from www.gmanetwork.com, posted 6 March 1999

Dingdong Dantes

He surely has the looks, talent & attitude to be in the business!

Dingdong Dantes stars in GMA's TEXT and TGIS

WHEN DID YOU GET STARTED IN SHOWBIZ?
I started when I was 3 years old as a commercial model and eventually had an offer for television.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AS AN ACTOR?
My most memorable moment as an actor was when I lied inside a coffin for the pilot episode of TEXT. I found it cool, though.

HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF FIVE YEARS FROM NOW?
I see myself as a graduate with a high degree earned.

WHAT KINDS OF ROLES DO YOU ENVISION YOURSELF DOING?
I envision myself doing Psycho roles and the "killer" type of role.

ARE YOU IN A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH A GIRL RIGHT NOW?
Serious relationship, no. Serious courtship, yes.

WHAT IS THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE THING THT A GIRL HAS DONE FOR YOU?
When she gave me a pendant with our pictue engraved on it.

WHAT IS THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE THING YOU HAVE DONE FOR A GIRL?
I surprised her three times in a row on her birthday...the last was when I popped out of a big wrapped box and gave flowers.

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME OFF CAMERA?
Like a normal teenager. On weekdays, I go to school and hang out with my friends after. Friday nights, I go out with my friends, wither to the movie house or to bars. I also spend time on my most loved hobby --- playing drums.