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Menggie Cobarrubias

Menggie Cobarrubias

Actor · Died March 26, 2020, aged 68 · Philippines

Menggie Cobarrubias was born on 10 August 1953 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Jaguar (1979), Mauban: Ang resiko (2014) and Impostor (2010). He died on 26 March 2020 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
August 10, 1951
Died
March 26, 2020 (aged 68)
From
Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on Motif · 108 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 18% in 30 days

What are Menggie Cobarrubias' films like?

Across their 7 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Self
24%
Survival
10%
Society
10%
Power
7%
Morality
7%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Shadowas Mr. Manuel Changho in Graceland (2012)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
6
Tense
3
Romantic
2
Bittersweet
2
Hopeful
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Menggie Cobarrubias' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 14 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Menggie Cobarrubias' titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

108 credits, 14 with a Motif page.

  • Quezon(2025)

    In Memory Of

    Motif score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Mama Susan's Friends (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Dean

  • M&M: The Mall The Merrier(2019)

    as Doctor

    Motif score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Gulis (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Father (Jun)

  • Just a Stranger(2019)

    Actor

    Motif score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Tabon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Finding You (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Maledicto (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Cardinal Martinez

  • Last Fool Show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Mr. Estrella

  • Bato (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Class of 2018 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Senator

  • 1957 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Don Jose

  • Bakwit Boys (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Signal Rock (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Mayor

  • Waiting for Sunset (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Celso

  • K9 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 100 Poems for Stella(2017)

    as Stratus CEO

    Motif score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Baggage (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Bubog (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as Mayor Rivera

  • Moonlight Over Baler (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Kabisera (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Malinak Ya Labi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Ordinary People (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Vergara

  • T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Miguel's Father

  • Echorsis (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mr. De Villa

  • Whistleblower (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Other Editor-in-Chief

  • A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Father Florentino

  • Tupang Ligaw (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Beauty and the Bestie(2015)

    as Eddie

    Motif score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Kapatiran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Water Lemon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Tikoy

  • The PreNup (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Lawyer of Cayabyab Family

  • Ex with Benefits(2015)

    as Dean

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Homeless (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Chain Mail (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Maskara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Crazy Beautiful You (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Lolo Ponchong

  • Bacao (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Barber's Tales (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Major

  • Ronda (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Hepe

  • Hustisya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Mauban: Ang Resiko (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Separados (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Where I Am King (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Sana Dati (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Pastor

  • Tinik (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Burgos (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Babagwa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Marney's Father

  • Tuhog (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bert

  • Menor de edad(2013)

    as Atty. Icasas

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Mater Dolorosa(2012)

    Actor

    Motif score: 74th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • My Daddy Dearest (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 50 episodes · as Juancho

  • The Mommy Returns (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Judge

  • Graceland(2012)

    as Manuel Chango

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Migrante (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Dukot (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ante (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Robo / Pilat Marquez

  • Manila (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Poldo

  • Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 15 episodes · as Alfred Rivera

  • Jollitown (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • E.S.P. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Paano kita iibigin(2007)

    as Leon

    Motif score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Chief of Police (segment "LRT")

  • Pinakamamahal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 60 episodes · as Gustino "Father Gustin"

  • The Wedding Curse(2006)

    as Provincial Doctor

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Lisensyadong Kamao (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Savorri

  • The Son of Brocka (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Let the Love Begin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Investor

  • Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Panotes

  • Singles (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Mano Po (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Bernie

  • You Guess… I Bust! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Bakit Papa? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Bahid (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Publisher

  • 9 Mornings (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Atty. Bello

  • Diskarte (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Arnulfo

  • Larger Than Life (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Louie

  • Deathrow (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Congressman Ravela

  • Ping Lacson: Super Cop (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Senator

  • Sugatang Puso (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Asin at Paminta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Jumping Over Thorns (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Nanding

  • Bakit Pa? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Cecar

  • Wish (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Minggoy

  • Lea's Story(1998)

    as Mr. Olivarez

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Coming of Age (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Ben Arandia

  • Honey, Nasa Langit na ba Ako? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Calvento Files: The Movie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Atty. Serrano (segment "Inay, May Momo!")

  • Batang PX (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mr. Ramirez

  • Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Conrado

  • Cedie(1996)

    as Newick

    Motif score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sabado Nights (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Politician

  • A Plea to God (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lawyer

  • Spark in the Dark (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Benette's Husband

  • Sa Kabila ng Lahat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Eugene

  • When Forever Ends (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Vic Cuyugan

  • Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Adultery (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Worms and Roses (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Abel

  • Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Lito

  • Controversial (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Abortionist

  • Angela Markado (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Bernie

  • The Marriage(1980)

    as Wedding Entourage (uncredited)

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Your Daughter's Mother (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Renata's Lawyer

  • Jaguar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sonny Gaston

  • Bawal na Pag-Ibig (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Tenants (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Andres

Career shape

Star power in the 44th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 108 titles from 1976 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Ex with Benefits (2015)

$1.9M worldwide

Highest rated

100 Poems for Stella (2017)

Motif 74th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting107 of 108: 107 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score49thOther crew1 of 108: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s7 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s54 · acting2020s2 · 1 acting · 1 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Menggie Cobarrubias' films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Motif score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 14 titles are Divisive.

  • Loved with Detractors2
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser3

Most divisive · actor

Menor de edad (2013)

97th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lea's Story (1998)

Motif 87th · 72% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Menggie Cobarrubias work with?

People who share at least 2 of Menggie Cobarrubias' Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; June Torrejon-Rufino shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers