Ronnie Lazaro

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Ronnie Lazaro

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]

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Ronnie Zabala Lazaro

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

Theatre

  • 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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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
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Television

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YearTitleRoleNetwork
1985ChampoyHimselfRPN
1989Anna LunaPinongABS-CBN
1996BayaniApolinario Mabini
1997EsperanzaDuarte Maranan
1998BayaniMacli-ing Dulag
2003A LEGACY OF HEROES: The Story of Bataan and CorregidorJose CalugasIBC-13
2004KrystalaJoramABS-CBN
2006Calla LillyApo Abdon
Love Spell Presents: Charm & Crystal
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko
AtlantikaRomanGMA Network
2007RouninMang ElliABS-CBN
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Si Pedrong Walang TakotGMA Network
Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?Bernardo RamirezABS-CBN
2008Eva FondaBen
2009Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy BatoPodong MagtanggolGMA Network
Nagsimula sa PusoMario BernardoABS-CBN
2010Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa LusakFalconGMA Network
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias PanikiVictorABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying PagongJorge
2011Minsan Lang Kita IibiginJulian "Diego" Pamintuan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: MedalyonPapa
Wansapanataym: Darmo AdarnaDarako
2012Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoCito
2013IndioWaray LupigGMA Network
Bukas na Lang Kita MamahalinBenjieABS-CBN
2014Ikaw LamangPacquito Roque
2015Pangako Sa 'YoFrancisco "Isko" Macaspac
2016My Super DDado Aguilar
Someone to Watch Over MeRuben "Estoy" MercadoGMA Network
2017FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRomano "Chairman" RecioABS-CBN
The Good SonMatias Reyes
2018–2020Kadenang GintoNicolas "Kulas" Bartolome
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: FlyersJacinto
2020–2021Walang Hanggang PaalamNick SalvadorKapamilya Channel
2022The Broken Marriage VowJose Alindayao
Suntok sa BuwanMr. SengTV5
Big BetCarlosDisney+, Hulu
The Iron HeartOak Mateo Kapamilya Channel
2023AraBellaHadjiGMA Network
2023–presentFPJ's Batang QuiapoLucio LiberanKapamilya Channel
2023–2024 Can’t Buy Me LoveAbalos "Balong" Pelonio
2024 Sellblock
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Producer

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

Casting director

Art director

  • 1980 City After Dark

Awards and nominations

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