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).

Not to be confused with Dante Gulapa.

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
YearTitleCastDirector
1999Ako Ang Lalagot Sa Hininga MoDan Alvaro, Rufa Mae Quinto, Daisy ReyesRene Balan
1999RatratanGardo Versoza, Daniel Fernando, Angela VelezDante Varona
1998Alamid: Ang AlamatLito Lapid, Dan Alvaro, Jeric Raval
1998Isang Lahi, Isang Dugo ... Sa Lupang PangakoRamon Zamora, Patrick Dela RosaJhun M. Ortega
1997Tapatan ng TapangLito Lapid, Mikey Arroyo, Jess Lapid, Jr.Augusto Buenaventura
1991Dune WarriorsDavid Carradine, Rick Hill, Blake BoydCirio H. Santiago
1989Alyas Baby ChinoDerek Dee, Glydel Mercado, Stella Suarez, Dick IsraelDerek Dee
1988PatronPaquito Diaz, Joko Diaz, Lucita SorianoJose Balagtas
1987The Brown NinjaTanya Gomez, Ramil RodriguezLeonardo Pascual
1987Kamandag ng KrisRonnie Ricketts, Aurora Sevilla, Princess Punzalan, Eddie GarciaWilly Milan
1986Bangkay Mo Akong HahakbanginAurora Sevilla, Melissa Mendez, Joko DiazDante Varona
1986Bukas... Uulan ng BalaLiz Alindogan, Raoul Aragon, Roi Vinzon, Perla Bautista, Paquito DiazEddie Nicart
1985Grease Gun BrothersBembol Roco, Rey Malonzo, Roi Vinzon, Perla BautistaTony Reyes
1985Ulo ng Gang-HoAnthony Alonzo, Rey Malonzo, Rhene ImperialWillie Milan
1985Siklab sa Lupa ng ArawJun AristorenasDante Varona
1985Anino ni David CrusadoPaquito Diaz, George EstreganCarlo J. Caparas
1984Padre HudasVic Vargas, Ruel VernalJoey Del Rosario
1984BitagLiz Alindogan, Ronaldo Valdez, Roderick PaulateEd Plamos
1984Ubusan ng LahiAnthony Alonzo, Laarni EnriquezWillie Milan
1984Moises ang SugoBaby Delgado, Suzanne GonzalesE. Palmanza
1984Raging AngerTanya Fae Varona, Rex LapidDante Varona
1983GantiGina Alajar, Elizabeth OropesaDante Varona
1983Heroes HillRoberto Gonzales, Zandro Zamora, Philip GamboaJun T. Gozon
1983PuganteLiz Alindogan, Jess Lapid, Jr., Romy DiazDaniel Sto. Domingo
1983Rebelde ng MindanaoMuhammad Faisal, Johnny Wilson, Philip GamboaButch Pascual
1983Lintik Lang ang Walang GantiGina Alajar, Amy Austria, Ronaldo ValdezTony Cruz
1983Wanted: Turong AhasRowena Ruiz, Dencio PadillaCharlie Ordonez
1983CommandosConrad Poe, Jess Lapid, Jr.Leonardo Pascual
1982Hinahamon KitaEddie Fernandez, Anna Marie GutierrezLeonardo L. Garcia
1982Lakas Kapwa LakasConrad Poe, Susan ValdezKing Richard
1982BerdugoAce Vergel, Vivian Velez, Andy PoeCarlo J. Caparas
1982Isinusumpa KoBambi Arambulo, Dinah DominguezCharlie Ordonez
1982SabayanJun Aristorenas, Janet BordonJun Aristorenas
1982Mga Hayop sa ParaisoBembol Roco, Jess Lapid, Jr.Jun Gallardo
1981IndioLirio Vital, Chiqui Hollman, Subas HerreroCarlo J. Caparas
1981Dos BravosNiño Muhlach, Ann VillegasJ. Erastheo Navoa
1981Ben GatilyoErnie Ortega, Robert TalabisJett C. Espiritu
1981Cleopatra WongMarrie Lee, Franco GuerreroBobby A. Suarez
1981Nagbabagang Lupa, Nagbabagang ArawLiz AlindoganJett C. Espiritu
1981Agent 00Weng Weng, Ramon ZamoraEddie Nicart
1981Asal HayopBembol Roco, Chanda Romero, Michael de MesaBembol Roco
1981Kalabang MortalRey Malonzo, Azenith BrionesJett C. Espiritu
