Bembol Roco
Born
November 20, 1953 (age 72)
Birthplace
Manila, Philippines

Bembol Roco

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.

Movies

Nasaan si Hesus?
Nasaan si Hesus?
2025
Congressman Carramba
The Time That Remains
The Time That Remains
2025 ★ 6.4
Angua Jr.
Kontrabida
Kontrabida
2025
FANEY (The Fan)
FANEY (The Fan)
2025
Edgar
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
May Puso Ba Ang Isang Manika?
2024
Manong Bert
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
2024
X&Y
X&Y
2024
After All
After All
2024
Abner
Pieta
Pieta
2023
Francis
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
2023
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Nerisa
Nerisa
2021 ★ 5.5
Badong
Adan
Adan
2019 ★ 5.6
Lucas / Ellen's father
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
2019
Rodrigo
Sakaling Maging Tayo
Sakaling Maging Tayo
2019 ★ 8.0
Dark Is the Night
Dark Is the Night
2018
Smaller and Smaller Circles
Smaller and Smaller Circles
2017 ★ 6.0
NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
AWOL
AWOL
2017 ★ 1.0
Amang
Baconaua
Baconaua
2017 ★ 8.2
Mang Danny
What Home Feels Like
What Home Feels Like
2017
Pauwi Na
Pauwi Na
2016 ★ 6.5
Mang Pepe
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
2016 ★ 10.0
Toto
Toto
2015 ★ 1.0
Felix Manalo
Felix Manalo
2015 ★ 3.7
Quintin Rivera
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
Ka-Relasyon: Talent
2015
Warren
Blindfold
Blindfold
2015
Gangster Lolo
Gangster Lolo
2014 ★ 9.0
Three
Three
2014
K'na, The Dreamweaver
K'na, The Dreamweaver
2014 ★ 6.0
North Chieftain
Tinik
Tinik
2013 ★ 1.0
Porno
Porno
2013 ★ 5.9
Ang Pirata
Ang Pirata
2013
Thy Womb
Thy Womb
2012 ★ 6.1
Bangas-An
Melodrama Negra
Melodrama Negra
2012
Aswang
Aswang
2011 ★ 4.5
Moises
Amigo
Amigo
2011 ★ 4.8
Policarpio
Fable of the Fish
Fable of the Fish
2011 ★ 6.0
Miguel
Forever and a Day
Forever and a Day
2011 ★ 4.2
Gerry
Dagim
Dagim
2010
Tolome
Pitas
Pitas
2010
Miss You Like Crazy
Miss You Like Crazy
2010 ★ 8.2
Efren Samonte
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009 ★ 1.0
Director
UPCAT
UPCAT
2008
Mang Avelino
Carnivore
Carnivore
2008
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
2008 ★ 4.0
Kontra Madiaga
Batanes
Batanes
2007 ★ 6.2
Boy
Pi7ong Tagpo
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007
Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Faces of Love
Faces of Love
2007
First Day High
First Day High
2006 ★ 5.8
Investigator Matriponio
Donsol
Donsol
2006
Tuli
Tuli
2005 ★ 6.0
The Great Raid
The Great Raid
2005 ★ 6.5
Henchman #2
The Son of Brocka
The Son of Brocka
2005
Boso
Boso
2005 ★ 3.6
U Belt
U Belt
2004 ★ 1.0
Homecoming
Homecoming
2003
Markova: Comfort Gay
Markova: Comfort Gay
2000 ★ 7.2
Puging
Palaban
Palaban
2000 ★ 3.3
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
Roque
Esperanza: The Movie
Esperanza: The Movie
1999 ★ 10.0
Luis
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
1999
Mendez
Mainit Na Bala
Mainit Na Bala
1998
Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)
Matang agila
Matang agila
1997
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997
Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Vulcan
Vulcan
1997 ★ 6.0
Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Kamada
Kamada
1997
Carlito
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997 ★ 3.0
Rufo
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
1996
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
1995 ★ 5.0
Sabater
Asero
Asero
1995 ★ 6.0
Spade
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
Benjie
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995
Lucas Abelardo
Lucas Abelardo
1994 ★ 6.0
Chief
Talahib at Rosas
Talahib at Rosas
1994 ★ 2.0
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
1994
Guzman
Wating
Wating
1994 ★ 6.0
Bert
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993 ★ 5.0
Kabo Bello
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
1993
Mike
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
1991
Anak ni Baby Ama
Anak ni Baby Ama
1991 ★ 6.0
Junior Bahala
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
Jabidah Massacre
Jabidah Massacre
1990
Dirty Affair
Dirty Affair
1990 ★ 6.0
Falcon
Biokids
Biokids
1990 ★ 6.0
Clown
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
1990
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
1989 ★ 5.0
Rod
Fight for Us
Fight for Us
1989 ★ 6.4
Major Kontra
Three Mothers, One Child
Three Mothers, One Child
1987 ★ 4.5
Serafin 'Bok'
Gabi Na, Kumander
Gabi Na, Kumander
1986
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
1986
'Merika
'Merika
1984 ★ 5.0
Mon Zablan
Mga Batang Yagit
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Bagets
Bagets
1984 ★ 5.2
The 'Sabets'
Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
1983
Gary
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Minsan, May Isang Ina
1983
Allan
The Year of Living Dangerously
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982 ★ 6.7
Kumar
Five and the Skin
Five and the Skin
1982 ★ 6.0
Bembol
Pabling
Pabling
1981
Raiders for Victory
Raiders for Victory
1981
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
1980
Abel
Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid
Ang Leon, ang Tigre, at ang Alamid
1979
Pinay, American Style
Pinay, American Style
1979
Nonoy
Boy Kodyak
Boy Kodyak
1979
Hayop sa Hayop
Hayop sa Hayop
1978 ★ 6.0
Andro
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
1978 ★ 5.5
Eric
Kampus?
Kampus?
1978
Norman
Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak
Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak
1978 ★ 6.0
Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Boy Pana
Boy Pana
1978
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1977
Banta ng Kahapon
Banta ng Kahapon
1977
Sgt. Rigor
Tisoy!
Tisoy!
1977 ★ 7.5
Julio Madiaga (uncredited)
Three Years Without God
Three Years Without God
1976 ★ 7.3
Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
1976
The Tenants
The Tenants
1976 ★ 1.0
David
Manila in the Claws of Light
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975 ★ 7.3
Julio Madiaga

TV Series