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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.
The roles that explain the career.
22 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Porno | Film | |
| 2012 | Thy Womb | Bangas-An | Film |
| 2011 | Amigo | Policarpio | Film |
| 2011 | Forever and a Day | Gerry | Film |
| 2011 | Aswang | Moises | Film |
| 2011 | Fable of the Fish | Miguel | Film |
| 2010 | Miss You Like Crazy | Efren Samonte | Film |
| 2009 | Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... | Director | Film |
| 2008 | UPCAT | Mang Avelino | Film |
| 2007 | Batanes | Boy | Film |
| 2006 | First Day High | Investigator Matriponio | Film |
| 2005 | Boso | Film | |
| 2000 | Markova: Comfort Gay | Puging | Film |
| 1990 | Biokids | Clown | Film |
| 1989 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Rod | Film |
| 1989 | Fight for Us | Major Kontra | Film |
| 1984 | Bagets | The 'Sabets' | Film |
| 1982 | The Year of Living Dangerously | Kumar | Film |
| 1978 | Boy Pana | Film | |
| 1978 | Hayop sa Hayop | Andro | Film |
| 1976 | Three Years Without God | Crispin | Film |
| 1975 | Manila in the Claws of Light | Julio Madiaga | Film |
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