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) |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television and theater actor, director, newscaster |
| Years active | 1960–2023 |
| Spouse | |
| 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 and death
On August 11, 1962, Arevalo married Sampaguita Pictures actress Barbara Perez, with whom he had three children.[1]
Arevalo died on August 10, 2023, at the age of 85 due to Parkinson's disease.[3][4][5]
Filmography
Film
- Ang Larawan (2017)
- Where I Am King (2014)
- The Healing (2012)
- Sagrada Familia (2009)
- Dukot (2009)
- Sabungero (2009)
- Fuchsia (2009)
- Gulong (2007)
- Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-Asa (2007)
- Batas ng Lansangan (2002)
- Pangako… Ikaw Lang (2001)
- Madame X (2000) as Don Justo Florendo
- Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999) as Alfredo
- Birador (1998) as Mario
- Hiwaga ng Panday (1998)
- Damong Ligaw (1997)
- Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
- Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
- Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996)
- Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995)
- Silakbo (1995)
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
- Annabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy – Mea Culpa (1995)
- Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1995)
- Jessica Alfaro Story (1995)
- The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) (1994)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)
- Pangako ng Kahapon (1994)
- Lipa Arandia Massacre: Lord Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
- The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May The Lord Be With Us (1994)
- The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!) (1993)
- Alejandro "Diablo" Malubay (1993)
- The Myrna Diones’ Story (1993)
- Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators (1992)
- Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo! (1991)
- Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (1990)
- Captain Jaylo Batas sa Batas (1989) as Major Mendoza
- The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989) as Colonel Cao Van
- Abot Hanggang Sukdulan (1989)
- Walang Panginoon (1989)
- Babayaran Mo ng Dugo (1989)
- Stolen Moments (1987)
- Bagong Hari (1986)
- Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985)
- Paradise Inn (1985)
- Sangley Point Robbery (1985)
- Working Girls (1984)
- Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984)
- Carnival Queen (1981)
- Sino’ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan (1979)
- Marupok, Mapusok, Maharot (1978)
- Katawang Alabok (1978)
- Gomburza (1977)
- Hubad na Bayani (1977); also as director
- Divorce Filipino Style (1976)
- Sakada (1976)
- Hiwaga sa Pulong Pasig (1974)
- Akin ang Huling Awit (1971)
- Pagdating sa Dulo (1971)
- Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak (1967); also as assistant director
- Ang Daigdig ng Mga Api (1965)
- The Ravagers (aka Only the Brave Know Hell) (1965)
- Mga Leon sa Lansangan (1962)
- El filibusterismo (1962)
- Bangkay Kaming Hahakbangan (1961)
- The Moises Padilla Story (1961)
- Noli Me Tángere (1961)
- Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Efren | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Hanggang Saan | Miguel Montecillo | |
| My Dear Heart | Albertus Camillus | ||
| 2016 | The Millionaire's Wife | Alfredo Vergara | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | Gerry | |
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Henry Gonzales | |
| 2013 | Genesis | Edgardo Sebastian | |
| Indio | Cosme Delos Santos | ||
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Florentino Caballero | |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Enrique Lobregat | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte | Ador | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Ronaldo Valera | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma | Rolando | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Berting Aragon | |
| Tayong Dalawa | Greg Martinez | ||
| 2008 | Lobo | Manolo Sebastian | |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Kung Paano | Antonio | |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman: The Manny and Pie Calayan Story | ||
| 2003–2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Ignacio | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Norberto Montenegro | |
| 1992–1997 | Valiente | Ceson | |
| 1991 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dadoy | ABS-CBN |
| 1987 | TV Patrol | News Anchor | |
| 1986–1987 | Balita Ngayon |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Film Academy of the Philippines[1] | Best Supporting Actor | Pangako ng Kahapon | Won |
| 1990 | Metro Manila Film Festival[1] | Best Supporting Actor | Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? | Won |
| 1977 | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino[1] | Best Screenplay | Hubad na Bayani | Won |
| 1965 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences[1] | Best Actor | Ang Daigdig ng mga Api | 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.