Elizabeth Oropesa
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
Credits
- 2024 · Red as Aling Rosa
- 2024 · X&Y as
- 2024 · After All as Anita Lianzares
- 2023 · Sa Kamay ng Diyos as
- 2022 · The Influencer as Des
- 2022 · Maid in Malacañang as Manang Lucy (Maid)
- 2021 · Huwag Kang Lalabas as Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
- 2021 · ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas) as
- 2021 · Nerisa as Segunda
- 2021 · Agimat ng agila as Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
- 2019 · Ang Regalo as Lola Char
- 2019 · Circa as
- 2019 · Mystery of the Night as
- 2019 · MOMOL Nights as Mother
- 2019 · KontrAdiksyon as Lola Ramona
- 2018 · Pamilya Roces as Violet Bolocboc
- 2018 · Dark Is the Night as
- 2018 · Excuse Me as
- 2017 · Chedeng & Apple as Apple
- 2017 · Pastor as
- 2017 · Bubog as Lola Ganda
- 2017 · Impostora as Denang
- 2017 · Moonlight Over Baler as Fidela
- 2016 · I America as
- 2016 · Mrs. as
- 2016 · Elemento as
- 2015 · Felix Manalo as Cianang
- 2014 · Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 as Veron
- 2014 · Pride and Honor as
- 2014 · Violator as
- 2013 · Woman of the Ruins as
- 2012 · Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto as Josephina "Pinang" Santos
- 2011 · Angelito: Batang Ama as Amparo "Pinang" Santos
- 2010 · Beauty Queen as Amparo Matias-San Miguel
- 2009 · Adik Sa'Yo as Stella Maglipot
- 2009 · Ded na si Lolo as Dolores
- 2007 · Roxxxanne as
- 2007 · Margarita as Jessica Beltran
- 2006 · Captain Barbell as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
- 2006 · Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar as Mercedes
- 2005 · Secret of San Joaquin as Sael's Wife
- 2005 · Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
- 2005 · Baryoke as
- 2004 · Lastikman: Unang Banat as
- 2004 · Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man as Belinda Manalo
- 2003 · Homecoming as
- 2003 · Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa as Kapitana
- 2003 · A.B. Normal College as
- 2003 · Kerida as Ellaine
- 2003 · Lastikman as Mrs. Orozco
- 2002 · Flesh as
- 2002 · Masarap Na Pugad as
- 2002 · Mamasan as Sandra
- 2002 · Akala Mo... as
- 2001 · Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga as Victoria Altamonte
- 2000 · Senswal as
- 1999 · Bulaklak ng Maynila as Azun
- 1999 · Esperanza: The Movie as Sandra Salgado
- 1999 · Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal as Mely
- 1999 · Naked Under the Moon as
- 1999 · Batang Pro as
- 1999 · Mister Mo, Lover Ko as Melody
- 1999 · Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa as
- 1999 · Burlesk King as Betty
- 1998 · Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) as Amalia
- 1998 · In the Navel of the Sea as Rosa
- 1998 · Triangle as Minda
- 1998 · Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko as
- 1998 · Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko! as Sen. de Joya
- 1997 · NBI: The Mariano Mison Story as
- 1997 · Bubot, kulang sa panahon as
- 1997 · Milagros as
- 1997 · Huling Sayaw as
- 1995 · Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie as Feliza
- 1995 · Pare Ko as Aida
- 1995 · Campus Girls as Becky
- 1994 · The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! as Estrellita Vizconde
- 1994 · Secret Love as Sonia
- 1986 · Ninja Kids as Lotus
- 1986 · Kailan Tama Ang Mali? as
- 1986 · Future Hunters as Huntress
- 1983 · Caged Fury as Chinh
- 1983 · The Killing of Satan as Lagring San Miguel
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Olivia
- 1982 · Anak Ng Tulisan as
- 1981 · Kapitan Kidlat as
- 1981 · Hotel House Detective as
- 1980 · Ang Kabiyak as
- 1980 · Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin as Jane
- 1980 · Diego Sta. Cruz as
- 1980 · Aguila as Lilian
- 1980 · Pompa as Lota
- 1979 · Vontes V as
- 1978 · Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin as
- 1978 · Iwasan... Kabaret as
- 1977 · Bontoc as
- 1977 · War Kami ng Misis Ko as
- 1977 · Return of Bruce as Lisa
- 1976 · Nunal sa Tubig as Maria
- 1976 · Hide and Seek as
- 1975 · Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga as Amy
- 1975 · Kapitan Kulas as
- 1975 · Alupihang Dagat as Odessa
- 1975 · Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa as Betty (segment 5)
- 1975 · Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko as Christina
- 1975 · Hit and Run as
- 1974 · The Pacific Connection as Ligaya
- 1974 · The Most Beautiful Animal in the World as Saling
- 1974 · Ugat as
- 1974 · Enter Garote as
- 1974 · Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! as Elizabeth Dela Rama
- 1973 · The Ghostly Face as
- 1973 · Nueva Vizcaya as
- Future · Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay as Lucy