Rosita Espinosa

A survivor who traveled with Abraham and Eugene to Washington, D.C., fought in the war against the Saviors, and met her end at the hands of Alpha.

Rosita Espinosa is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and is portrayed by Christian Serratos in the American television series of the same name. She accompanies Eugene Porter and Abraham Ford on a mission to Washington, D.C. In the comic book series, she joins Rick Grimes' group after they leave the prison and go to DC. Eventually Eugene is revealed to have lied but they continue on to Washington anyway, since he was still convinced the city would offer greater chance of survival, and they eventually find the Alexandria Safe-Zone. Rosita also takes part in the war against the Saviors led by Negan, the conclusion of which sees the 3 communities uniting forces.

Quick Facts

Series

The Walking Dead

First

Comic:
"Issue #53" (2008)
Television:
"Inmates" (2014)

Last

Comic:
"Issue #145" (2015)
Television:
"Rest in Peace" (2022)

Portrayed by

Christian Serratos

Creator

Robert Kirkman; Charlie Adlard

Adapted by

Scott M. Gimple
Matthew Negrete
Channing Powell (The Walking Dead)

Partner

Abraham Ford (deceased ex-boyfriend)
Siddiq (deceased ex-lover)
Television:
Spencer Monroe (deceased late lover)

Lore & Background

In the comics, Rosita, Abraham, and Eugene join Rick's group at Hershel's farm after the prison is destroyed. When Eugene reveals he is a fraud it leaves her outraged, but Rosita and the others soon accept him. She remains with the group when they settle in Washington at the Alexandria Safe Zone, moving in with Abraham. While there, Abraham breaks up with her to be with Holly.

At Alexandria, she becomes increasingly close to Eugene and eventually forms a sexual relationship with him but remains devastated over Abraham's death. After two years together, Rosita reveals to Eugene that she is pregnant, but he is not the father. The father of the baby is later revealed to be Siddiq, another member of Alexandria. At the community fair Alpha, leader of the Whisperers, manages to abduct and decapitate Rosita, along with Ezekiel, Louie, Erin, Ken, Luke, Carson, Tammy Rose, Josh, Olivia, Oscar, and Amber (all from Alexandria, the Hilltop, The Kingdom and The Sanctuary communities) and put their heads on spikes.

This also kills Rosita's unborn child. Alpha later shows this to Rick, much to his horror. She is put down by Andrea and buried along with the others at the site.

Reader's Guide

Rosita Espinosa is a key figure in both the comic and television series of The Walking Dead. In the comics, her journey takes her from the prison to Washington, D.C., and through the war against the Saviors. In the TV series, her backstory begins in Dallas, Texas, where she joins Abraham and Eugene on their mission. She survives the Terminus escape, the journey to Alexandria, and the war against the Saviors. She later becomes a soldier for the Commonwealth Army before her death.