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