I'd agree with him. The first time I kissed a guy it felt like I was kissing sandpaper but over time I got use to that and when I'd kiss a guy with a full beard.
No lie, "But I'm a cheerleader" is my all time favorite movie! I've watched it like 6 times and it still cracks me up. The acting was great. And I think it's wonderful when straight actors are ok with playing gay. It may not seem like much, but as a gay person myself I can honestly say that it helps me loads to see other people like me (I know they're acting but still) on screen. So thank you Dante :) for being one of those actors. And also a big thank you to all the other actors in this movie.
Wow, you went to great lengths to avoid kissing him till the last possible moment. Have you had to play a gay role since? But I'm A Cheerleader was hilarious...and I didn't even realize you were in it until you had a line.
i live for that movie 😍 ughh..that movie is what inspires me to be gay & its so cute 😘 its amazing !! i watch it like allll the time classic forreal & dante your awesome you played that part 👏👌
I love this movie so much and I didn’t realize for the longest time that Zuko/Jake Long was in But I’m a Cheerleader. I love your voice and so many things your in it’s great.
You are my favorite actor and voice actor and I was hiding in my room at like 1:00am from my homophobic mom, watching "But I'm a Cheerleader" and you popped up and I was like WHAAT? You're an awesome dude XDD
Trying to find the movie online somehow and ran across this. Thanks for not declining the role. I'm sure it was the weirdest thing ever to kiss someone you're not into. I get that way even I'm into all. I'm going to buy the dvd and hold onto it if i ever get to meet you again.
This was hilarious. I need to see this movie since it's a cult classic. Even if I have to buy it, I will see it! Gotta say, I was laughing during this. Your facial expressions during this are so funny. Anyway, I don't know about other women, but I don't let my boyfriend shave his entire beard because if it's too short, it's like sandpaper, and it eats my skin, but it's softer when it's longer, and it doesn't hurt.
I was just looking at clips of that movie the other day!! It's been ages since I've seen it, awesome film though ^_^ Loved your story!! Can't wait to hear about Avatar :) Maybe American Dragon too? xP How is Hang Loose coming? I'm excited for it!!
Was on Facebook debating and talking about childhood crushes. I just watched fakin the funk, the first VHS I ever bought with my hard earned allowance money, and ended up here🤣
Hey! That's a great movie and had forgotten that you were in it which makes it that much better! (I think I recognised you at the time I watched it but I'll forever associate you with Hook and Avatar). As for the stubble on stubble thing.. we gay guys kinda like that... It's all about the rough and tumble rather than the soft and sweet.
Damn! One of my favourite gay movies and I had no idea you were in it! I should pay a little less attention to the ladies next time eh? And yeah, stubble's a bit of a turn-off for sure ahaha.
Lol omg me and my sister caught it on HBO few year back and the only reason we watched it was because we say your name, we laughed through out the whole movie. It's hilarious and when you guys kissed the whole room was silent for about 5minutes, and te whole time i was watching it i was kinda wishing it was me :p. I love that movie. You should talk about Biker Boyz next
I know for damn sure you're gonna do Avatar, so, ima ask you. What was it like acting in TAKE THE LEAD, with the suavest man, Señor Banderas? Lol I personally enjoyed that film
Even though it's been so long since I last saw that movie, I could have sworn you didn't have facial hair on your chin. I looked on youtube to see if there is a clip to see if I was right, I did find a clip of the movie that you were in and your character clearly didn't have facial hair on his chin (while being reminded how hot you look in that movie). Maybe your character grew it later in the movie? I don't know but yea I really like But I'm a Cheerleader and I just heard about Hang Loose.
I never heard this before from you but if you don't mind telling this story again which I'm pretty sure you have can you talk about why and how you got into acting and what your first acting experience was like....
I just watched the movie and I didn't really expect to see Dante there. I got more excited when I read his name at the beginning of the film, I was like wHAT?? DANTE IS HERE?? As a gay man, I approve the representation, it was a solid 11/10 🫶🫶
"...sandpaper on sandpaper... my face was all red afterwords"
That's rough buddy.
i see that you are also a person of culture...
my first girlfriend turned into the moon
I'd agree with him. The first time I kissed a guy it felt like I was kissing sandpaper but over time I got use to that and when I'd kiss a guy with a full beard.
When I first heard your character speak, I was like "Zuko!!!!"
Literally same, I freaked out about it in the comments of the movie😂😂😂
SAME
No lie, "But I'm a cheerleader" is my all time favorite movie! I've watched it like 6 times and it still cracks me up.
