Dante Varona
Dante Varona (born 1953) is a former Filipino actor and film director. He was considered one of the more famous action stars from the 1970s up to the 1980s along with Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Jun Aristorenas, Ramon Revilla, Bernard Bonnin, Jess Lapid, Jr., Rhene Imperial, Tony Ferrer, Ramon Zamora, Rey Malonzo, Baldo Marro, Anthony Alonzo, Lito Lapid, Rudy Fernandez, Bembol Roco, Efren Reyes, Jr. and Ace Vergel, among others. One of his famous stunts involved jumping from the San Juanico Bridge in Hari ng Stunt (King of Stunts).
Career
Varona began his movie career in 1968 in Mangificent Siete Bandidas. Leading roles in his early career included Master Stuntman (1970) and Leon Dimasupil (1973). He did also a movie Gulapa (1977) with Ramon Revilla in a true-to-life-story of former Mayor Patrocinio Z. Gulapa of Maragondon, Cavite and the movie Carding Estrabel: Tirador Ng Malabon (1980), based on the life story of Ricardo Luciano. In 1981, action star Dante Varona made a daring and spectacular stunt act when he jumped at the San Juanico Bridge for a scene in “Hari ng Stunt.” It’s a make-or-break for this struggling actor whose movie career was in limbo for quite sometime and can’t seem to have a headstart. That breathtaking leap changed his fortune overnight. The movie was dubbed as “The most death defying action thriller of the year!” He became an instant sensation and propelled him to superstardom.[1] He directed some of his films' Raging Anger (1984), Bangkay Mo Akong Hahakbangin (1986) and Ratratan (1999). He was included in a Hollywood movie Dune Warriors, starring David Carradine, Rick Hill, Blake Boyd and Maria Isabel Lopez.
He is the father of Metropop Songfest finalist and singer Tanya Varona.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Cast | Director |
| 1999 | Ako Ang Lalagot Sa Hininga Mo | Dan Alvaro, Rufa Mae Quinto, Daisy Reyes | Rene Balan |
| 1999 | Ratratan | Gardo Versoza, Daniel Fernando, Angela Velez | Dante Varona |
| 1998 | Alamid: Ang Alamat | Lito Lapid, Dan Alvaro, Jeric Raval | |
| 1998 | Isang Lahi, Isang Dugo... Sa Lupang Pangako | Ramon Zamora, Patrick Dela Rosa | Jhun M. Ortega |
| 1997 | Tapatan Ng Tapang | Lito Lapid, Mikey Arroyo, Jess Lapid, Jr. | Augusto Buenaventura |
| 1991 | Dune Warriors | David Carradine, Rick Hill, Blake Boyd | Cirio H. Santiago |
| 1989 | Alyas Baby Chino | Derek Dee, Glydel Mercado, Stella Suarez | Derek Dee |
| 1988 | Patron | Paquito Diaz, Joko Diaz, Lucita Soriano | Jose Balagtas |
| 1987 | The Brown Ninja | Tanya Gomez, Ramil Rodriguez | Leonardo Pascual |
| 1987 | Kamandag Ng Kris | Ronnie Ricketts, Aurora Sevilla, Princess Punzalan | Willy Milan |
| 1986 | Bangkay Mo Akong Hahakbangin | Aurora Sevilla, Melissa Mendez, Joko Diaz | Dante Varona |
| 1986 | Bukas... Uulan Ng Bala | Liz Alindogan, Raoul Aragon, Roi Vinzon, Perla Bautista, Paquito Diaz | Eddie Nicart |
| 1985 | Grease Gun Brothers | Bembol Roco, Rey Malonzo, Roi Vinzon, Perla Bautista | Tony Reyes |
