Rogelio de la Rosa

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Jack and Jill (1954) — Gardo
2. 48 Hours (1950) — Ricardo
3. Higit sa Lahat (1955) — Roberto
4. Haring Kobra (1951) — Felipe / Haring Cobra
5. Veronica (1957)
6. Backpay (1947)
7. Lambingan (1940)
8. Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) — Himself
9. Takip-Silim (1939)
10. Iyung-Iyo (1955)
11. Sino ang Maysala? (1957)
12. Ang Tangi Kong Pagibig (1955)
13. Artista (1955)
14. Garrison 13 (1946)
15. Babaing Hampas-lupa (1952)
16. Lydia (1956)
17. Sa Tokyo Ikinasal (1948) — Carlos
18. Camelia (1949)
19. Sarung Banggi (1947) — Nanding
20. Sonny Boy (1955)
21. Victory Joe (1946)
22. Maalaala Mo Kaya? (1954) — Celso
23. Tianak (1932)
24. Lagablab Ng Kabataan (1936)
25. Bituing Marikit (1937)
26. Teniente Rosario (1937)
27. Lagot na Kuwintas (1939)
28. Inang Mahal (1939)
29. Ang Maestra (1941)
30. ₱1,000 Beauty (1948) — Danilo
31. Nagkaisang Landas (1939)
32. Tagumpay (1946)
33. Prinsipe Amante (1950) — Rodrigo
34. Pasang Krus (1939)
35. Stray Flowers (1932)
36. Sa Paanan ng Bundok (1953) — Ric
37. Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo (1947)
38. Sohrab at Rustum (1950) — Rustum
39. Milyonaria (1949) — Delfin Glorioso
40. Aristokrata (1954)