Simon Ibarra

Rogelio Matira, better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra, is a Filipino actor and comedian.

Career

Ibarra appeared in movies like Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998) with Karla Estrada and Sabrina M., Soltera (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, Live Show (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel, and Madame X (2000) starring Ina Raymundo.

He also appeared on ABS-CBN TV series Tayong Dalawa (2009) with Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca, and My Binondo Girl (2011) topbilled by Kim Chiu. He was also included in the cast of TV5's Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011) starring Susan Roces, Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga. He played a special role in Maria Mercedes (2013) starring Jessy Mendiola, and Ikaw Lamang (2014) topbilled by Coco Martin.

He played the role of Kapitan Domeng Jacinto (2019) in Starla and as the main antagonist, Caesar Augusto, of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin (2020).

Ibarra also did Indie movies like Kadin (2007), Tirador (2007), 100 (2008), Bakal Boys (2009), Si Baning, Si Maymay, At Ang Asong Si Bobo (2009), Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011), Cuchera (2011), Culion (2019).

Ibarra received the Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Live Show (2000).

Filmography Film Year Title Role TBA 2023 Sapul Philip Mijares 2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Ilin Kapitan U-Turn Chief Agustin 2019 Culion Dr. Cuevas Miracle in Cell No. 7 Chief Man & Wife Chief of Police 2004 inter.m@tes Dode "Boxers" Arceo 2002 Biyahera Biglang Liko 2001 Minsan May Isang Puso Celso 2000 Arayyy! Madame X Live Show Vio 1999 Sa Paraiso ni Efren Favorite Subject: Sex Education Apoy sa Magdamag 1998 Masarap ang Unang Kagat Campus Scandal Allen Dama De Noche Sa Muling Pagpatak ng Hamog Nelson Kung Liligaya Ka Sa Piling Ng Iba

Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story (2013) Gabriel: Ito Ang Kwento Ko (2013) The Healing (film) (2012) Bola (2012) Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011) Cuchera (2011) Dampi (2010) Vox Populi (2010) Fling (2010) Ben & Sam (2010) Si Baning, Si Maymay, At Ang Asong Si Bobo (2009) Bakal Boys (2009) Binyag (2008) Project X (2008) 100 (2008) Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007) The Inmate (2007) Drumbeat (2007) Slingshot (2007) Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007) Heremias: Unang Aklat - Ang Alamat Ng Prinsesang Bayawak (2006) Donsol (2006) Rotonda (2006) Inter.m@tes (2004)

Television Year Title Role 2026Magpakailanman: Ang Laban at Bawi ni Sugar Mercado Rudy Mercado The Master Cutter Noel Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Larawan Ronnie FPJ's Batang Quiapo Commissioner Ignacio Medina My Husband is a Mafia Boss Eiji Ferrer 2025 Sins of the FatherCongressman Abel MonteribanoMaalaala Mo Kaya: MakeupSlayRoldan Alvarez 2023–2024 Black Rider Hernando "Hernan" Bartolome Nag-aapoy na Damdamin Santiago Quijada 2023 Love Before Sunrise Robin Ramos Magpakailanman: The Lost Boy Benjie Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kwento Lando 2022-2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Zaldy Vallesteros / Mr. X 2022 Tadhana: Baliw na Puso Benok 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scarf Juan FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Enrique Vera 2020-2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Caesar Augusto 2020 A Soldier's Heart 2019 The Haunted Caloy Delgado Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Jo Starla Domingo "Domeng" Jacinto Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick Rico 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Kakampi Frank (protagonist) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola Jun Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Armando Olvidar Wansapanataym: Gelli In A Bottle Kanor Sana Dalawa ang Puso 2017 Wish Ko Lang: Basahan Domeng FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Young Adult Emilio Syquia 2016-2017 Doble Kara SPO1 Leandro Arellano 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Bong My Super D Fredo 2015 Nathaniel Tomas Casillas Oh My G! Martin Reyes 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Carlos Hawak Kamay Francis Ikaw Lamang Romeo Dela Cruz 2013 Maria Mercedes Cordelio Capili Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma Pepito Villalobos Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Tomas Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Bayan Ko Chief of Police Maalaala Mo Kaya: Altar Freddie Princess and I Nagaiel 2012 Wansapanataym: Trick or Trixie Sgt. Anselmo Capili Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona Poldo Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Gardo Point of Entry Miguel Rodriguez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Polo Shirt Ian Legacy Chief Abono Wako Wako Lando Martinez Wansapanataym: Water Willy Ronnie 2011 My Binondo Girl Arturo Dimalanta Reputasyon Itoy Mangubat Guns and Roses Young Badong Green Rose Ruben Torillo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cupcake Dindo Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Perya Owner2010 Your Song Presents: Kim - Sa Kandungan Mo Mr. Pinaglabanan Star Confessions: Blind Item: The Carmelito 'Shalala' Reyes Confession Carmelito's brother Kokey @ Ako Jerry Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom Simon Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makinilya Chino Roces 2009 Tayong Dalawa Manuel Bartolome De Castro Obra 2008 Lobo Father Ben 2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa Hari Lamukoy 2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Radyo Buboy 2005Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng EncantadiaArde2003Gilbert Escoto 2004 Hiram Paul 2001-2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Neil 1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Simon

Microdrama Year Title Role 2026Romance of the SeaTony