Simon Ibarra

Simon Ibarra
Born	Rogelio Matira (1968-01-24) January 24, 1968 Mabini, Batangas, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actor, comedian
Years active	1998–present
Children	3

Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor and comedian.

Ibarra appeared in movies like Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998) with Karla Estrada and Sabrina M., Soltera (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, Live Show (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel, and Madame X (2000) starring Ina Raymundo.

He also appeared on ABS-CBN TV series Tayong Dalawa (2009) with Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca, and My Binondo Girl (2011) topbilled by Kim Chiu. He was also included in the cast of TV5's Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011) starring Susan Roces, Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga. He played a special role in Maria Mercedes (2013) starring Jessy Mendiola, and Ikaw Lamang (2014) topbilled by Coco Martin.

He played the role of Kapitan Domeng Jacinto (2019) in Starla and as the main antagonist, Caesar Augusto, of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin (2020).

Ibarra also did Indie movies like Kadin (2007), Tirador (2007), 100 (2008), Bakal Boys (2009), Si Baning, Si Maymay, At Ang Asong Si Bobo (2009), Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011), Cuchera (2011), Culion (2019).

Ibarra received the Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Live Show (2000).

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2023–2024	Black Rider	Hernando "Hernan" Bartolome† (anti-hero)	GMA Network
	Nag-aapoy na Damdamin	Santiago Quijada (antagonist)	Kapamilya Channel
2023	Love Before Sunrise	Robin Ramos	GMA Network
	Magpakailanman: The Lost Boy	Benjie (anti-hero)
	Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kwento	Lando
2022-2023	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Zaldy Vallesteros / Mr. X (antagonist)	Kapamilya Channel
2022	Tadhana: Baliw na Puso	Benok (protagonist)	GMA Network
2021	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scarf	Juan	Kapamilya Channel
	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Enrique Vera (antagonist)
2020-2021	Ang sa Iyo ay Akin	Caesar Augusto (antagonist)
2020	A Soldier's Heart		ABS-CBN
2019	The Haunted	Caloy Delgado (anti-hero)
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin	Jo
	Starla	Domingo "Domeng" Jacinto (protagonist)
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick	Rico
2018	Ipaglaban Mo: Kakampi	Frank (protagonist)
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola	Jun
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi	Armando Olvidar (antagonist)
	Wansapanataym: Gelli In A Bottle	Kanor (protagonist)
	Sana Dalawa ang Puso
2017	Wish Ko Lang: Basahan	Domeng	GMA Network
	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Young Adult Emilio Syquia	ABS-CBN
2016-2017	Doble Kara	SPO1 Leandro Arellano (protagonist)
2016	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Bong
	My Super D	Fredo (antagonist)
2015	Nathaniel	Tomas Casillas (protagonist)
	Oh My G!	Martin Reyes (protagonist)
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus	Carlos
	Hawak Kamay	Francis
	Ikaw Lamang	Romeo Dela Cruz (protagonist)
2013	Maria Mercedes	Cordelio Capili
	Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma	Pepito Villalobos
	Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin	Tomas (protagonist)
	Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko		GMA Network
	Bayan Ko	Chief of Police	GMA News TV is now on GTV
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Altar	Freddie	ABS-CBN
	Princess and I	Nagaiel
2012	Wansapanataym: Trick or Trixie	Sgt. Anselmo Capili
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona	Poldo
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada	Gardo
	Point of Entry	Miguel Rodriguez	MediaCorp Channel 5
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Polo Shirt	Ian	ABS-CBN
	Legacy	Chief Abono	GMA Network
	Wako Wako	Lando Martinez	ABS-CBN
	Wansapanataym: Water Willy	Ronnie
2011	My Binondo Girl	Arturo Dimalanta
	Reputasyon	Itoy Mangubat
	Guns and Roses	Young Badong
	Green Rose	Ruben Torillo
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cupcake	Dindo
	Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya	Perya Owner
2010	Your Song Presents: Kim - Sa Kandungan Mo	Mr. Pinaglabanan
	Star Confessions: Blind Item: The Carmelito 'Shalala' Reyes Confession	Carmelito's brother	TV5
	Kokey @ Ako	Jerry	ABS-CBN
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom	Simon
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makinilya	Chino Roces
2009	Tayong Dalawa	Manuel Bartolome De Castro
	Obra		GMA Network
2008	Lobo	Father Ben	ABS-CBN
2007	Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
	Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa Hari	Lamukoy	GMA Network
2006	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Radyo	Buboy	ABS-CBN
2005	Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia	Arde	GMA Network
2004	Hiram	Paul	ABS-CBN
2001	Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	Neil

Film

Year	Title	Role	Network
2023	Sapul	Philip Mijares	Viva Films
2020	Suarez: The Healing Priest	Ilin Kapitan
	U-Turn	Chief Agustin
2019	Culion	Dr. Cuevas	Sine Screen
	Miracle in Cell No. 7	Chief
	Man & Wife	Chief of Police
2004	inter.m@tes	Dode "Boxers" Arceo
2002	Biyahera		Metro Films
	Biglang Liko		Starlight Films
2001	Minsan May Isang Puso	Celso	Regal Films
2000	Arayyy!		Seiko Films
	Madame X		FLT Films
	Live Show	Vio	Regal Films
1999	Sa Paraiso ni Efren		Good Harvest Productions
	Favorite Subject: Sex Education
	Apoy sa Magdamag		Leo Films
1998	Masarap ang Unang Kagat		Starlight Films
	Campus Scandal	Allen	Skorpion Films
	Dama De Noche
	Sa Muling Pagpatak ng Hamog	Nelson	El Niño Films
	Kung Liligaya Ka Sa Piling Ng Iba		Starlight Films

• Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story (2013)
• Gabriel: Ito Ang Kwento Ko (2013)
• The Healing (film) (2012)
• Bola (2012)
• Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011)
• Cuchera (2011)
• Dampi (2010)
• Vox Populi (2010)
• Fling (2010)
• Ben & Sam (2010)
• Si Baning, Si Maymay, At Ang Asong Si Bobo (2009)
• Bakal Boys (2009)
• Binyag (2008)
• Project X (2008)
• 100 (2008)
• Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007)
• The Inmate (2007)
• Drumbeat (2007)
• Slingshot (2007)
• Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007)
• Heremias: Unang Aklat - Ang Alamat Ng Prinsesang Bayawak (2006)
• Donsol (2006)
• Rotonda (2006)
• Inter.m@tes (2004)

External links

• Simon Ibarra at IMDb