BEMBOL ROCO
Bembol Roco
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 20, 1953
Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
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 head as well as various supporting roles. Bem starred in Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
IncognitoNinong
TBA·
Sellblock2025·
FANEY (The Fan)Edgar
Manong Bert
2024·
X&Y2024·
After AllAbner
2023·
PietaFrancis
2022·
Big BetDaniel
2021·
NerisaBadong
2020·
HappenstanceHimself
Rodrigo
Pancho Makalintal
2015·
Little NanayLolo Berting Batongbuhay
2015·
Ka-Relasyon: TalentWarren
2015·
Toto2015·
Felix ManaloQuintin Rivera
2015·
BlindfoldNorth Chieftain
2014·
Three2013·
May Isang PangarapTuring
2013·
Tinik2012·
One True LoveHenry Sandoval
2012·
Melodrama Negra2012·
Thy WombBangas-An
2011·
Ikaw Ay Pag-IbigPolice Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
2011·
Sa Ngalan ng InaMayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
2011·
SisidSegismundo Zaragoza
2011·
Forever and a DayGerry
2011·
AswangMoises
2011·
AmigoPolicarpio
2011·
Fable of the FishMiguel
2010·
Beauty QueenAnya / Angelo Castillo
2010·
Miss You Like CrazyEfren Samonte
2009·
Tinik Sa DibdibTiburcio "Tibo" Yadao
Director
2008·
Iisa Pa LamangMartin Dela Rhea
2008·
CarnivoreTomas Arroyo
2007·
Asian TreasuresMarcus Vergara
2007·
BatanesBoy
2006·
Sa Piling MoAl Fernandez
2006·
Komiks2006·
First Day HighInvestigator Matriponio
2006·
Donsol2005·
The Great RaidHenchman #2
2005·
The Son of Brocka2005·
Tuli2003·
Homecoming2002·
Ang Iibigin Ay IkawOscar
2000·
Palaban2000·
Markova: Comfort GayPuging
1999·
Labs Ko Si BabeSilvestre "Rocky" Escallon
1999·
Esperanza: The MovieLuis
Mendez
1999·
Bulaklak ng MaynilaRoque
1998·
Mainit Na BalaSgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Self
Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
1997·
Matang agila1995·
Matimbang Pa Sa DugoSabater
1995·
AseroSpade
Benjie
Guzman
1994·
WatingBert
1994·
Lucas AbelardoChief
1993·
Noli Me TangereLucas
1991·
Maalaala Mo KayaLuis Catacutan
1990·
Dirty AffairFalcon
1990·
Jabidah Massacre1990·
BiokidsClown
Rod
1989·
Fight for UsMajor Kontra
Serafin 'Bok'
1986·
Gabi Na, Kumander1984·
Mga Batang Yagit1984·
BagetsThe 'Sabets'
1984·
'MerikaMon Zablan
1983·
Over My Dead BodyGary
Kumar
1981·
KontrobersyalHimself
1981·
Pabling1980·
Gabi ng Lagim NgayonAbel
1979·
Boy KodyakNonoy
1978·
Boy Pana1978·
Kampus?Norman
Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
1977·
Banta ng KahaponSgt. Rigor
TBA·
Kontrabida2024·
Brocka x BernalSelf
2021·
Huwag Kang LalabasMandurugo (segment "Bahay")
2019·
AdanLucas / Ellen's father
2019·
Sakaling Maging Tayo2018·
Dark Is the NightNBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
2017·
BaconauaMang Danny
2017·
AWOLAmang
2017·
What Home Feels Like2016·
Pauwi NaMang Pepe
2014·
Gangster Lolo2013·
Porno2013·
Ang Pirata2010·
Pitas2010·
DagimTolome
Kontra Madiaga
2008·
UPCATMang Avelino
2007·
Faces of Love2007·
Pi7ong TagpoFred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
2005·
Boso2004·
U BeltRufo
1997·
VulcanPulon, Pedring's Stepfather
1997·
KamadaCarlito
1994·
Talahib at RosasKabo Bello
1993·
Sana'y Ikaw na NgaMike
1991·
Anak ni Baby AmaAllan
1982·
Five and the SkinBembol
1981·
Raiders for Victory1978·
Hayop sa HayopAndro
Eric
1976·
The TenantsDavid
Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
Self
Julio Madiaga