Robert Arevalo

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Francisco and the surname or paternal family name is Ylagan.

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
Arevalo in Sa Aking mga Kamay (1996)
Born	Robert Francisco Ylagan (1938-05-06)May 6, 1938 Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died	August 10, 2023(2023-08-10) (aged 85) Philippines
Occupations	Actor director newscaster
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)
• Only the Brave Know Hell (aka The Ravagers) (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) – Salvador "Badong" del Mundo
• 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)
• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! (1982)
• 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)
• Walang Panginoon (1989)
• The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989) – Colonel Cao Van
• Abot Hanggang Sukdulan (1989) – Ernesto
• Babayaran Mo ng Dugo (1989) – Rafael Alonzo
• "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal (1990)
• Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (1990)
• Takas sa Impierno (1991) – Sarge
• Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas (1991) – Major Mendoza
• Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo (1991) – 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) – Miguel
• The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994)
• The Annabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy – Mea Culpa (1995)
• Harvest Home (1995)
• The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
• Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
• Silakbo (1995) – Atty. Greg Macaspac
• The Jessica Alfaro Story (1995)
• Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995)
• Sa Aking mga Kamay (1996) – Rolando Galvez
• Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
• Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
• Batas Ko Ay Bala (1996) – Gen. Madamba
• 'Wag Na 'Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Mr. Villaroman
• Damong Ligaw (1997)
• The Sarah Balabagan Story (1997) – Kareem
• Hiwaga ng Panday (1998)
• Birador (1998) as Mario
• Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999) – Alfredo
• Madame X (2000) – Don Justo Florendo
• Kaaway Hanggang Hukay (2001) – Lt. Gen. George L. Montoya
• Pangako... Ikaw Lang (2001)
• Batas ng Lansangan (2002) – Ramon
• Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (2005) – Señor Segundo
• Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007)
• Gulong (2007)
• Fuchsia (2009) – Generoso
• Sabungero (2009)
• Dukot (2009)
• Sagrada Familia (2009)
• Two Funerals (2010)
• Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) – Cando Salonga
• The Healing (2012) – Odong
• Sosy Problems (2012) – Mang Ador
• Where I Am King (2014)
• Ang Larawan (2017) – Don Perico

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

1. 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.

External links

• Robert Arevalo at IMDb
• Robert Arevalo discography at Discogs