Rogelio de la Rosa
Born: 1916-11-12 in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines
Died: 1986-11-26
Known For: Acting
Biography
Regidor Lim de la Rosa (November 12, 1916 – November 26, 1986), professionally known as Rogelio de la Rosa, was a Filipino actor and politician. He was often named the greatest Filipino matinee idol of all time. He is also remembered for his statesmanship, and in particular, for his accomplishments as a diplomat. Elected to the Philippine Senate from 1957 to 1963, he was the first Filipino film actor to parlay his fame into a substantial political career, paving the way for future Filipino entertainers-turned-politicians.
Filmography
1974
- Happy Days Are Here Again as Himself
1956
1955
1954
- Maalaala Mo Kaya?
- Jack and Jill as Gardo
1953
- Sa Paanan ng Bundok as Ric
1952
1951
- Haring Kobra as Felipe / Haring Cobra
1950
- Prinsipe Amante as Rodrigo
- 48 Hours as Ricardo
- Sohrab at Rustum as Rustum
1949
- Camelia
- Milyonaria as Delfin Glorioso
1948
- ₱1,000 Beauty as Danilo
- Sa Tokyo Ikinasal as Carlos
1947
- Sarung Banggi as Nanding
- Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo
- Backpay