Jose Maria Mathias Thomas Ignatius D'Souza (born 31 July 1946), known professionally as Joe Rose, is an Indian actor, singer, composer, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.

From a young age, D'Souza was exposed to and developed a strong interest in tiatr through his father's involvement in the local theatre scene.

During the family's time in Goa, at the Olaulim, D'Souza organized his own concerts featuring himself and his sisters, which drew attendance from the local neighborhood.

At the tender age of 7, D'Souza graced the stage in a Konkani drama named Bernadette of Lourdes and later showcased his talent as a child performer in Simon C. Fernandes' tiatr adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, where he portrayed the role of a humorous violin tutor opposite Cecilia Machado.

[4] In the Goan theater tradition of tiatr, D'Souza was given the opportunity to play the role of Jesus Christ in the production of Pontius Pilate by Fernandes, after the sudden death of the previous actor Anthony De Sa.

However, D'Souza initially struggled to properly position himself in front of the microphone, leading to the audience having difficulty hearing the first verse of the duet.

The solitary presentation of this particular work at St. Xavier's College in Bombay on Easter Sunday was met with success and positive reception from the audience.

During that era, he gained experience by performing alongside seasoned and well-known tiatrists like Anthony De Sa, M. Boyer, and Jacinto Vaz, among other figures in the industry.

This early experience allowed D'Souza to develop his skills as a versatile character actor, capable of portraying both heroic and villainous roles with equal facility.

As D'Souza matured, he began to take on a wider range of roles, including comedic parts in addition to his dramatic work.

In later stages of his career, D'Souza also emerged as a songwriter and performer, composing songs for tiatrs that were praised for their "thoughtful and meaningful lyrics".

Some of his popular works include the tiatrs Ekuch Rogot (One Blood), Sukh ani Dukh (Happiness and Sadness), Arbi Des Ancho Bhes (Arab Country, Our Attire), and Sun nhuim Sunnem (Not Daughter-in-law but a Dog).

This production, which was adapted from an English play, ran for 7 performances and was staged in support of Auxilium Convent School in Carona neighborhood at Aldona, Goa.

However, the seventh and final show of Saiba Bogos coincided with the implementation of pandemic lockdown measures, marking the end of D'Souza's active involvement in the Konkani theatrical scene.

He has cited a variety of factors for his hiatus, including COVID-19 concerns, his advanced age, inconvenient scheduling, and the demands of extensive travel.

He has often been cast opposite former Konkani actresses such as Antonette Mendes, Fatima D'Souza, Sharon Mazarello, and Rita Rose, collaborating with these performers in several productions.

In addition to leading roles, D'Souza has also demonstrated his versatility as a character actor, being cast in a wide range of parts in tiatrs directed by popular Konkani figures like Prem Kumar, M. Boyer, C. Alvares, and Remmie Colaço.

D'Souza also finds joy in being classified as a senior citizen after turning 60, citing government benefits and programs as contributing factors.