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