Father, Valentino "Latino" H. Gonzales, aka "The Father of Filipino Karate". 8th
Dan, ShidoKan Shorin-ryu, under Katsuya Miyahira, Okinawa.
Like his father, Roberto is also a karate master.
Tagged as Karate King of Philippine Movies.
Has seven children - three with former leading lady Rina Imperial (now based in the United States), two children with former house help (and partner until his death) Rose (named Rhoda and Bobby) and two each with non-showbiz women.