Elizabeth Oropesa
- Teen actor
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.
Acted in
Red
2024
as Aling Rosa
X&Y
2024
After All
2024
as Anita Lianzares
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
2023
The Influencer
2022
as Des
Maid in Malacañang
2022
as Manang Lucy (Maid)
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
as Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021
Nerisa
2021
as Segunda
Agimat ng agila
2021
as Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
Ang Regalo
2019
as Lola Char
Circa
2019
Mystery of the Night
2019
MOMOL Nights
2019
as Mother
KontrAdiksyon
2019
as Lola Ramona
Pamilya Roces
2018
as Violet Bolocboc
Dark Is the Night
2018
Excuse Me
2018
Chedeng & Apple
2017
as Apple
Pastor
2017
Bubog
2017
as Lola Ganda
Impostora
2017
as Denang
Moonlight Over Baler
2017
as Fidela
I America
2016
Mrs.
2016
Elemento
2016
Felix Manalo
2015
as Cianang
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
2014
as Veron
Pride and Honor
2014
Violator
2014
Woman of the Ruins
2013
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2012
as Josephina "Pinang" Santos
Angelito: Batang Ama
2011
as Amparo "Pinang" Santos
Beauty Queen
2010
as Amparo Matias-San Miguel
Adik Sa'Yo
2009
as Stella Maglipot
Ded na si Lolo
2009
as Dolores
Roxxxanne
2007
Margarita
2007
as Jessica Beltran
Captain Barbell
2006
as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
2006
as Mercedes
Secret of San Joaquin
2005
as Sael's Wife
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Baryoke
2005
Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
2004
as Belinda Manalo
Homecoming
2003
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
2003
as Kapitana
A.B. Normal College
2003
Kerida
2003
as Ellaine
Lastikman
2003
as Mrs. Orozco
Flesh
2002
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
Mamasan
2002
as Sandra
Akala Mo...
2002
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
2001
as Victoria Altamonte
Senswal
2000
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
as Azun
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
as Sandra Salgado
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
1999
as Mely
Naked Under the Moon
1999
Batang Pro
1999
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
1999
as Melody
Burlesk King
1999
as Betty
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
1998
as Amalia
In the Navel of the Sea
1998
as Rosa
Triangle
1998
as Minda
Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko
1998
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
1998
as Sen. de Joya
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
1997
Huling Sayaw
1997
Milagros
1997
Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
1995
as Feliza
Pare Ko
1995
as Aida
Campus Girls
1995
as Becky
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
1994
as Estrellita Vizconde
Secret Love
1994
as Sonia
Ninja Kids
1986
as Lotus
Kailan Tama Ang Mali?
1986
Future Hunters
1986
as Huntress
Caged Fury
1983
as Chinh
The Killing of Satan
1983
as Lagring San Miguel
Palabra de Honor
1983
as Olivia
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Hotel House Detective
1981
Ang Kabiyak
1980
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
1980
as Jane
Diego Sta. Cruz
1980
Aguila
1980
as Lilian
Pompa
1980
as Lota
Vontes V
1979
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
Iwasan... Kabaret
1978
Bontoc
1977
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
Return of Bruce
1977
as Lisa
Nunal sa Tubig
1976
as Maria
Hide and Seek
1976
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
1975
as Amy
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Alupihang Dagat
1975
as Odessa
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
as Betty (segment 5)
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975
as Christina
Hit and Run
1975
The Pacific Connection
1974
as Ligaya
The Most Beautiful Animal in the World
1974
as Saling
Ugat
1974
Enter Garote
1974
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
as Elizabeth Dela Rama
The Ghostly Face
1973
Nueva Vizcaya
1973
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
as Lucy