John Arcilla
Known for Acting · 75 credits
- Born
- 1966-06-24 (age 59)
Biography
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
TV Shows (24)
Brothers
2015
as Director Renato Hipolito
Pangako Sa ’Yo
2000
as Simón Barcial
Encantadia
2016
as Hagorn
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
2025
as Hagorn (uncredited)
Dirty Linen
2023
as Carlos Fiero
Sugo
2005
as Romeo
I Can See Your Voice
2017
as Self - Guest
Sagrado
2024
as Eleazar Sagrado
A Beautiful Affair
2012
as Leopoldo "Epong" Riego
The Alibi
2025
as Arthur Cabrera
Pure Love
2014
as Peter Santos
Pangarap na Bituin
2007
as Atty. Benedict Tuazon
Magkaribal
2010
as Hermes Agustin
Oh My G!
2015
as Joe Luna / Daddy Ninong
Barangay 143
2018
as Coach B (Roberto "Bobby" Sebastián, Sr.) (voice)
Sins of the Father
2025
as Mike Trinidad
Habang May Buhay
2010
as Dr. Manuel Corpuz
Machete
2011
as Alfonso
Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin
2012
as Juanito Falcon
Hiyas
2012
as Donato Salvador
That's My Amboy
2016
as Joselito 'Lito' Tapang
The Bagman
On the Job
2021
as Sisoy
How to Move On in 30 Days
2022
as Ramon
Movies (51)
The Bourne Legacy
2012
as Joseph
Bilyarista
2025
as Itoy
Miracle in Cell No. 7
2019
as Johnny San Juan
Heneral Luna
2015
as Heneral Antonio Luna
They Call Me Joy
1997
as Polding
Amigo
2011
as Nenong
Birdshot
2017
as Mendoza
Penduko
2023
as Apo Tisot
Metro Manila
2013
as Douglas Ong
Sakay
1993
as Gen. Leon Villafuerte
Diskarte
2002
as Insp. John Gomez
Trip
2001
as Celine's Dad
The Panti Sisters
2019
as Don Emilio y Panti
On the Job: The Missing 8
2022
as Sisoy Salas
A Love Story
2007
as Steve
Woman of Mud
2000
Ekis
1999
as George
No Other Woman
2011
as Mario Dela Costa
Forevermore
2002
as Ronaldo
Now That I Have You
2004
as Oscar Morelos
Big Night!
2021
as Donato
Petrang Kabayo
2010
as Poldo
Shadows
2000
as Man in black
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
2014
as Virgilio Salva
El Presidente
2012
as Mariano Trías
GG: Good Game
2024
as Pastor
Lilet Never Happened
2012
as James
Villa Estrella
2009
as Dave
Reroute
2022
as Gemo
A Hard Day
2021
as Ace Franco
Ten Little Mistresses
2023
as Valentin / Constantin
Thelma
2011
as Aldo Molino
Dos Ekis
2001
as Bunny
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
2022
as Narrator
The Entity
2019
as Arturo
Manila Skies
2009
Ways of the Sea
2010
Burger Boys
1999
as Sir Fernando Ayala
I Want to be Happy
2000
Heroes
1992
Fuchsia Libre
2024
Suarez: The Healing Priest
2020
as Fr. Fernando Suarez
Supot
2016
as Itoy
Ay Ayeng
2008
Ligaya… Katumbas ng Buhay
2003
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
1996
Sa'yo Lamang
1995
The Guest
Second Coming
2019
Sa North Diversion Road
2005
Asul ang Kulay ng Puso
1996
About 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 app… With 75 credits spanning from 1992 to 2025, John Arcilla has appeared in 51 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Arcilla Movies
- The Bourne Legacy (2012) — as Joseph
- Bilyarista (2025) — as Itoy
- Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) — as Johnny San Juan
- Heneral Luna (2015) — as Heneral Antonio Luna
- They Call Me Joy (1997) — as Polding
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