Vic Vargas was born on March 28, 1939.[1] When he was 17, Vargas won three championships for judo in the Philippines.[2] He finished architecture[a] at the University of Santo Tomas and then afterwards, became a physical education instructor teaching martial arts at the University of the East.[2]
Eventually, he reluctantly entered show business after being challenged by a friend, and then, he debuted in the film Diegong Tabak in 1962.[2] His early films also include pairing with Filipina actress Josephine Estrada[3] particularly in the film Prinsipeng Tulisan made by VP Pictures, a subsidiary of Sampaguita Pictures, where he was one of its contract actor.[4] Being an expert on judo, he became a judo instructor for a television program broadcast by Channel 7.[2]
Later career
He starred in numerous films from early 1960s up to 2002. He was typecast in certain genres like action and sexy comedy due to his dark skin, figure and sex appeal.[2] In 1971, he got a role in the Ismael Bernal's Pagdating sa Dulo, which was voted by Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino as one of the best films of the 1970s.[1] In the film El Vibora, he won his first Best Actor award given by the organizers of the 1972 Manila Film Festival.[1] He won again as Best Actor the next year on the same festival for the film Nueva Vizcaya.[1]
In the mid-1970s, he was an on and off-cam pair with 1969 Miss UniverseGloria Diaz.[4] Their first film together was in Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa, that started a wet-and-wild trend in Philippine cinema.[4] The tandem also starred in the Andres de Saya film series.[1] In the 1982 film In This Corner by Filipino director Lino Brocka, he got an Urian Best Actor nomination.[4][5]
Aside being a film actor, he also appeared on television and he became one of the cast of the television show Lahi ni Adan and briefly hosted Tawag ng Tanghalan after the death of Lopito, the original male host of the show.[4] He also appeared in the sitcom television show of ABS-CBN, Home Along Da Riles.[6] Other notable films that he starred include Pito ang Asawa Ko, Sinong Kapiling, Sinong Kasiping?, Banta ng Kahapon, and The King and the Emperor.[1]
He was also known for being one of the first actors who entered the Charismatic movement in the Philippines.[1] He also became an environmentalist after becoming a member of the environmental group Bantay-Dagat in Palawan.[1] One of his last films include portraying Rajah Humabon in the 2002 biopic film Lapu-Lapu, with Lito Lapid portraying the title character.[7]
Personal life
Vargas was married to Rosanna Zamora[8] and they have a child named Basilio Anton Asuncion.[9]
Death
He died at the age of 64 on July 19, 2003, 15 days after he suffered from a stroke and fell into coma.[2][6] He was rushed to the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay after having a typhoid fever in Subic that caused his stroke when he returned to Manila.[2][6] He was cremated and buried at Sacred Heart Church in Makati where his parents' body lie.[6]
^Another source says that he took up a commerce course.[1]
References
^ abcdefghiFrancisco, Butch (July 22, 2003). "Remembering a versatile actor". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
^ abcdefgEstanislao, Noel C. (2009). "Filipino Martial Arts Digest Special Edition - Judo in the Philippines" (PDF). usadojo.com. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
^"Former actress and Miss PH Josephine Estrada passes away in Arizona". INQUIRER.net USA. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
^ abcdeDolor, Danny (2010-06-20). "Vic Vargas: Sex symbol & actor". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
^"'Nueva Vizcaya' reaps 7 awards". The Times Journal. Philippines. 1973-06-27.
