Roland Dantes Explained

Roland Dantes (Rolando Pintoy Dantes)
Birth Date:15 June 1940
Death Place:Philippines
Known For:Mr. Philippines, Mr. Universe, Mr. World
Occupation:Actor, Eskrimador(Grandmaster)

Rolando Pintoy Dantes (June 15, 1940 – March 16, 2009) was an actor, champion bodybuilder[1] and Filipino martial artist who trained with Remy Presas for over 30 years.

He was born on June 15, 1940, in the Philippines.

He has also trained with other martial arts masters, such as Cacoy Canete and Edgar Sulite. He worked several years as a police officer before becoming an actor.

He is one of the best-known Philippine actors. He has had leading roles in different films including "The Pacific Connection" and "Arnis: The Sticks Of Death." In addition, Dantes was a bodybuilder who won the "Mr. Philippines" title five times between 1971–1980 and placed in competitions for the titles "Mr. Universe" and "Mr. World".

Grand Master Dantes died on March 16, 2009.[2] He was 68.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1974The Pacific Connection Ben
1977Banta ng kahapon
1979Durugin si Totoy Bato
1981Uhaw na dagat Golem
1981Cuatro y medya
1981Ermitaño
1982My Only Love
1982Amuyong
1982Ninong
1983Dalmacio armas
1983Urriqueia: Matigas na bakal
1983Kato: Son of the Dragon
1983Dugong buhay Lakas
1983Tulume Alyas Zorro
1984Moises ang sugo
1984Donato Akakdang bato
1984Kumander Sumulong
1986Forgotten Warrior Stick Fighter
1986Kahit sa bala, hindi kami susuko
1986Arnis: The Sticks of Death Johnny Guevero
1987Tigershark Ponsok
1988Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang
1990 Ramon's Bodyguard #2
1993Angelfist Bayani
1993Live by the Fist Captain Vargas
1994Point of No Return Korean Bodyguard 1
1995Under the Gun Lee
2000Tumbador
2002Trojan Warrior Tanng (final film role)
2013The Search for Weng WengIntervieweeDocumentary interview released posthumously

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Notes and References

  1. News: The Philippine Star. Velasco. Bill. Bodybuilding finally unified. February 18, 2012. 1 December 2013.
  2. News: ABS-CBN News. Former bodybuilder and actor Roland Dantes dies. March 18, 2009. 1 December 2013.