Patrick Dela Rosa
Patrick Dela Rosa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Perfecto Dela Rosa Jr. (1961-07-13)July 13, 1961Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines |
| Died | October 26, 2025(2025-10-26) (aged 64) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1983–2007 (as an actor) |
| Spouse | Arnie Bella (m. 2012–2025) |
| Partner | Kookoo Gonzales |
| Children | 3 (with Gonzales) |
Perfecto Dela Rosa Jr. (July 13, 1961 – October 26, 2025), professionally known as Patrick Dela Rosa, was a Filipino actor.
Early life and education
Patrick Dela Rosa was born as Perfecto Dela Rosa Jr. on July 13, 1961, in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. His father came from a military background while his mother was religious and conservative. He pursued a degree in economics at the San Sebastian College – Recoletos.[1][2]
Entertainment career
Dela Rosa first appeared in a Close-Up toothpaste television commercial under the J.Walter Thompson agency. He was scouted by Regal Films producer Lily Monteverde on March 17, 1983, which was Saint Patrick's Day which is the origin of his screen name 'Patrick Dela Rosa". He was still a college student at a time.[2]
Dela Rosa made his film debut when he was 19 years old in the 1983 Regal Films work Shame which starred Claudia Zobel. He had no prior acting experience and underwent a two-week workshop under Frank Rivera upon the advise of Shame director Elwood Perez.[2]
Dela Rosa featured in action films from the 1980s and 1990s and was known as a matinée idol.[3] He usually portrayed antagonistic roles and his film credits include Kristo, Suspek, Ping Lacson: Super Cop and Ex-Con[4] Other films were Uhaw Sa Pag-Ibig, Sinner or Saint, Harot, Bedtime Story, Climax, White Slavery, and Kiri. He retired from acting in 2007.[2]
Political career
After his entertainment career, Dela Rosa was elected a member of the Provincial Board of Oriental Mindoro in the 2010 elections.[4][5]
In October 2010, Dela Rosa was arrested in Quezon City after he was accused of attempting to rape a 20-year-old woman.[6][5] He denied the charges.[7] He was never convicted of the alleged crime.
Personal life
Patrick Dela Rosa had a relationship with former actress singer Kookoo Gonzales with whom he had three children.[1] He was married to Arnie Bella for thirteen years until his death.[8]
Later life and death
After politics, Dela Rosa and his family moved to California in the United States after retiring from showbusiness.[9][3]
Dela Rosa died at the Adventist Hospital in Bakersfield, California, on October 26, 2025, at the age of 64.[2] He was diagnosed with lung cancer three years prior to his death during a cruise in the Bahamas.[3]
References
- ^ abSerato, Arniel (October 28, 2025). "Kookoo Gonzales mourns the passing of ex-partner Patrick dela Rosa". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ abcdeGabinete, Jojo (October 27, 2025). "Former actor Patrick dela Rosa dies at 64". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ abc"Patrick Dela Rosa died of lung cancer, son says". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 29, 2025. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ abSevero, Jan Milo. "Actor Patrick Dela Rosa dies, says Mindoro information office". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ ab"Actor-politician Patrick dela Rosa arrested on complaint of attempted rape". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. October 11, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^Botial, Jerry; Mahusay, Juancho (October 12, 2010). "Ex-movie actor charged with rape". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^"Patrick dela Rosa transferred to QC jail, denies rape charge". GMA News. October 19, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^Felipe, MJ (October 27, 2025). "Patrick Dela Rosa's son reveals actor battled lung cancer for 3 years". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^Trazo, Carlos (April 24, 2025). "Former actor Patrick Dela Rosa happy with 'simple' life after showbiz". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
