Here’s a poem for you all to check out. You can pick up a copy of my book “Dante’s Poetry Lounge” at dantebasco.com
November 9, 2010
A Poem Called Give
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Dante Basco
One time leader of the Lost Boys & Prince of the Fire Nation...
Actor/Writer/Poet/Producer
With a career spanning over two and a half decades, DANTE BASCO is a Hollywood actor who has become a cult classic and pioneering figure in Asian American cinema. He was first introduced in Steven Spielberg's fairytale movie Hook, as "Rufio", the leader of the Lost Boys. He quickly jumped to leading roles like Newline's Take the Lead, opposite Antonio Banderas, and The Debut, which became the voice of a Filipino American generation. 20th Century Fox executives were so mesmerized by the uniqueness of Dante's look and ability that they gave him a development deal for his own series and he starred in a pilot for Touchstone/ABC, The Chang Family Saves the World, written and produced by John Ridley and directed by Paris Barclay. Ever versatile, he's "Jake Long" in Disney's animated series American Dragon: Jake Long as well as "Prince Zuko" in Nickelodeon's phenomenal hit, Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Dante is the founder of one of the largest weekly poetry venue in the country, "Da Poetry Lounge" in Los Angeles and he has also shared his spoken word poetry on Russell Simmons' HBO Def Poetry Jam. He has also begun writing and producing his own features with his production company Kinetic Films, including Hang Loose, a (hilarious buddy) comedy with YouTube sensation KevJumba, winning the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Special Jury Prizes for "Best Actor" and "Best Newcomer" respectively.
From breakdancing in the streets of San Francisco to starring in movies on the silver screen, Dante Basco has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood and truly an Asian American icon.
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November 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I’ll have to pick up your book, you have an off beat, raw style that I appreciate. I would have preferred the poem without the music, you have a very powerful voice that can definitely hold a person’s attention. It was a fantastic poem, very heartfelt, it made me reflect on anonymous donor Type A+ who donated 7 units of blood to keep me alive in September. That’s REALLY giving. Sorry, I ramble, your poem just got me thinking. You’re a talented man, Dante.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Good, powerful message in that poem. And some good music in there too. I liked it.
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I AM glad you decided to post a peice of your work, I’m feeling that! Thanx!!