Bembol Roco

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

146

Gender

Male

Birthday

1953-11-20 (72 years old)

Place of Birth

Manila, Philippines

Bembol Roco

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. 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.

Known For

  • Maalaala Mo Kaya

    Maalaala Mo Kaya

  • Nerisa

    Nerisa

  • Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy

    Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy

  • Pauwi Na

    Pauwi Na

  • The Year of Living Dangerously

    The Year of Living Dangerously

  • X&Y

    X&Y

  • Pieta

    Pieta

  • Aswang

    Aswang

  • Donsol

    Donsol

  • UPCAT

    UPCAT

  • Incognito

    Incognito

  • Pi7ong Tagpo

    Pi7ong Tagpo

  • The Tenants

    The Tenants

  • Big Bet

    Big Bet

  • Wating

    Wating

  • Adan

    Adan

  • Kontrobersyal

    Kontrobersyal

  • Jabidah Massacre

    Jabidah Massacre

  • Three Mothers, One Child

    Three Mothers, One Child

  • Dagim

    Dagim

  • U Belt

    U Belt

  • Palaban

    Palaban

  • Thy Womb

    Thy Womb

  • Ang Pirata

    Ang Pirata

  • Fight for Us

    Fight for Us

  • Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo

    Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo

  • Toto

    Toto

  • Bagets

    Bagets

  • The Time That Remains

    The Time That Remains

  • Tisoy!

    Tisoy!

  • Fable of the Fish

    Fable of the Fish

  • Tinik

    Tinik

  • Lucas Abelardo

    Lucas Abelardo

  • Felix Manalo

    Felix Manalo

  • Iisa Pa Lamang

    Iisa Pa Lamang

  • Kampus?

    Kampus?

  • Asero

    Asero

  • Labs Ko Si Babe

    Labs Ko Si Babe

  • Komiks

    Komiks

  • 'Merika

    'Merika

  • Amigo

    Amigo

  • Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak

    Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak

  • Little Nanay

    Little Nanay

  • Pitas

    Pitas

  • The One That Got Away

    The One That Got Away

  • Gangster Lolo

    Gangster Lolo

  • Kamada

    Kamada

  • Biokids

    Biokids

  • The Great Raid

    The Great Raid

  • Anak ni Baby Ama

    Anak ni Baby Ama

  • Asian Treasures

    Asian Treasures

  • Ka-Relasyon: Talent

    Ka-Relasyon: Talent

  • Three

    Three

  • Sisid

    Sisid

  • Smaller and Smaller Circles

    Smaller and Smaller Circles

  • Pabling

    Pabling

  • Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

    Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

  • Tinik Sa Dibdib

    Tinik Sa Dibdib

  • Sa Piling Mo

    Sa Piling Mo

  • Sa Ngalan ng Ina

    Sa Ngalan ng Ina

  • Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya

    Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya

  • Markova: Comfort Gay

    Markova: Comfort Gay

  • Faces of Love

    Faces of Love

  • Beauty Queen

    Beauty Queen

  • Tuli

    Tuli

  • K'na, The Dreamweaver

    K'na, The Dreamweaver

  • Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

    Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

  • One True Love

    One True Love

  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

    Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

  • FANEY (The Fan)

    FANEY (The Fan)

  • Dirty Affair

    Dirty Affair

  • Mainit Na Bala

    Mainit Na Bala

  • Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon

    Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon

  • Forever and a Day

    Forever and a Day

  • Five and the Skin

    Five and the Skin

  • May Isang Pangarap

    May Isang Pangarap

  • Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2

    Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2

  • Manila... A Filipino Film

    Manila... A Filipino Film

  • Boso

    Boso

  • Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

    Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

  • Huwag Kang Lalabas

    Huwag Kang Lalabas

  • Dark Is the Night

    Dark Is the Night

  • Porno

    Porno

  • Noli Me Tangere

    Noli Me Tangere

  • Sakaling Maging Tayo

    Sakaling Maging Tayo

  • Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

    Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

  • Esperanza: The Movie

    Esperanza: The Movie

  • Manila in the Claws of Light

    Manila in the Claws of Light

  • Three Years Without God

    Three Years Without God

  • Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis

    Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis

  • After All

    After All

  • Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2

    Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2

  • Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa

    Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa

  • Ringgo: The Dog Shooter

    Ringgo: The Dog Shooter

  • Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

    Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

  • Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig

    Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig

  • Talahib at Rosas

    Talahib at Rosas

  • Minsan, May Isang Ina

    Minsan, May Isang Ina

  • Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

    Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

  • Boy Kodyak

    Boy Kodyak

  • Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)

    Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)

  • Vulcan

    Vulcan

  • Gabi Na, Kumander

    Gabi Na, Kumander

  • Brocka x Bernal

    Brocka x Bernal

  • Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli

    Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli

  • Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid

    Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid

  • Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak

    Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak

  • First Day High

    First Day High

  • Matimbang Pa sa Dugo

    Matimbang Pa sa Dugo

  • Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

    Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

  • Mga Batang Yagit

    Mga Batang Yagit

  • Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!

    Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!

  • Happenstance

    Happenstance

  • What Home Feels Like

    What Home Feels Like

  • Pinay, American Style

    Pinay, American Style

  • The Son of Brocka

    The Son of Brocka

  • Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas

    Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas

  • Sellblock

    Sellblock

  • Lino: His Art and Life

    Lino: His Art and Life

  • Bulaklak ng Maynila

    Bulaklak ng Maynila

  • Batanes

    Batanes

  • Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo

    Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo

  • Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo

    Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo

  • Miss You Like Crazy

    Miss You Like Crazy

  • AWOL

    AWOL

  • Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

    Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

  • Manila in the Fangs of Darkness

    Manila in the Fangs of Darkness

  • Nasaan si Hesus?

    Nasaan si Hesus?

  • Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko

    Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko

  • Banta ng Kahapon

    Banta ng Kahapon

  • 'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede

    'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede

  • Boy Pana

    Boy Pana

  • Homecoming

    Homecoming

  • Melodrama Negra

    Melodrama Negra

  • Baconaua

    Baconaua

  • Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?

    Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?

  • Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

    Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

  • Matang agila

    Matang agila

  • Blindfold

    Blindfold

  • Over My Dead Body

    Over My Dead Body

  • Carnivore

    Carnivore

  • Hayop sa Hayop

    Hayop sa Hayop

  • Raiders for Victory

    Raiders for Victory

  • May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?

    May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?

  • Kontrabida

    Kontrabida

  • Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan

    Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan