Acting
Elizabeth Oropesa
TL, EN, ZH, ID cinema · 115 credits
Born
17 July 1954 (age 72)
Birthplace
Albay, Philippines
Also known as Elizabeth Freeman · Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman · La Oropesa · Boots · Dr. Elizabeth Freeman
Born July, 17 1954 under the name Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman in Albay, Philippines. In 1972, her mother falsified registration documents claiming she was the minimum age of 18 so she could join the Miss RP pageant. After winning the Miss RP Luzon title, her real age was discovered and she was dethroned just hours later. Using this notoriety as a stepping stone, she made her film debut in 1973's Daredevil Rider and has been a busy and acclaimed actress in the Philippines ever since. Just a few years into her acting career she'd be launched to stardom with the films Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko and Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga (both 1975). The latter netted her the FAMAS Best Actress award, an award she'd win again in 2000 for Bulaklak ng Maynila. She has received five nominations in total to date. In addition, she's won acting awards from Young Critics Circle, Star, FAP, Gawad Urian Awards and others. Despite the acclaim as one of her country's finest veteran actresses, Elizabeth took a long hiatus from acting and traveled to Indonesia to become a Master of Tetada Kalimasadam; a type of healing using martial arts, breathing and full concentration. She studied at the International Open University for Complementary Medicine in Sri Lanka and graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Alternative Medicine. Though she returned to acting and continues to appear in films and on TV to this day, she also has a clinic in Quezon City specializing in psychic healing and alternative medicine and uses the professional name Dr. Elizabeth Freeman. In her personal life, Elizabeth married at the age of 16 only to find herself widowed with a young daughter at 23. She later married martial arts actor Meng-Fei, though the relationship didn't last. Her current husband is bodybuilder and physical therapist Joe Valdez.
Known for
Filmography
Graduation Day
as Nelia
Unconditional
as Dolores
After All
as Anita Lianzares
Red
as Aling Rosa
Maid in Malacañang
as Manang Lucy (Maid)
Huwag Kang Lalabas
as Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
Nerisa
as Segunda
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Actor, Executive Producer
KontrAdiksyon
as Lola Ramona
MOMOL Nights
as Mother
Bubog
as Lola Ganda
Chedeng & Apple
as Apple
Felix Manalo
as Cianang
Violator
Actor
Grandpa Is Dead
as Dolores
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
as Mercedes
Secret of San Joaquin
as Sael's Wife
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Kerida
as Ellaine
Lastikman
as Mrs. Orozco
The Last Virgin on Earth
as Kapitana
Flesh
as Nipsie
Mamasan
as Sandra
Balahibong Pusa
as Vivian
Senswal
Actor
Naked Under the Moon
as Clara Paharon
Burlesk King
as Betty
Esperanza: The Movie
as Sandra Salgado
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
as Melody
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
as Amalia
Triangle
as Minda
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
as Mommy (Star's mom)
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
as Sen. de Joya
Milagros
as Miding
Campus Girls
as Becky
Pare Ko
as Aida
Redeem Her Honor
as Feliza Saldaga
Secret Love
as Sonia
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
as Estrellita Vizconde
Future Hunters
as Huntress
Ninja Kids
as Lotus
The Killing of Satan
as Lagring San Miguel
Caged Fury
as Chinh
Palabra de Honor
as Olivia
Aguila
as Lilian
Pompa
as Lota
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Actor
Bontoc
Actor
Return of Bruce
as Lisa
Tisoy!
as Maria (uncredited)
A Speck in the Water
as Maria
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Betty (segment 5)
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
as Christina
Marine Centipede
as Odessa
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
as Elizabeth Dela Rama
The Pacific Connection
as Ligaya