The acting was great. And I think it's wonderful when straight actors are ok with playing gay. It may not seem like much, but as a gay person myself I can honestly say that it helps me loads to see other people like me (I know they're acting but still) on screen. So thank you Dante :) for being one of those actors. And also a big thank you to all the other actors in this movie.
“Facial hair... it was like sandpaper I don’t know how you women deal with it”
Proceeds to not shave 😂😂
when you realize he's 40 😲😲😲 my childhood....
He don't look forty
+Tran101 truth
Honestly, you guys did a great job. One of the cutest parts of one of my all time favorite films.
i appreciate that comment...
I knew it! Hahaha! when I heard you talk for the first time in the movie, I was like, damn Zuko's in True Directions? :))
I'm a lesbian myself, so I don't know how straight women deal with facial hair either.
What about non-facial hair
This movie is part of my "growing up" process! So glad that you shared your story! Loved this!
I keep closing my eyes and all I keep hearing is a gay Zuko. O///O
He is so cute. Alright, Prince Zuko!!!! LOL.
100000000%
I love the honesty in these stories... The purity, the truth is endearing =) Dante rocks!
ZUKO! That's going to follow him forever!
I loved this movie, I really liked Dantes character in it too!
Wow, you went to great lengths to avoid kissing him till the last possible moment. Have you had to play a gay role since?
But I'm A Cheerleader was hilarious...and I didn't even realize you were in it until you had a line.
Well that's one way to practice a scene.
As a homosexual myself, I've had many a red face from making out with stubbly guys. And a lot of hair in my mouth 😅
probably one of my favorite movies ever
OH MY GOD THE SANDPAPER THING IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM THANK YOU
that was a great movie one of my favorite funny movies of my youth. keep up the great work
This autoplayed on Tubi last night for me and I it was my first time watching. The range on Dante is kinda wicked😂
i live for that movie 😍 ughh..that movie is what inspires me to be gay & its so cute 😘 its amazing !! i watch it like allll the time classic forreal & dante your awesome you played that part 👏👌
All the commenters: Zuko!
Me: Rufio!
Haha same
hehe, you tell a great story! I loved "But I'm a Cheerleader" and I can't wait for your Avatar stories :)
Dude you're awesome! I can't wait to hear all the Avatar stories (:
I love this movie so much and I didn’t realize for the longest time that Zuko/Jake Long was in But I’m a Cheerleader. I love your voice and so many things your in it’s great.
You are my favorite actor and voice actor and I was hiding in my room at like 1:00am from my homophobic mom, watching "But I'm a Cheerleader" and you popped up and I was like WHAAT? You're an awesome dude XDD
Rufio!! You will always be my childhood crush! ❤️ Hook will always be my favorite! Still love you in this movie as well!
Trying to find the movie online somehow and ran across this. Thanks for not declining the role. I'm sure it was the weirdest thing ever to kiss someone you're not into. I get that way even I'm into all. I'm going to buy the dvd and hold onto it if i ever get to meet you again.
Props and praise to you, for doing that in the 90s ❤️
I watched this movie in rhe early 2003s it's one of the best movies of all time
This was hilarious. I need to see this movie since it's a cult classic. Even if I have to buy it, I will see it!
Gotta say, I was laughing during this. Your facial expressions during this are so funny.
Anyway, I don't know about other women, but I don't let my boyfriend shave his entire beard because if it's too short, it's like sandpaper, and it eats my skin, but it's softer when it's longer, and it doesn't hurt.
Just close your eyes and imagine Zuko.
Ahaha your description of what the kiss felt like...facial hair is scratchy...sand paper too funny...
That is pretty cool. You gained a different perspective.
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I was just looking at clips of that movie the other day!! It's been ages since I've seen it, awesome film though ^_^ Loved your story!! Can't wait to hear about Avatar :) Maybe American Dragon too? xP How is Hang Loose coming? I'm excited for it!!
Prince zuko!
Was on Facebook debating and talking about childhood crushes. I just watched fakin the funk, the first VHS I ever bought with my hard earned allowance money, and ended up here🤣
How about those few episodes you played in Moesha?
Hey! That's a great movie and had forgotten that you were in it which makes it that much better! (I think I recognised you at the time I watched it but I'll forever associate you with Hook and Avatar).
As for the stubble on stubble thing.. we gay guys kinda like that... It's all about the rough and tumble rather than the soft and sweet.
