Born in Manila, Philippines — Nov 20 1953

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…
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Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon

Oscar

Luis Catacutan

Lolo Berting Batongbuhay

Al Fernandez

Pancho Makalintal
Anya / Angelo Castillo

Daniel
Tomas Arroyo

Turing

Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez

Marcus Vergara

Ninong

Martin Dela Rhea

Henchman #2

Segismundo Zaragoza

Henry Sandoval

Lucas

Kumar

Angua Jr.



Policarpio


Lucas / Ellen's father

Ulo

Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias
Tiburcio "Tibo" Yadao

Moises

Badong

Junior Bahala

Julio Madiaga

Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather

Himself


Bembol

Roque

Puging

Bangas-An

Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")

Bert

Spade

Efren Samonte

Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)

The 'Sabets'

Quintin Rivera




David

Director


Mike

Rod


Abner

Mon Zablan


Himself

Boy

Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")

Falcon



Miguel


Mang Avelino

Crispin



Clown

Investigator Matriponio

Mang Pepe

Major Kontra

Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)


Sabater


Luis

NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa

Francis

Eric


Self

Self

Julio Madiaga (uncredited)

Tolome

Rufo


Self

Nonoy



Mang Danny

Andro

Kabo

Gerry

Sgt. Rigor

Benjie



North Chieftain

Amang

Allan


Edgar

Carlito

Sgt. Garcia Acevero (as Rafael 'Bembol' Roco Jr.)



Serafin 'Bok'

Norman


Rodrigo

Mendez



Guzman

Chief


Abel





Kabo Bello

Manong Bert

Gary

Congressman Carramba

Kontra Madiaga

Warren

