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Dangerous Minds

Jennifer Clermont | 5:04 p.m. July 15, 1999

Hi, I know I'm a little late but I just saw this movie 2
days ago and I just loved it. It has a great story lines
and very good actors. I really like the role of Michelle.
She was amazing. I really liked Wade Dominguez (Emilio) and
Renoly Santiago (Raoul) they were really great and I might
say pretty good looking too. I learn also that Wade died in
1998. I only saw one movie with him but he was good and I
give my depest regrets. Rest in Peace Wade. Anyway it was a
good movie. Thanks all God Bless

Gunnhild | 5:00 p.m. July 24, 1999

I love this film..... Especially Calli & Emilio. And Raul
of course....
Can we find a worse sentence then: He didn't knock ?????

Avi Green | 12:44 a.m. July 29, 1999

There were a few shortcomings, but other than that, pretty
entertaining, and Michelle Pfeiffer's very good in the role
of LouAnne Johnson.

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Dennis Orgill | 1:44 p.m. Oct. 10, 1999

Michelle Pfeiffer is simply a splendid actress. Without
her
in the lead this film would be nothing at all.

G� | 5:16 a.m. Dec. 15, 1999

In fact I love Wade and I miss dreamig of him.
I first saw him in Dangerous Minds and he charmed me.
There is no doubt that he was very good at acting.
Dangerous Minds is a well-made movie for me.It has
messages about education system.But if I need to be
honest Michell P. wasn't succesful.It's my opinion.

Maya | 3:55 p.m. Dec. 26, 1999

I know that this was one of the best movies ever made and
thats all there is to it. the actors were great and RAUL is
the hottest and talented actor ever!! I have watched
Dangerous Minds at least 500 times since it first came out
and I never get tired of it. If anyone knows how or where I
can get more info on the fine, sexy and hot Renoly Santiago
please, please e-mail me Thanx!!

Debbie | 8:28 p.m. Dec. 26, 1999

Dangerous
Minds

I love the movies, the best movies ever mad. It was one of
those kind of movies that really get to your heart and stay
there. Today I am very sad adout 2 min befor I came here I
had just found out that Wade Dominguez (Emilo) died of
respiratory failure, I am very sad adout that and I just
want to say that I will never forget him.
Wade Dominguez
August 26 1998
32 years old

Mia | 4:19 a.m. April 27, 2000

Dangerous minds er en av de beste filmene jeg noengang
har sett!!!!!

i love Wade Dominguez!!!!!!

(han dï¿½de i 98) :(

Kelly | 6:04 p.m. June 3, 2000

i think that dangerous minds if one of the greatest made
movies today. wade dominguez is hot, he's one of the
hottest actors out there, and i heard that he is dead, and
i was so surprised and sad!

Joselin McQuiggan(real last na | 9:18 a.m. Nov. 12, 2003

yo this movie's the bome baby!!!!!! and dat Renoly
Santiago is so flippin hot man!!
da film would not be good witout 'im in it
M.P shez a good actress.very talented!!!
plz wright to me if any one knowz how old R.S iz
bye!!!

siera | 3:03 a.m. March 27, 2004

I Loved this movie and im a little late but i just found
out by looking at this website that Wade Dominguez died no
doubt he would have been a great actor and there was more
to come for him im deeply saddened by this news he was so
hot!!!!! may he rest in peace i wish he could have lived to
be more he would have had so many more movies to come and
would me so much bigger than the likes of brad pitt and
what not. R.I.P Wade Dominguez

Javaad | 10:11 p.m. July 20, 2004

i think thsi movie was great. my favourite actor was wade
(emilio) and i though he suite dthe role perfectly.
Growing up he was one of my role models but was surprised
to hear he passed away. R.I.P. wade and a shouts to all
teh people who thought this movie was good.

Shaneece | 7:10 a.m. Dec. 31, 2004

I absolutley love the movie. Michell P. realy changed their
lives. i give it 3 stars with out a doubt. Wade dominguez
( emillio) was looking extra sexy in that movie. i wish
that was my husband. i heard he ied and i was so sad. I
wanna give shoutouts to all who agree with me. O yea raul
a.k.a renoly was sexy to. holla

Stephania | 4:39 a.m. Jan. 15, 2005

I luv the movie Dangerous minds but I hate watching it now
because everytime i see wade dominguez (emilio) I cry even
though im only 12 year, Wade was a babe, I am so sad to
have heard about his death, when i did hear about the death
i was devastated I cried for a whole day, I luv him he`s
the sexiest actor i have ever seen, Rest in peace Wade,
Sympathy to his family and friends, I was one of your
biggest fans I luv u wade Bless wade god keep him safe in
heaven love Stephania

Eirik Carlos | 11:14 a.m. Feb. 13, 2005

It is a good movie,one of the best i ever seen..
But why did Wade Dominguez die??
what happened to him??