Well thx for giving Kip the experience for kissing Gerry Bertier in Remember The Titans 😂
I feel all of us would love to hear stories that you cherish but aren't too personal =)
But the real question is did you get it in one take or have to do it again?
I remember watching this movie, that's another one I need to find so you can sign it lol
Seeing Rufio/Zuko in an LGBT movie is everythinggggg😭😭😭✨✨✨
Avatar, American Dragon, Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Madrid in The Suite Life Goes Hollywood) and Kim Possible (Fukushima in Exchange) XD
Damn! One of my favourite gay movies and I had no idea you were in it! I should pay a little less attention to the ladies next time eh?
And yeah, stubble's a bit of a turn-off for sure ahaha.
Avatar and American Dragon! and that movie you did involving Antonio Banderas and Dancing!!!!
Lol omg me and my sister caught it on HBO few year back and the only reason we watched it was because we say your name, we laughed through out the whole movie. It's hilarious and when you guys kissed the whole room was silent for about 5minutes, and te whole time i was watching it i was kinda wishing it was me :p. I love that movie. You should talk about Biker Boyz next
totally agree about the sand paper feeling... =)
This is the best story
I would like to say this is the first time I've understood how human voice actors are, but Grey already popped that cherry. Wait what.
OMG AVATAR BRO
American Dragon!
I know for damn sure you're gonna do Avatar, so, ima ask you.
What was it like acting in TAKE THE LEAD, with the suavest man, Señor Banderas? Lol I personally enjoyed that film
Even though it's been so long since I last saw that movie, I could have sworn you didn't have facial hair on your chin.
I looked on youtube to see if there is a clip to see if I was right, I did find a clip of the movie that you were in and your character clearly didn't have facial hair on his chin (while being reminded how hot you look in that movie).
Maybe your character grew it later in the movie? I don't know but yea I really like But I'm a Cheerleader and I just heard about Hang Loose.
What the Heck Rufio is in his 40’s now
FINESSSSE THIS 👌🤣
awkward but funny XD
DID I HEAR RU PAUL !!??
Honoooooooooooooor!!! Sorry Dante I had to do it :)
Did you do a story on Fakin’’ Da Funk?
Man I love that movie I trying to find the DVD.
Zuko!
I would love to hear about Fakin Da Funk!
I never heard this before from you but if you don't mind telling this story again which I'm pretty sure you have can you talk about why and how you got into acting and what your first acting experience was like....
Avatar, please XD I always wondered if it was hard to voice act with Zach Eisen, since he wasn't THERE, especially in the third season.
tell us about being on Fresh Prince of Bel Air!
Dante, you're so cute. :)
I watched but I'm a cheerleader last night and this morning
Do, "Take the Lead"!!!
Yo you gotta talk about fresh prince!
Hello, Zuko here!
Avatar Stories!!! Plz I beg of u!!
Dante u r still fine... Mmmm
American Dragon :)
TAKE THE LEAD!!!
What was it like doing the movie Fakin' The Funk, and doing a lot of African American themed television shows?
omg stubble and beard burn hurts like a bitch. like stubble is great aesthetically but the worst on the skin
the first time i played gay😭
Zuko!!
Lol this is making me feel awkward....
This is in his restroom.......
Rufio got chunky
David Bosinger a sword to the chest can do that.
hello, zuko here! homosexual varsity wrestler. how ya doin?
My prince Zuko comes out of his cartoon and comes into irl I'm so happy
So you realize how horrible kissing someone with facial hair is, but you still keep it? ;-)
Just search up tubeplus.com and type in But I'm a Cheerleader and you can watch it online just X out the ads if you dont like them XD
Naw, because if you support someones work, you would buy the product and not be a cheap sorry ass loser who wants stuff for free.
gay zuko
Fakin 'da Funk and Fresh Prince of bel-air :D
Noooo not my baby! 😠
I KNEW IT I HEAARD HIM AND
ZUKO NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I wonder what your father is going to do with the rest of your honor...
Mommy thinks you're cute.
Dante! Hey how's it going, buddy? I am such a big fan of you! You sound like you're black. Dante, you rock, dude! 😄😄😄
Don't forget you kissed a guy in a webcomic :3
I don't see how you could kiss a guy...I couldn't kiss another girl if my life depended on it...
I just watched the movie and I didn't really expect to see Dante there. I got more excited when I read his name at the beginning of the film, I was like wHAT?? DANTE IS HERE?? As a gay man, I approve the representation, it was a solid 11/10 🫶🫶
American Dragon!