John Arcilla
Romeo John Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24, 1966) is a Filipino film and television actor. He is best known for playing the titural role in Heneral Luna (2015), the film selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards. From 1991 to 1997, Arcilla was a resident actor and senior member of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actor Company, the resident theatre of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
In 2012, Arcilla had a cameo in The Bourne Legacy as a head security guard. The following year, Arcilla also appeared in Metro Manila, the British entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. In 2021, he was awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival for his role in On the Job: The Missing 8, making him the first Filipino and Southeast Asian actor to receive the award. He also received the Best Actor award at the Gawad Urian Awards in 2022 for the same role. He is a two-time Gawad Urian winner and a two-time FAMAS nominee.
| Known For | Acting |
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| Most Rating | 0.3344 |
| Birthday | 1966-06-24 |
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2021
A Hard Day
5.8/8
After trying to cover up a car accident that left a man dead, a crooked homicide detective is stalked by a mysterious man claiming to have witnessed t...
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A Hard Day
The Guest
0/0
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The Guest
2022
Reroute
4.4/6
When a couple gets lost after taking a reroute to their town, a man offers his home nearby. As they feel something's wrong, things turn deadly.
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Reroute
2010
Petrang Kabayo
4.8/5
Peter Kasimsiman was once a submissive son to his parents. But losing his mother at a tender age, left him with an abusive father who only knew of ten...
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Petrang Kabayo
2013
Metro Manila
7.3/167
Looking for a brighter future in metropolitan Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family leave their miserable life in the rice terraces of Banaue, in the n...
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Metro Manila
2012
Lilet Never Happened
7/8
Lilet Never Happened is the rollercoaster story of how a young girl, struggling to survive in the streets of Manila, spirals down into child prostitut...
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Lilet Never Happened
2009
Manila Skies
0/0
Inspired by a true news account, this is the astounding story of a lone deranged hijacker who has struggled to survive in the chaos of modern Philippi...
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Manila Skies
2008
Ay Ayeng
0/0
A mountain maiden attempts to use education to help solve the problems of an Ifugao village, but finds that outdated traditions and military oppressio...
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Ay Ayeng
2000
Shadows
6.9/9
In Manila, a solitary man from a far-away province lives in poverty. The only thing he has is a camera, and he stays at churches hoping people will hi...
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Shadows
1999
Burger Boys
5.5/6
Four high school friends hatch a plan for a farcical heist that sends them spiraling into a series of surreal events littered with clowns, fast food,...
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Burger Boys
1997
They Call Me Joy
3.8/4
When asked for her real name, the feisty woman in a rural whorehouse would quip, "Ligaya. It means joy. And that's what I sell." Yet the small-town pr...
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They Call Me Joy
2010
Halaw
0/0
This film exposes the human trafficking operation and journey through the seas of Southern Philippines to neighboring Malaysia. Based on research and...
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Halaw
2022
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
0/0
Vizconde Massacre -the trial of the century, Flor Contemplacion's story, the case that outraged Filipinos, and more horrifying deaths. Cheche Lazaro's...
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Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
2003
Ligaya… Katumbas ng Buhay
2/2
Director: Baldo Marro Writers: Baldo Marro (story), Evaristo Navao (screenplay) Stars: Brando Legaspi, John Arcilla, Mike Magat, JC Castro, Rey Dann...
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Ligaya… Katumbas ng Buhay
2023
Penduko
0/0
Pedro Penduko, son of a powerful traditional healer, rejects his destiny and becomes a wastrel in the big city. He is recruited by Midnight, an organi...
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Penduko
2024
GG: Good Game
7/1
Mourning the death of his beloved lola, an aspiring pro-gamer is forced to live with his estranged mother and lead his underdog esports team in secret...
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GG: Good Game
1992
Heroes
0/0
Independent filmmaker Raymond Red's first crossover to full-length feature is a highly visual chronicle of the rise and fall of revolutionary hero And...
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Heroes
2005
Sa North Diversion Road
1/2
Comprised of ten conversations between a man and a woman on the theme of infidelity, the film essays the topic by interrogating its effect on a relati...
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Sa North Diversion Road
2004
Now That I Have You
6.2/6
Two strangers who board at the same station to commute on the MRT form an unlikely bond in this drama. Hopeless romantic Betsy thinks Michael is her i...
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Now That I Have You
2024
Fuchsia Libre
5/1
A secretly gay, “dude, chong, pare, bro” ends up becoming the crowd favorite of an underground wrestling circuit because of his costume and moniker. C...
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Fuchsia Libre
2007
A Love Story
4/6
Ian Montes is a picture of success. Despite being a son of a shipping tycoon, Ian refused to just ride in his father's empire. He built his own real e...
