Consuelo Vera Rigotti[1] (December 3, 1922 – February 18, 2012), professionally known as Linda Estrella, was a Filipina actress and singer, best known as one of the players of Sampaguita Pictures.[2]
Linda Estrella | |
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| Born | Consuelo Vera Rigotti December 3, 1922 |
| Died | February 18, 2012 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1941–1970 |
| Spouse | Adriano Acgoili Agana |
| Children | 3 (incl. Tessie Agana) |
Biography edit
Consuelo Vera Rigotti was born on December 3, 1922, to Jose Alcala Rigotti, a Filipino of Italian descent from Albay, and a Filipina mother, Francisca Vera from Catanduanes. She grew up in Catanduanes and when they moved to Manila, she obtained a degree in Home Economics at Philippine Women's University.
Her uncle was Judge Jose Vera the founder of Sampaguita Pictures and filmmaker Marichu Vera-Perez is her niece. She married Dr. Adriano Acgoili Agana on June 8, 1941.[3] She had three children, Tessie Agana, Cynthia, who passed away from pneumonia 12 days after birth,[4] and Maria (Marilou) Lourdes, who was adopted by the Aganas.[5]
Death edit
She died on February 18, 2012, in Hobart, Indiana, aged 89.[6]
Filmography edit
- Films
- 1969 - 9 Teeners
- 1956 - Pampanggenya
- 1955 - Bandilang Pula
- 1954 - ...At Sa Wakas
- 1954 - Kung Ako'y Maging Dalaga
- 1954 - Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot
- 1954 - Milyonarya at Hampaslupa
- 1953 - Munting koronel
- 1952 - Teksas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita
- 1952 - Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion
- 1952 - Hihintayin kita
- 1952 - Hiram na mukha
- 1952 - Kerubin
- 1952 - Lihim ng Kumpisalan
- 1952 - Mayamang Balo
- 1951 - Anghel ng Pag-ibig
- 1951 - Walang Gulat
- 1951 - Batas ng daigdig
- 1951 - Kasaysayan ni Dr. Ramon Selga
- 1950 - 13 Hakbang
- 1950 - Makasalanang Banal
- 1950 - Mga Baguio Cadets
- 1950 - Campo O'Donnell
- 1949 - Apoy sa langit
- 1949 - Ilaw sa landas
- 1948 - Beast of the East
- 1948 - Hindi Kita Malimot
- 1948 - Krus ng Digma
- 1948 - Labi ng Bataan
- 1948 - Vende Cristo
- 1948 - Outrages of the Orient
- 1948 - Awit ng Bulag
- 1948 - Dalawang Dambana
- 1947 - Maria Kapra
- 1946 - Dalawang Daigdig
- 1946 - Voice of Freedom
- 1946 - Garrison 13
- 1941 - Princesita
Notes edit
- ^ "RP showbiz aglow with 'Tisoy,' 'Tisay'". Manila Bulletin. 2010-04-26. Archived from the original on 2010-09-18. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ^ "The Glorious Sampaguita Days". The Philippine STAR. Aug 30, 2013.
- ^ Richardson, Mylene (2023). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p. 17. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Richardson, Mylene (2023). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p. 30. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Richardson, Mylene (2023). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p. 43. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Linda Estrella - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved Oct 31, 2022.
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