wow i just read now that he has died! i was in a film with roland in 1992 called live by the fist. roland was not only a great actor but he showed me a photo of himself and arnold swartzanaggar from 1975 when he and arnold where in a competition together lifting weights.
also during the filming of the movie "live by the fist" in corraigador i had given my camera to a guy i thought was with our crew to take still shots, well i was wrong, roland went to hunt him down but to no avail.
Rolando Pintoy was my uncle. He married my Aunt in America in the 1970s. The marriage didn't last, but I knew him for about a year. He was a nice caring man. He showed me as a ten year old how to do some things with the Arnis fighting sticks. I looked him up on youtube and found he passed in 2009. I'll pass that along to my Aunt who is still living in her 70s in Maryland and Florida.
I was very sad to hear of Rolands death.I lived close to his Australian house in Frankston in a outer suburb of Melbourne.Roland a I tried to get a film off the ground in the 90s.We shot as much as we could and tried to get further funding.The footage I have of you I will treasure even more.
Ah a great recall to highlights of Roland life. Nicely done and well presented thanks for the effort you took on it as well! I had never met him but prehaps you had?
He arrived on his last visit to the philippines mid Feb 09 and wasted no time in sharing his love for his art to so many in as far away as Lupon, Davao oriental where he was well recieved honored and loved by so many there as well as any where he went.
services for him in Antipolo, Mnl told of many that came to pay last respects
He was a father figure,an uncle ,a dear friend.i will miss my unlce dearly.he died in my arms.Yes,he was an action star,yes he was a pro bodybuilder but most of all Martial arts was his life.he lived & died as an ambassador for the art of kali eskrima arnis. his legacy will never be forgotten.love you po uncle.Say hi to all our loved ones in heaven,il see you again
My heartfelt condolences to the Dantes family and friends. You are indeed a true Filipino Martial Artist, a true legend and a kind person whom I met at SM Megamall during the May 2007 FMA festival. I would never forget the warm welcome you gave me and your well wishes to my Sikaran grandmaster Meliton Geronimo. May your soul rest in peace.
WE MISS YOU UNCLE. R.I.P. GM Rolando P. Dantes
slicknslykane 1 week ago
best bloke you could ever meet...rip roland
hsvgts1969 2 months ago
wow i just read now that he has died! i was in a film with roland in 1992 called live by the fist. roland was not only a great actor but he showed me a photo of himself and arnold swartzanaggar from 1975 when he and arnold where in a competition together lifting weights.
also during the filming of the movie "live by the fist" in corraigador i had given my camera to a guy i thought was with our crew to take still shots, well i was wrong, roland went to hunt him down but to no avail.
hypobob 4 months ago
Rolando Pintoy was my uncle. He married my Aunt in America in the 1970s. The marriage didn't last, but I knew him for about a year. He was a nice caring man. He showed me as a ten year old how to do some things with the Arnis fighting sticks. I looked him up on youtube and found he passed in 2009. I'll pass that along to my Aunt who is still living in her 70s in Maryland and Florida.
elvislives81677 1 year ago
Rest In Peace Grand Master Roland Dantes.
shihanmph 2 years ago
I was very sad to hear of Rolands death.I lived close to his Australian house in Frankston in a outer suburb of Melbourne.Roland a I tried to get a film off the ground in the 90s.We shot as much as we could and tried to get further funding.The footage I have of you I will treasure even more.
reticulan5 2 years ago
Great Grand Master!!
RIP
HartCone 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this video and information. Let the masters Legacy may live among us. With humble respest
from the FIMAS Arnis Club Switzerland
macfimas 2 years ago
RIP mr. roland dantes
freddiego60 2 years ago
does anybody know the cause of his death?
thanks.
freddiego60 2 years ago
he is another great filipino martial artist,sorry to know he passed away...condolence to all who love this very intelligent person.
boplux 2 years ago
Ah a great recall to highlights of Roland life. Nicely done and well presented thanks for the effort you took on it as well! I had never met him but prehaps you had?
He arrived on his last visit to the philippines mid Feb 09 and wasted no time in sharing his love for his art to so many in as far away as Lupon, Davao oriental where he was well recieved honored and loved by so many there as well as any where he went.
services for him in Antipolo, Mnl told of many that came to pay last respects
mustg0 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this video of a great legend who's legacy will continue to grow.
R.I.P.
From your friends the O'Malley Clan
RapidArnis 2 years ago
grand master roland dantes paalam po...
anton1026 2 years ago
R.I.P. :-(
kwarnisplayer 3 years ago
This great loss. It will be in our memory veins. Let God accept Him to one's glory.
Mabuhay.
eskrima0 3 years ago
He was a father figure,an uncle ,a dear friend.i will miss my unlce dearly.he died in my arms.Yes,he was an action star,yes he was a pro bodybuilder but most of all Martial arts was his life.he lived & died as an ambassador for the art of kali eskrima arnis. his legacy will never be forgotten.love you po uncle.Say hi to all our loved ones in heaven,il see you again
slicknslykane 3 years ago
He looks like dingdong dantes too.. are they related to each other? thanks,
marvin0920 2 years ago
My Deep Condolences!
With Respect
Nelson Pinto
farangsulsa2 3 years ago
Good video remembering him, Grandmaster Dieter Knüttel. May he Rest in Peace.
tiokiko64 3 years ago
My heartfelt condolences to the Dantes family and friends. You are indeed a true Filipino Martial Artist, a true legend and a kind person whom I met at SM Megamall during the May 2007 FMA festival. I would never forget the warm welcome you gave me and your well wishes to my Sikaran grandmaster Meliton Geronimo. May your soul rest in peace.
Sikaran/Lapunti
dgtalcue 3 years ago
A Big Loss to the FMA World!
May he Rest in Peace!
Mono287 3 years ago