Lifetime Honors
First Latina in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp. Recognized as a Chicano icon — and a hometown hero in National City.
National Honors
First Latina on American Bandstand
At age 15, Rosie became the first Latina to perform on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand (ABC).
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
First Latina honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland — featured in the One-Hit Wonders exhibit for “Angel Baby.”
1996
U.S. Postal Service Cancellation Stamp
Official USPS commemorative cancellation, “Rosie And The Originals — Angel Baby,” issued at the West Covina, California post office.
U.S. Trademark — “Rosie And The Originals”
Applied for and received the federal trademark for the band’s name.
Community & Cultural Awards
L.A. County Beans & Rice Festival Appreciation Award
Recognition from Los Angeles County.
Professional Entertainment Award
Awarded at the Beans & Rice Festival concert with Johnny Otis.
1996
35-Year Achievement Award
Awarded by Barrio Station, San Diego, for “Angel Baby” withstanding a discriminatory industry.
1996
TCI Cablevision — Marty’s Corner
Appreciation for community service award at the show’s third anniversary.
MEChA of Fresno Certificate of Appreciation
For donation of concert and time — Employment through Education (Summerfest 97 & Car Show Concert 97).
National City Proclamation
City proclamation honoring Rosie as a highly achieved National City citizen, recognizing the 35-year success of “Angel Baby.”
Chicana Achievement Award
Barrio Youth Center, San Diego, California.
L.A. County 30-Year Community Service Award
Recognizing three decades of community service work.
Career & Business
Rosie’s Original Talent & Booking Agency
Rosie obtained her talent agent and booking license and founded her own agency.
Angel Baby Music Publishing Company
Applied for and owns her own music publishing company.
Cultural Recognition
“Angel Baby has been termed the Hispanic national anthem for a long time.” — Gregory Nava
John Lennon’s “Angel Baby” Cover
Lennon called Rosie one of his favorite American singer heroes and honored her by recording “Angel Baby.” Released posthumously on Menlove Ave.
My Family / Mi Familia (Gregory Nava)
Rosie’s likeness portrayed on screen; “Angel Baby” performed in its entirety by Jeanette Jurado of Exposé.
“Angel Baby” in Film
Featured in After Hours, Colors, Date with an Angel, She’s Out of Control, The Locusts, Hollywood Knights, and others — and on a TV news segment about President Kennedy.
Spanglish “Angel Baby”
Rosie’s bilingual recording of “Angel Baby” became enormously popular in Mexico and Hispanic communities.
Remembering San Diego
Featured on the nationally aired television show.
Ritchie Valens Walk of Fame Ceremony
Rosie was honored to be present when Ritchie Valens posthumously received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Nominations
The following nominations were active when Rosie wrote this page:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- ALMA Award (American Latino Media Arts)
- Nosotros Golden Eagle Award — sponsored by Rachael Ortiz, Executive Director, Barrio Logan Youth Center, San Diego

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