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Rosanna Ortiz
Manila, Philippines
Rosanna Ortiz was born as Violeta Orbita. She is an actress, known for Araw-araw, gabi-gabi (1975), Patayin mo sa sindak si Barbara (1974) and Panic! (1973) She was one of those…
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Rosanna Ortiz was born as Violeta Orbita. She is an actress, known for Araw-araw, gabi-gabi (1975), Patayin mo sa sindak si Barbara (1974) and Panic! (1973) She was one of those who started the bold trend in the 60’s but she became a fine actress when she won Asia ’s Best Supporting Actress for the movie Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara , directed by Celso Ad. Castilo. She was only 16 when she entered the movies in the late 60's. She appeared in several sex flicks such as Hayok and Ang Magsasaging ni Pacing. In 1971 alone, she finished 15 movies. While other bold stas remained in bold films, she transitioned to serious and dramatic roles such as in Daluyong (1971) for Ishmael Bernal, Ang Kampana ng Santa Quiteria (1971) for FPJ for which she earned a Famas Best Supporting Actress nomination, Anthony and Cleopatra (1972) for Dolphy and Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara (1974) for Celso Ad Castillo, where she was praised for her memorable performance. She also appeared in Ibong Adarna with Dolphy, Panchito Alba and Babalu as the three prince brothers. She was the reason for the sensational killing of a businessman’s son which sent Eddie Fernadez and Berting Labra to prison.
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2023
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
Movie Herself (archival footage)
- 1986
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1980
Totoy Boogie
Movie
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1978
Angelita's Eyes
Movie Corazon
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1978
Boy Pana
Movie
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1978
Mokong
Movie
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1977
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Movie
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1977
Gulapa
Movie Wife of Mayor Gulapa
- 1976
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1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Movie Pilar Kamantigue
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1976
Mortal
Movie Olga
- 1975
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1975
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Movie
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1975
Hiwaga
Movie
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1975
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
Movie
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1975
An Affair in Tahiti
Movie
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1974
Ugat
Movie
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1974
Kill Barbara With Panic
Movie Ruth
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1974
Savage Sisters
Movie Mei Ling
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1974
The Bells of San Jose
Movie
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1974
Ransom!
Movie
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1973
Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako
Movie Champaca
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1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Movie The Witch
- 1973
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1973
Savage!
Movie
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1973
Ambrose Dugal
Movie Carmela
- 1972
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1972
Apoy ng kaligayahan
Movie
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1972
Anthony at Cleopatra
Movie Cleopatra
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1972
Magiting at Pusakal
Movie Salome
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1972
Roulette
Movie
- 1971
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1971
Storm Surge!
Movie Boots
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1971
Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan
Movie
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1970
Laman sa Laman
Movie
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1970
Mystery and Terror
Movie
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1969
Drakulita
Movie
