Ronnie Lazaro
Born: 1957-11-14 in Fabrica, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Known For: Acting
Biography
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro is a Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting director, and art director. He won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for Yanggaw. 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. 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.
Filmography
2026
- Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors as Himamat
- Balaraw: Blood Island
- Hand of God as Pah Ismail
2025
- Magellan as Rajah Humabon
- The Time That Remains as Angua Sr.
- Phantosmia as Hilarion Zabala
- Everyone Knows Every Juan as Ramil
- Lola Barang as Joey Perez
2024
- Green Bones as Mang Gardo
- Dwelling
- Moneyslapper as Tour Bus Driver
- 40
2023
- Batang Quiapo as Lucio
- AraBella as Hadji
- Araro as Sir Luis
- When the Waves Are Gone as Primo Macabantay
- GomBurZa as Francisco Mercado
- In My Mother's Skin as Antonio
- The Gospel of the Beast as Berto
- Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
- Tamgohoy as Tamblot
- Grace
2022
- The Iron Heart as Lito
- The Broken Marriage Vow as Dr. Jose Alindayo
- Big Bet
- Putahe as Abel
- Cargo
- Adarna Gang as Fernando
- Gensan Punch as Coach “Rudy”
- Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal as Erik Salamanca
- Unsolved Equation as as
2020
- Walang Hanggang Paalam as Nick
2019
- Maria as Greg
- Mañanita as Priest
- Damaso
- Pansamantagal
2018
- The Heiress as Nicolas Bartolome
- Goyo: The Boy General as Lt. Garcia
2017
- Kamandag ng Droga
- Tatlong Bibe
- The Barker as Don Mauricio
2016
- Someone to Watch Over Me as Estoy Mercado
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery as Sebastian Caneo
2015
- The Promise as Francisco Macaspac
- Heneral Luna as Lt. Garcia
- The Last Pinoy Action King as Himself
2014
- Mumbai Love as Mang Mando
- Sparks as Komander
- Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy Adventure as Dulangkaw
- Porferia
- Tumbang Preso
- Edna as Bobby dela Costa
- Tigbao
2012
- Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as Cito
- Captive as Abu Azali
- El Presidente as Gen. Candido Tirona
- The Reunion as Mang Ben (Shirley's Dad)
- Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion as Linda's Father (segment "Lost Command")
- The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro as Ronnie Lazaro
- Lost Command as Linda's father
- Huling Biyahe as Mang Victor
- Boundary as Limuel Alcantara
- Pridyider as Detective Albay
- Ang Katiwala as Gimo
2011
- Amigo as Simon
- Tamawo as Lando
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story as Zapanta
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as Lando (segment "Tamawo")
2010
- Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak as Falcon
- Ishmael as Ishmael
2009
- Totoy Bato as Podong Magtanggol
- Nagsimula sa Puso as Mario Bernardo
- Villa Estrella as Gusting
- Manila Skies
- Love Me Again as Mang Dodong
2008
- Affliction as Junior Villacin
- Ploning as Old Veling
- Namets! as Farmer
- Brutus, the Journey
2007
- Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? as Bernardo Ramirez
- Green Rocking Chair
- Ataul: For Rent as Batul
- Temptation
- Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2006
2005
- Boso
- Baryoke
- The Son of Brocka
- Ilusyon as Pablo
- Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 as Bulag (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
- Last Take, Last Shot
- Sandalang Bahay as Mang Anong
- Maging Akin Muli as Nonoy Cruz
- Secret of San Joaquin as Blind Man
2004
- Evolution of a Filipino Family as Fernando
- The Echo as Caretaker
- The Call of the River as Kuwanggol
- Astigmatism as Manong Gerry
2002
- Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay as Mirdo Orbida
- Utang Ni Tatang as Al
- Jesus the Revolutionary as Miguel Reynante
- Au bout du rouleau as Phan
2001
- Blades of the Sun as Julio
- New Moon as Datu Ali
- Radio as Peter
2000
- Shadows as Photographer
1999
- Brokedown Palace as Security
- Naked Under the Moon as Fr. Mariano
- Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata as Nonong
1998
- José Rizal as Andres Bonifacio
- Curacha: The Restless Woman as Scavenger
- In the Navel of the Sea as Berto
1997
- Behind Enemy Lines as Airport Policeman
- Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II as Albert (episode 1)
- Wild Grass as Andres Bonifacio
1994
- Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre as Kikoy
- A Separated Woman as Hector
1992
1990
- Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection as Jos - Quiquina's Husband
- Rage to Kill
1989
- Return from the River Kwai as Boonrod
- Harimao as Rashid
1987
- Sweet Revenge as Jimmy Lee
1986
- Flesh Avenue as Elmer
1985
- Boatman as Felipe
- Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1984
- Joyful Mystery as Jamin
- Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway as Tosan
1983
- Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen as Bar Goon
1982
- Gold, Silver, Death as Hermes Mercurio
- Naked Forest
1981
- Bilibid Boys as Bisaya
- Pabling
1980
- Manila by Night ... (Art Direction)
- Girlfriend ... (Art Direction)
1978
- Wake Up... Maruja as Vergel
1977
- The Captive Virgins as Hermes