Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989, in Cebu), professionally known as Felix Roco, is a Filipino actor.

Felix Roco
Roco in September 2009
Born
Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco

(1989-04-12) April 12, 1989 (age 35)
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
Parent
RelativesDominic Roco (brother)

Biography edit

The son of actor Bembol Roco, 21-year-old Felix Roco made a mark with his internationally acclaimed performance in the Venice Film Festival double-awardee Engkwentro.

Taking the lead role of Richard, a gangster running away from the murderous City Death Squad, Felix Roco shows an undeniable range and versatility that may be called one of his most challenging performances ever done. Because Engkwentro was shot a la one continuous take, Felix Roco styled his performance like a stageplay—memorizing all his lines and deeply internalizing his character. With no room for mistakes, Felix delved into the role—doing his stunts and narrowly avoiding injuries on set.

To prepare for his performance, Felix Roco drew from his own past experiences. A former fraternity member, Felix overcame his "wild" younger days and has now transformed himself into a professional, serious actor. He wants young viewers to follow his example of conquering challenges and chasing dreams.[1]

Personal life edit

Roco is the son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Dominic Roco.[2]

Filmography edit

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Wansapanataym: Magic Paintbrush
2005 Qpids Himself / Contestant
2006–07 Super Inggo PJ
2007 Super Twins Lester
Daisy Siete Presents: Tabachingching Jiro
2008 Daisy Siete Presents: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids Charlie Morgan
2008–09 Luna Mystika Engkanto
2009 Zorro Diego
Daisy Siete Presents: My Shuper Sweet Love Migs
2010 Rosalka Jason Sta. Maria [3]
Your Song Presents: Andi Edgar
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas Arnel [4]
Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying Pagong Episode
Star Confessions Joseph Bintangcol
2011 100 Days to Heaven Young Rene Guest
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Alamid
2011–12 Angelito: Batang Ama Spongky
2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2013 Positive Peejay
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dos Por Dos Danny [5]
2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mall Holdaper
Imbestigador: Isabela Massacre Jemar Carpio
2016 Karelasyon: Misyonero Sherwin
ASAP Himself
Forever Sucks Kiko
2017 Brillante Mendoza's Amo Bino
2023 Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Ryan Bautista

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan Marky Cabangon [6]
2008 UPCAT Lucas [7]
2009 Dukot [8]
Sagrado Pamilya Raymond Javier [8]
Engkwentro Richard Luigi de Laurentis Award for a Debut Film
Premio Orizzonti
[1][9][10]
Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 Kiko "Lamang Lupa" segment [8]
2010 Pendong Jay Salvacion
2012 Ang Nawawala Jamie Bonifacio
El Presidente Gregorio Del Pilar
2013 Shift Trevor
Death March Fidel
Egay Ian De Guzman [11]
2014 Lorna Ardie
A Thief, a Kid & a Killer Nico
2015 Angela Markado Jack [12]
2016 Ma' Rosa Jackson [13][14]
2017 Dark Is the Night Alan
2018 Pan de Salawal Brando
2019 Babae at Baril Male colleague
Write about Love Chad
2022 Secrets Leo
Pabuya Jojo

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Engkwentro will be Screened in Select SM Cinemas Starting December 11". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 8, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  2. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (November 25, 2018). "Bembol Roco Settles Long-standing Rift with Twin Sons Felix and Dominic". GMA News Online. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Bot and Don (May 9, 2010). "It's Empress' Turn". The Philippine Star. 24/7 (Day in the Life). Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  4. ^ "Rosas". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  5. ^ "Action Star Turns Gay in "MMK"". ABS-CBN Corporation News. January 4, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  6. ^ San Diego, Bayani (June 11, 2009). "Bembol's Son Takes Indie Route". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  7. ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (December 16, 2008). "Mark Gil on Indie Films: I'm not Choosy". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  8. ^ a b c de Calma, Archie (October 25, 2009). "Felix Roco Cries after Doing Delicate Scene with Lovi Poe in Sagrado Pamilya". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
  9. ^ "Official Awards". La Biennale di Venezia. September 12, 2009. Archived from the original on September 22, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2009.
  10. ^ "Engkwentro - Pepe Diokno". Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  11. ^ "Egay". Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  12. ^ Marasigan, Ruben (November 4, 2015). "Felix Roco shoots rape scene for Andi Eigenmann's Angela Markado". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Ma'Rosa". IndieWire. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  14. ^ Lee, Maggie (May 18, 2016). "Cannes Film Review: Ma' Rosa". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2016.

External links edit

Felix Roco at IMDb