SALAH | 1:17 p.m. April 2, 2005

this movie was great. my favourite actor was wade
(emilio)

and i heard that he is dead, and i was so surprised about
his death {god keep him safe }

rachel | 11:15 a.m. May 3, 2005

i think dangerous minds is a great film but i like wade
dominguez in shadow of adoubt and industry they are such
great films. if anyone can give me some site on wade
dominguez rblr@hardman886.fsnet.co.uk
rachel

honga | 6:24 a.m. May 7, 2005

Oh i love this movie! I never get bored with it,watching
it from time to time. It helps me alot because i study
English and face some difficulties.

We do need such movies with great messages.

So Sorry for the death :( i just knew it so i am still
shocked!

Kim Sky | 5:06 a.m. Sept. 25, 2005

The performance of Renoly Santiago was amazing. He held his
own side by
side with the great Michelle Pfeiffer.

You will see Renoly pull off another great performance
in "Just another
Romantic Wrestling Comedy" scheduled to hit the festivals
2006.
http://www.pebbles.tv
or
http://www.justanotherromanticwrestlingcomedy.com

look at the multimedia page for the trailer!

Jayde | 4:00 a.m. Dec. 29, 2005

I think dangerous minds was brilliant. I always cry at the
bit where emilio dies its so sad. :(
I really enjoyed it and i hop he does another movie like
it!

Night | 2:00 a.m. Jan. 5, 2006

Best Movie Ever!
This movie so shows Social side of school(or if u wanna
call it the Gangsta's Paradise)
I don't know I barely graduated from highschool... and I
seen this movie couple days ago and it so reminded me of
countless peeps I seen drop out out of school for number
of reasons... and some of the were so smart.
The acting in this movie is TOP of the LINE realistic.
(there is too much good I can say about this movie)

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Sahra | 12:25 p.m. Jan. 7, 2006

A brilliant movie! Can anybody tell me the reason for Wade
Dominguez' death?

Giedre | 2:04 p.m. Feb. 7, 2006

"Dangerous minds", became my favorite movie, since I had
seen it the first time, until this day I've
seen "dangerous minds" about 70 times, love it. Wade
Dominguez was the first actor I fell in love with, I was
shocked hearing about His death, but I strongly believe
He's happy somewhere His soul is living.
After reading so many good reviews I've got an idea to
creat Emilio fun club, it would be a great respect for
Him, hope, that somebody will support my idea...

A Friend | 2:04 a.m. March 9, 2006

I was a friend of Wade Dominguez, and I know he would be
so happy to hear all the kind things you all are saying
about him. It is tragic and so sad that he passed away and
so young, he was very talented and had/has a extraordinary
soul, I'm sure he can feel all your thoughts and is
touched beyond words to be missed and remembered!

deniz | 2:48 p.m. March 20, 2006

dangerous minds is one of the unfogettable movies Ã½ have
seen and Ã½ had cried when emilio died,Ã½ was really
touched..and Ã½ have just learned that he is actually
dead...Ã½ am shocked and Ã½ can't find a word to
say..well,his name will live forever,that Ã½'m sure

georgia | 9:34 a.m. April 21, 2006

This film changed my life forever. I have always been
brought up with it but after a loss of my own I finally
understand the true devastation of emilios death in that
film( and wade's in real life). God protect wade and keep
the ones he loves out of harms way.

One man can change a million lives.

lillian | 7:24 a.m. May 24, 2006

i just wanna say that wade was great actor and the movie
"dangerous minds" is perfect.

SONIA SALAZAR | 6:59 p.m. June 1, 2006

IM A BIG FAN OF DANGEROUS MINDS. MY FAVORITE ACTOR IN THIS
MOVE WAS WADE DOMINGUEZ MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. HE WAS
SO YOUNG AND FINE!!! TO PASS AWAY BUT GOD KNOWS WHY HE TOOK
HIM AWAY.

sarah | 9:27 a.m. Aug. 11, 2006

i really love this movie and i know that i'm too late ,
but actually i just found out that wade is dead ,i was
searching to know how old is he .. and the shock was that
he is not alive anymore, i watched dangerous mind 70 times
maybe just because of him , well i'm very sorry for his
death and if anyone could tell me how did he die .. that
will be great just email me ..

Karen | 12:49 p.m. Sept. 28, 2006

Loved the Movie, I watch it at least once a
year....Horribly sorry to hear about Wade's passing
though, but to answer the questions of his death....he
died on 08-26-98 of respiratory failure...far too
young...but then again, only the good die young....

A Cousin | 2:24 a.m. Dec. 1, 2006

Wade was my cousin, he was one of the sweetest, kindest and
most handsom men I have ever known. He was and is a
beautiful soul and it encourages me to know that people are
still appreciating his work. Remember to love on your
family while you can.