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A Love Story
2011
No Other Woman
3/5
Furniture supplier Ram is happily married to Charmaine. One day, Ram lands a big client, a new luxury resort. But he needs the help of Kara, the daugh...
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No Other Woman
2009
Villa Estrella
5.6/5
How come people who go there are never seen again? Does the villa "eat" people alive? The movie tells the story of Ana who has always been having nigh...
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Villa Estrella
2023
Ten Little Mistresses
6.4/9
A widowed billionaire's ten mistresses fight tooth and nail to become his new legal wife. But when he suddenly turns up dead, all ten women end up bei...
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Ten Little Mistresses
2012
El Presidente
5.2/2
The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman g...
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El Presidente
2012
The Bourne Legacy
6.243/6089
New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.
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The Bourne Legacy
2011
Thelma
7/1
The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja Salvador) whose family is beset with challenges when she discover...
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Thelma
2002
Forevermore
8/2
Young successful architect Anton obligingly pays a visit to his ailing grandfather Alejandor Cordero’s in their Cordero estate. The people in his gran...
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Forevermore
2014
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
1/2
In 1970s Mindanao, a man and his family take arms to defend the people against those who would oppress them.
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(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
2015
Heneral Luna
7.8/47
A Filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the Philippine-American war. But little does he know that he faces a greatest threat...
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Heneral Luna
2002
Diskarte
6/1
An ex-marine used by police in a drug bust. He escapes a rub-out, and goes after the group who double-crossed him.
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Diskarte
1993
Sakay
0/0
The film covers the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a criminal for continuing hostilities against the...
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Sakay
2000
I Want to be Happy
1/2
Christine is a university guidance counsellor trapped in a loveless marriage. Leo, her husband, a cruel and vicious politician refuses to set Christin...
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I Want to be Happy
2016
Supot
5/1
After refusing a ritual circumcision intended to usher him into manhood, Rene-boy (10), tries alternate methods to remove this mark of cowardice.
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Supot
2017
Birdshot
6.3/31
A farm girl mistakenly shoots and kills an endangered Philippine Eagle. When authorities begin a manhunt to track down the eagle’s killer, they stumbl...
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Birdshot
2011
Amigo
4.8/18
Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pr...
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Amigo
2019
Second Coming
4/1
It follows the story of a stepmother who, after moving in the home of her husband is haunted by her possessed stepdaughter.
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Second Coming
2019
The Entity
5.3/12
A family is haunted by what appears to be the ghost of their youngest daughter. Now they must try to figure out why she is trying to communicate with...
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The Entity
2019
The Panti Sisters
4.7/11
Three gay sons are called back by their estranged and terminally ill father and given an offer they can't refuse: a ₱300 million inheritance in exchan...
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The Panti Sisters
2019
Miracle in Cell No. 7
7.2/28
Joselito is a mentally-challenged man who is wrongfully charged with sexually assaulting and murdering a little girl. In prison, he becomes friends wi...
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Miracle in Cell No. 7
2021
Big Night!
5.6/6
A gay beautician is determined to clear his name after learning he's included in a drug watchlist.
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Big Night!
1996
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
0/0
A doctor dedicated her life post-graduate to help the rural community of Mulanay, Quezon. Based on a true story.
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Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
2000
Woman of Mud
2.3/3
Mark is a college student with hidden ambitions of being a horror novelist. In his quest to write a story that will showcase his talents, a true horro...
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Woman of Mud
1995
Sa'yo Lamang
0/0
A 1995 drama movie starring Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez, and Liza Lorena
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Sa'yo Lamang
2020
Suarez: The Healing Priest
2/1
When Fernando was given the gift of healing at 16, he hid it for many years until he became a priest only to find himself in scandals and squabbles wi...
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Suarez: The Healing Priest
2022
On the Job: The Missing 8
10/1
Inspired by true events, the film chronicles the story of Sisoy Salas, a corrupt journalist seeking justice for his colleagues, and convict Roman Rubi...
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On the Job: The Missing 8
2001
Trip
6/1
While on vacation, a group of young friends learns about betrayal, true love, loyalty, and the true meaning of friendship.
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Trip
1999
Ekis
1/2
Gene works for the local underworld syndicate but always treats his abductees with kindness. He begins a dangerous affair with ex-bar girl Dolor, who'...
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Ekis
1996
Asul ang Kulay ng Puso
0/0
Starring Maricel Laxa, Eric Quizon and Patricia Ann Roque
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Asul ang Kulay ng Puso
2025
Bilyarista
0/0
Aya, living in the slums of Manila, dreams of becoming a billiards World Champion, but after her father is killed, she’s manipulated by Itoy into play...
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Bilyarista
2001
Dos Ekis
2.3/3
Charisse lives in a boarding house owned by Vivian Sales (Rina Reyes) but drops by her grandfather (Eddie Arenas) once in a while. The narrative goes...
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