John Arcilla
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Brothers
Director Renato Hipolito
2015
Series
Pangako Sa ’Yo
Simón Barcial
2000
Series
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
Hagorn (uncredited)
2025
Film
The Bourne Legacy
Joseph
2012
Series
Encantadia
Hagorn
2016
Series
Dirty Linen
Carlos Fiero
2023
I Can See Your Voice
Self - Guest
2017
Series
Sins of the Father
Mike Trinidad
2025
Film
HB2ME
2026
Series
Sugo
Romeo
2005
Series
Oh My G!
Joe Luna / Daddy Ninong
2015
Series
The Alibi
Arthur Cabrera
2025
Series
Magkaribal
Hermes Agustin
2010
Series
Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin
Juanito Falcon
2012
Film
Lilet Never Happened
James
2012
Series
Sagrado
Eleazar Sagrado
2024
Series
That's My Amboy
Joselito 'Lito' Tapang
2016
Series
Barangay 143
Coach B (Roberto "Bobby" Sebastián, Sr.) (voice)
2018
Habang May Buhay
Dr. Manuel Corpuz
2010
Series
Pure Love
Peter Santos
2014
Series
Pangarap na Bituin
Atty. Benedict Tuazon
2007
Film
Amigo
Nenong
2011
Series
Machete
Alfonso
2011
Series
A Beautiful Affair
Leopoldo "Epong" Riego
2012
Film
The Entity
Arturo
2019
Series
How to Move On in 30 Days
Ramon
2022
Film
Now That I Have You
Oscar Morelos
2004
Film
Heneral Luna
Heneral Antonio Luna
2015
Haunted Carnival
2026
Series
On the Job
Sisoy
2021
Series
Hiyas
Donato Salvador
2012
Film
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Johnny San Juan
2019
Film
Sakay
Gen. Leon Villafuerte
1993
Series
The Bagman
Film
Reroute
Gemo
2022
Film
Metro Manila
Douglas Ong
2013
Film
The Panti Sisters
Don Emilio y Panti
2019
Film
Ekis
George
1999
Film
Dos Ekis
Bunny
2001
Film
On the Job: The Missing 8
Sisoy Salas
2022
Film
Ay Ayeng
2008
Film
A Love Story
Steve
2007
Film
No Other Woman
Mario Dela Costa
2011
Film
Big Night!
Donato
2021
Film
El Presidente
Mariano Trías
2012
Film
Petrang Kabayo
Poldo
2010
Film
Ten Little Mistresses
Valentin / Constantin
2023
Film
Bilyarista
Itoy
2025
Film
Supot
Itoy
2016
Film
Manila Skies
2009
Film
Woman of Mud
2000
Film
Trip
Celine's Dad
2001
Film
They Call Me Joy
Polding
1997
Film
Villa Estrella
Dave
2009
Film
A Hard Day
Ace Franco
2021
Film
Ways of the Sea
2010
Film
GG: Good Game
Pastor
2024
Film
Penduko
Apo Tisot
2023
Film
Forevermore
Ronaldo
2002
Film
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
Virgilio Salva
2014
Film
Suarez: The Healing Priest
Fr. Fernando Suarez
2020
Film
Birdshot
Mendoza
2017
Film
Thelma
Aldo Molino
2011
Film
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
1996
Film
Diskarte
Insp. John Gomez
2002
Film
Burger Boys
Sir Fernando Ayala
1999
Film
Shadows
Man in black
2000
Asul ang Kulay ng Puso
1996
I Want to be Happy
2000
Film
Second Coming
2019
Film
Fuchsia Libre
2024
Film
Sa North Diversion Road
2005
Film
Heroes
1992
Film
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
Narrator
2022
Film
Ligaya… Katumbas ng Buhay
2003
Film
Sa'yo Lamang
1995
Film
The Guest