| 1985 | Ulo Ng Gang-Ho | Anthony Alonzo, Rey Malonzo, Rhene Imperial | Willie Milan |
| 1985 | Siklab Sa Lupa Ng Araw | Jun Aristorenas | Dante Varona |
| 1985 | Anino Ni David Crusado | Paquito Diaz, George Estregan | Carlo J. Caparas |
| 1984 | Padre Hudas | Vic Vargas, Ruel Vernal | Joey Del Rosario |
| 1984 | Bitag | Liz Alindogan, Ronaldo Valdez, Roderick Paulate | Ed Plamos |
| 1984 | Ubusan Ng Lahi | Anthony Alonzo, Laarni Enriquez | Willie Milan |
| 1984 | Moises Ang Sugo | Baby Delgado, Suzanne Gonzales | E. Palmanza |
| 1984 | Raging Anger | Tanya Fae Varona, Rex Lapid | Dante Varona |
| 1983 | Ganti | Gina Alajar, Elizabeth Oropesa | Dante Varona |
| 1983 | Heroes Hill | Roberto Gonzales, Zandro Zamora, Philip Gamboa | Jun T. Gozon |
| 1983 | Pugante | Liz Alindogan, Jess Lapid, Jr., Romy Diaz | Daniel Sto. Domingo |
| 1983 | Rebelde Ng Mindanao | Muhammad Faisal, Johnny Wilson, Philip Gamboa | Butch Pascual |
| 1983 | Lintik Lang Ang Walang Ganti | Gina Alajar, Amy Austria, Ronaldo Valdez | Tony Cruz |
| 1983 | Wanted: Turong Ahas | Rowena Ruiz, Dencio Padilla | Charlie Ordonez |
| 1983 | Commandos | Conrad Poe, Jess Lapid, Jr. | Leonardo Pascual |
| 1982 | Hinahamon Kita | Eddie Fernandez, Anna Marie Gutierrez | Leonardo L. Garcia |
| 1982 | Lakas Kapwa Lakas | Conrad Poe, Susan Valdez | King Richard |
| 1982 | Berdugo | Ace Vergel, Vivian Velez, Andy Poe | Carlo J. Caparas |
| 1982 | Isinusumpa Ko | Bambi Arambulo, Dinah Dominguez | Charlie Ordonez |
| 1982 | Sabayan | Jun Aristorenas, Janet Bordon | Jun Aristorenas |
| 1982 | Mga Hayop Sa Paraiso | Bembol Roco, Jess Lapid, Jr. | Jun Gallardo |
| 1981 | Indio | Lirio Vital, Chiqui Hollman, Subas Herrero | Carlo J. Caparas |
| 1981 | Dos Bravos | Nino Muhlach, Ann Villegas | J. Erastheo Navoa |
| 1981 | Ben Gatilyo | Ernie Ortega, Robert Talabis | Jett C. Espiritu |
| 1981 | Cleopatra Wong | Marrie Lee, Franco Guerrero | Bobby A. Suarez |
| 1981 | Nagbabagang Lupa, Nagbabagang Araw | Liz Alindogan | Jett C. Espiritu |
| 1981 | Agent 00 | Weng Weng, Ramon Zamora | Eddie Nicart |
| 1981 | Asal Hayop | Bembol Roco, Chanda Romero, Michael de Mesa | Bembol Roco |
| 1981 | Kalabang Mortal | Rey Malonzo, Azenith Briones | Jett C. Espiritu |
| 1981 | Commander Lawin | Bonafe Estrella, Ronaldo Valdez | Eddie Nicart |
| 1981 | Landong Kabal | Eddie Garcia, George Estregan, Josephine Manuel | J.B. Concepcion |
| 1981 | Bertong Barako | Pia Moran, Bing Davao | Willie Milan |
| 1981 | Ang Taong Bundok | Jean Saburit, Charlie Davao | Ed Palmos |
| 1981 | Ermitanyo | Charo Santos, Roland Dantes | Carlo J. Caparas |
| 1981 | Hari Ng Stunt | Vivian Velez, Rod Navarro | Carlo J. Caparas |
| 1980 | Carding Estrabel: Tirador Ng Malabon | Marianne dela Riva, Berting Labra | Ding Pascual |
| 1980 | Estibador | Rudy Fernandez, Julie Ann Fortich, Max Alvarado | Jun Gallardo |
| 1980 | Sagisag Ng Batingaw | Melanie Marquez, Mitos Del Mundo | Jose Miranda Cruz |
