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).

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. 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.

Lazaro was born in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. His roots are in theatre: He co-directed an improvisational play entitled Pugakhang in 1979, and has toured nationwide to stage several plays including Hiblang Abo, which he co-produced.

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), 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.

The Gawad Urian Awards named Lazaro Best Actor in 2009 for his portrayal of a troubled father in the movie Yanggaw (English title: Affliction). He clinched two nominations from this same award-giving body in 2012: 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), 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

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 2022 When the Waves Are Gone 2023 In My Mother's Skin 2023 GomBurZa ... Francisco Rizal Mercado 2024 40 2024 Phantosmia 2024 Green Bones ... Edgardo "Gardo" Sevilla 2025 Lola Barang 2025 Magellan ... Rajah Humabon

Television Year Title Role 1985 Champoy Himself 1989 Anna Luna Pinong 1996 Bayani Apolinario Mabini 1997 Esperanza Duarte Maranan 1998 Bayani Macli-ing Dulag 2003 A LEGACY OF HEROES: The Story of Bataan and Corregidor Jose Calugas 2004 Krystala Joram 2006 Calla Lilly Apo Abdon Love Spell Presents: Charm & Crystal Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Atlantika Roman 2007 Rounin Mang Elli Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Si Pedrong Walang Takot Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? Bernardo Ramirez 2008 Eva Fonda Ben 2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Podong Magtanggol Nagsimula sa Puso Mario Bernardo 2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Falcon Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki Victor Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying Pagong Jorge 2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Julian "Diego" Pamintuan Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon Papa Wansapanataym: Darmo Adarna Darako 2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Cito 2013 Indio Waray Lupig Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Benjie 2014 Ikaw Lamang Pacquito Roque 2015 Pangako Sa 'Yo Francisco "Isko" Macaspac 2016 My Super D Dado Aguilar Someone to Watch Over Me Ruben "Estoy" Mercado 2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Romano "Chairman" Recio The Good Son Matias Reyes 2018–2020 Kadenang Ginto Nicolas "Kulas" Bartolome 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers Jacinto 2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Nick Salvador 2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Jose Alindayao Suntok sa Buwan Mr. Seng Big Bet Carlos The Iron Heart Oak Mateo 2023 AraBella Hadji 2023–2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Lucio Liberan 2023–2024Can't Buy Me Love Abalos "Balong" Pelonio 2024 Sellblock

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

Casting director 2010 Amigo

Art director 1980 City After Dark

Awards and nominations Year Organization Category Result Source 1983 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor (for Oro, Plata, Mata, 1982) 1985 Gawad Urian Best Actor (for Boatman, 1984) 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor (for Bagong Buwan) 2005 Gawad Urian Best Actor (for Evolution of a Filipino Family, 2004) 2005 FAP Awards, Philippines Best Supporting Actor (for Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River, 2004) 2008 FAP Awards, Philippines Best Supporting Actor (for Casket for Hire, 2007) 2009 Gawad Urian Best Actor (for Affliction, 2008) 2024 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor (for The Gospel of the Beast, 2023)