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Ramon Zamora
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Years active
1971 - 2007
Name
Ramon Zamora
Role
Film actor
Movies
Pedro Penduko Episode II
Full Name
Ramon Artiaga Zamora
Born
June 27, 1935 (
1935-06-27
)
San Juan, Rizal, Philippines
Occupation
Filipino comedian and action film actor
Died
August 26, 2007, Antipolo, Philippines
Similar
Dante Varona, Lotis Key, Tony Ferrer
RAMON ZAMORA
Dance Legends Ramon Zamora and Nida Blanca w/ the VIP
Ramon Artiaga Zamora (June 27, 1935 — August 26, 2007) was a Filipino film actor best known for his leading roles in local martial arts films and action movies of the 1970s. He was popularly dubbed as the "Bruce Lee of the Philippines".
Zamora was born in San Juan, Rizal. He began his entertainment career in 1953 as a stuntman and dancer for LVN Pictures. He persevered in the bodabil circuit, performing regularly at the Clover Theater and the Manila Grand Opera House. He also was a member of the Festival Dancers, a dance troupe which performed international tours regularly.
From his stage performances, he was contracted in 1969 to star as a mainstay of the ABS-CBN gag show Super Laff-In. Zamora's most popular stock character in the show was a military-clad figure that bore an unmistakable physical resemblance to Adolf Hitler, who spoke in bastardized German and spouted catchphrases such as "Isprakenheit". The role won him the "Best Actor Citizen's Award for Television".
Film star
When Super Laff-In's network ABS-CBN was closed upon the declaration of martial law in 1972, Zamora shifted gears and focused on a film career. He starred as the durable komiks character Pedro Penduko in the 1973 Celso Ad Castillo fantasy film Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko. The resulting success of the film boosted Zamora's popularity, and he soon became one of the top box-office draws in Philippine cinema in the 1970s.
Zamora was especially popular for a string of locally produced martial arts films that emerged following the international success of Bruce Lee. Patterning his film persona around a Bruce Lee-type with a comedic twist, Zamora starred in such films as Shadow of the Dragon (1973), Cobra at Lawin (1973), Game of Death (1974), Return of the Dragon (1977), and Bruce Liit (1978).
Then he played his villain role as Edu Manzano's right-hand man to Lito Lapid in an action packed movie Hindi Palulupig (1989)
Later years
By the 1980s, Zamora's career as a leading man petered out, and he returned to guest-starring in television programs, often in his "Hitler" guise. He also portrayed character roles in films, including one in the 1994 update of the Pedro Penduko saga now starring Janno Gibbs, Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko. At the time of his death from a heart attack in his Antipolo City home, Zamora had completed one last film that had yet to be released, Ataul for Rent.
Filmography
Actor
-
Boy Addict: May Liwanag pa sa Likod ng dilim
2007
Ataul: For Rent as
Chairman Tando
2007
M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks obda neyson adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli
2006
Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend goes on and on and on
2006
Maalaala Mo Kaya (TV Series) as
Tatay Lando
- Shades (2006) - Tatay Lando
2006
Maging sino ka man (TV Series) as
Simon (2006)
2006
Komiks (TV Series) as
Father Ben
- Da adventures of Pedro Penduko (2006) - Father Ben
2005
Pelukang itim: Agimat ko ito for victory again
2005
Lisensyadong kamao as
Mang Pedring
2003
Tomagan
2002
Pistolero as
Tiyo Berto
2002
Eva, lason kay Adan
2001
Eksperto: Ako ang sasagupa! as
Lee Chang Loo
2000
Kagat ng dilim (TV Series) as
Sgt. Marcelo
- Burak (2000) - Sgt. Marcelo
2000
Sgt. Isaias Marcos... Bawat hakbang panganib
2000
Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover
2000
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback as
Maguayan
1999
Ako'y ibigin mo... Lalaking matapang as
James
1998
Isang lahi, isang dugo... Sa lupang pangako as
Arula
1997
Roberta as
Syonga
1997
Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin Ang Batas
1997
Yes Darling: Walang matigas na pulis 2
1995
Lt. Rolito Reynoso: Mahirap patayin as
Col. Dela Serna
1995
Tomboy: The Movie as
Chinese Businessman
1995
Dobol trobol
1994
Swindler's List as
Lt. Santiago
1994
Hong tian mi ling as
Police Officer
1993
Gin Kata as
Tata Marin
1993
Aguinaldo as
Tasyo Zaragoza
1992
Dudurugin kita ng bala ko
1991
Eh kasi bata as
Frank Chavit
1991
Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue as
Gen. Volkswagen
1991
Hindi palulupig as
Ramon
1990
Hulihin si... Nardong Toothpick as
Mr. Marcial Lo
1989
My Darling Domestik
1988
Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin
1988
Angelica: Sugo sa lupa as
Elmo
1988
Me & Ninja Liit as
Nakamura
1988
Pepeng Kuryente as
Bruno
1988
Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino! as
Chinaman
1988
Damong makamandag
1988
May butas sa dingding
1987
Gary Valenciano: Di Bale Na Lang (Music Video) as
Ramon Zamora
1987
The Rookies and the Mighty Kids
1987
Di bale na lang as
Pedro Penduko (uncredited)
1986
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon as
Yamazuki
1986
Panganib bawat sandali ng ligaya
1986
Payaso
1986
Kontra bandido
1986
The Buelta Force
1986
Ang galit ko'y... sumagad sa laman, tumagos sa buto