Linda Estrella

Linda Estrella
Linda Estrella
Born	Consuelo Vera Rigotti; December 3, 1922; Pandan, Catanduanes, Philippine Islands
Died	February 18, 2012 (aged 89); Hobart, Indiana, United States
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1941–1970
Spouse	Adriano Acgoili Agana (m. 1941)
Children	3 (incl. Tessie Agana)

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]

Biography

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

She died on February 18, 2012, in Hobart, Indiana, aged 89.^[6]

Filmography

Films

1941 - Princesita
1946 - Garrison 13
1946 - Voice of Freedom
1946 - Dalawang Daigdig
1947 - Maria Kapra
1948 - Dalawang Dambana
1948 - Awit ng Bulag
1948 - Outrages of the Orient
1948 - Vende Cristo
1948 - Labi ng Bataan
1948 - Krus ng Digma
1948 - Hindi Kita Malimot
1948 - Beast of the East
1949 - Ilaw sa landas
1949 - Apoy sa langit
1950 - Campo O'Donnell
1950 - Mga Baguio Cadets
1950 - Makasalanang Banal
1950 - 13 Hakbang
1951 - Kasaysayan ni Dr. Ramon Selga
1951 - Batas ng daigdig
1951 - Walang Gulat
1951 - Anghel ng Pag-ibig
1952 - Mayamang Balo
1952 - Lihim ng Kumpisalan
1952 - Kerubin
1952 - Hiram na mukha
1952 - Hihintayin kita
1952 - Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion
1952 - Teksas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita
1953 - Munting koronel
1954 - Milyonarya at Hampaslupa
1954 - Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot
1954 - Kung Ako'y Maging Dalaga
1954 - ...At Sa Wakas
1955 - Bandilang Pula
1956 - Pampanggenya
1969 - 9 Teeners

Notes

^ "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.

External links

Linda Estrella at IMDb

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[1] "RP showbiz aglow with 'Tisoy,' 'Tisay'". Manila Bulletin. 2010-04-26. Archived from the original on 2010-09-18. Retrieved 2010-05-12.

[2] "The Glorious Sampaguita Days". The Philippine STAR. Aug 30, 2013.

[3] Richardson, Mylene (2023). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p. 17. Retrieved September 27, 2023.

[4] Richardson, Mylene (2023). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p. 30. Retrieved September 27, 2023.

[5] Richardson, Mylene (2023). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p. 43. Retrieved September 27, 2023.

[6] "Linda Estrella - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved Oct 31, 2022.

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