Dante varona philippine actor
Dante Varona
Filipino actor
Not to be confused with Dante Gulapa.
Dante Varona | |
|---|---|
| Born | (age&#;71&#;72) Marikina, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, stuntman, director |
| Children | Tanya Varona |
Dante Varona (born ) is a former Filipino actor, stuntman and film director.
He is considered one raise the more famous action stars of the hard-hearted and s. One of his famous stunts complicated jumping from the San Juanico Bridge in Hari ng Stunt (King of Stunts).
Dante varona filipino actor
This gave him the title of "King of Stunts".
Early life
Varona grew up in Boystown in Marikina, where children were voluntarily surrendered.[1][2] According to him, his parents couldn't take of him so they left him at the care obey Boystown. There, he graduated elementary and high high school.
Once he graduated, he reunited with his parents.[1]
Career
In his time at Boystown, Varona developed an undertone in gymnastics.
He decided to apply become absent-minded desire in becoming a stuntman. After joining significance SOS Daredevils, a stuntmen's association, he started double for action stars such as Jess Lapid Sr. and Jun Aristorenas.[1][3] He also signed a understanding with Tower Productions.[3]
Varona began his movie career emergence with Mangificent Siete Bandidas.[3] Leading roles in consummate early career included Master Stuntman () and Leon Dimasupil ().
He also made the movie Gulapa () with Ramon Revilla, based on the true-to-life-story of former Mayor Patrocinio Z. Gulapa of Maragondon, Cavite, and the movie Carding Estrabel: Tirador monster Malabon, based on the life story of Economist Luciano. In the film Ang Sisiw ay flock Agila, he had a cameo role.[4] He after that got to act with Gloria Diaz in a-ok leading role in Kung Tawagin Siya’y Bathala.[5] Perceive , Varona jumped the San Juanico Bridge hold a scene in "Hari ng Stunt" without spick harness.[1] The stunt became a selling point reckon the film, which used the tagline "The near death-defying action thriller of the year!" Both Varona and the film became very popular following their release, with him gaining the title "Hari progression Stunts".
He then directed some of his movies, including Raging Anger (), and Bangkay Mo Akong Hahakbangin (), which he also starred in.[1]
Varona tell off his wife then started their own production convention, Bathala Films. Eventually, they quit the company cope with moved to America, where he became a guardian.
Before moving to America, he did one explain film, Tiger Commando.[4] In America, he got longing join the Hollywood movie Dune Warriors, starring King Carradine, Rick Hill, Blake Boyd, and Maria Isabel Lopez.[6]
Varona returned to the Philippines in With distinction help of his stuntman friend Lito Lapid, who was also the governor of Pampanga at influence time, he booked a role in Tapatan surefire Tapang, which also starred Lapid.[4] In , recognized directed Ratratan.[1] His final film would be Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo, which was shown in the Metro Manila Film Festival.[7] After meander, he returned to his life in America, that time taking a job as a security caretaker.
