John Arcilla
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Whatever else has changed around him, John Arcilla has remained a working actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. It began in 1992, at the age of 26. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 34 years. his Joseph in 'The Bourne Legacy' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Dirty Linen' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
John Arcilla
36 Movies
19 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, John Arcilla has remained a working actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. It began in 1992, at the age of 26. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 34 years. his Joseph in 'The Bourne Legacy' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Dirty Linen' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Joseph
The Bourne Legacy
2012
Plays James
Lilet Never Happened
2012
Plays Nenong
Amigo
2011
Plays Arturo
The Entity
2019
Plays Heneral Antonio Luna
Heneral Luna
2015
Plays Johnny San Juan
Miracle in Cell No. 7
2019
Plays Oscar Morelos
Now That I Have You
2004
Plays Gemo
Reroute
2022
Plays Douglas Ong
Metro Manila
2013
Plays Mario Dela Costa
No Other Woman
2011
Plays George
Ekis
1999
Plays Ace Franco
A Hard Day
2021
Plays Steve
A Love Story
2007
Plays Sisoy Salas
On the Job: The Missing 8
2022
Plays Don Emilio y Panti
The Panti Sisters
2019
Plays Polding
They Call Me Joy
1997
Plays Poldo
Petrang Kabayo
2010
Plays Donato
Big Night!
2021
Plays Bunny
Dos Ekis
2001
Plays Valentin / Constantin
Ten Little Mistresses
2023
Plays Mariano Trías
El Presidente
2012
Plays Mendoza
Birdshot
2017
Plays Man in black
Shadows
2000
Plays Ronaldo
Forevermore
2002
Plays Dave
Villa Estrella
2009
Plays Sir Fernando Ayala
Burger Boys
1999
TV Shows
Plays Director Renato Hipolito
Brothers
2015
Plays Simón Barcial
Pangako Sa ’Yo
2000
Plays Hagorn
Encantadia
2016
Plays Romeo
Sugo
2005
Plays Carlos Fiero
Dirty Linen
2023
Plays Joe Luna / Daddy Ninong
Oh My G!
2015
Plays Eleazar Sagrado
Sagrado
2024
Plays Peter Santos
Pure Love
2014
Plays Juanito Falcon
Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin
2012
Plays Atty. Benedict Tuazon
Pangarap na Bituin
2007
Plays Joselito 'Lito' Tapang
That's My Amboy
2016
Plays Leopoldo "Epong" Riego
A Beautiful Affair
2012
Plays Alfonso
Machete
2011
Plays Donato Salvador
Hiyas
2012
Plays Coach B (Roberto "Bobby" Sebastián, Sr.) (voice)
Barangay 143
2018
Plays Arthur Cabrera
The Alibi
2025
Plays Sisoy
On the Job
2021
Plays Ramon
How to Move On in 30 Days
2022
Plays Mike Trinidad
Sins of the Father
2025
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Sins of the Father
Mike Trinidad · 1 episode
2025
TV
Bilyarista
Itoy
2025
Film
The Alibi
Arthur Cabrera · 14 episodes
2025–
TV
Sagrado
Eleazar Sagrado · 110 episodes
2024–
TV
GG: Good Game
Pastor
2024
Film
Penduko
Apo Tisot
2023
Film
Ten Little Mistresses
Valentin / Constantin
2023
Film
Dirty Linen
Carlos Fiero · 153 episodes
2023–
TV
How to Move On in 30 Days
Ramon · 1 episode
2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Arcilla?
John Arcilla is 60 years old, born on June 24, 1966.
What are the most famous roles of John Arcilla?
John Arcilla is best known for roles in The Bourne Legacy, Metro Manila, Heneral Luna.
How many movies has John Arcilla been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), John Arcilla has appeared in 36 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was John Arcilla's first movie?
The career of John Arcilla began with Heroes (1992).
What is John Arcilla's most recent movie or series?
John Arcilla's most recent release is Bilyarista, which premiered on November 24, 2025.
What TV shows has John Arcilla appeared in?
On television, John Arcilla has appeared in Dirty Linen, Brothers, The Alibi, On the Job.
Does John Arcilla have any upcoming projects?
Yes, John Arcilla's upcoming work includes: HB2ME (2026), Haunted Carnival (2026).
John Arcilla
1966-06-24
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.