Acting
Boots Anson-Roa
TL, EN cinema · 97 credits
Born
30 January 1945 (age 81)
Birthplace
Manila, Philippines
Also known as María Elisa Cristóbal Anson-Roa
María Elisa Cristóbal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa (born January 30, 1945) is a Filipino actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. She was born on January 30, 1945. Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent in Herran St., Manila. Her younger brother, Alvin Anson (born October 20, 1962; Manila) was also a lead actor and model. Anson-Roa was married to Pete Roa, her co-host in the series Dance-o-Rama from 1964 until his death in 2007. They have four children: Leah Cuevas, Joey, Chiqui Roa-Puno, and Ben from whom they have nine grandchildren. On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo; They married on June 14, 2014.
Known for
Filmography
GG: Good Game
as Griselda
Kaibigan
as Lola Alice
I Am Here
as Nelia
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
as Norma's Lola
Unfriend
Actor
Third Eye
as Gloria
Rain Rain Go Away
as Maritess Gomez
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Till My Heartaches End
as Tita Baby
Ika-Sampu
as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
as Jin Feng
Tutok
as Lydia
One True Love
as Lola
Caregiver
as Marissa Gonzales
When Love Begins...
as Marietta Caballero
Christmas Tree
as Lola Susana
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
Angels
as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
White Lady
as Lola Tasya
The Last Day of the Week
as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Sukob
as Tessie
Rekados
as Josefina
Pepot Superstar
as Judge
Ilusyon
as Doctor
Mano Po III: My Love
as Maria
Bridal Shower
as Doña Vergie
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
as Narrator (Voice)
Mano Po
as Elisa Go
May Isang Pamilya
as Isabel
Always Looking for You
as Mrs. Matias
Flames: The Movie
as Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Wild Grass
Producer
Father, Mother, Child
as Cita Nolasco
Mangarap Ka
as Belen
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
as Rosa Aguirre
Kadenang Bulaklak
as Mrs. Hidalgo
Loving Someone
as Becky
P.S. I Love You
as Isabel
Tonyong Bayawak
as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
as Mother Superior
Angelita's Eyes
as Mother Superior
Naked Hero
as Luisa
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
as Rosa Henson Averion
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as Superman's Creator
El Vibora
as Cecilia
Santiago!
as Lydia
Leslie
as Andang
Adriana
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