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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Kontrabida | 2025-08-19 | |
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FANEY (The Fan) | Edgar | 2025-05-21 |
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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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X&Y | 2024-04-17 | |
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After All | Abner | 2024-02-28 |
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Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan | 2024-05-02 | |
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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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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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Sakaling Maging Tayo | 2019-01-16 | |
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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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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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AWOL | Amang | 2017-08-16 |
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Pauwi Na | Mang Pepe | 2016-07-13 |
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Ringgo: The Dog Shooter | 2016-07-01 | |
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Piring | 2015-06-26 | |
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Felix Manalo | Quintin Rivera | 2015-10-04 |
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Ka-Relasyon: Talent | Warren | 2015-07-18 |
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Toto | 2015-12-17 | |
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K'na, The Dreamweaver | North Chieftain | 2014-08-02 |
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Gangster Lolo | 2014-12-14 | |
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Tres | 2014-11-08 | |
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Porno | 2013-07-27 | |
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Ang Pirata | 2013-07-03 | |
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Tinik | 2013-09-11 | |
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Sinapupunan | Bangas-An | 2012-12-24 |
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Melodrama Negra | 2012-11-29 | |
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Aswang | Moises | 2011-11-02 |
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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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Miss You Like Crazy | Efren Samonte | 2010-02-24 |
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Dagim | Tolome | 2010-11-10 |
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Pitas | 2010-03-03 | |
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Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... | Director | 2009-07-29 |
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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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Carnivore | 2008-10-18 | |
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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli | 2007-03-21 | |
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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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Batanes | Boy | 2007-12-05 |
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Donsol | 2006-09-02 | |
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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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Tuli | 2005-10-12 | |
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Boso | 2005-04-13 | |
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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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Bulaklak ng Maynila | Roque | 1999-12-29 |
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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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Matang agila | 1997-12-10 | |
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Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba | Rufo | 1997-01-01 |
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Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II | Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1) | 1997-11-05 |
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Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas | 1997-01-21 | |
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Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko | 1996-03-14 | |
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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 | 1995-01-01 | |
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Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo | Sabater | 1995-09-27 |
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Asero | Spade | 1995-08-30 |
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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita | Benjie | 1995-08-02 |
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Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo | Guzman | 1994-06-02 |
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Lucas Abelardo | Chief | 1994-12-25 |
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Wating | Bert | 1994-04-21 |
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Talahib at Rosas | 1994-10-26 | |
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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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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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Biokids | Clown | 1990-04-03 |
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Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon) | 1990-02-21 | |
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Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay! | 1990-10-11 | |
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Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Falcon | 1990-05-17 |
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Jabidah Massacre | 1990-05-31 | |
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Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Rod | 1989-09-12 |
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Orapronobis | Major Kontra | 1989-05-24 |
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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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Mga Batang Yagit | 1984-09-13 | |
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'Merika | Mon Zablan | 1984-09-24 |
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Bagets | The 'Sabets' | 1984-02-01 |
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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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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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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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Boy Kodyak | 1979-02-23 | |
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Pinay, American Style | Nonoy | 1979-06-29 |
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Boy Pana | 1978-04-07 | |
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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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Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo | 1978-02-02 | |
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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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Banta ng Kahapon | Sgt. Rigor | 1977-12-24 |
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Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa | 1977-12-24 | |
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Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.) | 1976-11-18 |
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Sakada | David | 1976-02-20 |
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Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo | 1976-10-14 | |
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Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag | Julio Madiaga | 1975-07-16 |
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Maynila... Isang Pelikulang Pilipino | Self | 1975-01-01 |
