Simon Ibarra | |
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| Born | Rogelio Matira January 24, 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Children | 3 |
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).