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Ronnie Lazaro
Born
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro

(1957-11-14) November 14, 1957 (age 67)
Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, casting director
Years active1977–present
Website[1]

Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting director, and art director. He won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for Yanggaw (English title: Affliction; 2008).[1]

Biography

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He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which were for Best Supporting Actor, and two for Best Actor (Ebolusyon in 2005 and Boatman in 1984). His films received recognition not only in the Philippines but also in international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and Hong Kong. He is currently working on a saga, Heremias, with Filipino director Lav Diaz, the first part of which has been shown for exhibition in the 23rd Turin Film Festival.[2] He has also performed in several foreign projects filmed both in the Philippines and abroad.

Lazaro is also active in television and has appeared in various soap operas, such as Kamada, winner of the Dove Awards in 1997, and Anna Luna, where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1990.[3]

Lazaro was born in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. His roots are in theatre: He co-directed an improvisational play entitled Pugakhang in 1979,[4] and has toured nationwide to stage several plays including Hiblang Abo, which he co-produced.[5]

Aside from his work as a film, theatre and television actor, Lazaro has had his share of achievements behind the camera. His art direction in Manila by Night won the Best Production Design Award in 1981. A self-taught photographer, he also launched in January 2005 a photo exhibit in the Museo de la Cárcel Real in Cáceres, Spain entitled Manila en las palmas de la luz (Manila in the palms of light),[6] which ran for two months. The same exhibit was again mounted in October 2006 in Museo Perez Commendador–Leroux, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the said museum.[7]

The Gawad Urian Awards named Lazaro Best Actor in 2009 for his portrayal of a troubled father in the movie Yanggaw (English title: Affliction).[8] He clinched two nominations from this same award-giving body in 2012:[9] he was nominated as Best Actor for the film Boundary, and for Best Supporting Actor for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.

Aside from his native Hiligaynon, Ronnie speaks Tagalog, English and a little Spanish.

Filmography

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Theatre

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  • Bakeretta (Ghost Operetta) by Chong Wishing, translated by Liza Magtoto, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
  • Mass by F. Sionil Jose. Directed by Cris Millado, adaptation by Rody Vera. CCP.
  • Oraciones by Rene Villanueva, Rody Vera, Nick Pichay and Liza Magtoto, directed by Jose Estrella. CCP.
  • Pinoy Agonistes by Nick Joaquin, directed by Nonon Padilla. CCP.
  • Hiblang Abo by Rene Villanueva, directed by Spanky Manikan and Pen Medina.
  • Piglas by Mikhail Bulgakov, translated by Onie de Leon. Directed by Nonon Padilla. CCP.
  • Ulo ni Pancho Villa by Dennis Marasigan, CCP.
  • Tatlong Parusa, Isang Sentensiya by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, translated by J.B. Capino. Directed by Nonon Padilla. CCP.
  • Neo Filipino (Dance Poetry), directed by Denissa Reyes and Agnes Locsin. CCP.
  • Ang Propeta (Musical), written and directed by Paulo Mercado. Music Museum.
  • Ibon sa Lawa by Anton Chekov, translated by Jose Maria Matute. Directed by Nonon Padilla. CCP.
  • And St. Louis Loves Dem Pilipinos by Floy Quintos, directed by Tony Mabesa. University of the Philippines.
  • Katipunan by Boni Ilagan, directed by Tony Espejo. Philippine International Convention Center.
  • Kanser by Jomar Fleras, directed by Jun Pablo and Tony Espejo.
  • Lorenzo Ruiz (1989),[10] directed by Tony Espejo.
  • Martir de Golgota, directed by Lou Veloso. Sta. Ana, Makati.
  • Ang Munting Prinsipe, adaptation of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Directed by Tony Espejo. Metropolitan Theater.
  • Bien Aliktad, directed by Joel Lamangan. CCP.
  • Sino Ba Kayo?, directed by Armand Sta. Ana. Intramuros.
  • Kuwentong Katawa-tawa, adaptation of a work by Armand Salacrou. Directed by Ray Ventura. Philam Life Theater.
  • Esprit de Corps, directed by Susan Ceneza. CCP.
  • Inspired Madness (Dance), directed by Peque Gallaga. CCP.
  • Sa Kaluoy Sang Diyos (Skin of our Teeth), directed by Peque Gallaga. St. Scholastica's College Manila.
  • Pugakhang, directed by Peque Gallaga and Ronnie Lazaro. University of St. La Salle, formerly La Salle College, Bacolod.
  • Ang Manugpatigayon, directed by Peque Gallaga. University of St. La Salle.
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, directed by Peque Gallaga. University of St. La Salle.
  • The King and I, adaptation of the classical Rodgers and Hammerstein play. Directed by Peque Gallaga. University of St. La Salle.
  • Ang Baylarina (An Ilonggo Adaptation), directed by Manny Julian. University of St. La Salle.

