Rafael Rosell

Acting

Rafael Rosell

Born 1982-11-10 · Stavanger, Norway

Model and actor Rafael Rosell IV was born and raised in Norway. During a vacation with his family in their homeland, the Philippines, in 2000, he booked a TV commercial job for Close-Up toothpaste and signed a contract with a local talent management agency later that year. His big break came in 2004 when he was paired with Claudine Barretto on the fantasy series Marina. In 2007, Rosell won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 30th Gawad Urian Awards for his work in the indie film Rome & Juliet.

Acting credits

Call Me Mother poster
6.5

Twinkle is a single queer mother whose dream of officially adopting her son gets shaken when the boy's biological mother, Mara, unexpectedly reappears.

Call Me Mother

2025

Pinay Pie poster
3.7

A funny story about three female friends. Karen is the smart and fashionable one among the three. Love is the cousin of Karen. She works in the cosmetics section of a department store, and dreams of becoming a beauty queen someday. Yolly is the businesswoman of the group. She is into the buy and sell business. The story runs when Love joins a beauty contest, where they find out that her roommate, Greta, is the new girlfriend of Karen's philandering boyfriend, Artie, and is also the god brother of Yolly's policeman boyfriend, SPO Pablito, who dumped her. Karen, Love and Yolly tire out all their efforts for Love to win the contest and teach their ex-boyfriends a valuable lesson.

Pinay Pie

2003

I Fell, It's Fine poster
NR

When Anne, a guarded wellness-resort owner, meets an otherworldly woman named Chicks, her carefully controlled life begins to unravel in the most healing way.

I Fell, It's Fine

2026

The Time That Remains poster
6.6

Surrounded by a string of deaths, an older woman relives her romance with a mysterious, ageless lover as an inspector closes in on their dark secret.

The Time That Remains

2025

Gaydar poster
2.0

Alvin Yapan’s latest work casts a refreshing take on modern relationships as he takes on the themes of romantic obsession, real identities and perhaps, true love. Tina’s love live seems doomed as every guy she falls for turns out to be…into other guys. She vows never to fall in love again and seeks solace in the company of her gay best friend Nick. Her life gets a turnaround when she meets a handsome FX driver that unleashes a dizzying string of surprises.

Gaydar

2013

In My Life poster
5.2

A headstrong woman moves to New York and must come to terms with her estranged gay son and his partner.

In My Life

2009

All of You poster
4.3

It’s time to get kilig to the bones with Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsey who play to strangers who met, fell in love fast, and have to decide after three years where their relationship is really going. Will they give up on love or continue to make it last? All of You is sure to make you fall in love over and over again.

All of You

2017

Bikini Open poster
3.3

Far from being a senseless parade of beautiful bodies, "Bikini Open," is a satire on the current state of broadcast journalism in the country. That does not mean there won't be hot bodies in sexy swimwear.

Bikini Open

2005

Labyu with an Accent poster
4.5

Trisha spent about 20 years living and working in the US, while Gabo has been working in different jobs to make ends meet in the Philippines. The two will cross paths when Trish returns to the country.

Labyu with an Accent

2022

Rome and Juliet poster
4.1

Rome and Juliet follows the romantic journey and soul mating of two straight women caught in a web of forbidden love. Juliet (a conservative pre-school teacher) is a bride to be who befriends and hires Rome (a liberated businesswoman) as her wedding planner. As they go through the preparations, Rome and Juliet develop a deep friendship, a soulful connection and a love that is physically consummated. But conflicts arise when Marc, the groom, who is a young politician, shockingly discovers the ongoing relationship between the two women. Angered and humiliated, Marc calls off the wedding and a huge scandal explodes, leaving Rome and Juliet in a state of emotional turmoil.

Rome and Juliet

2006

If You Are But a Dream poster
3.7

Rosalie rides the MRT everyday and she becomes infatuated with the handsome man on the billboard. She talks to his picture intently every day until to her surprise the image comes to life. At the same time she meets MRT driver Eric who she finds agreeable. Will she go for her dream or wake up to reality?

If You Are But a Dream

2002

Working Girls poster
5.0

Continuing the tradition of national artist Ishmael Bernal's benchmark film Working Girls after 25 years, Working Girls of 2010 depicts the role of women in the new millennium. Seven women of different backgrounds, stories and personalities entwined in a colorful story of family, love and life.

Working Girls

2010

Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) poster
3.2

A few months after Ina left the position as the President of the Philippines, she is back in the media limelight as she releases a book of her life in her journey as a mother to her children and as a mother to the people of the Philippines. Ina now lives a simple life with her beloved children, together with her long-time best friend, Rowena.

Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)

2010

Matakot Ka sa Karma poster
10.0

About an antique shop where the pieces of the furniture each have their own stories from the past. The new owners get their little piece of horror. Aleli purchases an antique bed, not realizing that its previous owner of the bed is out to claim her son. A couple purchased an antique cabinet where a young man died inside before. An independent woman gets a possessed dresser out to take her soul.

Matakot Ka sa Karma

2006

Dreamboy poster
7.3

Hopeless romatic Cyd met three versions of the same man, until she was in for a rude awakening.

Dreamboy

2005

When Love Begins... poster
6.0

Benedicto "Ben" Caballero is an environmentalist who disapproves of deforestation for villages in mountainous regions in the country.He is more concerned of the environment than that of getting along with his siblings.It is revealed that he was a former lawyer and that he quit because of a matter between right or wrong,and not about winning or losing.He focuses on nature-for him,it's all about saving the planet.

When Love Begins...

2008

Status: Single poster
1.0

At 30, Doris can feel her biological clock ticking. For her, nothing can be worse than growing old, lonely and dying a virgin. She needs a man, and she needs one pronto! So to make her dream of walking down the aisle come true, she enlists the help of her best pal, Randy. Will Doris end up with the gorgeous Fil-Am bartender Hans , the intellectual Sean , or the zero self-esteem officemate Inaki? Or will she accept the fact that she’s destined to be single forever, and can be happy that way?

Status: Single

2009

OFW the Movie poster
NR

Based on true stories. These Five Filipino overseas contract workers tell a plot contrary to what is perceived as ordinary and looked on the sunny side of life and work abroad in rose-colored glasses.

OFW the Movie

2023

Fling poster
NR

Mindy always fall for the wrong guy. Japo is not ready for a relationship. Fiona is back to claim what is rightfully hers. Three hearts. Three different beats. Only one meaning, love.

Fling

2010

OFW: The Movie poster
6.0

Based on true stories. These Five Filipino overseas contract workers tell a plot contrary to what is perceived as ordinary and looked on the sunny side of life and work abroad in rose-colored glasses.

OFW: The Movie

2023

Dilim poster
5.5

A nursing student encounters strange occurrences around the dorm where she's staying. She enlists of another student to unravel the mystery of the dormitory.

Dilim

2014

Byaheng Broken Hearted poster
NR

After a painful heartbreak, Niña and her Tita Nancy take a unique road trip with the "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" tour van to help them let go of the past.

Byaheng Broken Hearted

2019

Way of the Cross poster
NR

A faithless Filipino American FBI agent comes to the Philippines to bury his estranged Father but gets tangled in a case where a serial killer is murdering people according to the Stations of the Cross.

Way of the Cross

2019

No artwork available
NR

Techie and Jay, both OFWs from Qatar, decide to come home for two weeks to get married. Unknown to Jay, Techie is nurturing a plan to meet her virtual lover, Teknoboy, before her wedding day.

Si Techie, si Teknoboy, at si Juana B

2010