Rebecca Del Rio

Acting

Rebecca Del Rio

Born January 31, 1929

Died March 11, 2010 · aged 81

Rebecca Busbus Buslon-Tushinsky (January 31, 1929 – March 11, 2010) better known as Rebecca del Rio was a Filipino actress typecasted as a glamorous contravida or villain in Sampaguita Pictures who was the first Filipino to be awarded as Asia’s Best Actress. She made numerous movies under Sampaguita Pictures. In 1955, she signed a contract with LVN Pictures and made her first movie Dinayang Pagma…

Known For

MalvarosaMalvarosa · 1958
Malvarosa
★ 6.51958
MovieDrama
A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino, who helps his sister shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.
Lollipops and RosesLollipops and Roses · 1971
Lollipops and Roses
★ 7.01971
MovieRomance
Obscure Philippine romance featuring appearances by Davy Jones and Don Johnson.
Dalagang IlocanaDalagang Ilocana · 1954
Dalagang Ilocana
★ 4.31954
MovieComedyDrama
A funny poignant film about an Ilocana maiden.
Mister KasintahanMister Kasintahan · 1953
Mister Kasintahan
★ 7.01953
MovieComedy
The hilarious adventures of a swooning movie fan when she meets her favorite movie star.
Anak ng EspadaAnak ng Espada · 1954
Anak ng Espada
★ 9.01954
MovieActionAdventure
Ang Ating Pag-ibigAng Ating Pag-ibig · 1953
Ang Ating Pag-ibig
★ 9.01953
Movie
After studying medicine in the US, twin doctors Eddie and Mario Gomez return home as they are both commissioned by a hospital in the Philippines. The two have different personalities, with Eddie being a carefree playboy while Mario is reserved, his face being scarred after he figured in an accident. Mario makes a courtesy call to their benefactor Doña Dolores Villarama, only to discover she has passed on, leaving her blind granddaughter behind.
PilyaPilya · 1954
Pilya
★ 10.01954
MovieComedy
CofradiaCofradia · 1953
Cofradia
1953
MovieDrama
Cofradia is the subject of ridicule and humiliation from people around her. However, Cofradia turns into a beautiful young lady with the lighting of a mysterious candle.

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