Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Manila, Philippines
Credits
37 titles
Rosanna Ortiz
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 Eddie Fernadez and Berting Labra to prison.
Known For
Filmography
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
Herself (archival footage)
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
Totoy Boogie
Angelita's Eyes
Corazon
Boy Pana
Mokong
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Gulapa
Wife of Mayor Gulapa
Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium)
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Pilar Kamantigue
Mortal
Olga
Darna vs. The Planet Women
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Hiwaga
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
An Affair in Tahiti
Ugat
Kill Barbara With Panic
Ruth
Savage Sisters
Mei Ling
The Bells of San Jose
Ransom!
Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako
Champaca
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
The Witch
Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay
Savage!
Ambrose Dugal
Carmela
Ang Hiwaga ng Ibong Adarna
Apoy ng kaligayahan
Anthony at Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Magiting at Pusakal
Salome
Roulette
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Storm Surge!
Boots
Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan
Laman sa Laman
Mystery and Terror
Drakulita