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Rosanna Ortiz

Acting
From: Manila, Philippines
Credits: 30 titles

Biography

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 …

Filmography

Title Character Year Rating
Mokong 1978
Angelita's Eyes Corazon 1978 6.5
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat 1977
Gulapa Wife of Mayor Gulapa 1977 10.0
Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium) 1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin Pilar Kamantigue 1976
Mortal Olga 1976 8.0
Darna vs. The Planet Women 1975 7.0
An Affair in Tahiti 1975
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi 1975 7.0
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak 1975 4.0
Hiwaga 1975
Savage Sisters Mei Ling 1974 4.444
Ransom! 1974 10.0
Ugat 1974
Kill Barbara With Panic Ruth 1974 7.75
The Bells of San Jose 1974 9.0
Savage! 1973 7.333
Zoom, Zoom, Superman! The Witch 1973 10.0
Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako Champaca 1973
Ambrose Dugal Carmela 1973
Magiting at Pusakal Salome 1972 8.0
Roulette 1972 8.5
Apoy ng kaligayahan 1972
Storm Surge! Boots 1971
Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan 1971 7.0
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria 1971 7.0
Mystery and Terror 1970
Laman sa Laman 1970
Drakulita 1969 8.0
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Known forActing
Credits30
FromManila, Philippines