# Simon Ibarra

Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor and comedian.
Ibarra appeared in movies like Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998) with Karla Estrada and Sabrina M., Soltera (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, Live Show (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel, and Madame X (2000) starring Ina Raymundo.
He also appeared on ABS-CBN TV series Tayong Dalawa (2009) with Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca, and My Binondo Girl (2011) topbilled by Kim Chiu. He was also included in the cast of TV5's Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011) starring Susan Roces, Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga. He played a special role in Maria Mercedes (2013) starring Jessy Mendiola, and Ikaw Lamang (2014) topbilled by Coco Martin.
He played the role of Kapitan Domeng Jacinto (2019) in Starla 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), Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011), Cuchera (2011), Culion (2019).
Ibarra received the Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Live Show (2000).

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Hernando "Hernan" Bartolome† (anti-hero) | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | Santiago Quijada (antagonist) | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Robin Ramos | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman: The Lost Boy | Benjie (anti-hero) | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kwento | Lando | GMA Network |
| 2022-2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Zaldy Vallesteros / Mr. X (antagonist) | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Baliw na Puso | Benok (protagonist) | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scarf | Juan | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Enrique Vera (antagonist) | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020-2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Caesar Augusto (antagonist) | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The Haunted | Caloy Delgado (anti-hero) | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Jo | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Starla | Domingo "Domeng" Jacinto (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick | Rico | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kakampi | Frank (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola | Jun | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Armando Olvidar (antagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Wansapanataym: Gelli In A Bottle | Kanor (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Basahan | Domeng | GMA Network |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Young Adult Emilio Syquia | ABS-CBN |
| 2016-2017 | Doble Kara | SPO1 Leandro Arellano (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bong | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | My Super D | Fredo (antagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Tomas Casillas (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Martin Reyes (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus | Carlos | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Hawak Kamay | Francis | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Romeo Dela Cruz (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | Cordelio Capili | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma | Pepito Villalobos | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Tomas (protagonist) | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Bayan Ko | Chief of Police | GMA News TV is now on GTV |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Altar | Freddie | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Princess and I | Nagaiel | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Trick or Trixie | Sgt. Anselmo Capili | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona | Poldo | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Gardo | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Point of Entry | Miguel Rodriguez | MediaCorp Channel 5 |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Polo Shirt | Ian | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Legacy | Chief Abono | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Lando Martinez | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Water Willy | Ronnie | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | My Binondo Girl | Arturo Dimalanta | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Itoy Mangubat | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Young Badong | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Green Rose | Ruben Torillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cupcake | Dindo | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya | Perya Owner | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Kim - Sa Kandungan Mo | Mr. Pinaglabanan | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Star Confessions: Blind Item: The Carmelito 'Shalala' Reyes Confession | Carmelito's brother | TV5 |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Jerry | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom | Simon | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makinilya | Chino Roces | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Manuel Bartolome De Castro | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Obra | | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Lobo | Father Ben | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa Hari | Lamukoy | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Radyo | Buboy | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Arde | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Hiram | Paul | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Neil | ABS-CBN |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2023 | Sapul | Philip Mijares | Viva Films |
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Ilin Kapitan | Viva Films |
| 2020 | U-Turn | Chief Agustin | |
| 2019 | Culion | Dr. Cuevas | Sine Screen |
| 2019 | Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Chief | |
| 2019 | Man & Wife | Chief of Police | |
| 2004 | inter.m@tes | Dode "Boxers" Arceo | |
| 2002 | Biyahera | | Metro Films |
| 2002 | Biglang Liko | | Starlight Films |
| 2001 | Minsan May Isang Puso | Celso | Regal Films |
| 2000 | Arayyy! | | Seiko Films |
| 2000 | Madame X | | FLT Films |
| 2000 | Live Show | Vio | Regal Films |
| 1999 | Sa Paraiso ni Efren | | Good Harvest Productions |
| 1999 | Favorite Subject: Sex Education | | |
| 1999 | Apoy sa Magdamag | | Leo Films |
| 1998 | Masarap ang Unang Kagat | | Starlight Films |
| 1998 | Campus Scandal | Allen | Skorpion Films |
| 1998 | Dama De Noche | | |
| 1998 | Sa Muling Pagpatak ng Hamog | Nelson | El Niño Films |
| 1998 | Kung Liligaya Ka Sa Piling Ng Iba | | Starlight Films |
* Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story (2013)
* Gabriel: Ito Ang Kwento Ko (2013)
* The Healing (film) (2012)
* Bola (2012)
* Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011)
* Cuchera (2011)
* Dampi (2010)
* Vox Populi (2010)
* Fling (2010)
* Ben & Sam (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: Unang Aklat - Ang Alamat Ng Prinsesang Bayawak (2006)
* Donsol (2006)
* Rotonda (2006)
* Inter.m@tes (2004)