1981Commander LawinBonafe Estrella, Ronaldo ValdezEddie Nicart
1981Landong KabalEddie Garcia, George Estregan, Josephine ManuelJ.B. Concepcion
1981Bertong BarakoPia Moran, Bing DavaoWillie Milan
1981Ang Taong BundokJean Saburit, Charlie DavaoEd Palmos
1981ErmitanyoCharo Santos, Roland DantesCarlo J. Caparas
1981Hari ng StuntVivian Velez, Rod NavarroCarlo J. Caparas
1980Carding Estrabel: Tirador ng MalabonMarianne dela Riva, Berting LabraDing Pascual
1980EstibadorRudy Fernandez, Julie Ann Fortich, Max AlvaradoJun Gallardo
1980Sagisag ng BatingawMelanie Marquez, Mitos Del MundoJose Miranda Cruz
1980Kung Tawagin Siya'y BathalaGloria Diaz, Romnick Sarmenta, Perla Bautista, Mark JosephCarlo J. Caparas
1980KosaRudy Fernandez, Azenith Briones, Veronica Jones, Paquito DiazJun Gallardo
1979Ang Sisiw ay Isang AgilaLito Lapid, George EstreganJun Gallardo
1979Objective 2400Roberto Gonzales, Zandro ZamoraSolano Gaudite
1979Tonyong BayawakRamon Revilla, Boots Anson-Roa, Celia RodriguezJose Yandoc
1979Pag-ibig at KagitinganRamon Zamora, Ruby AnnaRobert Yap Diangco
1979Dakpin... Killers for HireRudy Fernandez, Ramon Zamora, Baldo MarroJunn P. Cabreira
1979Scout RangerRoberto Gonzales, Roldan AquinoSolano Gaudite
1978Shanghai JoeRey Malonzo, Ernie OrtegaJett C. Espiritu
1977GulapaRamon Revilla, Bong RevillaJose Yandoc
1977Mga Dragon sa GubatRamon Zamora, Harry So, Brenda Del RioJunn P. Cabreira
1977PhandoraRamon Zamora, Lita Vasquez, Vic SilayanJun Gallardo
1977Tao Ikaw Ba ang Gumaga sa Daigdig?Ronaldo Valdez, Rosemarie Gil, Brenda del RioFelix Villar
1977Alas Tres ng Hapon... Lumuhod ang MatonGeorge Estregan, Vivian Velez, Leila DeeTeody D. Recio
1977Trinidad Is My NameVirginia Aristorenas, George Estregan, Marissa DelgadoAbraham Gregorio
1977Walang Bakas na NaiiwanDante Rivero, Celia Rodriguez, Eddie GarciaJun Gallardo
1976Pagbabalik ng Apat na AlasEva Linda, Yoyoy Villame, Amay BisayaJoseph Villamor
1976Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander LawinRamon Revilla, Boots Anson-Roa, Rosanna OrtizJose Yandoc
1976Isang Pag-ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang BulaklakGeorge Estregan, Carmen Ronda, Anita LindaJunn P. Cabreira
1976Silang MatatapangGeorge Estregan, Ramon BagatsingJunn P. Cabreira
1975Hell-0 400 HourRoberto GonzalesNick Cacas, Joon Gozon
1975Diwang Kayumanggi, Prinsesang MandirigmaJun Aristorenas, Susan Henson, Eddie GarciaJohnny Pangilinan, Manuel Songco
1975Nasa Lupa ang Langit at ImpiyernoVic Vargas, Gloria Romero, Maureen Ava VieiraEmmanuel H. Borlaza
1975Nagbabagang SilanganRosemarie Sonora, Jun Aristorenas, George EstreganHector C. Molina
1975Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong LupaEddie del Mar, Barbara Perez, Ruben RustiaDing M. de Jesus, Cesar Gallardo
1975Anong Lahi Mayroon si AdanRosanna Ortiz, Elizabeth OropesaCrisostomo Ibarra
1975SilakboEddie Gutierrez, Lotis KeyManuel Songco
1974Durugin ang mga Diyablo sa Punta FuegoAmalia Fuentes, Vic Vargas, Liezel MartinezArmando Garces
1974No Tears for the BraveVic Vargas, Liza Lorena, Sofia MoranDing M. de Jesus
