Dennis Roldan

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Yap and the surname or paternal family name is Gumabao.
The Honorable
Dennis Roldan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 3rd congressional district
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Preceded byNikki Coseteng
Succeeded byMike Defensor
Member of the Quezon City Council from the 3rd district
In office
February 2, 1988[1] – June 30, 1992
Personal details
Born
Mitchell Yap Gumabao

(1956-12-08) 8 December 1956 (age 67)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyNationalist People's Coalition
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
SpouseLoli Imperial
RelationsIsabel Rivas (sister)
ChildrenMichele Gumabao (daughter)
Marco Gumabao (son)
Paolo Gumabao (son)
Kat Gumabao (daughter)
Mitchell Gumabao Jr. (son)
Margarita Gumabao (daughter)
Marielle Gumabao (daughter)
Gary Michelle (daughter)
Alma materTrinity College
Occupation
  • Actor
  • basketball player
  • politician
  • businessman
Criminal information
Conviction(s)Kidnapping
Criminal penaltyReclusión perpetua without parole (maximum of 40 years)
Imprisoned atNew Bilibid Prison

Mitchell Yap Gumabao Sr.[2] (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]; born 8 December 1956), better known as Dennis Roldan, is a Filipino former actor, basketball player, businessman, politician, and convicted kidnapper.

Career

Basketball

Before entering show business, he was a basketball player for Trinity College prior to being drafted to play for a short time with the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) Ginebra team and 1983 Gilbey's Gin Gimlets season team.[3]

Film

He later appeared in the film Kambal Sa Uma in 1979, Salome in 1981 and Paradise Inn in 1985. He won an award at the Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor in the movie Hot Property in 1983.[4] In the same year, Roldan portrayed a kidnapper in the box office bomb action film, Terrorist Hunter starring Eddie Garcia.

Politics

He was elected Quezon City councilor in 1988, and was elected Congressman from 1992 to 1995 in the 3rd District of Quezon City. He ran for a second term in 1995 but lost to Michael Defensor.

Personal life

Roldan is a Filipino of Chinese[5] and Spanish ancestry. He is the older brother of actress Isabel Rivas. He is the father of actor Marco Gumabao and volleyball player Michele 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 a born-again Christian. He has been a pastor of Jesus Christ the Life Giver Ministry, which is based in Quezon City.[7][8]

Kidnapping conviction

On August 26, 2014, the Pasig Regional Trial Court found Roldan and two other persons guilty of kidnapping a Chinese-Filipino boy back in 2005. He is currently serving a life sentence.[9][10][11][12]

Filmography

Film

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 An NPA leader

Television

References

  1. ^ Lanuza, Angelo E.; Lucas, Danilo (3 February 1988). "SC orders Simon to reply to poll charges". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 8. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Mangunay, Kristine Felisse; Carvajal, Nancy C. (27 August 2014). "Roldan convicted for tot's kidnap". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Former actor now a pastor". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  4. ^ "THE 1983 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL"
  5. ^ "Tracing Chinese ancestry of stars | Tempo – News in a Flash". Tempo. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  6. ^ "New teen comedy show 'Luv U' introduces new heartthrob Marco Gumabao"
  7. ^ "Ex-actor Dennis Roldan now a pastor". Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  8. ^ "Dennis Roldan, Former Actor Now A Pastor". Archived from the original on 29 June 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  9. ^ "Dennis Roldan negotiated for release of kidnap victim". 12 December 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2007.
  10. ^ "What Went Before: Dennis Roldan the kidnap mastermind". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  11. ^ "TIMELINE: The Dennis Roldan kidnapping case". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Dennis Roldan gets life for kidnapping boy". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.

External links

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Member of the House of Representatives
from Quezon City's 3rd district
1992–1995 		Succeeded by
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