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Bembol Roco

Bembol Roco

Actor·b. 1953·Manila, Philippines

5 horror credits

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.

Actor5 films

The Hollowed

The Hollowed

2026
Huwag Kang Lalabas

Huwag Kang Lalabas

Mandurugo (segment "Bahay")

2021
Aswang

Aswang

Moises

2011
Dagim

Dagim

Tolome

2010
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon

Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon

Abel

1980