| 1980 | Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala | Gloria Diaz, Romnick Sarmenta, Perla Bautista, Mark Joseph | Carlo J. Caparas |
| 1980 | Kosa | Rudy Fernandez, Azenith Briones, Veronica Jones, Paquito Diaz | Jun Gallardo |
| 1979 | Ang Sisiw Ay Isang Agila | Lito Lapid, George Estregan | Jun Gallardo |
| 1979 | Objective 2400 | Roberto Gonzales, Zandro Zamora | Solano Gaudite |
| 1979 | Tonyong Bayawak | Ramon Revilla, Boots Anson-Roa, Celia Rodriguez | Jose Yandoc |
| 1979 | Pag-ibig At Kagitingan | Ramon Zamora, Ruby Anna | Robert Yap Diangco |
| 1979 | Dakpin... Killers For Hire | Rudy Fernandez, Ramon Zamora, Baldo Marro | Junn P. Cabreira |
| 1979 | Scout Ranger | Roberto Gonzales, Roldan Aquino | Solano Gaudite |
| 1978 | Shanghai Joe | Rey Malonzo, Ernie Ortega | Jett C. Espiritu |
| 1977 | Gulapa | Ramon Revilla, Bong Revilla | Jose Yandoc |
| 1977 | Mga Dragon Sa Gubat | Ramon Zamora, Harry So, Brenda Del Rio | Junn P. Cabreira |
| 1977 | Phandora | Ramon Zamora, Lita Vasquez, Vic Silayan | Jun Gallardo |
| 1977 | Tao Ikaw Ba Ang Gumaga Sa Daigdig? | Ronaldo Valdez, Rosemarie Gil, Brenda del Rio | Felix Villar |
| 1977 | Alas Tres Ng Hapon... Lumuhod Ang Maton | George Estregan, Vivian Velez, Leila Dee | Teody D. Recio |
| 1977 | Trinidad Is My Name | Virginia Aristorenas, George Estregan, Marissa Delgado | Abraham Gregorio |
| 1977 | Walang Bakas Na Naiiwan | Dante Rivero, Celia Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia | Jun Gallardo |
| 1976 | Pagbabalik Ng Apat Na Alas | Eva Linda, Yoyoy Villame, Amay Bisaya | Joseph Villamor |
| 1976 | Ang Lihim Ni Rosa Henson Sa Buhay Ni Kumander Lawin | Ramon Revilla, Boots Anson-Roa, Rosanna Ortiz | Jose Yandoc |
| 1976 | Isang Pag-ibig, Isang Pangarap, At Isang Bulaklak | George Estregan, Carmen Ronda, Anita Linda | Junn P. Cabreira |
| 1976 | Silang Matatapang | George Estregan, Ramon Bagatsing | Junn P. Cabreira |
| 1975 | Hell-0 400 Hour | Roberto Gonzales | Nick Cacas, Joon Gozon |
| 1975 | Diwang Kayumanggi, Prinsesang Mandirigma | Jun Aristorenas, Susan Henson, Eddie Garcia | Johnny Pangilinan, Manuel Songco |
| 1975 | Nasa Lupa Ang Langit At Impiyerno | Vic Vargas, Gloria Romero, Maureen Ava Vieira | Emmanuel H. Borlaza |
| 1975 | Nagbabagang Silangan | Rosemarie Sonora, Jun Aristorenas, George Estregan | Hector C. Molina |
| 1975 | Dugo At Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa | Eddie del Mar, Barbara Perez, Ruben Rustia | Ding M. de Jesus, Cesar Gallardo |
| 1975 | Anong Lahi Mayroon Si Adan | Rosanna Ortiz, Elizabeth Oropesa | Crisostomo Ibarra |
| 1975 | Silakbo | Eddie Gutierrez, Lotis Key | Manuel Songco |
| 1974 | Durugin Ang Mga Diyablo Sa Punta Fuego | Amalia Fuentes, Vic Vargas, Liezel Martinez | Armando Garces |
| 1974 | No Tears For The Brave | Vic Vargas, Liza Lorena, Sofia Moran | Ding M. de Jesus |
| 1974 | Angkan Ni Watari | Vic Vargas, Eddie Garcia, Franco Rivero | Tony Cayado |
| 1973 | Dimas-Guerrero | Jun Aristorenas, Elizabeth Oropesa, Bert Marcelo | Johnny Pangilinan |
