Born in Hong Kong of Filipino descent, Mariano was picked for the role of Sadiq Hossein in Bloodsport (1988) after being spotted working out in a gym in Wan Chai. At the time, he needed the money to pay for his university fees. Mariano graduated with a degree in English Literature and History at the University of Hong Kong and works as an English teacher.
Bio:
Born in Hong Kong of Filipino descent, Mariano was picked for the role of Sadiq Hossein in Bloodsport (1988) after being spotted working out in a gym in Wan Chai. At the time, he needed the money to pay for his university fees. Mariano graduated with a degree in English Literature and History at the University of Hong Kong and works as an English teacher.
Tivia:
Has serious sleight of hand skills and performs magic shows for children.On the set of Bloodsport, Mariano was accidentally knocked unconscious because Jean-Claude Van Damme elbowed him in the face and split his lip. The scene made it into the movie.
Born in Hong Kong of Filipino descent, Mariano was picked for the role of Sadiq Hossein in Bloodsport (1988) after being spotted working out in a gym in Wan Chai. At the time, he needed the money to pay for his university fees. Mariano graduated with
Trivia:
Has serious sleight of hand skills and performs magic shows for children.On the set of Bloodsport, Mariano was accidentally knocked unconscious because Jean-Claude Van Damme elbowed him in the face and split his lip. The scene made it into the movie.
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