Robert Arevalo
Robert Ylagan Arevalo (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɪˈlɐgan ɐˈrɛbɐlo]; born Robert Francisco Ylagan; May 6, 1938 – August 10, 2023) was a veteran Filipino film and television actor.
Robert Arevalo | |
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 Arevalo in Sa Aking mga Kamay (1996) | |
| Born | Robert Francisco Ylagan May 6, 1938 |
| Died | August 10, 2023 (aged 85) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1960–2023 |
| Spouse |
Barbara Perez (m. 1962) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Tito Arevalo (father) Guadalupe Francisco Ylagan (mother) |
Early life
Robert Arevalo was born as Robert Francisco Ylagan in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental on May 6, 1938. He was the son of Filipino film actor, composer, and musician Tito Arevalo and Guadalupe Francisco. His uncles included actor and director Angel Esmeralda, who was the father of actor Jay Ilagan, Gerardo de León, who was a national artist and an award-winning movie director, and actor and director Conrado Conde. He was also an uncle of actress Liberty Ilagan.[1] He attended the Legarda Elementary School, San Beda College and Ateneo de Manila where he studied Business Administration.[2]
Career
Arevalo first began acting as a drama actor for Premiere Productions. His major screen debut was in Gerardo de Leon’s Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960), which was banned by censors for perceived immoral themes.[1] He later worked for an advertising agency and managed Channel 5 during the martial law era.[1]
Aside from acting, Arevalo also served as the anchor of ABS-CBN's news bulletin Balita Ngayon along with Mel Tiangco. This followed after the station resumed broadcasting following the People Power Revolution in 1986, and lasted until the program's replacement by TV Patrol in 1987.[1]
Personal life
On August 11, 1962, Arevalo married Sampaguita Pictures actress Barbara Perez, with whom he had three children.[1]
Death
Arevalo died on August 10, 2023, at the age of 85 due to Parkinson's disease.[3][4][5]
Filmography
Film
- Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960)
- Noli Me Tángere (1961)
- The Moises Padilla Story (1961)
- Bangkay Kaming Hahakbangan (1961)
- El filibusterismo (1962)
- Mga Leon sa Lansangan (1962)
- The Ravagers (aka Only the Brave Know Hell) (1965)
- Ang Daigdig ng Mga Api (1965)
- Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak (1967); also as assistant director
- Pagdating sa Dulo (1971)
- Akin ang Huling Awit (1971)
- Hiwaga sa Pulong Pasig (1974)
- Sakada (1976)
- Divorce Filipino Style (1976)
- Hubad na Bayani (1977); also as director
- Gomburza (1977)
- Katawang Alabok (1978)
- Marupok, Mapusok, Maharot (1978)
- Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan (1979)
- Carnival Queen (1981)
- Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984)
- Working Girls (1984)
- Sangley Point Robbery (1985)
- Paradise Inn (1985)
- Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985)
- Bagong Hari (1986)
- Stolen Moments (1987)
- Babayaran Mo ng Dugo (1989)
- Walang Panginoon (1989)
- Abot Hanggang Sukdulan (1989)
- The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989) as Colonel Cao Van
- Captain Jaylo: Batas sa Batas (1989) as Major Mendoza
- "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal (1990)
- Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (1990)
- Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo (1991) as Fortunato Guerrero
- Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators (1992)
- The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! (1993)
- Alejandro "Diablo" Malubay (1993)
- The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! (1993)
- Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
- The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II – May the Lord Be with Us! (1994)
- Pangako ng Kahapon (1994)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)
- The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994)
- Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1995)
- The Annabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy – Mea Culpa (1995)
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
- Silakbo (1995)
- Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995)
- Sa Aking mga Kamay (1996)
- Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
- Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
- Wag Na Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) as Mr. Villaroman
- Damong Ligaw (1997)
- The Jessica Alfaro Story (1997)
- Hiwaga ng Panday (1998)
- Birador (1998) as Mario
- Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999) as Alfredo
- Madame X (2000) as Don Justo Florendo
- Kaaway Hanggang Hukay (2001) as Lt. Gen. George L. Montoya
- Pangako... Ikaw Lang (2001)
- Batas ng Lansangan (2002)
- Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007)
- Gulong (2007)
- Fuchsia (2009)
- Sabungero (2009)
- Dukot (2009)
- Sagrada Familia (2009)
- The Healing (2012)
- Where I Am King (2014)
- Ang Larawan (2017)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 | Balita Ngayon | News anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 1987 | TV Patrol | ||
| 1991 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dadoy | |
| 1992–1997 | Valiente | Ceson | ABS-CBN/GMA Network |
| 2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Norberto Montenegro | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Ignacio | |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman: The Manny and Pie Calayan Story | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Kung Paano | Antonio | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Lobo | Manolo Sebastian | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Greg Martinez | |
| May Bukas Pa | Berting Aragon | ||
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma | Rolando | |
| Magkaribal | Ronaldo Valera | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte | Ador | |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Enrique Lobregat | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Florentino Caballero | |
| 2013 | Indio | Cosme Delos Santos | |
| Genesis | Edgardo Sebastian | ||
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Henry Gonzales | |
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | Gerry | |
| 2016 | The Millionaire's Wife | Alfredo Vergara | |
| 2017 | My Dear Heart | Albertus Camillus | ABS-CBN |
| Hanggang Saan | Miguel Montecillo | ||
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Efren |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | FAMAS Awards[1] | Best Actor | Ang Daigdig ng mga Api | Won |
| 1977 | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino[1] | Best Screenplay | Hubad na Bayani | Won |
| 1990 | 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival[1] | Best Supporting Actor | Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? | Won |
| 1994 | Film Academy of the Philippines[1] | Best Supporting Actor | Pangako ng Kahapon | Won |
References
- Leah Salterio (August 10, 2023). "Robert Arevalo passes away at 85". ABS-CBN News.
- "ASIAN JOURNAL a San Diego original. The 1st Asian Journal in Ca,USA. A Filipino American weekly. Online | Digital | Print Editions". asianjournalusa.com.
- Santiago, Erwin (August 10, 2023). "Veteran actor Robert Arevalo dies". PEP. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- Chua, EJ (August 10, 2023). "Veteran actor na si Robert Arevalo, pumanaw na". GMA News. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- "Veteran actor Robert Arevalo dies at 85". rappler. August 10, 2023.