Rolando Desembrana Aquino (May 2, 1942 – March 10, 2014) was a Filipino actor and director, best known for playing antagonist roles in films and television shows. He also became a born-again Evangelical Christian and he was ordained as a pastor of Jesus Lights the Way to the Father's Kingdom Church, Antipolo City, Officiated by Bishop Federico "Butch" Villanueva.

Roldán Aquino
Born
Rolando Desembrana Aquino

(1942-05-02)May 2, 1942
DiedMarch 10, 2014(2014-03-10) (aged 71)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesRoldán Aquino
Occupation(s)Actor, Director
Years active1965–2014
SpouseMaria Antonia Rael Tapiru-Aquino

Career

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Roldan Aquino is famous being a character actor. He starred in various films including Burlesk Queen (1977), Pikoy Goes to Malaysia (1988) and Lihim ni Madonna (1997).[1] His final films before his death were Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011), Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012), and El Presidente (2012).[2]

Death

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He suffered a stroke in January 2014 and underwent surgery on January 20, 2014. He died on March 10, 2014.[1][3][4] He is survived by his daughters Viva and Patricia.[5]

Selected filmography

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Film

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  • Cosa Nostra (1965)
  • Cabonegro (1966)
  • Target Domino (1966)
  • Chinatown (1966)
  • Nasaan ang Katarungan? (1969)
  • Ako'y Tao, May Dugo at Laman! (1970) - Luis
  • Sex Sinners (1970)
  • Lover for Hire (1970)
  • Hey There, Lonely Girl (1970)
  • Triagulo (1970)
  • Marupok (1970)
  • Ina Ko, Patawarin Mo Ako, Ako'y Nagugutom (1970)
  • Isla de Amor (1971)
  • Aida (1971)
  • Luray (1971)
  • Aliwan (1971)
  • Alimpuyo (1971)
  • Inday (1971)
  • Nunal sa Balikat (1971)
  • Hamog sa Katanghalian (1971)
  • Mapaglarong Pag-ibig (1971)
  • Ang Pangalan Ko'y Luray (1971)
  • The Big Bird Cage (1972) – Revolutionary (uncredited)
  • Kung Bakit Kita Minahal (1972)
  • Captain Barbell Boom! (1973)
  • The Game of Death (1974)
  • Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! (1974) – Kapitan
  • Return of the Dragon (1974)
  • Bagsik at Kamandag ni Pedro Penduko (1974)
  • Dragon Fire (1974)
  • The Dragon Force Connection (1974)
  • Itong Panagupa (1974)
  • Basta't Isipin Mong Mahal Kita (1975)
  • The Magnificent Brute (1975)
  • O Anong Sarap (1977)
  • Kung May Tiyaga, May Nilaga (1975)
  • Jack and Jill and John (1975)
  • Romeo at Julio (1975)
  • Burlesk Queen (1977) - Ander
  • Atsay (1978) – Village Casanova
  • Scout Ranger (1979)
  • Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? (1979) – Delfin
  • Superhand (1980)
  • Beloy Montemayor (1986)
  • Pikoy Goes to Malaysia (1988)
  • Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) (1989)
  • Isang Bala, Isang Buhay (1989) – Roldan
  • Amok: Patrolman 2 (1989) – Col. Barretto
  • Urbanito Dizon: The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon (1990) – Col. Brandon
  • Ibabaon Kita sa Lupa (1990)
  • Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) – Ramon's Bodyguard #3
  • Walang Piring ang Katarungan (1990)
  • Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo (1990) – Lt. Mendoza
  • Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990) – Big Boy
  • Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko (1991)
  • Hindi Palulupig (1991) – Hantik
  • Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa (1991)
  • Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
  • Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story (1991)
  • Mahal Ko ang Mister Mo (1991)
  • Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama (1991)
  • Ano Ba Iyan? (1992) – Don Peping
  • Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story (1992) – Maj. Estrella
  • Warden (1992) – Warden Pajaron
  • Totoy Guwapo: Alyas Kanto Boy (1992) – Roldan
  • Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992) – Fernan
  • Dudurugin Kita ng Bala Ko (1992)
  • Canary Brothers of Tondo (1992) – Totoy Golem
  • Bukas Tatakpan Ka ng Diyaryo (1992) – Don Roman
  • Ang Siga at ang Sosyal (1992) – Don Luis Regalado / Manolo
  • Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II (1992)
  • Ako ang Katarungan (Lt. Napoleon M. Guevarra) (1992)
  • Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador ng Cebu (1993) – Sergeant Dimalante
  • Ikaw Lang (1993) – Sarge
  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993) – Roger Taba
  • Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal (1993)
