Rosa Rosal
Actor
Biography
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 shows and appeared in several drama series until 2005. Rosal was appointed as a member of Philippine Red Cross board of governors since 1965 and has pioneered mass blood-donating campaigns in the Philippines. Her accolades include a Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Order of the Golden Heart, two FAMAS Awards, and a Gawad Urian. Reader's Digest Asia named her the most trusted Filipino personality in 2010.
Filmography
Blessings of the Land
as Maria 1959
Badjao
as Bala Amai 1957
The Tenants
as Dolores 1976
Sumpaan
as Sonia 1948
Lagalag
as Mrs. Fernandez 1994
Esperanza: The Movie
as Consuelo 1999
Ang Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit
1989
Book of Life
1952
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
1992
Ang Lumang Simbahan
1949
Higit sa Korona
1956
Cry Freedom
as Yay 1959
Sanga-Sangang Puso
1957
Babaing Hampas-lupa
1952
Ethan
1964
Bakya mo Neneng
1947