Elizabeth Oropesa
Born
July 17, 1954 (70 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Albay, Philippines
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
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Lucy
Red
Aling Rosa
2024
X&Y
2024
After All
Anita Lianzares
2024
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
2023
The Influencer
Des
2022
Maid in Malacañang
Manang Lucy (Maid)
2022
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
2021
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021
Nerisa
Segunda
2021
Agimat ng agila
Roberta Lagman / "Berta" · (27 episodes)
2021
Ang Regalo
Lola Char · (105 episodes)
2019
Circa
2019
Mystery of the Night
2019
MOMOL Nights
Mother
2019
KontrAdiksyon
Lola Ramona
2019
Pamilya Roces
Violet Bolocboc · (50 episodes)
2018
Dark Is the Night
2018
Excuse Me
2018
Chedeng & Apple
Apple
2017
Pastor
2017
Bubog
Lola Ganda
2017
Impostora
Denang · (160 episodes)
2017
Moonlight Over Baler
Fidela
2017
I America
2016
Mrs.
2016
Elemento
2016
Felix Manalo
Cianang
2015
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Veron
2014
Pride and Honor
2014
Violator
2014
Woman of the Ruins
2013
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
Josephina "Pinang" Santos · (110 episodes)
2012
Angelito: Batang Ama
Amparo "Pinang" Santos · (110 episodes)
2011
Beauty Queen
Amparo Matias-San Miguel · (80 episodes)
2010
Adik Sa'Yo
Stella Maglipot · (70 episodes)
2009
Ded na si Lolo
Dolores
2009
Roxxxanne
2007
Margarita
Jessica Beltran · (40 episodes)
2007
Captain Barbell
Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko · (165 episodes)
2006
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Mercedes
2006
Secret of San Joaquin
Sael's Wife
2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
2005
Baryoke
2005
Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
Belinda Manalo · (162 episodes)
2004
Homecoming
2003
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
Kapitana
2003
A.B. Normal College
2003
Kerida
Ellaine
2003
Lastikman
Mrs. Orozco
2003
Flesh
Nipsie
2002
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
Mamasan
Sandra
2002
Akala Mo...
2002
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Victoria Altamonte · (361 episodes)
2001
Senswal
2000
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Azun
1999
Esperanza: The Movie
Sandra Salgado
1999
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
Mely
1999
Naked Under the Moon
1999
Batang Pro
1999
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Melody
1999
Burlesk King
Betty
1999
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Amalia
1998
In the Navel of the Sea
Rosa
1998
Triangle
Minda
1998
Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko
1998
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
Sen. de Joya
1998
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
1997
Huling Sayaw
1997
Milagros
1997
Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
Feliza
1995
Pare Ko
Aida
1995
Campus Girls
Becky
1995
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
Estrellita Vizconde
1994
Secret Love
Sonia
1994
Ninja Kids
Lotus
1986
Kailan Tama Ang Mali?
1986
Future Hunters
Huntress
1986
Caged Fury
Chinh
1983
The Killing of Satan
Lagring San Miguel
1983
Palabra de Honor
Olivia
1983
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Hotel House Detective
1981
Ang Kabiyak
1980
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Jane
1980
Diego Sta. Cruz
1980
Aguila
Lilian
1980
Pompa
Lota
1980
Vontes V
1979
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
Iwasan... Kabaret
1978
Bontoc
1977
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
Return of Bruce
Lisa
1977
Nunal sa Tubig
Maria
1976
Hide and Seek
1976
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Amy
1975
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Alupihang Dagat
Odessa
1975
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Betty (segment 5)
1975
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Christina
1975
Hit and Run
1975
The Pacific Connection
Ligaya
1974
The Most Beautiful Animal in the World
Saling
1974
Ugat
1974
Enter Garote
1974
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Elizabeth Dela Rama
1974
The Ghostly Face
1973
Dimas Guerrero
1973
Nueva Vizcaya
1973