Elizabeth Oropesa
Biography
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
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
2001
Captain Barbell
2006
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
2004
Impostora
2017
0Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2012
0Angelito: Batang Ama
2011
0Adik Sa'Yo
2009
Wag Kukurap
2004
Beauty Queen
2010
0Pamilya Roces
2018
0Ang Regalo
2019
Margarita
2007
Filmography
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
as Victoria Altamonte · 2001
Captain Barbell
as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko · 2006
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
as Belinda Manalo · 2004
Impostora
as Denang · 2017
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
as Josephina "Pinang" Santos · 2012
Angelito: Batang Ama
as Amparo "Pinang" Santos · 2011
Adik Sa'Yo
as Stella Maglipot · 2009
Wag Kukurap
· 2004
Beauty Queen
as Amparo Matias-San Miguel · 2010
Pamilya Roces
as Violet Bolocboc · 2018
Ang Regalo
as Lola Char · 2019
Margarita
as Jessica Beltran · 2007
Agimat ng agila
as Roberta Lagman / "Berta" · 2021
The Last Virgin on Earth
as Kapitana · 2003
Nerisa
as Segunda · 2021
Flesh
as Nipsie · 2002
I Fell, It's Fine
as Espi · 2026
X&Y
· 2024
Campus Girls
as Becky · 1995
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
as Veron · 2014
Future Hunters
as Huntress · 1988
Circa
· 2019
Ako Lang Sa Langit
· 1997
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
as Melody · 1999
Return of Bruce
as Lisa · 1977
The Influencer
as Des · 2022
Baryoke
· 2005
Senswal
· 2000
Pompa
as Lota · 1980
A Speck in the Water
as Maria · 1976
Mamasan
as Sandra · 2002
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin") · 2005
Maid in Malacañang
as Manang Lucy (Maid) · 2022
Graduation Day
as Nelia · 2026
Bubog
as Lola Ganda · 2017
Balahibong Pusa
as Vivian · 2001
Naked Under the Moon
as Clara Paharon · 1999
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Betty (segment 5) · 1975
Red
as Aling Rosa · 2024
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
· 1999
Mystery of the Night
· 2019
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
as Mely · 1999
Redeem Her Honor
as Feliza Saldaga · 1995
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
· 1979
Chedeng & Apple
as Apple · 2017
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
as Saling · 1974
Grandpa Is Dead
as Dolores · 2009
Huwag Kang Lalabas
as Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento") · 2021
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
as Estrellita Vizconde · 1994
Kato: Son of the Dragon
· 1974
Aguila
as Lilian · 1980
A.B. Normal College
· 2003
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
· 1997
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
· 2021
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
as Amy · 1975
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
as Mommy (Star's mom) · 1998
Nag-iinit na Damdamin
· 1997
War Kami ng Misis Ko
· 1977
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
as Sen. de Joya · 1998
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
as Amalia · 1998
Woman of the Ruins
· 2013
Lastikman: Unang Banat
· 2004
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
· 1997
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
as Mercedes · 2006
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
as Elizabeth Dela Rama · 1974
Violator
· 2014
Caged Fury
as Chinh · 1983
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
· 1976
When Is Right Wrong?
· 1986
Tisoy!
as Maria (uncredited) · 1977
Palabra de Honor
as Olivia · 1983
In the Navel of the Sea
as Rosa · 1998
Bulaklak ng Maynila
as Azun · 1999
Secret of San Joaquin
as Sael's Wife · 2005
Kapitan Kulas
· 1975
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
as Christina · 1975
The Killing of Satan
as Lagring San Miguel · 1983
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
· 2023
Dark Is the Night
· 2018
Masarap Na Pugad
· 2002
The Pacific Connection
as Ligaya · 1974
Anak Ng Tulisan
· 1982
Lastikman
as Mrs. Orozco · 2003
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
as Jane · 1980
Batang Pro
· 1999
After All
as Anita Lianzares · 2024
Felix Manalo
as Cianang · 2015
Homecoming
· 2003
Pare Ko
as Aida · 1995
Uhaw na Dagat
· 1981
Hit and Run
· 1975
Roxxxanne
· 2007
Burlesk King
as Betty · 1999
Esperanza: The Movie
as Sandra Salgado · 1999
I America
· 2016
Maratabat
· 2014
Kerida
as Ellaine · 2003
Akala Mo...
· 2002
Hotel House Detective
· 1981
Excuse Me
· 2018
Ninja Kids
as Lotus · 1986
The Ghostly Face
· 1971
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
· 1978
Unconditional
as Dolores · 2025
KontrAdiksyon
as Lola Ramona · 2019
Gising sa Magdamag
· 1979
Nueva Vizcaya
· 1973
Bontoc
· 1977
Triangle
as Minda · 1998
MOMOL Nights
as Mother · 2019
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
as Lucy
Pastor
· 2017
Elemento
· 2016
Secret Love
as Sonia · 1994
Moonlight Over Baler
as Fidela · 2017
Ugat
· 1974
Milagros
as Miding · 1997
Kapitan Kidlat
· 1981
Iwasan Kabaret
· 1978
Diego Sta. Cruz
· 1980
Ang Kabiyak
· 1980
Enter Garote
· 1974
Hide and Seek
· 1976
Dimas Guerrero
· 1973
Vontes V
· 1979
Mrs.
· 2016
Huling Sayaw
· 1997
Marine Centipede
as Odessa · 1975