Santa Rita de Casia Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery. Click to open ... rural Puerto Ricans worshiped at home before altars filled with santos, such as this Santa Rita. Credit ...

In 1958, she was introduced in a title role in her first film, Sta. Rita de Cascia (Patrona ng Imposible). Many tested for the part of the Italian saint, but Rosemarie Gil was the unanimous choice.

Filipinos celebrate feast day of Saint Rita de Cascia. Aaron Favila / AP. May 20, 2012, 1:43 PM EDT. By PhotoBlog.