1974Angkan ni WatariVic Vargas, Eddie Garcia, Franco RiveroTony Cayado
1973Dimas-GuerreroJun Aristorenas, Elizabeth Oropesa, Bert MarceloJohnny Pangilinan
1973Pugante: Numero 3-11Roberto Gonzales, Jeanne Young, Larry SilvaJose Miranda Cruz
1973Leon DimasupilDivina Valencia, Merle FernandezHector C. Molina
1973Alyas BlackieRudy Fernandez, Eddie Garcia, Eva LindaHector C. Molina
1972Walang Impiyerno sa MatatapangVic Vargas, Sofia Moran, Johnny DelgadoEddie Mayo
1971Sa Kamay ng Tatlong TakasRoberto Gonzales, Romy DiazFlor Bien
1971AlmorcigaSally Reyes, Esther Vizconde, Paquito DiazMike Cacas
1971Digmaan ng mga PasiklabRolly Lapid, Bebong Osorio, Rodolfo 'Boy' GarciaDante Varona
1971Ipaubaya sa LangitMerle Fernandez, Bert Leroy Jr.Deo Villegas
1971Malupit na TadhanaMerle Fernandez, Robert Rivera, Rebecca RochaFely Crisostomo
1971LurayRoldan Aquino, Rocco Montalban, Vina MorenaCarling Marquez
1971Ang Pangalan Ko'y LurayRoldan Aquino, Vina Morena, Patria PlataCarling Marquez
1970Usapang LalakeMerle Fernandez, Rodolfo "Boy" GarciaCelso Ad. Castillo
1970The Champion and the SaboteursBernard Belleza, Marissa Delgado, Verna GastonAbelardo Cortes
1970Silang TatloAngelito Marquez, Portia IlaganJose "Pepe" Wenceslao
1970The Singer and the BouncerNora Aunor, Manny de Leon, Marilou VerRoberto B. Balilla Sr.
1970The Black RosesMarco Antonio, Perry Baltazar, Rosanna OrtizEddie Mayo
1970Hiwaga ng LagimRosanna Ortiz, Etang Discher, Patria PlataJose Miranda Cruz
1970Ang MatitinikRoberto Gonzales, Bernard Belleza, Paquito DiazPablo Santiago
1970Inside JobFred Galang, Gina Alonzo, Marissa DelgadoLuis San Juan
1970The Bold and the BeautiesRosanna Ortiz, Mila MontanezJose Miranda Cruz
1970Master StuntmanJuvy Cachola, Gina StuartJose Miranda Cruz
1970Queen of the Wild BunchDivina Valencia, Max Alvarado, Rex LapidSantiago Garcia
1970Igorota SquadRosanna Ortiz, Marissa DelgadoNilo Saez
1970Wild, Wild PussycatVictor Wood, Vic Pacia, Angelito MarquezJose Miranda Cruz
1969Men of Action Meet Women of DraculaEddie Fernandez, Eddie Torrente, Ruben ObligacionArtemio Marquez
1969Ponso Villa and the Sexy MexicanasChiquito, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosanna MarquezChiquito
1969Zoom-Zoom ApolloDivina Valencia, Bernard Belleza, Anna GonzalesArtemio Marquez
1969Kill: The Magnificent AgentsFred Galang, Rod NavarroLuis San Juan
1969KuwatroFred Galang, Alicia Alonzo, Van de LeonCesar "Jun" Gallardo
1969Born To Be WildChito Ledesma, Arnold Mendoza, Anita LindaCesar "Jun" Gallardo
1968Chaku-Judo AikidoRoberto Gonzales, Rolando Gonzales, Fao YingRoberto Gonzales
1968Magnificent Siete BandidasDivina Valencia, Stella Suarez, Bella FloresArtemio Marquez

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References
  1. "Hari+ng+Stunt-81-DanteV-sf.jpg (image)". 3.bp.blogspot.com.
  2. ""Anak ni Dante Varona, tries again"".
  3. "Video 48: THE DO-OR-DIE STUNT ROLES OF DANTE VARONA". December 31, 2008.
  4. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0890159/ "Dante Varona Director"
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