Biography
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro is a Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting director, and art director. He won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for Yanggaw. He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which were for Best Supporting Actor, and two for Best Actor (Ebolusyon in 2005 and Boatman in 1984). His films received recognition not only in the Philippines but also in international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and Hong Kong. Aside from his work as a film, theatre and television actor, Lazaro has had his share of achievements behind the camera. His art direction in Manila by Night won the Best Production Design Award in 1981.
Acted in 131
2020s
- 2026
Amir
Movie
Hand of God
Pah Ismail
- 2025
Lola Barang
Joey Perez
Phantosmia
Hilarion Zabala
- 2024
Moneyslapper
Tour Bus Driver
40
Movie
Dwelling
Movie
- 2023
Tamgohoy
Tamblot
The Gospel of the Beast
Berto
When the Waves Are Gone
Primo Macabantay
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
Movie
- 2022
Unsolved Equation
as
Cargo
Movie
Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal
Erik Salamanca
Adarna Gang
Fernando
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Damaso
Movie
Mañanita
Priest
Pansamantagal
Movie
- 2018
- 2017
Kamandag ng Droga
Movie
The Barker
Don Mauricio
- 2016
Someone to Watch Over Me
Estoy Mercado · 90 episodes
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Sebastian Caneo
- 2015
- 2014
Porferia
Movie
Tumbang Preso
Movie
Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy Adventure
Dulangkaw
Edna
Bobby dela Costa
Sparks
Komander
Mumbai Love
Mang Mando
- 2013
Bahay ng Lagim
Movie
Onang
Movie
Ang Pirata
Movie
Juana C. The Movie
Movie
- 2012
Lost Command
Linda's father
El Presidente
Gen. Candido Tirona
Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion
Linda's Father (segment "Lost Command")
Boundary
Limuel Alcantara
Huling Biyahe
Mang Victor
Pridyider
Detective Albay
Captive
Abu Azali
The Reunion
Mang Ben (Shirley's Dad)
Ang Katiwala
Gimo
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro
- 2011
Tamawo
Lando
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Lando (segment "Tamawo")
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Zapanta
- 2010
Ishmael
Ishmael
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Falcon · 92 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Manila Skies
Movie
Nagsimula sa Puso
Mario Bernardo · 75 episodes
Villa Estrella
Gusting
Totoy Bato
Podong Magtanggol · 93 episodes
Love Me Again
Mang Dodong
- 2008
Affliction
Junior Villacin
Brutus, the Journey
Movie
Namets!
Farmer
Ploning
Old Veling
- 2007
Ataul: For Rent
Batul
Temptation
Movie
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Movie
- 2006
Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess
Heremias
- 2005
Secret of San Joaquin
Blind Man
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Bulag (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Maging Akin Muli
Nonoy Cruz
The Son of Brocka
Movie
Sandalang Bahay
Mang Anong
Last Take, Last Shot
Movie
Ilusyon
Pablo
- 2004
The Echo
Caretaker
The Call of the River
Kuwanggol
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Fernando
Astigmatism
Manong Gerry
- 2002
Au bout du rouleau
Phan
Jesus the Revolutionary
Miguel Reynante
- 2001
New Moon
Datu Ali
Blades of the Sun
Julio
Radio
Peter
- 2000
Shadows
Photographer
1990s
- 1999
Naked Under the Moon
Fr. Mariano
Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata
Nonong
- 1998
José Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
In the Navel of the Sea
Berto
Curacha: The Restless Woman
Scavenger
- 1997
Wild Grass
Andres Bonifacio
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Albert (episode 1)
- 1994
A Separated Woman
Hector
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
Kikoy
- 1992
Heroes
Movie
- 1990
Rage to Kill
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Harimao
Rashid
Return from the River Kwai
Boonrod
- 1987
Sweet Revenge
Jimmy Lee
- 1985
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Movie
Boatman
Felipe
- 1984
Joyful Mystery
Jamin
Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway
Tosan
- 1983
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
Bar Goon
- 1982
Naked Forest
Movie
Gold, Silver, Death
Hermes Mercurio
- 1981
Pabling
Movie
Bilibid Boys
Bisaya
1970s
- 1978
Wake Up, Maruja
Vergel
- 1977
The Captive Virgins
Hermes
Art department 3
1980s
- 1981
Pabling
Art Direction
- 1980
Manila by Night
Art Direction
Girlfriend
Art Direction
Directed 1
2010s
- 2014
Edna
Director
Appearances1
2010s
- 2015
The Last Pinoy Action King
Himself