Ray Ventura

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004) — Ka Harim
2. Miracle (1982) — Bino
3. Kiss the Sky (1998) — Mateo Brother #1
4. Live by the Fist (1993) — Father Zamora
5. Moral (1982) — Taxi Driver
6. Deathrow (2000) — Mio
7. Midnight Dancers (1994) — Gregorio
8. Virgin Forest (1985) — Chua Tek
9. Dirty Affair (1990) — Ricardo Tuazon
10. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
11. Broken Marriage (1983)
12. Syota ng Bayan (2001) — Tandang Ponso
13. Joyful Mystery (1984) — Santos
14. Birador (1998) — Ben
15. Sutla (1999)
16. One Day Without God (1989) — Manong Kidlat
17. Leon Cordero (1996) — Turing
18. You're All I Need (2000) — Tatay
19. When Will You Be Mine (1991) — Adul's lawyer
20. Sana Kahit Minsan (1992)
21. Escape (1995) — The General
22. Miguel/Michelle (1998) — Nano
23. Bayad Puri (1997)
24. Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1996) — Tata Indo
25. Why Is There a Yesterday? (1996) — Col. Madrigal
26. Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999) — Encio
27. Wrenched From Heaven (1985) — David
28. NBI: The Mariano Mison Story (1997)
29. Lahar: Paraisong Abo (1997)
30. Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II (1997) — Prosecutor (episode 1)
31. Gimik: The Reunion (1999) — Mr. Suntay
32. Stella Magtanggol (1992)
33. Mumbaki (1996) — Apong Ginoldang
34. Dahas (1995) — NBI Chief
35. Apoy sa Puso (1992)
36. Darna (1991)
37. Sakay (1993) — Gen. Cornelio Felizardo
38. Nena (1995)
39. Anting-anting (1998)
40. Ping Lacson: Super Cop (2000) — Abadilla