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La Vida Rosa

La Vida Rosa

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2001
1h 53m
5.3(4 votes)
Crime
Drama
Romance

Overview

Crime does not pay, so the adage goes. But feisty and outspoken Rosa (Rosanna Roces)--however sharp-witted--does not know any better. Doggedly out for bigger money, she is quick to rebuff even her lover Dado's (Diether Ocampo) pitch for a new life. What will they risk to succeed? What will they give to taste the sweet pleasure of living peacefully and not running away from law and the syndicate anymore? Will their love for each other endure in the end?

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Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions

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Cast & Crew

31 members
Acting

Rosanna Roces

Rosa

Rosanna Roces
Acting

Diether Ocampo

Dado

Diether Ocampo
Acting

Jiro Manio

Enteng

Jiro Manio
Acting

Liza Lorena

Lola Azen

Liza Lorena
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Angel Aquino

Jing

Angel Aquino
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Pen Medina

Lupo

Pen Medina
Acting

Jhong Hilario

Boy Kulet

Jhong Hilario
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Nonie Buencamino

Oca

Nonie Buencamino
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Vic Diaz

Tiyong

Vic Diaz
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Albert Martinez

Engr. Cuevas

Albert Martinez
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Aurora Yumul

Mrs. Cuevas

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Olga Natividad

Emma

Olga Natividad
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Katrina Nazario

Iris June

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Ihman Esturco

Sgt. Reyes

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Rey Bejar

Joe

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Angie Ferro

Mrs. Tantoco

Angie Ferro
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Dodie Acuña

Elvis

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Joe Gruta

Fiscal Palomo

Joe Gruta
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Cris Vertido

Romy

Cris Vertido
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Krystle Zamora

Maritess

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Jackie Castillejos

Lupo's Girl

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Cris Michelena

Dado's Father

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Irma Adlawan

Dado's Mother

Irma Adlawan
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Tom Olivar

Francis

Tom Olivar
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Connie Chua

Juanang Manghuhula

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Aurora Uding

Mrs. Ferrer

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Angelica Reyes

Young Jing

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Theresa Peron

Young Belen

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Nicole Hofer

Sales Agent

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Mae-ann Adonis

Solicitor for Blind Foundation

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Lynette Lascano

Neighbor 1

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