
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

Sagrado
2024
as Eleazar Sagrado
I Can See Your Voice
2017
as Self - Guest

Sugo
2005
as Romeo

The Alibi
2025
as Arthur Cabrera

A Beautiful Affair
2012
as Leopoldo "Epong" Riego

Pangarap na Bituin
2007
as Atty. Benedict Tuazon

Pure Love
2014
as Peter Santos

Magkaribal
2010
as Hermes Agustin

Oh My G!
2015
as Joe Luna / Daddy Ninong
Habang May Buhay
2010
as Dr. Manuel Corpuz

Sins of the Father
2025
as Mike Trinidad

Barangay 143
2018
as Coach B (Roberto "Bobby" Sebastián, Sr.) (voice)

Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin
2012
as Juanito Falcon

Hiyas
2012
as Donato Salvador

The Bagman

Machete
2011
as Alfonso

On the Job
2021
as Sisoy

That's My Amboy
2016
as Joselito 'Lito' Tapang

How to Move On in 30 Days
2022
as Ramon
Movies (51)

The Bourne Legacy
2012
as Joseph

Trip
2001
as Celine's Dad

Bilyarista
2025
as Itoy

Forevermore
2002
as Ronaldo

Penduko
2023
as Apo Tisot

Miracle in Cell No. 7
2019
as Johnny San Juan

They Call Me Joy
1997
as Polding

Heneral Luna
2015
as Heneral Antonio Luna

A Love Story
2007
as Steve

Amigo
2011
as Nenong

Birdshot
2017
as Mendoza

Sakay
1993
as Gen. Leon Villafuerte

The Panti Sisters
2019
as Don Emilio y Panti

Metro Manila
2013
as Douglas Ong

No Other Woman
2011
as Mario Dela Costa

Ekis
1999
as George

On the Job: The Missing 8
2022
as Sisoy Salas

Shadows
2000
as Man in black

Woman of Mud
2000

Fuchsia Libre
2024

Petrang Kabayo
2010
as Poldo

Lilet Never Happened
2012
as James

El Presidente
2012
as Mariano Trías

Diskarte
2002
as Insp. John Gomez

Big Night!
2021
as Donato

Reroute
2022
as Gemo

(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
2014
as Virgilio Salva

Ten Little Mistresses
2023
as Valentin / Constantin

Thelma
2011
as Aldo Molino

The Entity
2019
as Arturo

Suarez: The Healing Priest
2020
as Fr. Fernando Suarez

A Hard Day
2021
as Ace Franco

Now That I Have You
2004
as Oscar Morelos

Villa Estrella
2009
as Dave

GG: Good Game
2024
as Pastor

Dos Ekis
2001
as Bunny

Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
2022
as Narrator

Ways of the Sea
2010
I Want to be Happy
2000

Burger Boys
1999
as Sir Fernando Ayala

Manila Skies
2009

Heroes
1992

Supot
2016
as Itoy

Ay Ayeng
2008

Sa'yo Lamang
1995

Ligaya… Katumbas ng Buhay
2003

Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
1996

Sa North Diversion Road
2005

The Guest
Asul ang Kulay ng Puso
1996

Second Coming
2019
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
- Trip (2001) — as Celine's Dad
- Bilyarista (2025) — as Itoy
- Forevermore (2002) — as Ronaldo
- Penduko (2023) — as Apo Tisot
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