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Marfori and the surname or paternal family name is Asuncion Jose Maria Marfori Asuncion March 28 1939 July 19 2003 better known by his stage name Vic Vargas was a Filipino film actor and judoka Vic VargasBornJose Maria Marfori Asuncion 1939 03 28 28 March 1939PhilippinesDied19 July 2003 2003 07 19 aged 64 Pasay PhilippinesOccupation s Actor judokaYears active1962 2002SpouseRosanna ZamoraChildrenBasilio Anton Asuncion Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Later career 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 Filmography 5 1 Film 5 2 Television 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and career EditVic Vargas was born on March 28 1939 1 When he was 17 Vargas won three championships for judo in the Philippines 2 He finished architecture a at the University of Santo Tomas and then afterwards became a physical education instructor teaching martial arts at the University of the East 2 Eventually he reluctantly entered show business after being challenged by a friend and then he debuted in the film Diegong Tabak in 1962 2 His early films also include pairing with Filipina actress Josephine Estrada 3 particularly in the film Prinsipeng Tulisan made by VP Pictures a subsidiary of Sampaguita Pictures where he was one of its contract actor 4 Being an expert on judo he became a judo instructor for a television program broadcast by Channel 7 2 Later career EditHe starred in numerous films from early 1960s up to 2002 He was typecast in certain genres like action and sexy comedy due to his dark skin figure and sex appeal 2 In 1971 he got a role in the Ismael Bernal s Pagdating sa Dulo which was voted by Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino as one of the best films of the 1970s 1 In the film El Vibora he won his first Best Actor award given by the organizers of the 1972 Manila Film Festival 1 He won again as Best Actor the next year on the same festival for the film Nueva Vizcaya 1 In the mid 1970s he was an on and off cam pair with 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz 4 Their first film together was in Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa that started a wet and wild trend in Philippine cinema 4 The tandem also starred in the Andres de Saya film series 1 In the 1982 film In This Corner by Filipino director Lino Brocka he got an Urian Best Actor nomination 4 5 Aside being a film actor he also appeared on television and he became one of the cast of the television show Lahi ni Adan and briefly hosted Tawag ng Tanghalan after the death of Lopito the original male host of the show 4 He also appeared in the sitcom television show of ABS CBN Home Along Da Riles 6 Other notable films that he starred include Pito ang Asawa Ko Sinong Kapiling Sinong Kasiping Banta ng Kahapon and The King and the Emperor 1 He was also known for being one of the first actors who entered the Charismatic movement in the Philippines 1 He also became an environmentalist after becoming a member of the environmental group Bantay Dagat in Palawan 1 One of his last films include portraying Rajah Humabon in the 2002 biopic film Lapu Lapu with Lito Lapid portraying the title character 7 Personal life EditVargas was married to Rosanna Zamora 8 and they have a child named Basilio Anton Asuncion 9 Death EditHe died at the age of 64 on July 19 2003 15 days after he suffered from a stroke and fell into coma 2 6 He was rushed to the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay after having a typhoid fever in Subic that caused his stroke when he returned to Manila 2 6 He was cremated and buried at Sacred Heart Church in Makati where his parents body lie 6 Filmography EditFilm Edit Year Title Role Notes1962 Diegong Tabak1963 Bird of Paradise1963 Prinsipeng Tulisan Carlos1963 Tansan vs Tarsan Tarsan1964 Walang Takot sa Patalim1964 Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis1965 Mga Espada ng Rubitanya1969 Si Darna at ang Planetman Part of the Darna film series1969 Perlas ng Silanganan1971 Pagdating sa Dulo Initial Offering of Frankesa Films Inc 1972 El Vibora El Vibora1974 South Seas1974 Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa1974 Huwag Tularan Pito ang Asawa Ko1976 Daluyong at Habagat1977 Banta ng Kahapon1978 Mercenario 10 1982 Get My Son Dead or Alive Capt Carlo Mendoza1987 Hari sa Hari Lahi sa Lahi Paduka Pahala1988 Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo1988 Agila ng Maynila1992 Boboy Salonga Batang Tondo1994 Biboy Banal Pagganti Ko Tapos Kayo2002 Lapu Lapu Raha HumabonTelevision Edit Year Title Role Notes1978 Ōgon no Hibi NHK taiga dramaNotes Edit Another source says that he took up a commerce course 1 References Edit a b c d e f g h i Francisco Butch July 22 2003 Remembering a versatile actor Philstar com The Philippine Star Retrieved 2020 10 26 a b c d e f g Estanislao Noel C 2009 Filipino Martial Arts Digest Special Edition Judo in the Philippines PDF usadojo com Retrieved 2020 10 26 Former actress and Miss PH Josephine Estrada passes away in Arizona INQUIRER net USA Philippine Daily Inquirer 2019 04 16 Retrieved 2020 10 26 a b c d e Dolor Danny 2010 06 20 Vic Vargas Sex symbol amp actor Philstar com The Philippine Star Retrieved 2020 10 26 Nueva Vizcaya reaps 7 awards The Times Journal Philippines 1973 06 27 a b c d 3 veteran actors pass away Philstar com 2003 07 20 Retrieved 2020 10 26 Adobas Dennis 2002 12 17 Vic Vargas nagbabalik Philstar com in Tagalog Pilipino Star Ngayon Retrieved 2020 10 26 Surprise Melanie Marquez twirls anew on the ramp Inquirer Lifestyle Philippine Daily Inquirer 2013 08 10 Retrieved 2020 10 26 Man of the Year search is on Philstar com 2009 04 30 Retrieved 2020 10 26 Now Showing Bulletin Today November 14 1978 p 34 He kills to avenge a family tragedy External links EditVic Vargas at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vic Vargas amp oldid 1122014149, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
