Dennis Roldan
Dennis Roldan | |
|---|---|
| Member of thePhilippine House of RepresentativesfromQuezon City's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Nikki Coseteng |
| Succeeded by | Mike Defensor |
| Member of theQuezon City Councilfrom the 3rd district | |
| In office February 2, 1988[1]– June 30, 1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mitchell Yap Gumabao 8 December 1956 Manila,Philippines |
| Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Spouse | Loli Imperial |
| Relations | Isabel Rivas(sister) |
| Children | 8 includingMichele(daughter),Marco(son) andPaolo(son) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College of Quezon City |
| Occupation |
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| Criminal information | |
| Conviction(s) | Kidnapping |
| Criminal penalty | Reclusión perpetuawithout parole (maximum of 40 years) |
| Imprisoned at | New Bilibid Prison |
Mitchell Yap Gumabao Sr.[2](Tagalog pronunciation:[guˈmɐbaʊ];born 8 December 1956), better known asDennis Roldan,is a Filipino former actor,basketballplayer, businessman, politician, and convicted kidnapper.
Career
[edit]Basketball
[edit]Before entering show business, he was a basketball player forTrinity Collegeprior to being drafted to play for a short time with thePhilippine Basketball Association's (PBA)Ginebrateam and1983 Gilbey's Gin Gimlets seasonteam.[3]
Film
[edit]He later appeared in the filmKambal Sa Umain 1979,Salomein 1981 andParadise Innin 1985. He won an award at theMetro Manila Film Festivalfor Best Supporting Actor in the movieHot Propertyin 1983.[4]In the same year, Roldan portrayed a kidnapper in the box office bomb action film,Terrorist HunterstarringEddie Garcia.
Politics
[edit]He was electedQuezon Citycouncilor in 1988, and was electedCongressmanfrom 1992 to 1995 in the 3rd District of Quezon City. He ran for a second term in 1995 but lost toMichael Defensor.
Personal life
[edit]Roldan is a Filipino of Chinese[5]and Spanish ancestry. He is the older brother of actressIsabel Rivas.He is the father of actorMarco Gumabaoand volleyball playerMichele Gumabao.[6]Roldan revealed that he made a "covenant" with God as a result of prison-based Bible studies and fellowship seminars. He has since become aborn-again Christian.He has been a pastor ofJesus Christ the Life Giver Ministry,which is based in Quezon City.[7][8]
Kidnapping conviction
[edit]On August 26, 2014, the Pasig Regional Trial Court found Roldan and two other persons guilty of kidnapping aChinese-Filipinoboy back in 2005. Following his arrest, Roldan's character in romance dramaMy Destinywas depicted to be killed off.[9]He is currently serving alife sentence.[10][11][12][13]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Kambal sa Uma | |||
| 1980 | Palawan | |||
| Goriong Butete | ||||
| Chicks | ||||
| Ito ang Babae | ||||
| Totoy Boogie | ||||
| Sexy Dancers | ||||
| 1981 | Uhaw Na Dagat | |||
| Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? | ||||
| Kontrobersyal | ||||
| Salome | ||||
| 1983 | Exploitation | |||
| Kirot | ||||
| Hot Property | ||||
| 1984 | Akin ang Iyong Katawan | |||
| Hindi Mo Akong Kayang Tapakan | ||||
| Puri | ||||
| Mahilig | ||||
| 1985 | Paradise Inn | |||
| 1986 | Hiram Na Katawan | |||
| Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha | ||||
| 1987 | Mamaw | |||
| 1988 | Love Letters | |||
| 1990 | Dyesebel | Dennis | ||
| Hahamakin Lahat | ||||
| 1991 | Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | |||
| Takas sa Impierno | Edmund | |||
| 1992 | Manong Gang | |||
| Basagulero | ||||
| 1993 | Padre Amante Guerrero | |||
| 1994 | Mayor Cesar Climaco | |||
| Secret Love | Efren | |||
| Separada | ||||
| 1995 | Matimbang Pa sa Dugo | |||
| Hanggang sa Huling Bala | Richard | |||
| 1996 | Ganti ng Puso | Col. Maramba | ||
| Suicide Rangers | ||||
| Sa Kamay ng Batas | ||||
| Medrano | ||||
| Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | Rodel | |||
| Akin ang Puri | ||||
| Hangga't May Hininga | Acosta | |||
| 1997 | Pusakal | |||
| Ligaw Na Bala: Lt. Alexander Lademor | ||||
| Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas | ||||
| Ayos Lang, Pare Ko | ||||
| 2005 | Terrorist Hunter | Malik | ||
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | |||
| 2019 | Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story | AnNPAleader |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Wagas:The Flora & Harry Gasser Love Story | Harry Gasser | Episode role | GMA Network |
| My Destiny | Mateo Andrada | Supporting role | ||
| 2001–2003 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Amadeus | Recurring role | |
| Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Dr. Anton dela Cruz | Extended role | ABS-CBN | |
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Greg | Recurring role | |
| 1999–2002 | Ang Munting Paraiso | Doc Mendez | Guest role | |
| 1999–2001 | Rio Del Mar | Miguel Bautista | GMA Network |
References
[edit]- ^Lanuza, Angelo E.; Lucas, Danilo (3 February 1988)."SC orders Simon to reply to poll charges".Manila Standard.Standard Publications, Inc. p. 8.Retrieved17 November2021.
- ^Mangunay, Kristine Felisse; Carvajal, Nancy C. (27 August 2014)."Roldan convicted for tot's kidnap".Philippine Daily Inquirer.Archivedfrom the original on 11 October 2021.Retrieved11 October2021.
- ^"Former actor now a pastor".Manila Bulletin.Archived fromthe originalon 2 April 2012.Retrieved15 January2013.
- ^"THE 1983 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL"
- ^"Tracing Chinese ancestry of stars | Tempo – News in a Flash".Tempo. Archived fromthe originalon 19 October 2013.Retrieved18 October2013.
- ^"New teen comedy show 'Luv U' introduces new heartthrob Marco Gumabao"
- ^"Ex-actor Dennis Roldan now a pastor".Archived fromthe originalon 15 February 2013.Retrieved14 January2013.
- ^"Dennis Roldan, Former Actor Now A Pastor".Archived fromthe originalon 29 June 2012.Retrieved15 January2013.
- ^"Tom Rodriguez on Dennis Roldan getting life sentence for kidnapping:" Akala ko biro, akala ko baka mali, baka ibang tao. "".PEP.ph.14 September 2014.Retrieved13 September2024.
- ^"Dennis Roldan negotiated for release of kidnap victim".12 December 2007.Retrieved12 December2007.
- ^"What Went Before: Dennis Roldan the kidnap mastermind".27 August 2014.Retrieved27 August2014.
- ^"TIMELINE: The Dennis Roldan kidnapping case".26 August 2014.Retrieved26 August2014.
- ^"Dennis Roldan gets life for kidnapping boy".26 August 2014.Retrieved26 August2014.
External links
[edit]- 1956 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino male actors
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- ABS-CBN personalities
- Barangay Ginebra San Miguel players
- Basketball players from Quezon City
- Filipino Christian religious leaders
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino men's basketball players
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Filipino politicians convicted of crimes
- Filipino sportsperson-politicians
- GMA Network personalities
- Male actors from Manila
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Quezon City
- Nationalist People's Coalition politicians
- People convicted of kidnapping
- Prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment by the Philippines
- Quezon City Council members