Notable for her iconic portrayal as the mother of the legendary matador Valentino in the cinematic masterpiece "Blood and Sand", Rosanova embarked upon a theatrical career on the esteemed Broadway stage, subsequently transitioning to the silver screen, where she brought to life the poignant characters of immigrant women.
In the 1929 film "Lucky Boy", the renowned actor George Jessell serenaded her with the poignant ballad "My Mother's Eyes", echoing the memorable scene in the groundbreaking film "The Jazz Singer", in which the iconic entertainer Al Jolson sang to the incomparable Eugenie Besserer.
