Elizabeth Oropesa
Acting
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
Acting128
movieUnconditional
2025
Dolores
movieRed
2024
Aling Rosa
movieAfter All
2024
Anita Lianzares
movieMaid in Malacañang
2022
Manang Lucy (Maid)
movieHuwag Kang Lalabas
2021
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
movieNerisa
2021
Segunda
tvAgimat ng agila
2021
Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
tvAng Regalo
2019
Lola Char
movieMOMOL Nights
2019
Mother
movieKontrAdiksyon
2019
Lola Ramona
tvPamilya Roces
2018
Violet Bolocboc
movieBubog
2017
Lola Ganda
tvImpostora
2017
Denang
movieFelix Manalo
2015
Cianang
tvAngelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2012
Josephina "Pinang" Santos
tvAngelito: Batang Ama
2011
Amparo "Pinang" Santos
Beauty Queen
2010
Amparo Matias-San Miguel
tvAdik Sa'Yo
2009
Stella Maglipot
movieGrandpa Is Dead
2009
Dolores
Margarita
2007
Jessica Beltran
Captain Barbell
2006
Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
movieApoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
2006
Mercedes
movieSecret of San Joaquin
2005
Sael's Wife
movieShake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
tvTe Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
2004
Belinda Manalo
movieKerida
2003
Ellaine
movieLastikman
2003
Mrs. Orozco
movieFlesh
2002
Nipsie
movieMamasan
2002
Sandra
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
2001
Victoria Altamonte
movieCat Hairs
2001
Vivian
movieEsperanza: The Movie
1999
Sandra Salgado
movieNaked Under the Moon
1999
Clara Paharon
movieTriangle
1998
Minda
movieSinaktan mo ang Puso ko
1998
Mommy (Star's mom)
movieKahit Pader Gigibain Ko
1998
Sen. de Joya
movieMilagros
1997
Miding
movieRedeem Her Honor
1995
Feliza Saldaga
moviePare Ko
1995
Aida
movieThe Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
1994
Estrellita Vizconde
movieSecret Love
1994
Sonia
movieNinja Kids
1986
Lotus
movieFuture Hunters
1986
Huntress
movieCaged Fury
1983
Chinh
movieThe Killing of Satan
1983
Lagring San Miguel
movieAguila
1980
Lilian
moviePompa
1980
Lota
movieTisoy!
1977
Maria (uncredited)
movieBlood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
Betty (segment 5)
movieMister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975
Christina
movieSarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
Elizabeth Dela Rama
Production1
movieECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021
Executive Producer