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