Ronnie Lazaro: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 48
- on screen
- 1978–2026
- box office
- $10.3M
- average score
- 69
- Born
- November 14, 1957 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
- Full name
- Ronnie Zabala Lazaro
- Citizenship
- Filipino
- Occupations
- Actor, producer, casting director, art director, photographer
- Years active
- 1977-present
The Best Ronnie Lazaro Movies
The highest-rated films Ronnie Lazaro is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Magellan (2025) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Ronnie Lazaro's Career in Numbers
Ronnie Lazaro's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ronnie Lazaro works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gumising Ka… Maruja (1978) to Magellan (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Ronnie Lazaro Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 13
The 2020s were Ronnie Lazaro's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Ronnie Lazaro Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Action 6
- Horror 5
- History 3
- War 3
- Comedy 3
- Adventure 2
- Romance 2
- Crime 2
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Ronnie Lazaro has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of action (6).
Ronnie Lazaro Career Milestones
- First film
- Gumising Ka… Maruja 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection $6.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Magellan Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Magellan 2026
Ronnie Lazaro Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ronnie Lazaro is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Ronnie Lazaro Movies as an Actor
47- 2026
Magellan as Raja Humabon · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2025
Magellan as Rajah Humabon · History Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2024
Green Bones as Mang Gardo · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.32M Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2024
Moneyslapper as Tour Bus Driver · Drama - 2024
Phantosmia as Hilarion Zabala · Drama - 2023
Tamgohoy as Tamblot · Animation - 2023
The Gospel of the Beast as Berto · Drama - 2023
In My Mother's Skin as Antonio · Action Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2023
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko Music - 2022
Unsolved Equation as as - 2022
When the Waves Are Gone as Primo Macabantay · Drama Worldwide box office: $8 - 2022
Cargo Adventure - 2021
Gensan Punch as Coach “Rudy” · Drama - 2019
Mañanita as Priest · Action - 2019
Maria as Greg · Action Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2016
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery as Sebastian Caneo · History - 2014
Porferia - 2014
Dagitab as Komander · Fantasy - 2012
El Presidente as Gen. Candido Tirona · War - 2012
Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion as Linda's Father (segment "Lost Command") · Horror - 2012
Pridyider as Detective Albay · Horror - 2012
The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro Comedy - 2011
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as Lando (segment "Tamawo") · Drama - 2011
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story as Zapanta · Action - 2009
Manila Skies Drama - 2009
Villa Estrella as Gusting · Horror Worldwide box office: $967K - 2009
Love Me Again as Mang Dodong · Drama - 2008
Yanggaw as Junior Villacin · Horror - 2008
Namets! as Farmer · Romance - 2008
Ploning as Old Veling · Drama Worldwide box office: $279K - 2006
Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess as Heremias · Crime - 2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 as Bulag (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin") · Comedy - 2004
The Echo as Caretaker · Thriller - 2004
Evolution of a Filipino Family as Fernando · Drama - 2002
Jesus the Revolutionary as Miguel Reynante · History - 2001
New Moon as Datu Ali · Drama - 1999
Naked Under The Moon Romance - 1998
José Rizal as Andres Bonifacio · Drama - 1997
Behind Enemy Lines as Airport Policeman · War - 1994
A Separated Woman as Hector · Drama - 1994
Lipa ‘Arandia’ Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil as Kikoy · Action - 1990
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection as Jos - Quiquina's Husband · Action Worldwide box office: $6.7M - 1989
Return from the River Kwai as Boonrod · War - 1984
Joyful Mystery as Jamin · Crime - 1983
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen as Bar Goon · Comedy - 1982
Oro, Plata, Mata as Hermes Mercurio · Drama - 1978
Gumising Ka… Maruja as Vergel · Horror
Ronnie Lazaro in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Ronnie Lazaro?
Ronnie Lazaro was born in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines in 1957 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1978, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro, born on November 14, 1957 in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, is a seminal figure in Filipino cinema whose career spans over four decades. Beginning his professional journey in 1977, Lazaro quickly distinguished himself as a versatile actor, taking on roles that ranged from gritty drama to experimental independent films, and earning a reputation for delivering raw and emotionally resonant performances. His breakthrough came with his acclaimed lead in Yanggaw (2008), for which he received the prestigious Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor, solidifying his status as one of the Philippines’ most respected thespians. Throughout his extensive filmography, he has been nominated numerous times for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, highlighting his ability to dominate the screen in a variety of character archetypes.\n\nBeyond acting, Lazaro has continuously expanded his artistic footprint, working as a producer, casting director, and art director, contributing behind the camera to shape the visual and narrative tone of many celebrated projects. His art direction on Manila by Night earned the Best Production Design Award in 1981, and his involvement as a casting director on the internationally co‑produced film Amigo demonstrated his keen eye for talent. An avid photographer, he curated a two‑month exhibit titled Manila en las palmas de la luz at the Museo de la Cárcel Real in Cáceres, Spain, showcasing his multifaceted creative vision. Lazaro’s commitment to the theatrical arts is equally notable; he co‑directed the improvisational play Pugakhang in 1979 and has toured the nation with productions such as Hiblang Abo. Fluent in Hiligaynon, Tagalog, English, and conversational Spanish, he continues to influence Philippine culture through both his on‑screen presence and his contributions to stage and visual arts, remaining active in the industry to the present day.
Who Ronnie Lazaro Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ronnie Lazaro shares the most films with. Lav Diaz comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Soliman Cruz (5).
Ronnie Lazaro: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ronnie Lazaro has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ronnie Lazaro been in?
Ronnie Lazaro is credited on 48 films, from 1978 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ronnie Lazaro's highest-grossing movie?
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) is Ronnie Lazaro's biggest box office hit, with $6.7M worldwide, ahead of Green Bones (2024) ($2.32M). Across every film with box office figures, Ronnie Lazaro's movies have made $10.3M.
Ronnie Lazaro's biggest hits What is the best Ronnie Lazaro movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ronnie Lazaro's best-rated film is Magellan (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Green Bones (2024) (82).
Best Ronnie Lazaro movies, ranked How old is Ronnie Lazaro?
Ronnie Lazaro is 68 years old, born on November 14, 1957 in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
What is Ronnie Lazaro's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ronnie Lazaro's filmography is Magellan (2026), in the role of Raja Humabon.
Who does Ronnie Lazaro work with most often?
Ronnie Lazaro shares the most films with Lav Diaz (12 films), Soliman Cruz (5 films) and Sid Lucero (3 films).
The Best Ronnie Lazaro Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 48 credits.
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