Gloria | 5:22 p.m. Jan. 8, 2007

I saw the movie 5 days ago I didn't think wade(emillo)died
in real life.But when I heard he died for real.I cried so
I saw the movie again and looked at his face again.he is
so hot how could he die of a old age.He was the most
handsome actress I ever saw Renoly is hot to.But have
wades soul rest in peace and with love.I love you wade

monica | 12:29 a.m. March 23, 2007

Just watched "Dangerous Minds" again. It's so real and very
touching, unlike
most "Hollywood" movies these days. Sorry to find out that
Wade Dominguez
passed on. He had a similar charisma to John Travolta (in
his younger days).

Nina | 6:43 p.m. April 29, 2007

Just wanna say that I love the film but I especially love
Wade Dominguez. I know it's true he's so hot and that's why
everyone loves him. His acting is wicked too, which is what
most hot movie stars don't have, the ability to really take
on such a meaningful role. Everyone loves U Wade. RIP
Solider u were one of a kind :(

missy | 6:05 p.m. Aug. 9, 2007

loved the film and most of all loved wade!i had to watch
the movie more than once to recognize that it was wade as
he was all muscular and grown up...i used to know wade many
moons ago...san fran club scene...he was always very sweet
to me!....

renette | 9:00 p.m. Sept. 27, 2007

Wade Dominguez - Died 8-26-1998 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. -
Respiratory failure ( Actor ) Born 5-10-1966 in Northern
California - (He sang, "Release The Beast" and "S.T.B.") He
acted in the film, "Dangerous Minds" and appears in R.E.M.'s
video, "Losing My Religion".

Cvetomira Stefanova | 2:51 p.m. Oct. 8, 2007

Oh I just read about his dead and I`m really shocked.....I
like him so much and I stil can`t believe
this....I`m cryin` and cryin`

akia | 7:19 a.m. Nov. 13, 2007

i really fell in love with wade(emilio)since i saw dangerous
minds.he is a wonderful man and i just can't help but ask my
self why did he have to go?i wanted to marry him and every
time i see him in that movie i cry all day.i even printed a
picture and i sing this song"all my life"i break down and
cry non stop!every time i see his face i just picture me and
him together.
R.I.P AND I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH WADE,BEST WISHES TO YOUR
FAMILY.

FROM

YOUR SUPPOSED TO BE WIFE
AKIA

shaymaa hamdy | 11:26 a.m. Nov. 15, 2007

may his soul rest in peace, wade was my obssession since i
was 12 and now iam moreover 20, never loved anyone but him,
how odd that one actor in one movie would change my life
forever,

russel | 9:23 p.m. Dec. 19, 2007

excellent movie and very sad to hear that wade passed
away.if anyone knows any type of movies like dis cna u plz
tell.cheers

mariana | 7:24 p.m. Jan. 11, 2008

i really liked the movie and wade looked awesome in it i am
really sad that he passed away he couldve been a really good
Hollywood star by now
too bad wade we will miss uuuuuuuuuu

Anonymous | 3:40 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008

I saw Dangerous Minds when it first came out, and I loved it!!!I actually went to watch it at the movie theaters...I remember crying when the caracter Emilio(Wade)dies, could`nt help it I just instantly fell in love with him...today I went shopping for movies and I found Dangerous Minds, I took it and bought it right away...I watched as soon as I got home...once again it made me cried...I started to make a litle research about Wade and to my regret I also found out today that Wade Dominguez had passed away August 26 1998, and that he was only 32 years old...And I felt like if I was watching the episode when Emilio dies all over again... My deepest regrets to his family and God Bless you...The role that he played on the movie no one could`ve done it better...12 years later we still remember him...he touched lots of hearts by the way he played this role...I fell in love with him...God keep him safe...Love Tania

Anonymous | 6:06 a.m. Feb. 22, 2008

I WANT TO SAY TO WADE FAMILY THAT I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. I LOVED HIM EVER SINCE HE PLAY AS THE ROLE OF(EMILIO RAMIREZ)IN DANGEROUS MINDS. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD ACTOR IN THE MOVIE AND HE WAS SO DAMN FINE AND I BET IF HE WAS STILL ALIVE HE WOULD STILL BE FINE. 'WE WILL ALWAYZ LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU'

Anonymous | 1:06 a.m. March 15, 2008

wow. i'm a bit late on the movie scene. i just saw dangerous minds for the first time tonight 3/15/2008.

pretty sad when emilio died in the movie.

i liked his character and looked online to see if wade dominguez had any recent films.

needless to say, i was shocked and saddened to see that he died so young in 1998.

my deepest sympathy to his family and friends for the terrible loss.

Anonymous | 1:02 p.m. April 21, 2009

I have only just found out that Wade has passed away, i would like to find out more but can't find anything. Like most people i was drawn to Wade and couldn't take my eyes off of him and thought that he was special. I hope his family are at peace because i dont know how anuyone can get over loseing a family member especially so young. I feel sad that he will never get to get married or have children and his family didn't get to see that. x So love and treat your family with respect x

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Movie Info

Rated R for violence, profanity, vulgarity.

Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett.

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