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.

Cast

Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

(Lucy)

Secret Love

(Sonia)

Bubog

(Lola Ganda)

Iwasan... Kabaret

The Killing of Satan

(Lagring San Miguel)

Hotel House Detective

Hide and Seek

Caged Fury

(Chinh)

Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

(Betty (segment 5))

Kapitan Kulas

Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)

(Amalia)

Triangle

(Minda)

Sa Kamay ng Diyos

Hit and Run

Kerida

(Ellaine)

Naked Under the Moon

Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!

(Elizabeth Dela Rama)

Bulaklak ng Maynila

(Azun)

Nueva Vizcaya

Ded na si Lolo

(Dolores)

Nunal sa Tubig

(Maria)

In the Navel of the Sea

(Rosa)

Aguila

(Lilian)

Maid in Malacañang

(Manang Lucy (Maid))

Anak Ng Tulisan

The Influencer

(Des)

Huling Sayaw

Masarap Na Pugad

Secret of San Joaquin

(Sael's Wife)

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa

Kapitan Kidlat

Enter Garote

Bontoc

Return of Bruce

(Lisa)

Pride and Honor

War Kami ng Misis Ko

Ugat

Flesh

Burlesk King

(Betty)

Dark Is the Night

Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar

(Mercedes)

After All

(Anita Lianzares)

Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko

Akala Mo...

Lastikman

(Mrs. Orozco)

Lastikman: Unang Banat

Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5

(Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin"))

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2

(Veron)

Vontes V

The Pacific Connection

(Ligaya)

A.B. Normal College

Ninja Kids

(Lotus)

Campus Girls

(Becky)

Pare Ko

(Aida)

Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie

(Feliza)

Pompa

(Lota)

NBI: The Mariano Mison Story

Felix Manalo

(Cianang)

Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal

(Mely)

Esperanza: The Movie

(Sandra Salgado)

Palabra de Honor

(Olivia)

Milagros

Kailan Tama Ang Mali?

Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa

(Kapitana)

X&Y

The Most Beautiful Animal in the World

(Saling)

Red

(Aling Rosa)

Elemento

Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga

(Amy)

Mrs.

Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin

Homecoming

Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko

(Christina)

Alupihang Dagat

(Odessa)

Baryoke

Senswal

I America

Woman of the Ruins

Violator

Mamasan

(Sandra)

Moonlight Over Baler

(Fidela)

The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!

(Estrellita Vizconde)

The Ghostly Face

Future Hunters

(Huntress)

Ang Kabiyak

Pastor

Chedeng & Apple

(Apple)

Bubot, kulang sa panahon

Batang Pro

Excuse Me

Roxxxanne

KontrAdiksyon

(Lola Ramona)

Mystery of the Night

MOMOL Nights

(Mother)

Circa

Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!

(Sen. de Joya)

Mister Mo, Lover Ko

(Melody)

Huwag Kang Lalabas

(Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento"))

Nerisa

(Segunda)

ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)

Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin

(Jane)

Diego Sta. Cruz

Captain Barbell

(Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko)

Adik Sa'Yo

(Stella Maglipot)

Beauty Queen

(Amparo Matias-San Miguel)

Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man

(Belinda Manalo)

Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto

(Josephina "Pinang" Santos)

Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga

(Victoria Altamonte)

Margarita

(Jessica Beltran)

Angelito: Batang Ama

(Amparo "Pinang" Santos)

Agimat ng agila

(Roberta Lagman / "Berta")

Ang Regalo

(Lola Char)

Pamilya Roces

(Violet Bolocboc)

Impostora

(Denang)