
Person
Rogelio de la Rosa
Acting · 1916–1986 · Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines
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.
Known for

Bituing Marikit
1937

Teniente Rosario
1937

Inang Mahal
1939

Sa Paanan ng Bundok
Ric

Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo
1947

Prinsipe Amante
Rodrigo

Victory Joe
1946

Haring Kobra
Felipe / Haring Cobra

Backpay
1947

Camelia
1949
Filmography
- 1974Happy Days Are Here AgainHimself
- 1957Veronica
- 1957Sino ang Maysala?
- 1956Lydia
- 1955Iyung-Iyo
- 1955Sonny Boy
- 1955Higit sa LahatRoberto
- 1955Ang Tangi Kong Pagibig
- 1955Artista
- 1954Aristokrata
- 1954Jack and JillGardo
- 1954Maalaala Mo Kaya?Celso
- 1953Sa Paanan ng BundokRic
- 1952Babaing Hampas-lupa
- 1951Haring KobraFelipe / Haring Cobra
- 1950Sohrab at RustumRustum
- 1950Prinsipe AmanteRodrigo
- 195048 HoursRicardo
- 1949Camelia
- 1949MilyonariaDelfin Glorioso
- 1948Sa Tokyo IkinasalCarlos
- 1948₱1,000 BeautyDanilo
- 1947Sarung BanggiNanding
- 1947Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo
- 1947Backpay
- 1946Garrison 13
- 1946Tagumpay
- 1946Victory Joe
- 1941Ang Maestra
- 1940Lambingan
- 1939Takip-Silim
- 1939Pasang Krus
- 1939Inang Mahal
- 1939Lagot na Kuwintas
- 1939Nagkaisang Landas
- 1937Bituing Marikit
- 1937Teniente Rosario
- 1936Lagablab Ng Kabataan
- 1932Tianak
- 1932Stray Flowers
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