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
The Great Raid
(2005)
Henchman #2
Porno
(2013)
The Year of Living Dangerously
(1982)
Kumar
Nerisa
(2021)
Badong
Boso
(2005)
Manila in the Claws of Light
(1975)
Julio Madiaga
Full Filmography
Acting
Manila in the Claws of Light
(1975)
Julio Madiaga
Manila... A Filipino Film
(1975)
Self
Three Godless Years
(1976)
Crispin (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
The Tenants
(1976)
David
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
(1976)
Banta ng Kahapon
(1977)
Sgt. Rigor
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
(1977)
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
(1978)
Dido (as Bembol Roco Jr.)
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
(1978)
Eric
Hayop sa Hayop
(1978)
Andro
Boy Pana
(1978)
Kampus?
(1978)
Norman
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
(1978)
Boy Kodyak
(1979)
Pinay, American Style
(1979)
Nonoy
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
(1980)
Abel
Kontrobersyal
(1981)
Himself
Raiders for Victory
(1981)
Pabling
(1981)
The Year of Living Dangerously
(1982)
Kumar
Five and the Skin
(1982)
Bembol
Over My Dead Body
(1983)
Gary
Minsan, May Isang Ina
(1983)
'Merika
(1984)
Mon Zablan
Bagets
(1984)
The 'Sabets'
Mga Batang Yagit
(1984)
Gabi Na, Kumander
(1986)
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
(1987)
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
(1989)
Fight for Us
(1989)
Major Kontra
Dirty Affair
(1990)
Falcon
Biokids
(1990)
Clown
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
(1990)
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
(1990)
Jabidah Massacre
(1990)
Anak ni Baby Ama
(1991)
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
(1993)
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
(1993)
Kabo Bello
Streetsmart
(1994)
Bert
Talahib at Rosas
(1994)
Lucas Abelardo
(1994)
Chief
Asero
(1995)
Spade
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
(1995)
Sabater
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
(1995)
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
(1995)
Benjie
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
(1996)
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
(1997)
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
(1997)
Sgt. Macatulos (episode 1)
Vulcan
(1997)
Pulon, Pedring's Stepfather
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
(1997)
Rufo
Matang agila
(1997)
Lino: His Art and Life
(1998)
Self
Bulaklak ng Maynila
(1999)
Roque
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
(1999)
Mendez
Esperanza: The Movie
(1999)
Luis
Markova: Comfort Gay
(2000)
Puging
Palaban
(2000)
Homecoming
(2003)
U Belt
(2004)
Tuli
(2005)
The Son of Brocka
(2005)
The Great Raid
(2005)
Henchman #2
Boso
(2005)
Donsol
(2006)
First Day High
(2006)
Investigator Matriponio
Batanes
(2007)
Boy
Pi7ong Tagpo
(2007)
Fred Rodriguez (segment "Toga")
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
(2007)
Carnivore
(2008)
UPCAT
(2008)
Mang Avelino
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
(2008)
Kontra Madiaga
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
(2009)
Director
Pitas
(2010)
Miss You Like Crazy
(2010)
Efren Samonte
Dagim
(2010)
Tolome
Amigo
(2010)
Policarpio
Aswang
(2011)
Moises
Forever and a Day
(2011)
Gerry
Fable of the Fish
(2011)
Miguel
Thy Womb
(2012)
Bangas-An
Melodrama Negra
(2012)
Tinik
(2013)
The Pirate
(2013)
Porno
(2013)
Three
(2014)
K'na, The Dreamweaver
(2014)
North Chieftain
Gangster Lolo
(2014)
Blindfold
(2015)
Felix Manalo
(2015)
Quintin Rivera
Toto
(2015)
Pedicab
(2016)
Mang Pepe
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
(2016)
What Home Feels Like
(2017)
Baconaua
(2017)
Mang Danny
AWOL
(2017)
Smaller and Smaller Circles
(2017)
NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa
Dark Is the Night
(2018)
Sakaling Maging Tayo
(2019)
Adan
(2019)
Lucas / Ellen's father
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
(2019)
Rodrigo
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
(2019)
Himself
Huwag Kang Lalabas
(2021)
Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")
Nerisa
(2021)
Badong
Pieta
(2023)
Francis
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak
(2023)
After All
(2024)
Abner
X&Y
(2024)
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
(2024)