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/Digital

YearTitleRole
2026My Husband is a Mafia BossEiji Ferrer
FPJ's Batang QuiapoCommissioner Ignacio Medina (Protagonist)
2025Sins of the FatherCongressman Abel Monteribano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup
SlayRoldan Alvarez
2023–2024Black RiderHernando "Hernan" Bartolome (anti-hero)
Nag-aapoy na DamdaminSantiago Quijada (antagonist)
2023Love Before SunriseRobin Ramos
Magpakailanman: The Lost BoyBenjie (anti-hero)
Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang KwentoLando
2022-2023Mars Ravelo's DarnaZaldy Vallesteros / Mr. X (antagonist)
2022Tadhana: Baliw na PusoBenok (protagonist)
2021Maalaala Mo Kaya: ScarfJuan
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoEnrique Vera (antagonist)
2020-2021Ang sa Iyo ay AkinCaesar Augusto (antagonist)
2020A Soldier's Heart
2019The HauntedCaloy Delgado (anti-hero)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SalaminJo
StarlaDomingo "Domeng" Jacinto (protagonist)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LipstickRico
2018Ipaglaban Mo: KakampiFrank (protagonist)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SaranggolaJun
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw GabiArmando Olvidar (antagonist)
Wansapanataym: Gelli In A BottleKanor (protagonist)
Sana Dalawa ang Puso
2017Wish Ko Lang: BasahanDomeng
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoYoung Adult Emilio Syquia
2016-2017Doble KaraSPO1 Leandro Arellano (protagonist)
2016Maalaala Mo KayaBong
My Super DFredo (antagonist)
2015NathanielTomas Casillas (protagonist)
Oh My G!Martin Reyes (protagonist)
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: BusCarlos
Hawak KamayFrancis
Ikaw LamangRomeo Dela Cruz (protagonist)
2013Maria MercedesCordelio Capili
Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni ZumaPepito Villalobos
Bukas na Lang Kita MamahalinTomas (protagonist)
Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko
Bayan KoChief of Police
Maalaala Mo Kaya: AltarFreddie
Princess and INagaiel
2012Wansapanataym: Trick or TrixieSgt. Anselmo Capili
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KoronaPoldo
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: PintadaGardo
Point of EntryMiguel Rodriguez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Polo ShirtIan
LegacyChief Abono
Wako WakoLando Martinez
Wansapanataym: Water WillyRonnie
2011My Binondo GirlArturo Dimalanta
ReputasyonItoy Mangubat
Guns and RosesYoung Badong
Green RoseRuben Torillo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: CupcakeDindo
Pablo S. Gomez's MutyaPerya Owner
2010Your Song Presents: Kim - Sa Kandungan MoMr. Pinaglabanan
Star Confessions: Blind Item: The Carmelito 'Shalala' Reyes ConfessionCarmelito's brother
Kokey @ AkoJerry
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight PhantomSimon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: MakinilyaChino Roces
2009Tayong DalawaManuel Bartolome De Castro
Obra
2008LoboFather Ben
2007Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Binibining Tumalo Sa HariLamukoy
2006Maalaala Mo Kaya: RadyoBuboy
2005Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng EncantadiaArde
2003Gilbert Escoto
2004HiramPaul
2001-2003Sa Puso Ko Iingatan KaNeil
1999Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo AkoSimon

Film

YearTitleRole
TBAGraduation Day †
2023SapulPhilip Mijares
2020Suarez: The Healing PriestIlin Kapitan
U-TurnChief Agustin
2019CulionDr. Cuevas
Miracle in Cell No. 7Chief
Man & WifeChief of Police
2004inter.m@tesDode "Boxers" Arceo
2002Biyahera
Biglang Liko
2001Minsan May Isang PusoCelso
2000Arayyy!
Madame X
Live ShowVio
1999Sa Paraiso ni Efren
Favorite Subject: Sex Education
Apoy sa Magdamag
1998Masarap ang Unang Kagat
Campus ScandalAllen
Dama De Noche
Sa Muling Pagpatak ng HamogNelson
Kung Liligaya Ka Sa Piling Ng Iba
  • 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)

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