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