Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born Robert Francisco Ylagan; May 6, 1938 – August 10, 2023) was a Filipino actor, news presenter, and director.
Early life Robert Arevalo was born as Robert Francisco Ylagan in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental on May 6, 1938. He was the son of Filipino film actor, composer, and musician Tito Arevalo and Guadalupe Francisco. His uncles included actor and director Angel Esmeralda, who was the father of actor Jay Ilagan, Gerardo de León, who was a national artist and an award-winning movie director, and actor and director Conrado Conde. He was also an uncle of actress Liberty Ilagan. He attended the Legarda Elementary School, San Beda College and Ateneo de Manila where he studied Business Administration.
Career Arevalo first began acting as a drama actor for Premiere Productions. His major screen debut was in Gerardo de Leon's Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960), which was banned by censors for perceived immoral themes. He later worked for an advertising agency and managed Channel 5 until the early 1970s. In 1977, Arevalo directed and starred in the action film Hubad Na Bayani (), which garnered him the first Catholic Mass Media Awards for Best Scriptwriter and Best Picture.
Aside from acting, Arevalo also served as the anchor of ABS-CBN's news bulletin Balita Ngayon along with Mel Tiangco. This followed after the station resumed broadcasting following the People Power Revolution in 1986, and lasted until the program's replacement by TV Patrol in 1987.
Personal life On August 11, 1962, Arevalo married Sampaguita Pictures actress Barbara Perez, with whom he had three children.
Death Arevalo died on August 10, 2023, at the age of 85 due to Parkinson's disease.
Filmography Film Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960) Noli Me Tángere (1961) The Moises Padilla Story (1961) Bangkay Kaming Hahakbangan (1961) El filibusterismo (1962) Mga Leon sa Lansangan (1962) Only the Brave Know Hell (aka The Ravagers) (1965) Ang Daigdig ng Mga Api (1965) Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak (1967); also as assistant director Pagdating sa Dulo (1971) Akin ang Huling Awit (1971) Hiwaga sa Pulong Pasig (1974) Sakada (1976) – Salvador "Badong" del Mundo Divorce, Filipino Style (1976) Hubad na Bayani (1977); also as director Gomburza (1977) Katawang Alabok (1978) Marupok, Mapusok, Maharot (1978) Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan (1979) Carnival Queen (1981) Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! (1982) Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984) Working Girls (1984) Sangley Point Robbery (1985) Paradise Inn (1985) Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985) Bagong Hari (1986) Stolen Moments (1987) Walang Panginoon (1989) The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989) – Colonel Cao Van Abot Hanggang Sukdulan (1989) – Ernesto Babayaran Mo ng Dugo (1989) – Rafael Alonzo "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal (1990) Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (1990) Takas sa Impierno (1991) – Sarge Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas (1991) – Major Mendoza Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo (1991) – Fortunato Guerrero Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators (1992) The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! (1993) Alejandro "Diablo" Malubay (1993) The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! (1993) Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994) The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II – May the Lord Be with Us! (1994) Pangako ng Kahapon (1994) Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994) – Miguel The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994) The Annabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy – Mea Culpa (1995) Harvest Home (1995) The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995) Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995) Silakbo (1995) – Atty. Greg Macaspac The Jessica Alfaro Story (1995) Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995) Sa Aking mga Kamay (1996) – Rolando Galvez Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996) Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996) Batas Ko Ay Bala (1996) – Gen. Madamba 'Wag Na 'Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Mr. Villaroman Damong Ligaw (1997) The Sarah Balabagan Story (1997) – Kareem Hiwaga ng Panday (1998) Birador (1998) as Mario Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999) – Alfredo Madame X (2000) – Don Justo Florendo Kaaway Hanggang Hukay (2001) – Lt. Gen. George L. Montoya Pangako... Ikaw Lang (2001) – Papa Walang Iwanan... Peksman! (2002) – Helen's father Batas ng Lansangan (2002) – Ramon Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (2005) – Señor Segundo Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007) Gulong (2007) Fuchsia (2009) – Generoso Sabungero (2009) Dukot (2009) Sagrada Familia (2009) Two Funerals (2010) Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) – Cando Salonga The Healing (2012) – Odong Sosy Problems (2012) – Mang Ador Where I Am King (2014) Ang Larawan (2017) – Don Perico
Television Year Title Role 1986–1987 Balita Ngayon News anchor 1987 TV Patrol 1991 Maalaala Mo Kaya Dadoy 1992–1997 Valiente Ceson 2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Norberto Montenegro 2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Ignacio 2005 Magpakailanman: The Manny and Pie Calayan Story 2006 Your Song Presents: Kung Paano Antonio 2008 Lobo Manolo Sebastian 2009 Tayong Dalawa Greg Martinez May Bukas Pa Berting Aragon 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Rolando Magkaribal Ronaldo Valera 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte Ador 2011–2012 Munting Heredera Enrique Lobregat 2012 Makapiling Kang Muli Florentino Caballero 2013 Indio Cosme Delos Santos Genesis Edgardo Sebastian 2014 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Henry Gonzales 2015 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento Gerry 2016 The Millionaire's Wife Alfredo Vergara 2017 My Dear Heart Albertus Camillus Hanggang Saan Miguel Montecillo 2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Efren
Awards Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result 1965 FAMAS Awards Best Actor Ang Daigdig ng mga Api 1977 Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Screenplay Hubad na Bayani 1990 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? 1994 Film Academy of the Philippines Best Supporting Actor Pangako ng Kahapon
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