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