Bembol Roco

Acting

Bembol Roco

Born November 20, 1953 · Manila, Philippines (age 72)

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 …

Known For

The Great RaidThe Great Raid · 2005
The Great Raid
6.52005
MovieActionHistory
As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over 500 American prisoners of war.
The Year of Living DangerouslyThe Year of Living Dangerously · 1982
The Year of Living Dangerously
6.71982
MovieRomanceDrama
A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.
BosoBoso · 2005
Boso
4.22005
MovieComedy
Jake (Jeffrey Quizon) is a caretaker at a boarding residence that houses a whole array of characters. But one day his life changes when he hovers over the lives of newlyweds Cecilia (Katya Santos) and Ding (Allen Dizon).
VulcanVulcan · 1997
Vulcan
6.31997
MovieFamilyFantasy
When a dinosaur egg is unearthed by a powerful volcano, a little boy's life is changed forever. The pterodactyl named "Vulcan", and the little boy end up forming an unbreakable bond of friendship while on an amazing spree of adventures.
NerisaNerisa · 2021
Nerisa
5.52021
MovieDrama
Misfortune starts to happen on an island when a beautiful maiden is washed ashore. She falls in love with a local fisherman who eventually disappears after a sea accident. She commits to do and to give everything, even her body, in order to find him.
The Time That RemainsThe Time That Remains · 2025
The Time That Remains
6.62025
MovieDramaRomance
Surrounded by a string of deaths, an older woman relives her romance with a mysterious, ageless lover as an inspector closes in on their dark secret.
KontrabidaKontrabida · 2025
Kontrabida
2025
MovieActionComedy
Once feared on screen for their chilling portrayals of criminals and villains, retired actors get one last shot to prove they're more than just tough guys—they're the heroes no one saw coming.
Fight for UsFight for Us · 1989
Fight for Us
6.91989
MovieDramaCrime
In 1985, in the obscure town of Dolores, the Orapronobis, a cult under the leadership of Kumander Kontra, murders a foreign priest who gave the last rites to an alleged rebel, who was also executed by the same group.

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Nasaan si Hesus?Nasaan si Hesus? · 2025
Nasaan si Hesus?
2025
MovieMusicDrama
The lives of various individuals In the village of Sto. Nino intertwine as they begin to question the presence and meaning of God in their lives. ROGER, his wife BRENDA, and their daughter CINDY seem to be a model family, but their faith is questioned when sin and its repercussions begin to affect their home. The Parish Priest, FR. CARLO, realizes he is prone to anger and temptation, putting to doubt his own spirituality. SISTER REMEDIOS, a nun, makes it her mission to help a group of STREETCHILDREN, despite the reluctance of the novice SISTER ALMA. Single mother LUCY’s troubles escalate as she turns to drugs to help support herself and her baby. And other residents have to deal with their selfish employers like MRS. VARONA or opportunistic politicians like CONGRESSMAN CARAMBA. In the end, each one tries to find the right path to mend their lives.

Congressman Carramba

Iisa Pa LamangIisa Pa Lamang · 2008
Iisa Pa Lamang
2008
SeriesDrama
Iisa Pa Lamang is a Philippine drama series aired in ABS-CBN. It is a suspense melodrama produced by ABS-CBN's drama department. It is led by actress Claudine Barretto, showing her worth not as a multi-awarded actress in movies and television but even with a powerhouse cast and reigning her role as the Second Queen of Philippine Soap Opera. It is also known as the 60th year Of Philippine Soap Opera's Best Soaps to be memorized by Philippine viewers. Throughout its run, NUTAM Ratings in November 2008 made it official that the soap reigned the No.1 spot with a 33.6% Iisa Pa Lamang has also been referenced for soaps such as Tayong Dalawa, Magkaribal, and Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo and Ina Kapatid Anak Since 2011, Iisa Pa Lamang has also been pending to be sold to the Asian Market in 11countries In 2013,Malaysian Network Astro Bella will air the Series gaining rights to all episodes subtitled and dubbed in the Malaysian language. The series is also part of ABS-CBN International Sales line up a popular line up of Pure Filipino Telenovelas by Pioneering Award Winning Network ABS-CBN.

Martin Dela Rhea