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