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ROSA ROSAL
16 October 1928 to present
Florence Danon-Gayda (professionaly known as Rosa Rosal) is a film actress dubbed as the "original femme fatal of Philippine cinema".
Rosal was cast in Fort Santiago (1946) and later in Kamagong (1947) and in her first starring role in the 1949 film Biglang Yaman. Throughout the 1950s, Rosal starred in costume dramas and in neo-realist dramas
Notwithstanding her serious roles, Rosal would become best known in the 1950s for her daring appearances in film. She had no qualms appearing onscreen in bathing suits, engaging in kissing scenes or in playing villainous roles. In the 1960s, Rosal became one of the first leading Filipino actors to appear regularly on television.
Rosal is also known for her work with the Philippine Red Cross and her work to promote blood donations and in assisting unwed and needy pregnant mothers, as well as finding homes for unwanted children.
Outstanding Filipinos / Living Legends - Series 1 # , 28 December 2021
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In Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the first stamps of the Republic of the Philippines
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