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Not to be confused with Dante Gulapa.

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, Dick Israel 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, Eddie Garcia 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 Niño 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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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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