Author Biography

With a career spanning over three 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 continued working in films with leading roles like Newline's Take the Lead, opposite Antonio Banderas, and starring in The Debut, which became the voice of a Filipino American generation. 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.

Review

"A hugely insightful read that brought me back to my childhood, when the coolest superhero any Asian American kid could be was Rufio. Dante's exciting journey will inspire you to dream big, take risks, and tell your own stories." —Jon M. Chu, Director of Crazy Rich Asians

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Dante's book reaches his wide cult audiences between Avatar: The Last Airbender and Steven Spielberg's Hook.

Long Description

From Rufio to Zuko is a personal examination of the upbringing, culture, and work of Dante Basco. Basco ruminates on the formative power of his Filipino-American heritage, his family, the dynamics that evolved throughout his career, and his experiences behind playing a couple of America's most popular characters.

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Memoir of the pioneering Filipino-American actor Dante Basco.

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