Boots Anson-Roa
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Princess in the Palace
Victorina Jacinto
2015
Series
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Feliza
2002
Series
Sugo
Adela
2005
Series
LolaBasyang.com
2015
Series
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
2011
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
Felisa Verder
2003
Series
Strawberry Lane
Stella Tolentino
2014
Series
Rhodora X
Amparo "Panchang" Sales
2014
Series
Kokey
Doña Ingrid
2007
Series
Aso ni San Roque
Doña Constancia Aragon
2012
Series
Destined to be Yours
Helen Rosales
2017
Series
Obsession
Adora Divinagracia
2019
Series
Misibis Bay
Delia Ramirez
2013
Film
Until She Remembers
2026
Film
The Goodfather
1975
Series
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
Consuelo Yang-Chan
2022
Film
Rekados
Josefina
2006
Film
Ika-Sampu
Mrs. Amada dela Vega
2010
Film
Always Looking for You
Mrs. Matias
1999
Film
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Norma's Lola
2018
Film
Sukob
Tessie
2006
Film
Father, Mother, Child
Cita Nolasco
1996
Film
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Film
Loving Someone
Becky
1993
Film
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
2011
Film
Anino ng Araw
1975
Film
Ilusyon
Doctor
2005
Film
Caregiver
Marissa Gonzales
2008
Film
Flames: The Movie
Amparo (segment "Pangako")
1997
Film
The Son of Brocka
2005
Film
GG: Good Game
Griselda
2024
Film
Bridal Shower
Doña Vergie
2004
Film
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
Femia
1974
Film
Angels
Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
2007
Film
Mano Po
Elisa Go
2002
Film
Till My Heartaches End
Tita Baby
2010
Film
Angelita's Eyes
Mother Superior
1978
Film
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
2007
Film
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974
Film
White Lady
Lola Tasya
2006
Film
When Love Begins...
Marietta Caballero
2008
Film
Tonyong Bayawak
Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Film
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993
Film
Third Eye
Gloria
2014
Film
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
Film
The Baggage
2017
Film
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
Film
Rain Rain Go Away
Maritess Gomez
2011
Film
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006
Film
I Am Here
Nelia
2018
Film
Mano Po III: My Love
Maria
2004
Film
Mayor Cesar Climaco
1994
Film
El Vibora
Cecilia
1972
Film
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Mother Superior
1979
Film
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Jin Feng
2009
The Bells of San Jose
Lydia
1974
Film
Postcards from China
1975
Film
Blue Moon
2006
Film
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
Lilia
2011
Film
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Carla
1970
Film
Leslie
Andang
1969
Film
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Superman's Creator
1973
Film
Kaibigan
Lola Alice
2019
Film
Mangarap Ka
Belen
1995
Film
P.S. I Love You
Isabel
1981
Film
Unfriend
2014
A World of Horror
1976
Film
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Film
Esoterica: Manila
Raul
2014
Salamat sa Alaala
Herself
2015
Film
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
1973
Film
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
Lydia
1980
Film
Adriana
1969
Film
Warrant of Arrest
1979
The Rebel Hunter
1976
Film
May Isang Pamilya
Isabel
1999
Film
Villa Miranda
1972
Film
The Last Day of the Week
Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
2006
Film
One True Love
Lola
2008
Film
Pepot Artista
Judge
2005
Film
Ikaw At Ako
2023
Film
Lovebirds
2008
Film
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Film
Santiago!
Lydia
1970
Film
Kadenang Bulaklak
Mrs. Hidalgo
1993
Film
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
Film
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
1975
Film
Santo Domingo
1972
Film
Garden of Eve
2011
Film
Hermano Pule
1979
Film
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
Film
The Lady Next Door
2014
Film
Tanikalang dugo
1973
Film
Christmas Tree
Lola Susana
2007
Film
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Rosa Henson Averion
1976
Film
Pintakasi
2011
Film
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
Film
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Film
Tutok
Lydia
2009
Film
Naked Hero
Luisa
1977
Film
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993
Film
Your Memory is My World
1974
Film
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Film
Paru-parong itim
1973
Film
Darna and the Planetman
Cynthia
1969
Film
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
Narrator (Voice)
2004
Film
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997
Film
Maskara
2015
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
1975
Leon ng Central Luzon
1980