12.15.2008

Rosa del Rosario


"Prewar Queen of the Philippine Movies"
"Manila's Golden Age Movie Queen"




Rosa del Rosario
AKA Rose Stagner


  • 1st Filipina-American to portray Darna, the first female superhero in Philippine cinema (1951)

QUOTE
"I have a very positive outlook in life. I was never negative. I tried not to let anything bother me. I feel like it's a short time we have on earth, why make it miserable."



ALIAS
"Grandma Darna"


DATE OF BIRTH
December 15, 1919

BIRTHPLACE
Manila, Philippines


FATHER: Frank Stagner
MOTHER: Agustina del Rosario

HUSBAND: John Samit
CHILDREN: Geraldine and Teresa (Terry)


YEAR OF DEATH
2006

USEFUL LINKS
The Prewar Queen of Philippines Movies
Rosa del Rosario: Star of unfading luster
Ani' Awards pays tribute to culture greats
Rosa del Rosario Darna Gallery
Rosa del Rosario Interview


KING/PRINCE
Aga Muhlach Amado V Hernandez Andrew E Anthony Castelo April Boy Regino Asi Taulava Audie Gemora Basil Valdez Bert Gonzales Boy Abunda
Carlo J. Caparas Carlos P Garcia Carlos Loyzaga Chiquito Christopher de Leon CJ Muere CJ Suarez Coco Martin Dennis Orcollo Dennis Trillo
Dingdong Dantes Dolphy Eddie Peregrina Eddie Rodriguez Edu Manzano Eduardo Buenavista Efren 'Bata' Reyes Erik Santos Ernie Garcia Eugene Torre
Fernando Poe Jr Francis Magalona Francisco Baltazar Freddie Aguilar Gary Valenciano Gerald Anderson Gian Carlos Graciano Lopez Jaena Henry Sy Sr James Yap
Janno Gibbs Jay R Jericho Rosales Joey de Leon John Lloyd Cruz John Prats Jose Corazon de Jesus Jose 'Amang' Parica KG Canaleta Lito Camo
Lito Lapid Louie Ysmael Luke Mejares Manny Pacquiao Manuel H. Bernabe Martin Nievera Max Surban Nyoy Volante Osias Barroso Prince Stefan
Rainier Castillo Ramon Revilla Sr Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. Raymart Santiago Rey Valera Richard Gutierrez Richard Merk Rico J. Puno Roberto Gonzales Rogelio dela Rosa
Roilo Golez Ronnie Alcano Ronnie Liang Ruben Tagalog Rudy Fernandez Rufino J. Santos Sam Milby Tomas Pinpin Toribio Teodoro Vhong Navarro
Vic Sotto Vicente Madrigal Victor Wood Willie Revillame Yoyoy Villame


QUEEN/PRINCESS
Ai-Ai de las Alas Amapola Cabase Ana Julaton Angel Locsin Anne Curtis Annie Brazil Ara Mina Bea Alonzo Claire de la Fuente Claudine Barretto
Dely Atay-Atayan Didith Reyes Dulce Elma Muros-Posadas Fidela Magpayo Francine Prieto Gaudiosa Ruby Gina Pareño Gloria Romero Gloria Sevilla
Honorata de la Rama Imelda Marcos Imelda Papin Inday Badiday Ivy Violan Iwa Moto Janice de Belen Jaya Jaymee Joaquin Jessa Zaragosa
Jolina Magdangal Jonalyn Viray Judy Ann Santos Katy de la Cruz KC Concepcion Kim Chiu Kitchie Nadal Kris Aquino Kristine Hermosa Kyla
Lani Misalucha Lea Salonga Leila Benitez Lirio Vital LJ Reyes Lulu  Tan-Gan Lydia de Vega Maja Salvador Marian Rivera Maricel Soriano
Maristella Torres Megan Young Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo Mercedita Manipol Nina Nora Aunor Olivia 'Bong' Coo Ompong Remigio Pilita Corrales Pops Fernandez
Rica Peralejo Rich Asuncion Rosa del Rosario Rufa Mae Quinto Ruffa Gutierrez Sarah Geronimo Sharon Cuneta Sheryn Regis Sitti Susan Roces
Sylvia La Torre Tessie Tomas Toni Gonzaga Verni Varga Vilma Santos Yasmien Kurdi