Bembol Roco
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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
Credits
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
as Kumar
The Great Raid (2005)
as Henchman #2
Amigo (2011)
as Policarpio
Kappa-Tiran (2026)
Actor
Urbanito Dizon (1990)
Actor
The Time That Remains (2025)
as Angua Jr.
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
as Julio Madiaga
Kontrabida (2025)
Actor
Thy Womb (2012)
as Bangas-An
Circumcision (2005)
Actor
Adan (2019)
as Lucas / Ellen's father
Fight for Us (1989)
as Major Kontra
Miss You Like Crazy (2010)
as Efren Samonte
Smaller and Smaller Circles (2017)
as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
Dirty Affair (1990)
as Falcon
Tomacruz: Sa puso ng anak (2023)
as Hesus Tomacruz Sr.
Nerisa (2021)
as Badong
Manila... A Filipino Film (1975)
as Self
Three Years Without God (1976)
as Crispin
Boso (2005)
Actor
'Merika (1984)
as Mon Zablan
The Hallowed (2026)
Actor
Grease Gun Brothers (1985)
as Romeo Sanchez
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (2009)
as Director
Dark Is the Night (2018)
Actor
Anak ni Baby Ama (1991)
as Junior Bahala
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995)
as Sabater
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba (1997)
as Rufo
Vulcan (1997)
as Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Palaban (2000)
Actor
Pitas (2010)
as Kabo
Three (2014)
Actor
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema (2019)
as Himself
The Son of Brocka (2005)
Actor
Nasaan si Hesus? (2025)
as Congressman Carramba
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter (2016)
Actor
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II (1997)
as Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli (2007)
Actor
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas (1997)
Actor
Tinik (2013)
Actor
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (1995)
as Benjie
Porno (2013)
Actor
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko (1996)
Actor
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (1989)
as Rod
Will I Always Be a Woman? (1978)
as Eric
Boy Kodyak (1979)
Actor
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede (1999)
as Mendez
First Day High (2006)
as Investigator Matriponio
Once, There Was a Mother (1983)
as Allan
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak (2023)
Actor
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga (1993)
as Mike
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993)
as Kabo Bello
Forever and a Day (2011)
as Gerry
Five and the Skin (1982)
as Bembol
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black (1978)
as Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999)
as Roque
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika? (2024)
as Manong Bert
Gabi Na, Kumander (1986)
Actor
K'na, The Dreamweaver (2014)
as North Chieftain
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon (1980)
as Abel
Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid (1979)
Actor
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy (2019)
as Rodrigo
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya (1986)
Actor
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan (2024)
Actor
What Home Feels Like (2017)
Actor
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa (1977)
Actor
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo (1978)
Actor
Felix Manalo (2015)
as Quintin Rivera
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995)
Actor
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay! (1990)
Actor
Over My Dead Body (1983)
as Gary
Lino: His Art and Life (1998)
as Self
Three Mothers, One Child (1987)
as Serafin 'Bok'
Mga Batang Yagit (1984)
Actor
Aswang (2011)
as Moises
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 (1991)
Actor
Bagets (1984)
as The 'Sabets'
Pi7ong Tagpo (2007)
as Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (1976)
Actor
Donsol (2006)
as Fidel
Markova: Comfort Gay (2000)
as Puging
Tisoy! (1977)
as Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
Asero (1995)
as Spade
Pabling (1981)
Actor
Melodrama Negra (2012)
Actor
Homecoming (2003)
Actor
Toto (2015)
Actor
Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
as Luis
X&Y (2024)
Actor
Huwag Kang Lalabas (2021)
as Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Sakaling Maging Tayo (2019)
as Pol's Dad
Pieta (2023)
as Francis
Fable of the Fish (2011)
as Miguel
Hayop sa Hayop (1978)
as Andro
Pinay, American Style (1979)
as Nonoy
Mainit Na Bala (1998)
as Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Controversial (1981)
as Himself
Wating (1994)
as Bert
Ang Pirata (2013)
Actor
Dagim (2010)
as Tolome
Faces of Love (2007)
Actor
UPCAT (2008)
as Mang Avelino
AWOL (2017)
as Amang
The Tenants (1976)
as David
Batanes (2007)
as Boy
Blindfold (2015)
Actor
After All (2024)
as Abner
Matang agila (1997)
Actor
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo (1994)
as Guzman
Pauwi Na (2016)
as Mang Pepe
Carnivore (2008)
Actor
Biokids (1990)
as Clown
FANEY (The Fan) (2025)
as Edgar
Brocka x Bernal (2024)
as Self
Boy Pana (1978)
Actor
Talahib at Rosas (1994)
Actor
Kampus? (1978)
as Norman
Banta ng Kahapon (1977)
as Sgt. Rigor
U Belt (2004)
Actor
Lucas Abelardo (1994)
as Chief
Baconaua (2017)
as Mang Danny
Kamada (1997)
as Carlito
Ka-Relasyon: Talent (2015)
as Warren
Raiders for Victory (1981)
Actor
Jabidah Massacre (1990)
Actor
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness (2008)
as Kontra Madiaga
Gangster Lolo (2014)
Actor