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