Filipino actor
Ronnie Lazaro
Born Ronnie Zabala Lazaro
(1957-11-14 ) November 14, 1957 (age 66) Occupation(s) Actor, producer, casting director Years active 1977–present Website
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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).
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Biography
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.
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Lazaro was born in
Fabrica, Sagay City, Negros Occidental ,
Philippines . 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.
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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.
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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
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
1992 Bayani
1994
Fortunes of War ... Border Patrol Lieutenant
1994 Massacre Files
1994 Separada ... Hector
1994 Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
1995 Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore
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1995 Costales ... Kidnapper
1995 Closer to Home ... Denied Applicant (scenes deleted)
1996 Medrano
1997 Ipaglaban Mo II: The Movie ... Albert
1997 Damong Ligaw ...
Andrés Bonifacio
1997
Behind Enemy Lines (1997 film) ... Airport Policeman
1998 Sa Pusod ng Dagat ... Berto
1998 Curacha ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga ... Scavenger
1998
Jose Rizal ...
Don Francisco Mercado
1999 Yesterday Children ... Nonong
1999
Brokedown Palace ... Security
1999 Naked Under the Moon
1999 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
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2022
When the Waves Are Gone
2023
In My Mother's Skin
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2023
GomBurZa ...
Francisco Rizal Mercado
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Television
Producer
2005: Sandalang Bahay (associate producer)
2009: Ang Beerhouse (associate producer)
Casting director
Art director
Awards and nominations
Year
Organization
Category
Result
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
^
Lazaro wins Gawad after 27 years
^
"Heremias" . Torino Film Festival. Retrieved September 17, 2012 .
^
"Ronnie Lazaro" . Amigo. Archived from
the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2012 .
^
"THEATER: 1977 - 2006" . Ronnie Lazaro Official Page. Retrieved September 17, 2012 .
^
"Who we are" . Dakila. Archived from
the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2012 .
^
"BibliotecaWeb" . Retrieved February 21, 2013 .
^ Miguel, A. (October 25, 2006).
"Dos décadas llenas de arte" . El Periódico. Retrieved February 21, 2013 .
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" 'Serbis,' 'Yanggaw,' 'Jay' big winners at 32rd [sic ] Gawad Urian" . Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 17, 2012 .
^ Jarloc, Glaiza.
"Gawad Urian announces this year's nominees" . Sunstar Manila. Retrieved September 17, 2012 .
^ Villanueva, Nena Z. (July 16, 1989).
"Honing their talents on stage" .
Manila Standard . Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved November 24, 2022 .
^
"The Much-Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!" .
Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. May 17, 1995. p. A4. Retrieved December 29, 2021 . This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
^ Daza, Jullie Y. (May 18, 1995).
"Women as losers" .
Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Retrieved December 29, 2021 . Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history.
^ Frater, Patrick (September 28, 2021).
"Brillante Mendoza's 'Gensan Punch' Set as HBO Original Movie (EXCLUSIVE)" . Variety .
^ 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 .
^ GOMBURZA (October 5, 2023).
"COMING SOON!" .
Facebook (in English and Filipino).
Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved October 5, 2023 . LOOK: ALL-STAR CAST NG GOMBURZA
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