Boots Anson-Roa

Born: 1945-01-30

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.


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Kadenang Bulaklak

as Mrs. Hidalgo
Released: 1993-11-06

Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.

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Mano Po

as Elisa Go
Released: 2002-12-25

During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa,...

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Loving Someone

as Becky
Released: 1993-12-25

Only son, Carlitos, suddenly finds himself the man of an all-female household when his father...

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Kaibigan

as Lola Alice
Released: 2019-12-04

In an age rocked by drugs and a culture in danger of folding to worldly influences, rival high...

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Caregiver

as Marissa Gonzales
Released: 2008-05-28

A grade school English teacher Sarah Gonzales joins the 150,000 Pinoy OFWs working in the United...

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The Baggage

as uncredited
Released: 2017-08-05

Raped and pregnant, an OFW rids herself of unwanted baggage on the flight back home.

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Unfriend

as uncredited
Released: 2014-02-26

On Christmas Day, 15 year old David finds out that his boyfriend, Jonathan has taken another...

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The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi

as Norma's Lola
Released: 2018-08-15

Norma, a typical teenager who is always online, created a joint social media account for her and...

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Ikaw At Ako

as uncredited
Released: 2023-12-06

The film presents a tapestry of love stories that transcend time. From the challenges faced by a...

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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2

as uncredited
Released: 1997-03-17

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Sukob

as Tessie
Released: 2006-03-15

Sandy and Phil, both Overseas Workers in Dubai, are busy preparing for their wedding. Upon...

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White Lady

as Lola Tasya
Released: 2006-07-19

Pearl,a simple and smart girl who just arrived in the city to attend college. For reasons she...

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Third Eye

as Gloria
Released: 2014-02-26

A young woman's supernatural ability to see ghosts is reawakened following the death of her...

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Flames: The Movie

as Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Released: 1997-07-09

FLAMES is former TV a teen-oriented drama series and becomes a movie that is divided into two...

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Maskara

as uncredited
Released: 2015-06-26

The Philippines is being geared up to be interconnected through a system called One Wired Nation...

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Pepot Superstar

as Judge
Released: 2005-07-13

A story about a ten-year-old boy whose dream is to become a movie star. Pepot, the dreamer, is...

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Shake, Rattle & Roll 13

as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Released: 2011-12-25

An old man Lando (Ronnie Lazaro) has buried something under his house. When he is finished, he...

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Christmas Tree

as Lola Susana
Released: 2007-12-25

A family spends their Christmas vacation at their grandmother's house after a painful tragedy,...

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Wanted: Perfect Mother

as Carla
Released: 1970-06-14

It tells of a couple, Dante and Elsa who hires a new governess, Carla to care for their four...

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El Vibora

as Cecilia
Released: 1972-06-18

A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later...

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Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
Released: 2007-12-25

This ninth installment in the classic horror series offers up a trio of spine-chillers from the...

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The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

as uncredited
Released: 1994-04-09

Possessed by an evil spirit lurked into his soul Winifredo (Cesar Montano) brought misery and...

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Santo Domingo

as uncredited
Released: 1972-07-06

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Mangarap Ka

as Belen
Released: 1995-11-22

Childhood friends, Nonoy and Jenny, embark on their freshman year at a prestigious university...

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Mga Mata ni Angelita

as Mother Superior
Released: 1978-08-11

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama...

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Blue Moon

as uncredited
Released: 2006-01-01

Corazon (Boots Anson Roa), an old Filipina who lives in Boston, wrote to each Manuel Pineda in...

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Villa Miranda

as uncredited
Released: 1972-06-18

Drama among family and friends unfold in Villa Miranda, a town in the world of false glories and...

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Anino ng Araw

as uncredited
Released: 1975-05-16

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Santiago!

as Lydia
Released: 1970-11-13

A nighttime attempt to sabotage a Japanese munitions store in the little town of Santiago goes...

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Leslie

as Andang
Released: 1969-12-04

Every emptiness that sadness makes, clears a little more room for happiness.

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Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

as Jin Feng
Released: 2009-12-25

Melinda Uy is a half-Filipino, half-Chinese struggling mother to four children married to a...

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Hermano Pule

as uncredited
Released: 1979-04-06

A story about a Filipino religious leader.

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Ika-Sampu

as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
Released: 2010-11-30

A story about a descendant of a rich hispanic family that lived in the Philippines in the 1800s...

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Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!

as uncredited
Released: 1974-09-14

Filipino horror movie from 1974.

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Ama, Ina, Anak

as Cita Nolasco
Released: 1996-02-29

A married couple decides to adopt a baby girl and raise her as their own, but internal family...

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Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak

as uncredited
Released: 1975-04-25

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The Son of Brocka

as uncredited
Released: 2005-07-30

It is about a group of investigative journalists from a sub-par TV station who accidentally...

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Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

as uncredited
Released: 1977-11-11

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Angels

as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
Released: 2007-06-13

"Angels" is a trilogy. The three episodes featured in the movies are: "Angel of Mine", "Daddy's...

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Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

as Rosa Henson Averion
Released: 1976-04-30

A story about the life of Rosa Henson and Kumander Lawin.

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Tutok

as Lydia
Released: 2009-05-27

An ambitious reporter and his cameraman attempt to get their big break by venturing into the...

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Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

as Superman's Creator
Released: 1973-08-24

A Filipino parody film of DC's Superman in three segments directed by different directors.

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Lovebirds

as uncredited
Released: 2008-08-24

When Mario invites his Internet pen pal all the way from Spain to his home in the Philippines to...

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Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!

as uncredited
Released: 1974-12-06

A three-part, social drama on parent-child relationships, it stars the Philippine movies’ most...

