Acting
Rosa Rosal
Born October 16, 1928
Died November 15, 2025 · aged 97
Rosa Rosal (born Florence Lansang Danon; October 16, 1928 – November 15, 2025) was a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She began her career as an actress in the late 1940s and remained active throughout the Golden Age of Philippine cinema, noted for her roles in Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao (1957), and Biyaya ng Lupa (1959). She ventured television in late 1960s as presenter of public service show…
Known For
Correctional · 1952Correctional
1952
MovieCrimeDrama
The forthcoming wedding of Norma and Armando, a young lawyer, was supposed to be a great and wonderful event for the two, but everything went haywire.
Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo · 1947Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo
1947
MovieRomanceMusic
Graduating medical student Ramon falls in love with his best friend's sister Pacing, a strong devotee of the Virgin Mary of Antipolo. Though Ramon is not that religious and seldom goes to church, he courts Pacing, even going to church with her.
Vow · 1948Vow
★ 6.71948
MovieDramaRomance
Three brothers make a vow on their father's deathbed to be devoted to one another. As they each grow up in their own ways, they struggle to retain their bond as adults.
Sohrab at Rustum · 1950Sohrab at Rustum
1950
MovieActionFantasy
A retelling of the famous episode from Ferdowsi's Persian epic Shahnameh, pertaining to the event where the great warrior Rustum had his fateful encounter with Sohrab.
Biglang Yaman · 1949Biglang Yaman
★ 10.01949
MovieComedyMusic
Mariano and Andres are balut vendors who fortuitously save Rosa's life. They adopt her and care for her as their own daughter. One day a lawyer confronts Mariano and Andres and claims that Rosa had inherited a large sum of money.
Bound Heart · 1986Bound Heart
★ 7.01986
MovieDrama
A young woman who all her life has lived under the shadow of her sister, a sister who is not only older but more assertive more intelligent and more appreciated. She knows that even with her best effort she cannot compete with her. Everything is fine with her she is after all more at peace with her kind of uncomplicated existence. But even the most submissive and most patient of people can only take so much. The day comes when she realizes that for her to live her own life she must end her meekness and learn to speak up.
Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna · 2020Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna
2020
MovieDocumentary
"Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna,” looks into our lost film history and the fight to restore and protect films for the future generations. It focuses on “Ibong Adarna,” one of only six surviving pre-war Filipino movies and the first Filipino film partially made with color. Jeff also follows the story of Mila, one of the movie queens during the golden age of Philippine Cinema, who passionately fought to protect the industry she loved.
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba · 1992Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
★ 9.01992
MovieDramaRomance
Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.
Movies
Correctional · 1952Correctional
1952
MovieCrimeDrama
The forthcoming wedding of Norma and Armando, a young lawyer, was supposed to be a great and wonderful event for the two, but everything went haywire.
Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo · 1947Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo
1947
MovieRomanceMusic
Graduating medical student Ramon falls in love with his best friend's sister Pacing, a strong devotee of the Virgin Mary of Antipolo. Though Ramon is not that religious and seldom goes to church, he courts Pacing, even going to church with her.
Vow · 1948Vow
★ 6.71948
MovieDramaRomance
Three brothers make a vow on their father's deathbed to be devoted to one another. As they each grow up in their own ways, they struggle to retain their bond as adults.
Sohrab at Rustum · 1950Sohrab at Rustum
1950
MovieActionFantasy
A retelling of the famous episode from Ferdowsi's Persian epic Shahnameh, pertaining to the event where the great warrior Rustum had his fateful encounter with Sohrab.
Biglang Yaman · 1949Biglang Yaman
★ 10.01949
MovieComedyMusic
Mariano and Andres are balut vendors who fortuitously save Rosa's life. They adopt her and care for her as their own daughter. One day a lawyer confronts Mariano and Andres and claims that Rosa had inherited a large sum of money.
Bound Heart · 1986Bound Heart
★ 7.01986
MovieDrama
A young woman who all her life has lived under the shadow of her sister, a sister who is not only older but more assertive more intelligent and more appreciated. She knows that even with her best effort she cannot compete with her. Everything is fine with her she is after all more at peace with her kind of uncomplicated existence. But even the most submissive and most patient of people can only take so much. The day comes when she realizes that for her to live her own life she must end her meekness and learn to speak up.
Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna · 2020Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna
2020
MovieDocumentary
"Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna,” looks into our lost film history and the fight to restore and protect films for the future generations. It focuses on “Ibong Adarna,” one of only six surviving pre-war Filipino movies and the first Filipino film partially made with color. Jeff also follows the story of Mila, one of the movie queens during the golden age of Philippine Cinema, who passionately fought to protect the industry she loved.
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba · 1992Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
★ 9.01992
MovieDramaRomance
Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.
Child of Sorrow · 1956Child of Sorrow
★ 5.91956
MovieCrimeDrama
A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.
Last Prayer · 1948Last Prayer
1948
MovieDramaRomance
A heavy romance drama about a man poor man and his family who lives in the province. Due to the kind-heartedness of the couple found favor with their godparent, and gave the man an opportunity to work in the metro at a shoe factory. One day the owner of the factory fell ill and so the ownership was transferred to the owners' daughter, due to the man's kind-heartedness the daughter starts to fall in love with the man and so drama ensues.
Ang Lumang Simbahan · 1949Ang Lumang Simbahan
1949
MovieDrama
Bakya mo Neneng · 1947Bakya mo Neneng
1947
MovieActionMusic
Esperanza: The Movie · 1999Esperanza: The Movie
★ 9.51999
MovieThrillerDrama
A Filipino movie based on the television series Esperanza, opens up where the TV finale left off.
Ang Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit · 1989Ang Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit
★ 9.51989
MovieDrama
A famous dress designer who adopted the illegitimate daughter of one of her models. The little girl became her only joy after she turned into a recluse when she lost her fiance. Unknown to her that was only the beginning of her troubles with Dina. Dina returned from time to time with threats of blackmail kidnapping and other evil deeds.
Ethan · 1964Ethan
★ 7.01964
MovieDrama
Ethan, a missionary priest in the Phillipines, falls in love and falls from grace. He sinks into a world of alcohol, loneliness and self-doubt, but dies a hero fighting for the life of the woman he loved.
The Tenants · 1976The Tenants
★ 3.01976
MovieDrama
It proceeds to document the stages of sugar production once in the mill then shifts to the unrest outside where a sakada was shot to death by one of the hacienda's guards. A sakada is a farmer who works in a sugarcane field, harvesting it during the months of October to December.
Blessings of the Land · 1959Blessings of the Land
★ 7.51959
MovieDramaCrime
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
Badjao · 1957Badjao
★ 7.21957
MovieDramaRomance
Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.
Faithful · 1958Faithful
★ 7.01958
MovieDramaFamily
This strikes straight at the heart because it is a tender story of four people, each deserving a Purple Heart.
Higit sa Korona · 1956Higit sa Korona
1956
MovieActionDrama
Dagohoy · 1953Dagohoy
1953
MovieHistory
Dedicated to the valiant Boholano hero Francisco Dagohoy, this film shows the real causes that impelled the Dagohoy Uprising.
Sarung Banggi · 1947Sarung Banggi
★ 7.01947
MovieDrama
Nanding is a fisherman/farmer who also happens to possess a fine singing voice. The barrio is astir with the return of Marina, the daughter of the despotic Cabesang Berong the town's richest resident, who was a childhood friend of Nanding. Marina and Nanding renew their old friendship and the friendship inevitably turns into love.
Big Shot · 1956Big Shot
1956
MovieMusicRomance
An actress Chrisy gets tired of her onscreen partner, so the studio made a nationwide search for a new lead actor. One day Robert gets scouted by Chrisy the only problem is Robert is already in love with Trining a woman from his province.
Sonny Boy · 1955Sonny Boy
★ 10.01955
MovieDrama
A touching drama of parental love that prolific filmmaker Susana de Guzman adapted from her own serialized novel in Liwayway magazine.
TV Shows
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw · 2002Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
★ 10.02002
SeriesDrama
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw or My One And Only Love is the first ever cine novela in Philippine television. It was the grandest production GMA Network ever had with budget similar to a film project. Produced by GMA Network, Inc and directed by Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes. Its story revolves around Lemuel, Mia and Waldo, whose lives and loves are intertwined because of the choices they make due to the ambitions they have set for themselves. In 2006-2007, the series was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV. From July 13, 2010 until April 18, 2011, it was re-aired on GMA Life TV worldwide.
Vietnam Rose · 2005Vietnam Rose
★ 7.02005
SeriesDrama
Vietnam Rose is a television series that was aired on the Philippine station, ABS-CBN.