Film

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Year Title Role Ref
1977 The Captive Virgins Hermes
1978 Wake Up, Maruja Vergel
1982 Oro, Plata, Mata Hermes Mercurio
1984 Boatman Felipe
Joyful Mystery
Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway Tosan
1985 Bilang Na ang Oras Mo
Revenge for Justice Younger Brother
1986 Flesh Avenue
1987 Sweet Revenge Jimmy Lee
1989 Harimao
Return from the River Kwai Boonrod
1990 Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection Quiquina's Husband
1991 Ganti ng Api Conrad
1992 Narito ang Puso Ko
Bayani
1994 Fortunes of War Border Patrol Lieutenant
Massacre Files
Separada Hector
Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
1995 Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore [11]
Costales Kidnapper
Closer to Home Denied Applicant (scenes deleted)
1996 Medrano
1997 Ipaglaban Mo II: The Movie Albert
Damong Ligaw Andrés Bonifacio
Behind Enemy Lines Airport Policeman
1998 Sa Pusod ng Dagat Berto
Curacha ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga Scavenger
Jose Rizal Don Francisco Mercado
1999 Yesterday Children Nonong
Brokedown Palace Security
Naked Under the Moon
Flower of Manila Ed's Father
  • 2000 Shadows (short) ... Photographer
  • 2001 ID ... Rodel (pilay)
  • 2001 Radio ... Peter
  • 2001 New Moon ... Datu Ali
  • 2002 Hesus, Rebolusyunaryo ... Miguel Reynante
  • 2002 Utang ni Tatang ... Al
  • 2002 Timeless ... Mirdo B. Orbida
  • 2002 Au bout du rouleau (TV movie) Phan
  • 2003 Bulong sa Kawalan
  • 2004 Astigmatism ... Manong Gerry
  • 2004 Evolution of a Filipino Family ... Fernando
  • 2004 Panaghóy sa Subâ: The Call of the River ... Kuwanggol
  • 2004 The Echo ... Caretaker
  • 2005 Ang Anak ni Brocka
  • 2005 Ilusyon ... Pablo
  • 2005 Sandalang Bahay ... Mang Anong
  • 2005 Boso ... Imbestigador 2
  • 2005 Baryoke
  • 2005 Lasponggols
  • 2005 Miss Pinoy
  • 2005 Maging Akin Muli (TV movie) ... Nonoy Cruz
  • 2005 Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 ... Bulag (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
  • 2006 Green Rocking Chair
  • 2006 Heremias (Unang Aklat: Ang Alamat ng Prinsesang Bayawak) ... Heremias
  • 2007 M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks Obda Neyson Adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli
  • 2007 Tukso
  • 2007 Ataul for Rent (International title: Casket for Hire)
  • 2008 Ploning
  • 2008 Namets!
  • 2008 Affliction
  • 2008 Love Me Again
  • 2008 Brutus
  • 2009 Villa Estrella
  • 2009 Manila Skies
  • 2009 Pandemic
  • 2009 Yanggaw
  • 2010 Amigo
  • 2010 Ishmael
  • 2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
  • 2012 Ang Katiwala Kuya Gimo
  • 2012 Pridyider
  • 2012 Ang Mga Kidnapper ni Ronnie Lazaro
  • 2012 Captured
  • 2012 El Presidente General Candido Tirona
  • 2015 Heneral Luna ... Lt. Garcia
  • 2017 Tatlong Bibe
  • 2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral ... Lt. Garcia
  • 2019 Maria ... Greg
  • 2021 Gensan Punch[12]
  • 2022 When the Waves Are Gone
  • 2023 In My Mother's Skin[13]
  • 2023 GomBurZa ... Francisco Rizal Mercado[14]
  • 2024 40
  • 2024 Phantosmia[15]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
1985 Champoy Himself RPN
1989 Anna Luna Pinong ABS-CBN
1996 Bayani Apolinario Mabini
1997 Esperanza Duarte
1998 Bayani Macli-ing Dulag
2003 A LEGACY OF HEROES: The Story of Bataan and Corregidor Jose Calugas IBC-13
2004 Krystala Joram ABS-CBN
2006 Calla Lilly Apo Abdon
Love Spell Presents: Charm & Crystal
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko
Atlantika Roman GMA Network
2007 Rounin Mang Elli ABS-CBN
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Si Pedrong Walang Takot GMA Network
Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? Bernardo Ramirez ABS-CBN
2008 Eva Fonda Ben
2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Podong Magtanggol GMA Network
Nagsimula sa Puso Mario Bernardo Supporting role ABS-CBN
2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Falcon GMA Network
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki Victor ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying Pagong Jorge
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Julian "Diego" Pamintuan Supporting role / Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon Papa
Wansapanataym: Darmo Adarna Darako
2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Cito
2013 Indio Waray Lupig GMA Network
Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Benjie ABS-CBN
2014 Ikaw Lamang Pacquito Roque Supporting role / Antagonist / Protagonist
2015 Pangako Sa 'Yo Francisco "Isko" Macaspac Supporting role
2016 My Super D Dado Aguilar
Someone to Watch Over Me Ruben "Estoy" Mercado GMA Network
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Romano "Chairman" Recio Guest role / Antagonist ABS-CBN
The Good Son Matias Reyes Supporting role
2018–2020 Kadenang Ginto Nicolas "Kulas" Bartolome
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers Jacinto
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Nick Salvador Kapamilya Channel
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Jose Alindayao Special Participation
Suntok sa Buwan Mr. Seng Supporting role TV5
Big Bet Carlos Disney , Hulu
The Iron Heart Oak Mateo Supporting role Kapamilya Channel
2023 AraBella Hadji GMA Network
2023–present FPJ's Batang Quiapo Lucio Liberan Supporting role / Anti-Villain / Antagonist Kapamilya Channel
2023–2024 Can’t Buy Me Love Abalos "Balong" Pelonio
2024 Sellblock