| 1973 | Pugante: Numero 3-11 | Roberto Gonzales, Jeanne Young, Larry Silva | Jose Miranda Cruz |
| 1973 | Leon Dimasupil | Divina Valencia, Merle Fernandez | Hector C. Molina |
| 1973 | Alyas Blackie | Rudy Fernandez, Eddie Garcia, Eva Linda | Hector C. Molina |
| 1972 | Walang Impiyerno Sa Matatapang | Vic Vargas, Sofia Moran, Johnny Delgado | Eddie Mayo |
| 1971 | Sa Kamay Ng Tatlong Takas | Roberto Gonzales, Romy Diaz | Flor Bien |
| 1971 | Almorciga | Sally Reyes, Esther Vizconde, Paquito Diaz | Mike Cacas |
| 1971 | Digmaan Ng Mga Pasiklab | Rolly Lapid, Bebong Osorio, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia | Dante Varona |
| 1971 | Ipaubaya Sa Langit | Merle Fernandez, Bert Leroy Jr. | Deo Villegas |
| 1971 | Malupit Na Tadhana | Merle Fernandez, Robert Rivera, Rebecca Rocha | Fely Crisostomo |
| 1971 | Luray | Roldan Aquino, Rocco Montalban, Vina Morena | Carling Marquez |
| 1971 | Ang Pangalan Ko'y Luray | Roldan Aquino, Vina Morena, Patria Plata | Carling Marquez |
| 1970 | Usapang Lalake | Merle Fernandez, Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia | Celso Ad. Castillo |
| 1970 | The Champion And The Saboteurs | Bernard Belleza, Marissa Delgado, Verna Gaston | Abelardo Cortes |
| 1970 | Silang Tatlo | Angelito Marquez, Portia Ilagan | Jose "Pepe" Wenceslao |
| 1970 | The Singer And The Bouncer | Nora Aunor, Manny de Leon, Marilou Ver | Roberto B. Balilla Sr. |
| 1970 | The Black Roses | Marco Antonio, Perry Baltazar, Rosanna Ortiz | Eddie Mayo |
| 1970 | Hiwaga Ng Lagim | Rosanna Ortiz, Etang Discher, Patria Plata | Jose Miranda Cruz |
| 1970 | Ang Matitinik | Roberto Gonzales, Bernard Belleza, Paquito Diaz | Pablo Santiago |
| 1970 | Inside Job | Fred Galang, Gina Alonzo, Marissa Delgado | Luis San Juan |
| 1970 | The Bold And The Beauties | Rosanna Ortiz, Mila Montanez | Jose Miranda Cruz |
| 1970 | Master Stuntman | Juvy Cachola, Gina Stuart | Jose Miranda Cruz |
| 1970 | Queen Of The Wild Bunch | Divina Valencia, Max Alvarado, Rex Lapid | Santiago Garcia |
| 1970 | Igorota Squad | Rosanna Ortiz, Marissa Delgado | Nilo Saez |
| 1970 | Wild, Wild Pussycat | Victor Wood, Vic Pacia, Angelito Marquez | Jose Miranda Cruz |
| 1969 | Men Of Action Meet Women Of Dracula | Eddie Fernandez, Eddie Torrente, Ruben Obligacion | Artemio Marquez |
| 1969 | Ponso Villa And The Sexy Mexicanas | Chiquito, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosanna Marquez | Chiquito |
| 1969 | Zoom-Zoom Apollo | Divina Valencia, Bernard Belleza, Anna Gonzales | Artemio Marquez |
| 1969 | Kill: The Magnificent Agents | Fred Galang, Rod Navarro | Luis San Juan |
| 1969 | Kuwatro | Fred Galang, Alicia Alonzo, Van de Leon | Cesar "Jun" Gallardo |
| 1969 | Born To Be Wild | Chito Ledesma, Arnold Mendoza, Anita Linda | Cesar "Jun" Gallardo |
| 1968 | Chaku-Judo Aikido | Roberto Gonzales, Rolando Gonzales, Fao Ying | Roberto Gonzales |
| 1968 | Magnificent Siete Bandidas | Divina Valencia, Stella Suarez, Bella Flores | Artemio Marquez |
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