Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a

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actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring

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, and ''

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'' (2000) with

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'' (2009) with

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and

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, and ''

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'' (2014) topbilled by

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'' 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), ''

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'' (2011), ''Cuchera'' (2011), ''

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(2019)''. Ibarra received the

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Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in ''

'' (2000).

Filmography

Television

Film

*''U-Turn'' (2020) *'' Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story'' (2013) *''Gabriel: Ito Ang Kwento Ko'' (2013) *''

The Healing (film) ''The Healing'' is a 2012 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Chito S. Roño, starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. The film was released nationwide on July 25, 2012. The film is also part of the celebration of Santos' 50 years in show bu ...

'' (2012) *''Bola'' (2012) *''

'' (2011) *''Cuchera'' (2011) *''Dampi'' (2010) *''Vox Populi'' (2010) *''Fling'' (2010) *''

Ben & Sam ''Ben & Sam'' is a 2010 Filipino indie film, directed by Mark Shandii Bacolod and starring Ray An Dulay, Jess Mendoza, Micah Muñoz, Ana Abad Santos and Tara Cabaero. The film is about two campus kings who are in love. The film, which premiered ...

'' (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 ''Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess'', also ''Unang aklat: Ang alamat ng prinsesang bayawak'', is a 2006 Filipino indie crime drama film directed and written by Lav Diaz. It stars Ronnie Lazaro, Jordan and Sid Lucero as a bad c ...

: Unang Aklat - Ang Alamat Ng Prinsesang Bayawak'' (2006) *''Donsol'' (2006) *''Rotonda'' (2006) *''Inter.m@tes'' (2004) *''Biyahera'' (2002) *Biglang Liko (2002) *''Minsan May Isang Puso'' (2001) *''Arayyy!'' (2000) *''Madame X'' (2000) *''

'' (2000) *''

Sa Paraiso ni Efren ''Sa Paraiso ni Efren'' (English Title: ''Efren's Paradise'') is a 1999 Tagalog-language film that tackles emotional entanglements that interweave an unusual four-way relationship. Plot Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and ...

'' (1999) *''Favorite Subject: Sex Education'' (1999) *''Soltera'' (1999) *''Campus Scandal'' (1998) *''Dama De Noche'' (1998) *''Kung Liligaya Ka Sa Piling Ng Iba'' (1998)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ibarra, Simon 1968 births Living people Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Actors from Batangas