Producer

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  • 2005: Sandalang Bahay (associate producer)
  • 2009: Ang Beerhouse (associate producer)

Casting director

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Art director

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  • 1980 City After Dark

Awards and nominations

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Year Organization Category Result Source
2024 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor (for The Gospel of the Beast, 2023) Won [16]
2009 Gawad Urian Best Actor (for Affliction, 2008) Won
2008 FAP Awards, Philippines Best Supporting Actor (for Casket for Hire, 2007) Nominated
2005 FAP Awards, Philippines Best Supporting Actor (for Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River, 2004) Nominated
2005 Gawad Urian Best Actor (for Evolution of a Filipino Family, 2004) Nominated
2001 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor (for Bagong Buwan) Won
1985 Gawad Urian Best Actor (for Boatman, 1984) Nominated
1983 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor (for Oro, Plata, Mata, 1982) Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Lazaro wins Gawad after 27 years
  2. ^ "Heremias". Torino Film Festival. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Ronnie Lazaro". Amigo. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  4. ^ "THEATER: 1977 - 2006". Ronnie Lazaro Official Page. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  5. ^ "Who we are". Dakila. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  6. ^ "BibliotecaWeb". Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  7. ^ Miguel, A. (October 25, 2006). "Dos décadas llenas de arte". El Periódico. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  8. ^ "'Serbis,' 'Yanggaw,' 'Jay' big winners at 32rd [sic] Gawad Urian". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  9. ^ Jarloc, Glaiza. "Gawad Urian announces this year's nominees". Sunstar Manila. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  10. ^ Villanueva, Nena Z. (July 16, 1989). "Honing their talents on stage". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Much Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!". Manila Times. May 17, 1995. Retrieved June 9, 2024. This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
  12. ^ Frater, Patrick (September 28, 2021). "Brillante Mendoza's 'Gensan Punch' Set as HBO Original Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  13. ^ Batislaong, Acer (December 9, 2022). "'In My Mother's Skin' is the sole Filipino film at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival". Nylon Manila. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  14. ^ GOMBURZA (October 5, 2023). "COMING SOON!". Facebook (in English and Filipino). Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved October 5, 2023. LOOK: ALL-STAR CAST NG GOMBURZA
  15. ^ Nepales, Ruben (July 23, 2024). "Lav Diaz makes it to Venice Film Festival for 8th time with 'Phantosmia'". Rappler. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 9, 2024). "Charlie Dizon, Romnick Sarmenta win top acting plums at Gawad Urian 2024". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
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