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
Mamasan (2002)
as Sandra
Graduation Day (2026)
as Nelia
Pompa (1980)
as Lota
The Last Virgin on Earth (2003)
as Kapitana
Flesh (2002)
as Nipsie
Future Hunters (1988)
as Huntress
Nerisa (2021)
as Segunda
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)
Actor
Mister Mo, Lover Ko (1999)
as Melody
Circa (2019)
Actor
Caged Fury (1983)
as Chinh
I Fell, It's Fine (2026)
as Espi
Senswal (2000)
Actor
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story (1997)
Actor
Dark Is the Night (2018)
Actor
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal (1999)
as Mely
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014)
as Veron
Redeem Her Honor (1995)
as Feliza Saldaga
The Influencer (2022)
as Des
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (1975)
as Betty (segment 5)
Lastikman: Unang Banat (2004)
Actor
Nang umapoy ang karagatan (1979)
Actor
Bubog (2017)
as Lola Ganda
Balahibong Pusa (2001)
as Vivian
Naked Under the Moon (1999)
as Clara Paharon
Ako Lang Sa Langit (1997)
Actor
Campus Girls (1995)
as Becky
Baryoke (2005)
Actor
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 (2005)
as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Return of Bruce (1977)
as Lisa
Red (2024)
as Aling Rosa
A.B. Normal College (2003)
Actor
Chedeng & Apple (2017)
as Apple
When Is Right Wrong? (1986)
Actor
In the Navel of the Sea (1998)
as Rosa
Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999)
as Azun
Grandpa Is Dead (2009)
as Dolores
Nag-iinit na Damdamin (1997)
Actor
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (1975)
as Christina
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! (1994)
as Estrellita Vizconde
The Pacific Connection (1974)
as Ligaya
Woman of the Ruins (2013)
Actor
Lastikman (2003)
as Mrs. Orozco
Mystery of the Night (2019)
Actor
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975)
as Amy
Maid in Malacañang (2022)
as Manang Lucy (Maid)
Kato: Son of the Dragon (1974)
Actor
Ninja Kids (1986)
as Lotus
Anak Ng Tulisan (1982)
Actor
Secret of San Joaquin (2005)
as Sael's Wife
A Speck in the Water (1976)
as Maria
Felix Manalo (2015)
as Cianang
Masarap Na Pugad (2002)
Actor
War Kami ng Misis Ko (1977)
Actor
Pare Ko (1995)
as Aida
Violator (2014)
Actor
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! (1974)
as Elizabeth Dela Rama
Milagros (1997)
as Miding
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko (1998)
as Sen. de Joya
Bubot, kulang sa panahon (1997)
Actor
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko (1998)
as Mommy (Star's mom)
Sa Kamay ng Diyos (2023)
Actor
MOMOL Nights (2019)
as Mother
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) (1998)
as Amalia
Batang Pro (1999)
Actor
Pastor (2017)
Actor
Tisoy! (1977)
as Maria (uncredited)
Aguila (1980)
as Lilian
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth (1974)
as Saling
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar (2006)
as Mercedes
Akala Mo... (2002)
Actor
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin (1980)
as Jane
Roxxxanne (2007)
Actor
Homecoming (2003)
Actor
Palabra de Honor (1983)
as Olivia
Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
as Sandra Salgado
Unconditional (2025)
as Dolores
X&Y (2024)
Actor
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan (1976)
Actor
Huwag Kang Lalabas (2021)
as Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas) (2021)
Actor
Bontoc (1977)
Actor
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin (1978)
Actor
Gising sa Magdamag (1979)
Actor
Burlesk King (1999)
as Betty
Kerida (2003)
as Ellaine
KontrAdiksyon (2019)
as Lola Ramona
Triangle (1998)
as Minda
Mrs. (2016)
Actor
Nueva Vizcaya (1973)
Actor
After All (2024)
as Anita Lianzares
The Ghostly Face (1971)
Actor
Marine Centipede (1975)
as Odessa
Secret Love (1994)
as Sonia
Elemento (2016)
Actor
Hit and Run (1975)
Actor
Maratabat (2014)
Actor
Vontes V (1979)
Actor
Iwasan Kabaret (1978)
Actor
Kapitan Kulas (1975)
Actor
Ugat (1974)
Actor
Huling Sayaw (1997)
Actor
Excuse Me (2018)
Actor
The Killing of Satan (1983)
as Lagring San Miguel
Uhaw na Dagat (1981)
Actor
Kapitan Kidlat (1981)
Actor
Hotel House Detective (1981)
Actor
Enter Garote (1974)
Actor
I America (2016)
Actor
Ang Kabiyak (1980)
Actor
Dimas Guerrero (1973)
Actor
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay (—)
as Lucy
Diego Sta. Cruz (1980)
Actor
Moonlight Over Baler (2017)
as Fidela
Hide and Seek (1976)
Actor