  • Padre Amante Guerrero (1993) – Rocco
  • Mama's Boys (1993)
  • Astig (1993) – Major Aliño
  • Ano Ba 'Yan 2 (1993) – Don Peping
  • Mancao (1993) – Atty. Andaya
  • Ismael Zacarias (1994) – Maj. Roxas
  • Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice (1994)
  • Ka Hector (1994) – Delos Santos
  • Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis (1994)
  • Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman (1994) – Julio
  • Tigre ng Mindanao (1994)
  • Nagkataon... Nagkatagpo (1994) – Hepe
  • Lucas Abelardo (1994) – Fiscal
  • Run Barbi Run (1995) – Gardo
  • Pulis Probinsya II: Tapusin Na Natin ang Laban (1995) – Cong. Dimasupli
  • The Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1995) – Leader
  • Batangueno Kabitenyo (1995)
  • Adan Lazaro (1996) – Gen. Roxas
  • Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko (1996) – Edward
  • Virgin People 2 (1996) – Tio Igna
  • Utol (1996) – Ador
  • Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na (1996) – Col. Mora
  • Tolentino (1996)
  • Makamandag Na Bango (1996) – Karding
  • Totoy Hitman (1996) – Col. Mercado
  • Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling (1997)
  • Wala Ka Nang Puwang sa Mundo (1997) – Castro
  • Tapatan ng Tapang (1997)
  • Pusakal (1997) – Marko
  • Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) – Señor Santiago
  • Lihim ni Madonna (1997)
  • Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas (1997) – Toring
  • Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin (1997)
  • Bobby Barbers: Parak (1997) – Don Jose
  • Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy (1997) – Bodji
  • Virgin People
  • Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano (1998) – Rodrigo
  • Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari (1998) – Col. Zamora
  • Ben Delubyo (1998) – General
  • Birador (1998) – Vergara
  • May Sayad (1998) – Dr. Austria
  • Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian (1998)
  • Alyas Boy Tigas: Probinsyanong Wais (1998)
  • Notoryus (1998)
  • Ginto't Pilak (1998)
  • Droga, Pagtatapat ng Mga Babaeng Addict (1999) – Don Peping
  • Kanang Kamay: Ituro Mo, Itutumba Ko (1999) – Gene Zarate's henchman #2
  • Tigasin (1999) – Mr. Khorami
  • Hey Babe! (1999) – Jose
  • Pepeng Agimat (1999) – Col. Dimayacyac
  • Antonio Cuervo - Police: Walang Pinipili ang Batas (2000)
  • Tunay na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko! (2000) – Mr. Li
  • Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila (2000) – SPO2 Valdez
  • Daddy O, Baby O! (2000) – Samson
  • Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2000) – Tomas
  • Booba (2001) – Gen. Lee
  • Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit (2001)
  • Pagdating ng Panahon (2001) – Tatay Manolo
  • Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002) – Director Reyes
  • Paraiso (2005)
  • You Are the One (2006)
  • Anak ng Kumander (2008) – Col. Aquino
  • Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (2008) – Senator
  • 666 (2010)
  • Ang Babae sa Sementeryo (2010) – Ernesto
  • Untamed Virgins (2011)
  • Hostage Ko... Multo! (2011)
  • Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) – Hepe Villagonzalo
  • Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012) – Father of Mozart
  • My Naughty Kid: Huwag Kang Pasaway (2012) – Lolo
  • Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) – Capt. Rain Regalado
  • El Presidente (2012)
  • The Fighting Chefs (2013) – Atty. Cortes
  • Raketeros (2013) – Berto's father
  • Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill (2013) – Don Ricardo de Montiel
  • Alibughang Anak (2014)[6]
  • DOTA: Nakakabaliw (2014)

Television

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Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ a b Roldan Aquino, 65 - from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Accessed on 12 March 2014
  2. ^ "Actor Roldan Aquino dies at 65". Rappler. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  3. ^ "Veteran character actor Roldan Aquino passes away at 65 | Entertainment News – InterAksyon.com". interaksyon.com. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
  4. ^ "Character actor Roldan Aquino passes away | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
  5. ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (March 11, 2014). "Roldan Aquino; 71". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Fajardo, Rudy (October 16, 2021). "Christian Film Showing Tour from Luzon, Visayas to Mindanao". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
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