Robert Arevalo Life and Notable Works

In a 60-year career, Robert Arevalo has done these notable things.

Veteran screen actor Robert Arevalo died on Thursday morning and here’s a look back at his life and some of his notable works.

In a previous article, the daughter of veteran actor Robert Arevalo announced that he died peacefully on Thursday morning, August 10, at the age of 85. In the same post, the cause of Arevealo’s death has also been disclosed and it is accordingly due to complications from Parkinsonism.

This term refers to brain conditions that involved slowed movements, rigidity, tremors, and other symptoms.

Her father’s wake will be held at Arlington Chapels, Araneta Avenue from Saturday, August 12 to Sunday, August 13. He was a veteran screen actor and his career spanned 60 years. Arevalo had a long and fruitful career in both film and television.

He was born on May 6, 1938, in Dumaguete. He went to San Beda College and also attended Ateneo de Manila University where he finished a Business Administration course.

His wife Barbara Perez was also an actress and together, they were blessed to have three children – two daughters and a son. They have quite a love story. They got married n Baguio City on August 11, 1962, at the St. Joseph Church the Worker Parish Church. This is the same church where Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales also tied the knot.

His career in the entertainment industry started with Premiere Productions. His big-screen debut was in “Huwag Mo Akong Limutin” (1960) which was highly controversial back then.

The other notable works he did were:

“Noli Me Tangere” (1961)
“El Filibusterismo” (1962)
“The Moises Padilla Story” (1961)
“Bangkay Kaming Hahakbangan” (1961)
“Mga Leon sa Lansangan” (1962)
“Ang Daigdig ng mga Api” (1965) where he won a FAMAS award
“Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?” (1990) where he won Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Supporting Actor award
“Pangako ng Kahapon” (1994) where he became a recipient of the Film Academy of the Philippines’ (FAP) best-supporting actor trophy
“Hubad na Bayani” (1977)
“Akin ang Huling Awit” (1971)
“Hiwaga sa Pulong Pasig” (1974)
“Sino’ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan?” (1979)
“Gomburza” (1977)
“Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak” (1967)
“Sakada” (1976)
“Silakbo” (1995)
“Marupok, Mapusok, Maharot” (1978)
“Carnival Queen” (1981)
“Stolen Moments” (1987)
“Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak” (1967)
“Katawang Alabok” (1978)
“Pagdating sa Dulo” (1971)
“Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan” (1984)
“Paradise Inn” (1985)
“Abot Hanggang Sukdulan” (1989)
“The Myrna Diones’ Story” (1993)
“Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie” (1994)
“The Maggie de la Riva Story” (1994)
“Annabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy – Mea Culpa” (1995)
“Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin” (1995)
“Madame X” (2000)
“The Lillian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part” (1995)
“Jessica Alfaro Story”(1995)
“Pangako… Ikaw Lang” (2001)