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Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | 1991-05-24 | |
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Anak ni Baby Ama | Junior Bahala | 1991-01-11 |
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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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'Merika | Mon Zablan | 1984-09-24 |
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Bagets | The 'Sabets' | 1984-02-01 |
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Mga Batang Yagit | 1984-09-13 | |
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Over My Dead Body | Gary | 1983-12-25 |
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Minsan, May Isang Ina | Allan | 1983-12-02 |
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The Year of Living Dangerously | Kumar | 1982-12-17 |
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Cinq et la peau | Bembol | 1982-06-02 |
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Raiders for Victory | 1981-01-01 | |
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Kontrobersyal | Himself | 1981-03-20 |
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Pabling | 1981-07-17 | |
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Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon | Abel | 1980-07-10 |
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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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Boy Kodyak | 1979-02-23 | |
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Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? | Eric | 1978-10-20 |
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Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak | Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.) | 1978-07-15 |
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Kampus? | Norman | 1978-07-21 |
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Hayop sa Hayop | Andro | 1978-12-01 |
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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 (as Rafael Roco Jr.) | 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 |
