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.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1937Nominee

Best Performance

Bituing Marikit

1937Nominee

Best Performance

Teniente Rosario

1939Nominee

Best Performance

Inang Mahal

Career Highlights

1939Highlight

Best Performance

Nagkaisang Landas

1950Highlight

Best Performance

Prinsipe Amante