Ray Ventura

Acting

Ray Ventura

Born January 3, 1944 · Makati City, Phillipines

Died October 24, 2001 · aged 57

Ray Ventura was a stage, film and television actor and director who gained recognition from playing various supporting yet memorable roles. Born in Makati on Jan 3, 1944, Raven passed away on October 24, 2001 in his home in Makati City due to complications brought about by liver and bone cancer. He was married to Amelia Leaño, with whom he had three children, and six grandchildren.

Known For

When Will You Be MineWhen Will You Be Mine · 1991
When Will You Be Mine
★ 9.51991
MovieCrimeThriller
Mariel, the illegitimate daughter of Shirley, has been the center of contention since her birth when Shirley's husband Ben sells Mariel to child trafficker Adul. Because of an immigration impediment, Adul consigns Mariel to the care of her cousin Jaime and nursemaid Dolor, the midwife at Mariel's birth. However, Jaime's wife, Laila, doesn't want to keep the baby because the sight of an infant reminds her of her stillborn child, and Dolor's boyfriend, Ramir, is jealous of the love and attention Dolor gives the baby. When Laila has accepted Mariel, Adul returns to claim her adopted now-grown daughter, but Dolor inadvertently learns of Adul's wicked plan to sell Mariel for a large amount.
Wrenched From HeavenWrenched From Heaven · 1985
Wrenched From Heaven
★ 9.51985
MovieDrama
A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.
Leon Cordero: Duwag Lang Ang Hahalik Sa LupaLeon Cordero: Duwag Lang Ang Hahalik Sa Lupa · 1996
Leon Cordero: Duwag Lang Ang Hahalik Sa Lupa
★ 5.01996
MovieAction
Dirty AffairDirty Affair · 1990
Dirty Affair
★ 6.61990
MovieDramaThriller
A teenage boy befriends a starlet who is having an affair with an ambitious mayor. As the elections are coming up, the mayor's wife wants him to get rid of his mistress. The starlet agrees to stop the affair on condition that the mayor help release her boyfriend from jail. The mayor does so, but wants the former jail-bird to kill his political rival.
DahasDahas · 1995
Dahas
★ 8.01995
MovieDramaCrime
Luisa is raped by an unknown assailant a few nights before she is wed to Jake. When Jake discovers Luisa's prenuptial chastity is in question on their first night, violent events unfold.
Midnight DancersMidnight Dancers · 1994
Midnight Dancers
★ 5.41994
MovieDramaCrime
Joel, Dennis and Sonny are three poor, handsome brothers who support their parents by working as "macho" dancers in the lively gay club scene of Manila in this dramedy that was originally banned in the Philippines.
SakaySakay · 1993
Sakay
★ 9.01993
MovieHistoryDrama
The film covers the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a criminal for continuing hostilities against the United States after the "official" end of the Philippine Insurrection.
Beautiful GirlBeautiful Girl · 1990
Beautiful Girl
★ 9.01990
MovieDramaRomance
A young female student develops feelings for a rebel soldier whose younger brother is in love with her.

Filmography

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Calvento Files: The MovieCalvento Files: The Movie · 1997
Calvento Files: The Movie
★ 7.01997
MovieDramaCrime
This movie has two episodes depicted from investigative crime show. Each episode speaks of grotesque deaths, betrayal, and the family members of the victims’ pursuit for justice. Episode 1 : Balintuwad It is the story of an epileptic fifteen-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted and later on drowned to death by a group of unknown men. As the rape-slay case comes to close, investigation reveals that the suspects are schoolteachers, who are expected to enhance a good future for children. Episode 2: Inay, May Momo, A young mother and her daughter’s nightmare begin when the husband is man-slaughtered by the mother’s other lover. The widowed wife files criminal case to imprison to killer however instead of surrendering the murderer chases down the mother and her distraught daughter to make them drop the charges against him.

Joaquin (segment "Balintuwad")

Kahapon, May Dalawang BataKahapon, May Dalawang Bata · 1999
Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata
★ 9.51999
MovieDrama
It is the time of El Niño, a season ruled by superstition and fear. The rain is long in coming, the ground has cracked up dry. The ricestalks are thin and sickly. Villagers go hungry. And a boy dies from a snakebite. The adults splinter. Some pray. Others join a cult to appease earth spirits and wait for the ada, the ricefield spirit goddess of bountiful harvest who dances naked on moonlit nights and signals the need for a virgin’s sacrifice. There are fence sitters, equally pro-church and pro-cult. A landlord’s steward enforces his master’s usury on hapless farmers. A self-righteous priest says rain must first be deserved. Two young women fight for the right to do with their bodies as they please. A bastard boy and a blind girl come of age. Yesterday, they were children.

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