Luisito Ramos Meyer Jr., known professionally as Dante Rivero, is a Filipino film and television actor who has won a FAMAS award[2] and nominated for a Gawad Urian Award.

Dante Rivero
Born
Luisito Ramos Meyer Jr.
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, film producer[1]
Years active1967–present
ChildrenMichael, JV, Danny Boy, Rosemarie, Dante Jr., Louisito, and Vangie

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film company
1967 Batman Fights Dracula Dracula[3] Lea Productions
1970 Santiago! Celso Lea Productions
1974 Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara Fritz Martinez Rosas Productions
1980 Anak ng Atsay Larry Santiago Productions
1981 Sisang Tabak Larry Santiago Productions
Karma Enrico Sining Silangan Productions
1985 Bala Ko ang Hahatol Gintong Bakal Productions
Hinugot sa Langit Regal Films
1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Don Gilbert Andrada Viva Films
1988 Ang Anino ni Asedillo Sangre D'Camp Films International
Natutulog Pa ang Diyos Bernardo Ramirez Seiko Films
Dugo ng Pusakal Filipinas Productions
Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts Dennis Imus Productions
1989 Aso't Pusa Viva Films
1993 Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo Sgt. Pedring Ronquillo Regal Films, Star Cinema
1994 Pangako ng Kahapon Viva Films
Forever Iking Viva Films, Cinemax Studioes
1996 Kristo Nicodemus Cinesuerte Productions
1997 Paano ang Puso Ko? Renato Star Cinema
Milagros[4] Nano Merdeka Film Productions
1998 Strebel: Gestapo ng Maynila Capt. Dovino Viva Films
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Mr. Medina Star Cinema
1999 Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede Mondragon Star Cinema
Esperanza: The Movie Juan Salgado Star Cinema
2000 Azucena Teban Reyna Films, Millennium Cinema
2001 Tuhog Leon Regal Films, Available Light Productions
2002 Kailangan Kita Ka Pinong Star Cinema
Lapu-Lapu Magellan Calinauan Cineworks, EDL Productions
2003 Walang Kapalit Popoy VIVA Films
2005 Nasaan Ka Man Don Augusto Star Cinema
La Visa Loca Mr. Nato Unitel Pictures
2006 TxT Mang Dante Regal Films & APT Entertainment
2007 A Love Story Sergio Montes Star Cinema
2008 Anak ng Kumander Commander Oyong MP Productions
A Very Special Love Luis Montenegro Star Cinema & VIVA Films
2009 You Changed My Life Luis Montenegro Star Cinema & VIVA Films
Tarot El Señor Regal Films
Ang Darling Kong Aswang Do APT Entertainment & OctoArts Films
2010 Working Girls Ronald Casuga Viva Films & GMA Films
Mahilig Independent film
2011 In the Name of Love Roger Star Cinema
Forever and a Day Tatang Star Cinema
My House Husband: Ikaw Na! Delfin OctoArts Films
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Luis Viva Films
2013 It Takes a Man and a Woman Luis Montenegro Star Cinema & VIVA Films
2014 1st Ko Si 3rd Firestarters Production
The Janitor Crisanto's Dad APT Entertainment
2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Bishop Antonio Palang
2021 Love or Money[5] Tatay Perts Star Cinema
2023 GomBurZa Padre Mariano Gomez Jesuit Communications, MQuest Ventures, CMB Film Services

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2020 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Ramon Santos
2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit David Villaluna
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Don Ismael A. Cardinal
Ngayon at Kailanman Julian Cortes
The Blood Sisters Fabian Solomon
2017 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Ben Salcedo
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Domingo "Amang/Lawin" Bulaon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay Jose
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Engkwentro Eddie
2015 And I Love You So Señor Andres Jimenez
Princess in the Palace Thomas
Nathaniel Serafin Pelaez
2014 Niño Don Pedro Sagrado
2013 Wansapanataym: The Christmas Tablet Boss Nazareno
Adarna Uwarko
Muling Buksan ang Puso Bernardo Beltran
Wanspanataym: Tago, Diego, Tago Badong
Indio Tarong
2012 Magpakailanman: The Mirriam Castillo Story George Castillo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kabibe Lito
Walang Hanggan Teban
The Good Daughter Berting
Luna Blanca Lolo Igme Sagrado
Maalaala Mo Kaya: T-shirt Domeng
Princess and I Maja Raja Hwan Chuk
2011 Budoy Renato Dizon
100 Days to Heaven Gen. Salazar
Wansapanataym: Batang Chalk Eugeniano
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Gen. Eduardo Marcelo
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Building Melencio Morales
Rubi Dr. Jose Bermudez
2009 Sana Ngayong Pasko Pablo Dionisio
May Bukas Pa Don Miguel Delgado
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? Old Gabriel
Zorro Magistrate of Angeles
2008 Luna Mystika Don Joaquin Sagrado / Agnon
Lobo Gen. Leon Cristobal[6]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa Pedro
2007 La Vendetta Edwin Cardinale
2006 Captain Barbell Lolo Aloy
2004 Maynila Various
2003 Darating ang Umaga Don Lucio Reigo-De Dios
2001 Recuerdo de Amor Antonio Sebastian / Enrico Villafuerte
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tula Dad
1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Julio Morales
1997–1999 Esperanza Juan Salgado
1987 Maricel Regal Drama Special Mr. Silva[7]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award-giving body Category Work Result
2008 26th Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor A Love Story Won

References

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  1. ^ "Dante Rivero joins ranks of producers". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. July 28, 1988. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  2. ^ "Beauties all". Manila Standard. April 13, 1989. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  3. ^ Browning, John Edgar; Picart, Caroline Joan (Kay) (January 10, 2014). Dracula in Visual Media: Film, Television, Comic Book and Electronic Game Appearances, 1921-2010. McFarland. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-7864-6201-8. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  4. ^ Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. p. 50. ISBN 978-981-05-3185-0. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Asilo, Rito P. (March 15, 2021). "'Love or Money': Fleeting thrills in glossy but tonally disjointed Coco-Angelica starrer". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  6. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "Memorable Lobo episodes that gave a thrilling, fascinating start to the Moonstone Trilogy". ABS CBN Entertainment. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  7. ^ Lara, R. Martin (November 23, 1987). "The next important Actress". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved August 2, 2020.