Ramon Zamora

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".

Early career Zamora was born in San Juan, Rizal. He began his entertainment career in 1953 as a stuntman and dancer for LVN Pictures. He also was a member of the Festival Dancers, a dance troupe which performed international tours regularly.

Then he played his villain role as Edu Manzano's right-hand man to Lito Lapid in an action packed film 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 home, Zamora had completed one last film that had yet to be released, Ataul for Rent. His remains is at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.

Filmography Film The Pig Boss (1972) Dobol Trobol (1973) Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko (1973) - Pedro Penduko Landas ng Hari ( Way of the Dragon, 1973) Shadow of the Dragon (1973) The Game of Death! (1974) Return of the Dragon (1974/I) They Call Him Chop-suey (1975) - Chop-suey Karunungang Itim (1976) Peter Pandesal (1977) - Pete The Interceptors (1977) Dragon, Lizard, Boxer (1977) Ang Hari at ang Alas (1978) Bruce Liit (1978) Ahas sa Pugad Lawin (1979) Kodigo Penal: The Valderrama Case (1980) Snake Dragon Connection (1980) Ang Tapang para sa Lahat! (1982) - Joaquin Dalmacio Armas (1983) Porontoy (1983) Death Raiders (1984) Ninja Komisyon (1986) Kontra Bandido (1986) Amang Hustler (1987) The Rookies and the Mighty Kids (1987) Vengeance Squad (1987) - Special participation Damong Makamandag (1988) Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint... A Filipino (1988) Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts (1988) Me and Ninja Liit (1988) - Papang Sang My Darling Domestic (Greyt Eskeyp) (1989) Hindi Palulupig (1989) - Ramon Dudurugin Kita ng Bala Ko (1991) Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue (1991) - Gen. Volkswagen Eh, Kasi Bata (1992) - Frank Chavit Aguinaldo (1993) Duterte: Ang Berdugong Alkalde ng Davao (1997) - Ka Diony Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback (2000) - Maguayen Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover (2000) Isang Lahi, Isang Dugo sa Lupang Pangako (2000) - Arula Sgt. Isaias Marcos... Bawat Hakbang Panganib (2000) Eksperto: Ako ang Sasagupa! (2000) - Mr. Lee Chang Loo Eva, Lason kay Adan (2002) Pistolero (2002) Pelukang Itim: Agimat Ko Ito for Victory Again (2005) Lisensyadong Kamao (2005) - Pedring M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks Obda Neyson Adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli (2007) Ataul: For Rent (2007) - Chairman Tando

Television Year Title Role 1970s Super Laff-In himself 2006 Maging Sino Ka Man Simon 2006 Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Father Ben 2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Shades" Tatay Landro