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