Dennis Roldan

Dennis Roldan (born Mitchell Yap Gumabao on 8 December 1956) is a Filipino former actor, basketball player, businessman, and congressman.

Mitchell Yap Gumabao
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's Third District
In office
30 June 1992 – 30 June 1995
Preceded byNikki Coseteng
Succeeded byMike Defensor
Personal details
Born
Mitchell Yap Gumabao

(1956-12-08) 8 December 1956
Manila, Philippines
Political partyNationalist People's Coalition
Spouse(s)Loli Imperial
RelationsIsabel Rivas (sister)
ChildrenMichele Gumabao (daughter)
Marco Gumabao (son)
Paolo Gumabao (adopted son)
Kat Gumabao (daughter)
Occupationactor, basketball player, businessman, politician

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.[1]

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.[2] 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[3] 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.[4] 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.[5][6]

In August 2014, the Pasig City 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.[7][8][9][10]

Television

Movies
  • 10,000 Hours (2013)
  • Terrorist Hunter (2005)
  • Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (1997)
  • Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas (1997)
  • Ligaw Na Bala: Lt. Alexander Lademor (1997)
  • Pusakal (1997)
  • Hangga't May Hininga (1996)
  • Akin ang Puri (1996)
  • Bilang Na ang Araw Mo (1996)
  • Medrano (1996)
  • Sa Kamay Ng Batas (1996)
  • Suicide Rangers (1996)
  • Hanggang Sa Huling Bala (1995)
  • Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995)
  • Separada (1994)
  • Ganti ng Puso (1994)
  • Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994)
  • Padre Amante Guerrero (1993)
  • Secret Love (1993)
  • Basagulero (1992)
  • Manong Gang (1992)
  • Takas sa Impiyerno (1991)
  • Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story (1991)
  • Hahamakin Lahat (1990)
  • Dyesebel (1990)
  • Love Letters (1988)
  • Mamaw (1987)
  • Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha (1986)
  • Hiram Na Katawan (1986)
  • Paradise Inn (1985)
  • Mahilig (1984)
  • Puri (1984)
  • Hindi Mo Akong Kayang Tapakan (1984)
  • Akin ang Iyong Katawan (1984)
  • Hot Property (1983)
  • Kirot (1983)
  • Exploitation (1983)
  • Salome (1981)
  • Kontrobersyal (1981)
  • Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? (1981)
  • Uhaw Na Dagat (1981)
  • Sexy Dancers (1980)
  • Totoy Boogie (1980)
  • Ito ang Babae (1980)
  • Chicks (1980)
  • Goriong Butete (1980)
  • Palawan (1980)
  • Kambal sa Uma (1979)

References
  1. "Former actor now a pastor". Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  2. "THE 1983 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL"
  3. "Tracing Chinese ancestry of stars | Tempo – News in a Flash". Tempo. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  4. "New teen comedy show 'Luv U' introduces new heartthrob Marco Gumabao"
  5. "Ex-actor Dennis Roldan now a pastor". Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  6. "Dennis Roldan, Former Actor Now A Pastor". Archived from the original on 29 June 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  7. "Dennis Roldan negotiated for release of kidnap victim". 12 December 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2007.
  8. "What Went Before: Dennis Roldan the kidnap mastermind". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  9. "TIMELINE: The Dennis Roldan kidnapping case". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  10. "Dennis Roldan gets life for kidnapping boy". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
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