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Rosita Farisi
Also known as:
Race:	Human
Home Planet:	Earth
Home Era:	19th century
Appearances:	DW: The Next Doctor
Actor:	Velile Tshabalala

Rosita Farisi was the companion of Jackson Lake.

Biography

Rosita was saved by Jackson Lake, who believed himself to be The Doctor, from a Cyberman. They started to hear about people going missing and decided to investigate. She first encountered the real Doctor when a Cybershade was caught in a building. She saved them both from almost dying. She later told the doctor about everything that was going on. The Doctor explained to her and the "Doctor" what had happened. She later went with the Doctor and even punched Miss Hartigan in the face when she found out what she was going to do. She saved the orphan children who lived at the work house and were being forced to work the mechanics of the CyberKing. After the Doctor went away she went to live with Jackson Lake and his son. (DW: The Next Doctor)

Personality

Rosita is very brassy and liked to keep everyone in line, which is why she stayed with Jackson Lake. She is very caring and likes to look after people, and if she is in danger she calls for help. (DW: The Next Doctor)

Behind the Scenes

• She is not a companion of the Doctor, but rather a companion of Jackson Lake, who believed himself to be the Doctor.
• According to a digital spy interview with Velile Tshabala, Rosita was a prostitute before meeting Jackson Lake. This is hinted at in the episode when Rosita and the Doctor confront Miss Hartigan and she replies to her by saying, 'You can be quiet; I doubt he paid you to talk'.
• Rosita's name was decided on because it contains elements of the names Rose and Martha. It is also Spanish for "little rose".
• Her second name is never revealed in the episode but is given as Farisi in the reference book Doctor Who: Companions and Allies. It should be noted, however, that some information in this book is disputed (such as the title of the Children in Need Special).

From Muppet Wiki

Rosita plays the guitar on Sesame Street

Rosita is a blue, Spanish-speaking monster who first appeared on Sesame Street in Season 23. She comes from Mexico, and her full name is Rosita, la Monstrua de las Cuevas (Rosita, the Monster of the Caves).^[1] She speaks both Spanish and English, and is good friends with Zoe, Elmo, and Telly Monster.

Rosita originally had wings attached to her arms, reflecting her original concept design as a fruit bat.^[2] In season 35, she was rebuilt and no longer had wings.

Rosita has often presented the Spanish Word of the Day, and features frequently playing her guitar.

Rosita has an extended family which includes an abuela and other relatives. Her dad served in the military and is in a wheelchair due to injuries related to his service. Her dad's name is Ricardo. Rosita's dad and Rosita's mom debuted in a 2007 resource video, as part of the Talk, Listen, Connect series.

Trivia

• In Episode 3832, Rosita says that Prairie Dawn is her best friend, but in Episode 3886, she looks for a best friend, eventually settling for Herry Monster. During the 1980s (and as listed in their profiles in The Sesame Street Treasury volumes 6 and 9), it was Herry and Prairie who were often paired as best friends.

Filmography

• Sesame Street
• Sesame Street Stays Up Late
• Fiesta!
• Elmocize
• Elmo Saves Christmas
• Elmopalooza
• CinderElmo
• The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
• The Street We Live On
• What's the Name of That Song?

Book appearances

• We're Different, We're the Same (1992)
• Big Bird Meets the Orchestra (1993)
• Around the Corner on Sesame Street (1994)
• Rosita's Block Party (1994)
• Rosita's Calico Cat (1994)
• Rosita's Surprise (1995)
• Sesame Street Stays Up Late (1995)
• Elmo's Lift-and-Peek Around the Corner Book (1996)
• Pumpkin Patch Party (1997)
• Baby Party (1998)
• It's Not Easy Being Big! (1998)
• My Name Is Rosita (1999)
• Rosita's New Friends (1999)
• Clap Your Hands! (2002)
• Elmo Look and Find (2002)
• Listen to Your Fish (2003)
• Brought to You by... Sesame Street! (2004)
• Elmo's World: Sports! (2004)
• Fun with Friends (2004)
• Animal Alphabet (2005)
• Boo! (2005)
• Let's Compare Sizes (2006)
• S is for School! (2006)
• Abby Cadabby's Rhyme Time (2007)
• Big Bigger Biggest (2007)
• Lots of Opposites (2007)
• Music Player Storybook (2007)
• Rosita's Easter on Sesame Street (2007)
• I'm a Helper (2007)
• Color Carnival (2008)
• Rosita and Elmo Read a Recipe (2008)
• Rosita and the Beanstalk (2008)
• Storybook ABCs (2008)
• What's the Word on the Street? (2008)
• Count to 10 (2009)
• Love, Elmo (2009)

See also

• Sesame Street Monsters

Source

1. ↑ Sesamestreet.org: Rosita Meets Prairie Dawn
2. ↑ Borgenicht, David. Sesame Street Unpaved. 1998