Boots 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
Credits
- 2024 · GG: Good Game as Griselda
- 2023 · Ikaw At Ako as
- 2022 · Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune as Consuelo Yang-Chan
- 2019 · Kaibigan as Lola Alice
- 2019 · Obsession as Adora Divinagracia
- 2018 · The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi as Norma's Lola
- 2018 · I Am Here as Nelia
- 2017 · The Baggage as
- 2017 · Destined to be Yours as Helen Rosales
- 2015 · Princess in the Palace as Victorina Jacinto
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Herself
- 2015 · LolaBasyang.com as
- 2015 · Maskara as
- 2014 · Esoterica: Manila as Raul
- 2014 · Strawberry Lane as Stella Tolentino
- 2014 · Third Eye as Gloria
- 2014 · Unfriend as
- 2014 · The Lady Next Door as
- 2014 · Rhodora X as Amparo "Panchang" Sales
- 2013 · Misibis Bay as Delia Ramirez
- 2012 · Aso ni San Roque as Doña Constancia Aragon
- 2012 · Pintakasi as
- 2011 · Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
- 2011 · My House Husband - Ikaw Na! as Lilia
- 2011 · Rain Rain Go Away as Maritess Gomez
- 2011 · Garden of Eve as
- 2011 · Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
- 2010 · Ika-Sampu as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
- 2010 · Till My Heartaches End as Tita Baby
- 2009 · Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love as Jin Feng
- 2009 · Tutok as Lydia
- 2008 · One True Love as Lola
- 2008 · Lovebirds as
- 2008 · Caregiver as Marissa Gonzales
- 2008 · When Love Begins... as Marietta Caballero
- 2007 · Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
- 2007 · Christmas Tree as Lola Susana
- 2007 · Kokey as Doña Ingrid
- 2007 · Angels as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
- 2006 · Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di as
- 2006 · Rekados as Josefina
- 2006 · White Lady as Lola Tasya
- 2006 · Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
- 2006 · Sukob as Tessie
- 2006 · Blue Moon as
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as
- 2005 · Pepot Superstar as Judge
- 2005 · Sugo as Adela
- 2005 · Illusion as Doctor
- 2004 · Mano Po III: My Love as Maria
- 2004 · Bridal Shower as
- 2003 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin as Felisa Verder
- 2002 · Mano Po as Elisa Go
- 2002 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw as Feliza
- 1999 · May Isang Pamilya as Isabel
- 1999 · Always Looking for You as Mrs. Matias
- 1997 · Flames: The Movie as Amparo (segment "Pangako")
- 1997 · Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 as
- 1996 · Ama, Ina, Anak as Cita Nolasco
- 1995 · Mangarap Ka as Belen
- 1995 · The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part as
- 1994 · Mayor Cesar Climaco as
- 1994 · The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) as
- 1994 · The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) as
- 1993 · Loving Someone as Becky
- 1993 · Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas as
- 1993 · Kadenang Bulaklak as Mrs. Hidalgo
- 1993 · The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) as
- 1988 · Jack & Jill Sa Amerika as
- 1981 · P.S. I Love You as Isabel
- 1980 · Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak as Lydia
- 1979 · Tonyong Bayawak as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
- 1979 · Warrant of Arrest as
- 1979 · Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina as Mother Superior
- 1979 · Hermano Pule as
- 1978 · Mga Mata ni Angelita as Mother Superior
- 1977 · Asawa Ko Silang Lahat as
- 1977 · Hubad na Bayani as Luisa
- 1976 · The Rebel Hunter as
- 1976 · A World of Horror as
- 1976 · Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin as Rosa Henson Averion
- 1975 · Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin as
- 1975 · Pagsapit ng Dilim as
- 1975 · Postcards from China as
- 1975 · May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi as
- 1975 · Anino ng Araw as
- 1975 · Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak as
- 1974 · Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! as
- 1974 · Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin as Femia
- 1974 · Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo! as
- 1974 · The Bells of San Jose as Lydia
- 1973 · Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae as
- 1973 · Tanikalang dugo as
- 1973 · Zoom, Zoom, Superman! as Superman's Creator
- 1973 · The Eagle and the Sun as
- 1972 · Santo Domingo as
- 1972 · El Vibora as Cecilia
- 1972 · Villa Miranda as
- 1971 · Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria as
- 1970 · Santiago! as Lydia
- 1970 · Wanted: Perfect Mother as Carla
- 1969 · Leslie as Andang
- 1969 · Adriana as
- 1969 · Darna and the Planetman as Cynthia