Elizabeth Oropesa
Born: 1954-07-17 in Albay, Philippines
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2025
- Unconditional as Dolores
2023
2022
- The Influencer as Des
- Maid in Malacañang as Manang Lucy (Maid)
2021
- Nerisa as Segunda
- Huwag Kang Lalabas as Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
- ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
- Agimat ng agila as Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
2019
- Circa
- KontrAdiksyon as Lola Ramona
- Mystery of the Night
- Ang Regalo as Lola Char
- MOMOL Nights as Mother
2018
- Excuse Me
- Pamilya Roces as Violet Bolocboc
- Dark Is the Night
2017
- Chedeng & Apple as Apple
- Impostora as Denang
- Pastor
- Bubog as Lola Ganda
- Moonlight Over Baler as Fidela
2015
- Felix Manalo as Cianang
2014
2013
2012
- Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto as Josephina "Pinang" Santos
2011
- Angelito: Batang Ama as Amparo "Pinang" Santos
2010
- Beauty Queen as Amparo Matias-San Miguel
2009
- Adik Sa'Yo as Stella Maglipot
- Ded na si Lolo as Dolores
2006
- Captain Barbell as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
- Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar as Mercedes
2005
- Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
- Baryoke
- Secret of San Joaquin as Sael's Wife
2004
- Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man as Belinda Manalo
- Wag Kukurap
- Lastikman: Unang Banat
2003
- Kerida as Ellaine
- Lastikman as Mrs. Orozco
- A.B. Normal College
- Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa as Kapitana
- Homecoming
2002
- Akala Mo...
- Mamasan as Sandra
- Laman as Nipsie
- Masarap Na Pugad
2001
- Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga as Victoria Altamonte
2000
1999
- Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal as Mely
- Burlesk King as Betty
- Naked Under The Moon
- Batang Pro
- Esperanza: The Movie as Sandra Salgado
- Mister Mo, Lover Ko as Melody
- Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
- Bulaklak ng Maynila as Azun
1998
- Tatsulok as Minda
- In the Navel of the Sea as Rosa
- Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko! as Sen. de Joya
- Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) as Amalia
- Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko as Mommy (Star's mom)
1995
- Pare Ko as Aida
- Redeem Her Honor as Feliza Saldaga
- Campus Girls as Becky
1994
- The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! as Estrellita Vizconde
- Secret Love as Sonia
1986
- Future Hunters as Huntress
- Ninja Kids as Lotus
- Kailan Tama Ang Mali?
1983
- Caged Fury as Chinh
- The Killing of Satan as Lagring San Miguel
- Palabra de Honor as Olivia
1982
1980
- Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin as Jane
- Ang Kabiyak
- Aguila as Lilian
- Diego Sta. Cruz
- Pompa as Lota
1977
- Bontoc
- Tisoy! as Maria (uncredited)
- Return of Bruce as Lisa
- War Kami ng Misis Ko
1975
- Kapitan Kulas
- Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa as Betty (segment 5)
- Hit and Run
- Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko as Christina
- Alupihang Dagat as Odessa
- Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga as Amy
1974
- Ugat
- Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! as Elizabeth Dela Rama
- Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa as Saling
- The Pacific Connection as Ligaya
- Enter Garote