Robert Arevalo

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Robert Arevalo
Arevalo in Sa Aking mga Kamay (1996)
Born
Robert Francisco Ylagan

(1938-05-06)May 6, 1938
Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedAugust 10, 2023(2023-08-10) (aged 85)
Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • newscaster
Years active1960–2023
Spouse
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(m. 1962)​
Children3
Parent(s)Tito Arevalo (father)
Guadalupe Francisco Ylagan (mother)

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.

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

On August 11, 1962, Arevalo married Sampaguita Pictures actress Barbara Perez, with whom he had three children.[1]

Death[edit]

Arevalo died on August 10, 2023, at the age of 85 due to Parkinson's disease.[3][4][5]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Leah Salterio (August 10, 2023). "Robert Arevalo passes away at 85". ABS-CBN News.
  2. ^ "ASIAN JOURNAL a San Diego original. The 1st Asian Journal in Ca,USA. A Filipino American weekly. Online | Digital | Print Editions". asianjournalusa.com.
  3. ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 10, 2023). "Veteran actor Robert Arevalo dies". PEP. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Chua, EJ (August 10, 2023). "Veteran actor na si Robert Arevalo, pumanaw na". GMA News. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Veteran actor Robert Arevalo dies at 85". rappler. August 10, 2023.

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