Linda Estrella

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]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Vera and the surname or paternal family name is Rigotti.
Linda Estrella
Born
Consuelo Vera Rigotti

(1922-12-03)December 3, 1922
Pandan, Catanduanes, Philippine Islands
DiedFebruary 18, 2012(2012-02-18) (aged 89)
Hobart, Indiana, United States
OccupationActress
Years active1941–1970
SpouseAdriano Acgoili Agana
Children3 (incl. Tessie Agana)

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
  • 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
  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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