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Born:
- Birthday: 1957-11-14
- Born Place: Fabrica, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro is a highly decorated Filipino actor, producer, and art director born on November 14, 1957, in Sagay, Negros Occidental. With a career spanning nearly five decades, he is a central figure in Philippine independent cinema and a frequent collaborator of director Lav Diaz. Lazaro’s extensive body of work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for his role in Yanggaw (2008). His filmography includes iconic Filipino films such as Oro, Plata, Mata (1982) and Heneral Luna (2015), as well as international projects like Amigo (2010) and Gensan Punch (2021). Beyond acting, he is an accomplished theater performer and a self-taught photographer whose work has been exhibited in Spain. In the 2025 historical drama Magellan (Magalhães), Lazaro portrays Rajah Humabon, the King of Cebu. His performance is central to the film’s revisionist narrative, which suggests that Humabon was the true architect of the events leading to Ferdinand Magellan’s death. Lazaro has described the film as a well-researched work that challenges traditional educational narratives about the Battle of Mactan, aiming instead to present a more complex "truth" about the first contact between the Spaniards and the indigenous peoples. As of 2026, he remains highly active in the industry, continuing his roles in major television series like FPJ's Batang Quiapo and appearing in several upcoming film projects.
Person History
Magellan 2025
2025