Elizabeth Oropesa
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.
Filmography
I Fell, It's Fine
as Espi
I Fell, It's Fine
as Espi
Unconditional
as Dolores
Unconditional
as Dolores
Red
as Aling Rosa
Red
as Aling Rosa
X&Y
X&Y
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
The Influencer
as Des
The Influencer
as Des
Maid in Malacañang
as Manang Lucy (Maid)
Maid in Malacañang
as Manang Lucy (Maid)
Circa
Circa
Mystery of the Night
Mystery of the Night
MOMOL Nights
as Mother
MOMOL Nights
as Mother
KontrAdiksyon
as Lola Ramona
KontrAdiksyon
as Lola Ramona
Dark Is the Night
Dark Is the Night
Excuse Me
Excuse Me
Chedeng & Apple
as Apple
Chedeng & Apple
as Apple
Pastor
Pastor
Bubog
as Lola Ganda
Bubog
as Lola Ganda
Moonlight Over Baler
as Fidela
Moonlight Over Baler
as Fidela
I America
I America
Mrs.
Mrs.
Elemento
Elemento
Felix Manalo
as Cianang
Felix Manalo
as Cianang
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
as Veron
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
as Veron
Maratabat
Maratabat
Violator
Violator
Woman of the Ruins
Woman of the Ruins
Grandpa Is Dead
as Dolores
Grandpa Is Dead
as Dolores
Roxxxanne
Roxxxanne
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
as Mercedes
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
as Mercedes
Secret of San Joaquin
as Sael's Wife
Secret of San Joaquin
as Sael's Wife
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Baryoke
Baryoke
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Homecoming
Homecoming
The Last Virgin on Earth
as Kapitana
The Last Virgin on Earth
as Kapitana
A.B. Normal College
A.B. Normal College
Kerida
as Ellaine
Kerida
as Ellaine
Lastikman
as Mrs. Orozco
Lastikman
as Mrs. Orozco
Flesh
as Nipsie
Flesh
as Nipsie
Masarap Na Pugad
Masarap Na Pugad
Mamasan
as Sandra
Mamasan
as Sandra
Akala Mo...
Akala Mo...
Cat Hairs
as Vivian
Cat Hairs
as Vivian
Senswal
Senswal
Bulaklak ng Maynila
as Azun
Bulaklak ng Maynila
as Azun
Esperanza: The Movie
as Sandra Salgado
Esperanza: The Movie
as Sandra Salgado
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
as Mely
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
as Mely
Naked Under the Moon
as Clara Paharon
Naked Under the Moon
as Clara Paharon
Batang Pro
Batang Pro
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
as Melody
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
as Melody
Burlesk King
as Betty
Burlesk King
as Betty
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
as Amalia
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
as Amalia
In the Navel of the Sea
as Rosa
In the Navel of the Sea
as Rosa
Triangle
as Minda
Triangle
as Minda
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
as Mommy (Star's mom)
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
as Mommy (Star's mom)
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
as Sen. de Joya
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
as Sen. de Joya
Ako Lang Sa Langit
Ako Lang Sa Langit
Nag-iinit na Damdamin
Nag-iinit na Damdamin
Milagros
as Miding
Milagros
as Miding
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
Huling Sayaw
Huling Sayaw
Redeem Her Honor
as Feliza Saldaga
Redeem Her Honor
as Feliza Saldaga
Pare Ko
as Aida
Pare Ko
as Aida
Campus Girls
as Becky
Campus Girls
as Becky
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
as Estrellita Vizconde
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
as Estrellita Vizconde
Secret Love
as Sonia
Secret Love
as Sonia
Ninja Kids
as Lotus
Ninja Kids
as Lotus
When Is Right Wrong?
When Is Right Wrong?
Future Hunters
as Huntress
Future Hunters
as Huntress
Caged Fury
as Chinh
Caged Fury
as Chinh
The Killing of Satan
as Lagring San Miguel
The Killing of Satan
as Lagring San Miguel
Palabra de Honor
as Olivia
Palabra de Honor
as Olivia
Anak Ng Tulisan
Anak Ng Tulisan
Kapitan Kidlat
Kapitan Kidlat
Hotel House Detective
Hotel House Detective
Uhaw na Dagat
Uhaw na Dagat
Ang Kabiyak
Ang Kabiyak
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
as Jane
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
as Jane
Diego Sta. Cruz
Diego Sta. Cruz
Aguila
as Lilian
Aguila
as Lilian
Pompa
as Lota
Pompa
as Lota
Gising sa Magdamag
Gising sa Magdamag
Vontes V
Vontes V
Iwasan Kabaret
Iwasan Kabaret
Bontoc
Bontoc
War Kami ng Misis Ko
War Kami ng Misis Ko
Tisoy!
as Maria (uncredited)
Tisoy!
as Maria (uncredited)
A Speck in the Water
as Maria
A Speck in the Water
as Maria
Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
as Amy
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
as Amy
Kapitan Kulas
Kapitan Kulas
Marine Centipede
as Odessa
Marine Centipede
as Odessa
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Betty (segment 5)
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Betty (segment 5)
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
as Christina
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
as Christina
Hit and Run
Hit and Run
The Pacific Connection
as Ligaya
The Pacific Connection
as Ligaya
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
as Saling
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
as Saling
Ugat
Ugat
Kato: Son of the Dragon
Kato: Son of the Dragon
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
as Elizabeth Dela Rama
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
as Elizabeth Dela Rama
Dimas Guerrero
Dimas Guerrero
Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Vizcaya
The Ghostly Face
The Ghostly Face