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.
Known for
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Victoria Altamonte
The Influencer
Des
Impostora
Denang
Mrs.
Ang Kabiyak
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Elizabeth Dela Rama
The Ghostly Face
Mystery of the Night
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
Secret Love
Sonia
Kapitan Kulas
The Last Virgin On Earth
Kapitana
Akala Mo...
Diego Sta. Cruz
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Melody
Dark Is the Night
Kapitan Kidlat
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Hotel House Detective
Moonlight Over Baler
Fidela
Bubog
Lola Ganda
A.B. Normal College
Masarap Na Pugad
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
Belinda Manalo
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
Josephina "Pinang" Santos
Batang Pro
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Palabra de Honor
Olivia
X&Y
The Killing of Satan
Lagring San Miguel
Captain Barbell
Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Maid in Malacañang
Manang Lucy (Maid)
Ang Regalo
Lola Char
Vontes V
Iwasan... Kabaret
Pastor
Pamilya Roces
Violet Bolocboc
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Amalia
Nerisa
Segunda
Nueva Vizcaya
Pare Ko
Aida
Angelito: Batang Ama
Amparo "Pinang" Santos
Roxxxanne
Beauty Queen
Amparo Matias-San Miguel
Wag Kukurap
Esperanza: The Movie
Sandra Salgado
Anak Ng Tulisan
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Azun
Tatsulok
Minda
Hide and Seek
I America
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Mercedes
Campus Girls
Becky
Agimat ng agila
Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
A Speck in the Water
Maria
Unconditional
Dolores
Margarita
Jessica Beltran
Mamasan
Sandra
Baryoke
Tisoy!
Maria (uncredited)
Adik Sa'Yo
Stella Maglipot
Circa
Future Hunters
Huntress
Laman
Nipsie
Dimas Guerrero
Burlesk King
Betty
Felix Manalo
Cianang
Ugat
Woman of the Ruins
KontrAdiksyon
Lola Ramona
Lastikman
Mrs. Orozco
Pompa
Lota
Senswal
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
Mely
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Aguila
Lilian
Ako Lang Sa Langit
Redeem Her Honor
Feliza Saldaga
Maratabat
Kailan Tama Ang Mali?
Red
Aling Rosa
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Amy
Lastikman: Unang Banat
After All
Anita Lianzares
MOMOL Nights
Mother
Ninja Kids
Lotus
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Ded na si Lolo
Dolores
Return of Bruce
Lisa
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
Estrellita Vizconde
Caged Fury
Chinh
Kerida
Ellaine
Homecoming
The Pacific Connection
Ligaya
Secret of San Joaquin
Sael's Wife
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Veron
Bontoc
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Milagros
Violator
In the Navel of the Sea
Rosa
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
Sen. de Joya
Huling Sayaw
Naked Under the Moon
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Betty (segment 5)
Alupihang Dagat
Odessa
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Jane
Chedeng & Apple
Apple
Enter Garote
Gising sa Magdamag
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
Mommy (Star's mom)
Hit and Run
Uhaw na Dagat
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Saling
Excuse Me
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Christina
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Lucy