My Conversation With My Filipino-American Barber – Revisited
Yesterday, while getting my hair cut, my trusted barber also told me about Mr. Philippines.
Even though he couldn’t immediately remember his name, he knew that he was an accomplished bodybuilder and a very skillful FMA practitioner.
So, I simply set out to find some more information on Mr. Philippines, who was considered a National Treasure of the Philippines.
He was Rolando Pintoy Dantes, born June 15, 1944 and unfortunately died way too young on March 16, 2009.
Rolando Dantes was an international action movie star as well as a Filipino martial artist who trained with the legendary Grandmaster Remy Presas for over 30 years.
Furthermore, he trained in Filipino stick fighting with other highly acclaimed masters such as as Cacoy Canete and Edgar Sulite.
As one of the best-known Filipino actors, Rolando Dantes had leading roles in movies including “The Pacific Connection” and “Arnis: The Sticks Of Death.”
Dantes was a bodybuilder who won the “Mr. Philippines” title five times between 1969-1980 and placed in competitions for the titles “Mr. Universe” and “Mr. World”.
R.I.P., Rolando “Mr. Philippines” Dantes.
18 Comments to My Conversation With My Filipino-American Barber – Revisited
wow thats an intersting video. i nver seen that before. awesome stuff
TigerApril 6, 2010
Thanks for writing in.
I really appreciate it.
Yeah, Filipino stick fighting is awesome.
Have a good one!
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TigerApril 7, 2010
Thank you for your kind words.
Yeah, the things I learn from my barber.
You gotta love him!
Stay tuned for more.
Thanks again.
wow thats an intersting video. i nver seen that before. awesome stuff
TigerApril 25, 2010
I am glad you liked it.
Thanks for writing in.
Stay tuned for more cool stuff.
Always happy to hear from you.
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
TigerApril 27, 2010
Thank you very much for writing in.
Yeah, I always pick up something interesting
from my barber.
I think I should get my hair cut next week.
Stay tuned, Joe.
TigerApril 27, 2010
I am glad you enjoyed it, Joseph.
Stick around for more cool stuff.
Thanks for writing in.
TigerApril 27, 2010
I am glad you enjoyed the video, Amy.
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Thanks so much for writing in.
TigerApril 27, 2010
Hey Christopher,
I noticed that you submitted a comment,
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TigerApril 27, 2010
Hey Sarah,
I noticed that you submitted a comment,
but somehow the contents got lost in transmission.
Could you re-send? That would be awesome,
because I am definitely interested in your opinion.
Thanks so much.
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
TigerApril 27, 2010
Well, thank you, Jonathan.
I appreciate your kind words.
Stay tuned for more.
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
TigerApril 27, 2010
Thanks, Simon.
I appreciate your writing in and I am glad you enjoyed the article.
Thanks again and stay tuned for more.
What a great resource!
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