Boots Anson-Roa
Biography
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
Sugo
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Until She Remembers
Kokey
Rhodora X
Princess in the Palace
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Destined to be Yours
All Movies (96)
- Until She Remembers2026
- GG: Good Game2024 · as Griselda
- Ikaw At Ako2023
- Kaibigan2019 · as Lola Alice
- The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi2018 · as Norma's Lola
- I Am Here2018 · as Nelia
- The Baggage2017
- Salamat sa Alaala2015 · as Herself
- Maskara2015
- Esoterica: Manila2014 · as Raul
- Unfriend2014
- Third Eye2014 · as Gloria
- The Lady Next Door2014
- Rain Rain Go Away2011 · as Maritess Gomez
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 132011 · as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
- My House Husband - Ikaw Na!2011 · as Lilia
- Pintakasi2011
- Garden of Eve2011
- Ika-Sampu2010 · as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
- Till My Heartaches End2010 · as Tita Baby
- Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love2009 · as Jin Feng
- Tutok2009 · as Lydia
- One True Love2008 · as Lola
- Lovebirds2008
- Caregiver2008 · as Marissa Gonzales
- When Love Begins...2008 · as Marietta Caballero
- Christmas Tree2007 · as Lola Susana
- Shake, Rattle and Roll 92007 · as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
- Angels2007 · as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
- Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di2006
- Rekados2006 · as Josefina
- White Lady2006 · as Lola Tasya
- The Last Day of the Week2006 · as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
- Sukob2006 · as Tessie
- Blue Moon2006
- The Son of Brocka2005
- Pepot Artista2005 · as Judge
- Ilusyon2005 · as Doctor
- Mano Po III: My Love2004 · as Maria
- Bridal Shower2004 · as Doña Vergie
- Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art2004 · as Narrator (Voice)
- Mano Po2002 · as Elisa Go
- May Isang Pamilya1999 · as Isabel
- Always Looking for You1999 · as Mrs. Matias
- Flames: The Movie1997 · as Amparo (segment "Pangako")
- Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 21997
- Father, Mother, Child1996 · as Cita Nolasco
- Mangarap Ka1995 · as Belen
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part1995
- Mayor Cesar Climaco1994
- The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)1994
- The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)1994
- Loving Someone1993 · as Becky
- Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas1993
- Kadenang Bulaklak1993 · as Mrs. Hidalgo
- The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)1993
- Jack & Jill Sa Amerika1988
- P.S. I Love You1981 · as Isabel
- Leon ng Central Luzon1980
- Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak1980 · as Lydia
- Tonyong Bayawak1979 · as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
- Warrant of Arrest1979
- Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina1979 · as Mother Superior
- Hermano Pule1979
- Angelita's Eyes1978 · as Mother Superior
- Asawa Ko Silang Lahat1977
- Naked Hero1977 · as Luisa
- The Rebel Hunter1976
- A World of Horror1976
- Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin1976 · as Rosa Henson Averion
- The Goodfather1975
- Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin1975
- Pagsapit ng Dilim1975
- Postcards from China1975
- May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi1975
- Anino ng Araw1975
- Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak1975
- Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!1974
- Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin1974 · as Femia
- Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!1974
- Your Memory is My World1974
- The Bells of San Jose1974 · as Lydia
- Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae1973
- Tanikalang dugo1973
- Zoom, Zoom, Superman!1973 · as Superman's Creator
- The Eagle and the Sun1973
- Paru-parong itim1973
- Santo Domingo1972
- El Vibora1972 · as Cecilia
- Villa Miranda1972
- Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria1971
- Santiago!1970 · as Lydia
- Wanted: Perfect Mother1970 · as Carla
- Leslie1969 · as Andang
- Adriana1969
- Darna and the Planetman1969 · as Cynthia
All TV Shows (14)
- Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune2022 · as Consuelo Yang-Chan
- Obsession2019 · as Adora Divinagracia
- Destined to be Yours2017 · as Helen Rosales
- Princess in the Palace2015 · as Victorina Jacinto
- LolaBasyang.com2015
- Strawberry Lane2014 · as Stella Tolentino
- Rhodora X2014 · as Amparo "Panchang" Sales
- Misibis Bay2013 · as Delia Ramirez
- Aso ni San Roque2012 · as Doña Constancia Aragon
- Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin2011 · as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
- Kokey2007 · as Doña Ingrid
- Sugo2005 · as Adela
- Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin2003 · as Felisa Verder
- Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw2002 · as Feliza