Rosa Rosal

Biography

Rosa Rosal (born Florence Lansang Danon; October 16, 1928 – November 15, 2025) was a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She began her career as an actress in the late 1940s and remained active throughout the Golden Age of Philippine cinema, noted for her roles in Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao (1957), and Biyaya ng Lupa (1959). She ventured television in late 1960s as presenter of public service shows and appeared in several drama series until 2005. Rosal was appointed as a member of Philippine Red Cross board of governors since 1965 and has pioneered mass blood-donating campaigns in the Philippines. Her accolades include a Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Order of the Golden Heart, two FAMAS Awards, and a Gawad Urian. Reader's Digest Asia named her the most trusted Filipino personality in 2010.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Child of Sorrow (1956) — Tita
2. Blessings of the Land (1959) — Maria
3. Badjao (1957) — Bala Amai
4. The Tenants (1976) — Dolores
5. Vow (1948) — Sonia
6. Lagalag (1994) — Mrs. Fernandez
7. Esperanza: The Movie (1999) — Consuelo
8. Ang Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit (1989)
9. Mahal Kita, Walang Iba (1992)
10. Cry Freedom (1959) — Yay
11. Babaing Hampas-lupa (1952)
12. Ethan (1964)
13. Bound Heart (1986) — Aning Fajardo
14. Sarung Banggi (1947)
15. Sonny Boy (1955)
16. Biglang Yaman (1949)
17. Faithful (1958) — Teresa
18. Book of Life (1952)
19. Narito Ang Puso Ko (2003) — Dolores San Victores
20. Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw (2002) — Lucing
21. Vietnam Rose (2005) — Editha dela Cerna
22. Ang Lumang Simbahan (1949)
23. Higit sa Korona (1956)
24. Sanga-Sangang Puso (1957)
25. Bakya mo Neneng (1947)
26. Dagohoy (1953)
27. Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo (1947)
28. Correctional (1952) — Salome
29. Sohrab at Rustum (1950) — Aristea
30. Virginia (1949)
31. Last Prayer (1948)
32. Big Shot (1956) — Chrisy
33. Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna (2020) — Herself