Bembol Roco
Born
November 20, 1953 (71 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Brocka x Bernal
Self
2024
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
2021
Adan
Lucas / Ellen's father
2019
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019
Dark Is the Night
2018
Smaller and Smaller Circles
NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
2017
AWOL
Amang
2017
Baconaua
Mang Danny
2017
What Home Feels Like
2017
Pauwi Na
Mang Pepe
2016
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
2016
Gangster Lolo
2014
Porno
2013
Ang Pirata
2013
Dagim
Tolome
2010
Pitas
2010
UPCAT
Mang Avelino
2008
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
Kontra Madiaga
2008
Pi7ong Tagpo
Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
2007
Faces of Love
2007
Boso
2005
U Belt
2004
Vulcan
Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
1997
Kamada
Carlito
1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Rufo
1997
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Kabo Bello
1993
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
Mike
1993
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Allan
1983
Five and the Skin
Bembol
1982
Raiders for Victory
1981
Hayop sa Hayop
Andro
1978
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
Eric
1978
Manila... A Filipino Film
Self
1975
Kontrabida
FANEY (The Fan)
Edgar
2025
Incognito
Ninong · (128 episodes)
2025
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
Manong Bert
2024
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
X&Y
2024
After All
Abner
2024
Pieta
Francis
2023
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
Ulo · (12 episodes)
2023
Big Bet
Daniel · (8 episodes)
2022
Nerisa
Badong
2021
Happenstance
(9 episodes)
2020
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Himself
2019
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
Rodrigo
2019
The One That Got Away
Pancho Makalintal · (88 episodes)
2018
Toto
2015
Little Nanay
Lolo Berting Batongbuhay · (93 episodes)
2015
Felix Manalo
Quintin Rivera
2015
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
Warren
2015
Blindfold
2015
Three
2014
K'na, The Dreamweaver
North Chieftain
2014
Tinik
2013
May Isang Pangarap
Turing · (83 episodes)
2013
Thy Womb
Bangas-An
2012
Melodrama Negra
2012
One True Love
Henry Sandoval · (85 episodes)
2012
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig
Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez · (50 episodes)
2011
Aswang
Moises
2011
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias · (25 episodes)
2011
Amigo
Policarpio
2011
Fable of the Fish
Miguel
2011
Forever and a Day
Gerry
2011
Sisid
Segismundo Zaragoza · (79 episodes)
2011
Beauty Queen
Anya / Angelo Castillo · (80 episodes)
2010
Miss You Like Crazy
Efren Samonte
2010
Tinik Sa Dibdib
Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao · (85 episodes)
2009
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Director
2009
Carnivore
2008
Iisa Pa Lamang
Martin Dela Rhea · (85 episodes)
2008
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
Tomas Arroyo · (78 episodes)
2007
Batanes
Boy
2007
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Asian Treasures
Marcus Vergara · (118 episodes)
2007
First Day High
Investigator Matriponio
2006
Donsol
2006
Sa Piling Mo
Al Fernandez · (128 episodes)
2006
Komiks
(76 episodes)
2006
Tuli
2005
The Great Raid
Henchman #2
2005
The Son of Brocka
2005
Homecoming
2003
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Oscar · (200 episodes)
2002
Markova: Comfort Gay
Puging
2000
Palaban
2000
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Roque
1999
Esperanza: The Movie
Luis
1999
Labs Ko Si Babe
Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon · (338 episodes)
1999
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
Mendez
1999
Mainit Na Bala
Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
1998
Lino: His Art and Life
Self
1998
Matang agila
1997
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
1997
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
Sabater
1995
Asero
Spade
1995
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Benjie
1995
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
Lucas Abelardo
Chief
1994
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Guzman
1994
Streetsmart
Bert
1994
Noli Me Tangere
Lucas · (13 episodes)
1993
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
1991
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Luis Catacutan · (1 episode)
1991
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
Jabidah Massacre
1990
Dirty Affair
Falcon
1990
Biokids
Clown
1990
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
1990
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Rod
1989
Fight for Us
Major Kontra
1989
Three Mothers, One Child
Serafin 'Bok'
1987
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
'Merika
Mon Zablan
1984
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Bagets
The 'Sabets'
1984
Over My Dead Body
Gary
1983
The Year of Living Dangerously
Kumar
1982
Pabling
1981
Kontrobersyal
Himself
1981
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
Abel
1980
Pinay, American Style
Nonoy
1979
Boy Kodyak
1979
Kampus?
Norman
1978
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
1978
Boy Pana
1978
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1977
Banta ng Kahapon
Sgt. Rigor
1977
Three Years Without God
Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
1976
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
1976
The Tenants
David
1976
Manila in the Claws of Light
Julio Madiaga
1975
Sellblock
(8 episodes)