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
Mitchell Yap Gumabao
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Quezon City's 3rd 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 65)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyNationalist People's Coalition
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Spouse(s)Loli Imperial
RelationsIsabel Rivas (sister)
ChildrenMichele Gumabao (daughter)
Marco Gumabao (son)
Paolo Gumabao (son)
Kat Gumabao (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[2] (born 8 December 1956), better known as Dennis Roldan, is a Filipino former actor, basketball player, businessman, and congressman.

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]

In 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[]

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

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". 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.

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