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Pintakasi

as uncredited
Released: 2012-02-07

About a young painter who arrives at an island made of garbage. He uses the island and its...

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Illusion

as Doctor
Released: 2005-01-01

Set in Philippine post-American colonialist era, where the American influence was still...

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When Love Begins...

as Marietta Caballero
Released: 2008-04-29

Benedicto "Ben" Caballero is an environmentalist who disapproves of deforestation for villages...

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Esoterica: Manila

as Raul
Released: 2014-11-09

Drawing from his personal adventures, film director, Elwood Perez veers away from standard-issue...

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I Am Here

as Nelia
Released: 2018-08-08

Everyday, Nelia waits outside a store in Timog hoping for Delfin--a man that she lost 40 years...

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Tanikalang dugo

as uncredited
Released: 1973-10-06

Filipino horror movie from 1973.

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Tonyong Bayawak

as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Released: 1979-10-15

Story of Tonyong Bayawak who was given strong powers but in return turns him into a wild boar...

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Adriana

as uncredited
Released: 1969-06-14

Filipino romantic horror movie from 1969.

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P.S. I Love You

as Isabel
Released: 1981-11-02

Kristine is a teenager living an affluent life with her mother whose managing the hacienda left...

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GG: Good Game

as Griselda
Released: 2024-01-24

Mourning the death of his beloved lola, an aspiring pro-gamer is forced to live with his...

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May Isang Pamilya

as Isabel
Released: 1999-06-29

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The Lady Next Door

as uncredited
Released: 2014-02-04

A troubled teen and a lonely older woman unexpectedly find solace and happiness in each other....

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Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina

as Mother Superior
Released: 1979-05-08

Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.

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Rekados

as Josefina
Released: 2006-11-24

Rekados is a magic-realist tragicomedy of three generations of cooks in the slums that own a...

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One True Love

as Lola
Released: 2008-11-19

Finally after three years of courtship, Migs, a medical intern, marries simple and unassuming...

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Bridal Shower

as uncredited
Released: 2004-01-01

Three advertising executives are doomed to perpetually look for the right man. Tates, Katie and...

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Pagsapit ng Dilim

as uncredited
Released: 1975-10-03

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The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)

as uncredited
Released: 1993-09-29

Based on the real life story of Myrna Diones, a 14 year-old survivor of a brutal massacre of...

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The Eagle and the Sun

as uncredited
Released: 1973-06-17

The story revolves around themes of justice and revenge, as an honest doctor gets wrongfully...

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Mano Po III: My Love

as Maria
Released: 2004-12-25

Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a...

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Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin

as Femia
Released: 1974-11-08

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Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di

as uncredited
Released: 2006-12-25

A culinary romance set in Binondo, where Chinese traditions are still very much observed, Mano...

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Rain Rain Go Away

as Maritess Gomez
Released: 2011-12-25

Mar and Cynthia celebrate their anniversary during the wrath of Ondoy. After the typhoon, they...

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Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak

as Lydia
Released: 1980-08-01

This story revolves around a smart student named Guia Sison (Julie Ann Fortich) who is moving...

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Till My Heartaches End

as Tita Baby
Released: 2010-10-27

The moment these two saw each other at the café, they couldn’t take their eyes off each other....

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The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

as uncredited
Released: 1995-02-08

Sharon Cuneta plays the biographical account of the murder case of Filipina movie actress Lilian...

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Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae

as uncredited
Released: 1973-12-25

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Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo

as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Released: 2006-07-18

Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo spans a week in a life of seven individuals with interconnected...

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Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

as uncredited
Released: 1971-12-04

A story about a sergeant held captive by fugitives searching for a treasure hidden in a remote...

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Warrant of Arrest

as uncredited
Released: 1979-09-06

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Darna and the Planetman

as Cynthia
Released: 1969-01-18

Darna vs. Planetman

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Garden of Eve

as uncredited
Released: 2011-04-01

A woman (Mercedes Cabral) shares her story as a prostitute in front of the camera. A survivor,...

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May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi

as uncredited
Released: 1975-08-15

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Postcards from China

as uncredited
Released: 1975-09-21

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Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune

as Consuelo Yang-Chan
First aired: 2022-01-03

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune is a 2022 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA...

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Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

as Feliza
First aired: 2002-07-15

Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw or My One And Only Love is the first ever cine novela in Philippine...

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Princess in the Palace

as Victorina Jacinto
First aired: 2015-09-21

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Sugo

as Adela
First aired: 2005-07-04

The battle starts during the Spanish era when Apo Abukay (Gardo Versoza) wants to gain power as...

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Aso ni San Roque

as Doña Constancia Aragon
First aired: 2012-09-10

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Destined to be Yours

as Helen Rosales
First aired: 2017-02-27

Sinag Obispo is a cheerful radio DJ in Pelangi, a small town in Quezon where life is simple and...

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Strawberry Lane

as Stella Tolentino
First aired: 2014-09-15

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Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin

as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
First aired: 2011-03-07

Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that...

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Rhodora X

as Amparo "Panchang" Sales
First aired: 2014-01-27

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Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko

as Adora Divinagracia
First aired: 2019-07-22

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Misibis Bay

as Delia Ramirez
First aired: 2013-07-01

Misibis Bay is a Philippine mini television drama series to be broadcast by TV5 starring Ritz...

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Kokey

as Doña Ingrid
First aired: 2007-08-06

Kokey is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on Primetime Bida August 6, 2007. It is a...

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LolaBasyang.com

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-07-11

"LolaBasyang.com" is a fantasy series led by a character considered the iconic grandmom of...

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