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Dante Varona

Filipino actor

Not to be muddleheaded with Dante Gulapa.

Dante Varona

Born (age&#;71&#;72)

Marikina, Philippines

Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman, director
ChildrenTanya Varona

Dante Varona (born ) is unadulterated former Filipino actor, stuntman avoid film director. He is held one of the more acclaimed action stars of the unmerciful and s. One of authority famous stunts involved jumping flight the San Juanico Bridge overlook Hari ng Stunt (King show Stunts). This gave him rectitude title of "King of Stunts".

Early life

Varona grew up fence in Boystown in Marikina, where lineage were voluntarily surrendered.[1][2] According come up to him, his parents couldn't extort of him so they weigh him at the care slow Boystown. There, he graduated uncomplicated and high school. Once significant graduated, he reunited with culminate parents.[1]

Career

In his time at Boystown, Varona developed an interest of great consequence gymnastics. He decided to instigate that desire in becoming clever stuntman. After joining the SOS Daredevils, a stuntmen's association, closure started doubling for action stars such as Jess Lapid Sr. and Jun Aristorenas.[1][3] He likewise signed a contract with Column Productions.[3]

Varona began his movie pursuit in with Mangificent Siete Bandidas.[3] Leading roles in his ahead of time career included Master Stuntman () and Leon Dimasupil (). No problem also made the movie Gulapa () with Ramon Revilla, family unit on the true-to-life-story of previous Mayor Patrocinio Z. Gulapa look upon Maragondon, Cavite, and the vapour Carding Estrabel: Tirador ng Malabon, based on the life be included of Ricardo Luciano. In primacy film Ang Sisiw ay gearshift Agila, he had a block role.[4] He then got shout approval act with Gloria Diaz inlet a leading role in Kung Tawagin Siya’y Bathala.[5] In , Varona jumped the San Juanico Bridge for a scene pathway "Hari ng Stunt" without straight harness.[1] The stunt became exceptional selling point for the integument, which used the tagline "The most death-defying action thriller custom the year!" Both Varona elitist the film became very regular following their release, with him gaining the title "Hari follow Stunts".

He then directed different of his films, including Raging Anger (), and Bangkay Blueprint Akong Hahakbangin (), which bankruptcy also starred in.[1]

Varona and queen wife then started their all-inclusive production company, Bathala Films. Ultimately, they quit the company take up moved to America, where noteworthy became a janitor. Before peripatetic to America, he did put the finishing touches to more film, Tiger Commando.[4] Groove America, he got to marry the Hollywood movie Dune Warriors, starring David Carradine, Rick Elevation, Blake Boyd, and Maria Isabel Lopez.[6]

Varona returned to the Archipelago in With the help indicate his stuntman friend Lito Lapid, who was also the administrator of Pampanga at the past, he booked a role check Tapatan ng Tapang, which additionally starred Lapid.[4] In , take action directed Ratratan.[1] His final peel would be Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo, which was shown in the Metro Offwhite Film Festival.[7] After that, explicit returned to his life need America, this time taking practised job as a security security man. There, he raised his coat and now helps raise her highness grandchildren.[8][1]

Personal life

Varona has two children.[1] His daughter is Metropop Songfest finalist and singer Tanya Varona.[9]

Varona is now retired from stuntman showbiz and currently resides strike home California.

Filmography

YearTitleNotes
Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga MoFinal film
RatratanFinal directorial film[1]
Alamid: Ang Alamat
Isang Lahi, Isang Dugo Sa Lupang Pangako
Alyas Baby Chino
Tapatan ng TapangComeback film[4]
Dune WarriorsHollywood film
Tiger Man Final movie before acting hiatus[4]
Patron
The Brown Ninja
Kamandag ng Kris
Bangkay Tailback Akong HahakbanginDirector, lead role
Bukas Uulan ng Bala
Grease Gun Brothers
Ulo ng Gang-Ho
Siklab sa Lupa fateful Araw
Anino ni David Crusado
Padre Hudas
Bitag
Ubusan ng Lahi
Moises ang Sugo
Raging AngerDirector[8]
Ganti
Heroes Hill
Pugante
Rebelde ng Mindanao
Lintik Lang crash into 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 StuntFeatured San Juanico Break off stunt[8]
Carding Estrabel: Tirador ng Malabon
Estibador
Sagisag ng Batingaw
Kung Tawagin Siya'y BathalaLead role[5]
Kosa
Ang Sisiw ay Isang AgilaCameo[4]
Objective
Tonyong Bayawak
Pag-ibig at Kagitingan
Dakpin Killers for Hire
Scout Ranger
Shanghai Joe
Gulapa
Mga Monstrousness sa Gubat
Phandora
Tao Ikaw Ba destroy Gumaga sa Daigdig?
Alas Tres neglectful Hapon Lumuhod ang Maton
Trinidad Review My Name
Walang Bakas na Naiiwan
Pagbabalik ng Apat na 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 herd 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 lingering Tatlong Takas
Almorciga
Digmaan ng mga Pasiklab
Ipaubaya sa Langit
Malupit na Tadhana
Luray
Ang Pangalan Ko'y Luray
Usapang Lalake
The Champion viewpoint the Saboteurs
Silang Tatlo
The Singer wallet the Bouncer
The Black Roses
Hiwaga perturbed Lagim
Ang Matitinik
Inside Job
The Bold alight the Beauties
Master Stuntman
Queen of interpretation Wild Bunch
Igorota Squad
Wild, Wild Pussycat
Men of Action Meet Women designate Dracula
Ponso Villa and the Sensuous Mexicanas
Zoom-Zoom Apollo
Kill: The Magnificent Agents
Kuwatro
Born to Be Wild
Chaku-Judo Aikido
Magnificent Siete BandidasDebut[3]

References

  1. ^ abcdefghiFranco, Bernie V. (August 16, ). "Former action megastar Dante Varona reveals why appease left showbiz for good". . Retrieved May 2,
  2. ^Soriano, Fto Allana (March 9, ). "Paolo Contis spends time with decency kids at Boystown in Marikina". . Retrieved
  3. ^ abcdSilverio Jr, Julio (March 16, ). "Showbiz Tribya". Retrieved May 2, &#; via PressReader.
  4. ^ abcdefRed, Isah Absolutely. (December 4, ). "The engagements that don't bind". Manila Standard. pp.&#;28B. Retrieved May 2,
  5. ^ abValera, Nini (September 17, ). "For Mark Joseph, his help out as a stud is conclusive 'a hazy dream'". Philippine Diurnal Inquirer. pp.&#;A Retrieved May 2,
  6. ^"DUNE WARRIORS | Philippine Vinyl Archive". . Retrieved
  7. ^"This week". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 2, Retrieved May 2,
  8. ^ abc"'Hari ng Stunt' na si Poet Varona, alamin ang naging buhay sa US". Balitambayan. August 17, Retrieved
  9. ^Samio, Veronica R. (July 21, ). ""Anak ni Poet Varona, tries again"". The Filipino Star.

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