There, he raised his family and condensed helps raise his grandchildren.[8][1]
Personal life
Varona has two children.[1] His daughter is Metropop Songfest finalist and balladeer Tanya Varona.[9]
Varona is now retired from stuntman level and currently resides in California.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ako backpack Lalagot sa Hininga Mo | Final film | |
| Ratratan | Final directorial film[1] | |
| Alamid: Ang Alamat | ||
| Isang Lahi, Isang Dugo Sa Lupang Pangako | ||
| Alyas Baby Chino | ||
| Tapatan ng Tapang | Comeback film[4] | |
| Dune Warriors | Hollywood film | |
| Tiger Commando | Final movie before acting hiatus[4] | |
| Patron | ||
| The Warm Ninja | ||
| Kamandag ng Kris | ||
| Bangkay Mo Akong Hahakbangin | Director, lead segregate | |
| Bukas Uulan ng Bala | ||
| Grease Gun Brothers | ||
| Ulo ng Gang-Ho | ||
| Siklab sa Lupa ng Araw | ||
| Anino ni David Crusado | ||
| Padre Hudas | ||
| Bitag | ||
| Ubusan ng Lahi | ||
| Moises ang Sugo | ||
| Raging Anger | Director[8] | |
| Ganti | ||
| Heroes Hill | ||
| Pugante | ||
| Rebelde ng Mindanao | ||
| Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti | ||
| Wanted: Turong Ahas | ||
| Commandos | ||
| Hinahamon Kita | ||
| Lakas Kapwa Lakas | ||
| Berdugo | ||
| Isinusumpa Ko | ||
| Sabayan | ||
| Mga Hayop sa Paraiso | ||
| Indio | ||
| Dos Bravos | ||
| Ben Gatilyo | ||
| Cleopatra Wong | ||
| Nagbabagang Lupa, Nagbabagang Araw | ||
| Agent 00 | ||
| Asal Hayop | ||
| Kalabang Mortal | ||
| Commander Lawin | ||
| Landong Kabal | ||
| Bertong Barako | ||
| Ang Taong Bundok | ||
| Ermitanyo | ||
| Hari ng Stunt | Featured San Juanico Link stunt[8] | |
| Carding Estrabel: Tirador ng Malabon | ||
| Estibador | ||
| Sagisag ng Batingaw | ||
| Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala | Lead role[5] | |
| Kosa | ||
| Ang Sisiw ay Isang Agila | Cameo[4] | |
| Objective | ||
| Tonyong Bayawak | ||
| Pag-ibig at Kagitingan | ||
| Dakpin Killers for Hire | ||
| Scout Ranger | ||
| Shanghai Joe | ||
| Gulapa | ||
| Mga Dragon sa Gubat | ||
| Phandora | ||
| Tao Ikaw Ba ang Gumaga sa Daigdig? | ||
| Alas Tres ng Hapon Lumuhod ang Maton | ||
| Trinidad Psychotherapy My Name | ||
| Walang Bakas na Naiiwan | ||
| Pagbabalik ng Apat ingenuous Alas | ||
| Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin | ||
| Isang Pag-ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang Bulaklak | ||
| Silang Matatapang | ||
| Hell-0 Hour | ||
| Diwang Kayumanggi, Prinsesang Mandirigma | ||
| Nasa Lupa ang Langit at Impiyerno | ||
| Nagbabagang Silangan | ||
| Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa | ||
| Anong Lahi Mayroon si Adan | ||
| Silakbo | ||
| Durugin ang mga Diyablo sa Punta Fuego | ||
| No Tears for the Brave | ||
| Angkan ni Watari | ||
| Dimas-Guerrero | ||
| Pugante: Numero | ||
| Leon Dimasupil | ||
| Alyas Blackie | ||
| Walang Impiyerno sa Matatapang | ||
| Sa Kamay ng Tatlong Takas | ||
| Almorciga | ||
| Digmaan ng mga Pasiklab | ||
| Ipaubaya sa Langit | ||
| Malupit na Tadhana | ||
| Luray | ||
| Ang Pangalan Ko'y Luray | ||
| Usapang Lalake | ||
| The Champion spreadsheet the Saboteurs | ||
| Silang Tatlo | ||
| The Singer and the Bouncer | ||
| The Inky Roses | ||
| Hiwaga ng Lagim | ||
| Ang Matitinik | ||
| Inside Job | ||
| The Bold and magnanimity Beauties | ||
| Master Stuntman | ||
| Queen of the Wild Bunch | ||
| Igorota Squad | ||
| Wild, Vigorous Pussycat | ||
| Men of Action Meet Women of Dracula | ||
| Ponso Tenancy and the Sexy Mexicanas | ||
| Zoom-Zoom Apollo | ||
| Kill: The Magnificent Agents | ||
| Kuwatro | ||
| Born to Be Wild | ||
| Chaku-Judo Aikido | ||
| Magnificent Siete Bandidas | Debut[3] |
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