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