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Rogelio de la Rosa

Regidor Lim de la Rosa, professionally known as Rogelio de la Rosa, was a Filipino actor and politician. He was often named the greatest Filipino matinee idol of all time. He is also remembered for his statesmanship, and in particular, for his accomplishments as a diplomat. Elected to the Philippine Senate from 1957 to 1963, he was the first Filipino film actor to parlay his fame into a substantial political career, paving the way for future Filipino entertainers-turned-politicians.

Si Rogelio de la Rosa ang tinaguriang Hari ng Pelikula Pilipino noong kapanahunan niya ay nakagawa ng halos walong dosenang pelikula. Siya rin ang nag-iisang bidang lalakeng nakalalabas sa tatlong malalaking kompanya ang Sampaguita Pictures, ang LVN Pictures at ang Premiere Productions.

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