Carmen Rosales
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Born | Januaria Constantino Keller[1] March 3, 1917 |
Died | December 11, 1991[2] Mandaluyong, Philippines | (aged 74)
Occupation | actress |
Years active | 1938–1965 |
Januaria Constantino Keller (March 3, 1917 – December 11, 1991), better known by her stage name Carmen Rosales and by her nickname Mameng, was a noted
Early life
Januaria Constantino Keller was born in
She was first married to Ramon Navales who was killed in the
Acting career
Rosales worked as dressmaker prior to entering acting.[2] She began her career in the radio and was proclaimed Queen of Radio in 1936.
Rosales' film debut was in Mahiwagang Binibini (1938) for Diwata Pictures, based on the zarzuela play of
It was
In 1949, she became the Philippines' highest-paid movie star when
She received her first FAMAS Award in 1954 for her role in Inspirasyon opposite Van de Leon. She was similarly awarded in 1960 for playing a strict matron in Estela Mondragon.
She garnered fame playing a
World War II guerrilla activities
Rosales' husband Ramon was killed by Japanese forces early in the
Death
She died on December 11, 1991, of kidney failure[citation needed] in Mandaluyong.[2] She is interred at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.
Legacy
A barrio in Rosales, Pangasinan was named after her. It is now currently divided into two barangays, Carmen East and Carmen West.[2]
Filmography
- 1939 - Mahiwagang Binibini
- 1939 - Arimunding-Arimunding
- 1939 - Takip-Silim
- 1940 - Senorita
- 1940 - Lambingan
- 1940 - Diwa ng Awit
- 1940 - Colegiala
- 1941 - Carmen
- 1941 - Princesita
- 1941 - Panambitan
- 1941 - Tampuhan
- 1941 - Palikero
- 1941 - Lolita
- 1944 - Liwayway ng Kalayaan
- 1946 - Probinsiyana
- 1946 - Guerilyera
- 1947 - Kaaway ng Bayan
- 1947 - Si, Si...Senorito
- 1947 - Mameng...Iniibig Kita
- 1947 - Ang Kamay ng Diyos
- 1947 - Hele-hele bago Quiere
- 1947 - 24 na Pag-ibig
- 1948 - Ang Selosa
- 1948 - Hindi Kita Malimot
- 1949 - Kampanang Ginto
- 1949 - Carmencita Mia
- 1949 - Simpatika
- 1949 - Camelia
- 1949 - Sipag ay Yaman
- 1949 - Batalyon XIII
- 1950 - Ang Bombero
- 1950 - Ang Magpapawid
- 1951 - Nanay ko
- 1951 - Anak ko
- 1951 - Babae...Babae at Babae Pa
- 1951 - Huling Concierto
- 1951 - Walang Kapantay
- 1953 - Rosa Villa
- 1953 - May Umaga Pang Darating
- 1953 - Inspirasyon (FAMAS Best Actress)
- 1954 - Maala-Ala Mo Kaya?
- 1954 - Matandang Dalaga
- 1954 - MN
- 1954 - Luha ng Birhen
- 1955 - Ang Tangi kong Pag-ibig
- 1955 - Uhaw na Pag-ibig
- 1955 - R.O.T.C.
- 1955 - Iyung-Iyo
- 1956 - Lydia
- 1959 - Sandra
- 1959 - Pitong Pagsisisi
- 1959 - Debutante
- 1959 - Baby Face
- 1959 - Vicky
- 1959 - Esmeralda
- 1960 - Estela Mondragon
- 1960 - Kaming Makasalanan
- 1960 - Tatlong Magdalena
- 1960 - Limang Misteryo ng Krus
- 1961 - Mother Dearest
- 1961 - Octavia
- 1961 - Halik sa Lupa
- 1961 - Dayukdok
- 1962 - The Big Broadcast
- 1962 - Mama's Boy
- 1962 - Sugat sa Balikat
- 1963 - Sosayting Dukha
- 1963 - The Big Show
- 1964 - Binibiro Lamang Kita
- 1964 - Anak ni Kamagong
- 1964 - The Dolly Sisters
- 1965 - Gintong Recuerdo
- 1965 - Apat na Kagandahan
References
- ^ "RP showbiz aglow with 'Tisoy,' 'Tisay'". Manila Bulletin. April 26, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "A Warrior Is Born: How Carmen Rosales, The Queen of Philippine Cinema, Became a Guerrilla Fighter and Sharpshooter". Esquire.
- ^ Acosta, Zofiya; Bulan, Amirielle Anne (March 8, 2019). "Women in Philippine history you should know about". NOLISOLI. Hinge Inquirer Group. Archived from the original on October 2, 2019. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R (September 4, 2009). "The Originals in Philippine movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "Today in Philippine history, March 3, 1917, Carmen Rosales, a noted actress and World War II guerilla fighter was born in Plaridel, Bulacan". November 4, 2021.
- ^ "Film # 007773053 Image Film # 007773053; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMN-8GDB — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Maceda, Marichu (March 6, 2005). "Carmen Rosales: The Genuine Superstar". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 13, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ "Strong is Sexy, According to These Iconic Pinay Actresses". Esquire.
- ^ Pecho, Ernie (March 13, 2005). "Carmen Rosales, movie queen and war heroine". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
External links
- Carmen Rosales at IMDb