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Boots Anson-Roa

Boots Anson-Roa

Acting

Born: January 30, 1945Manila, Philippines

María Elisa Cristóbal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa (born January 30, 1945) is a Filipino actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. She was born on January 30, 1945. Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent in Herran St., Manila. Her younger brother, Alvin Anson (born October 20, 1962; Manila) was also a lead actor and model. Anson-Roa was married to Pete Roa, her co-host in the series Dance-o-Rama from 1964 until his death in 2007. They have four children: Leah Cuevas, Joey, Chiqui Roa-Puno, and Ben from whom they have nine grandchildren. On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo; They married on June 14, 2014.

Known For
Filmography
Until She Remembers

Until She Remembers

2026
GG: Good Game

GG: Good Game

Griselda

2024
Ikaw At Ako

Ikaw At Ako

2023
Kaibigan

Kaibigan

Lola Alice

2019
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi

The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi

Norma's Lola

2018
I Am Here

I Am Here

Nelia

2018
The Baggage

The Baggage

2017

Salamat sa Alaala

Herself

2015
Maskara

Maskara

2015
Esoterica: Manila

Esoterica: Manila

Raul

2014
Third Eye

Third Eye

Gloria

2014
Unfriend

Unfriend

2014
The Lady Next Door

The Lady Next Door

2014
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!

My House Husband - Ikaw Na!

Lilia

2011
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13

Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")

2011
Rain Rain Go Away

Rain Rain Go Away

Maritess Gomez

2011
Pintakasi

Pintakasi

2011
Garden of Eve

Garden of Eve

2011
Ika-Sampu

Ika-Sampu

Mrs. Amada dela Vega

2010
Till My Heartaches End

Till My Heartaches End

Tita Baby

2010
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

Jin Feng

2009
Tutok

Tutok

Lydia

2009
One True Love

One True Love

Lola

2008
Lovebirds

Lovebirds

2008
Caregiver

Caregiver

Marissa Gonzales

2008
When Love Begins...

When Love Begins...

Marietta Caballero

2008
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")

2007
Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree

Lola Susana

2007
Angels

Angels

Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")

2007
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di

2006
Rekados

Rekados

Josefina

2006
White Lady

White Lady

Lola Tasya

2006
The Last Day of the Week

The Last Day of the Week

Aling Tess (segment "Martes")

2006
Sukob

Sukob

Tessie

2006
Blue Moon

Blue Moon

2006
The Son of Brocka

The Son of Brocka

2005
Pepot Artista

Pepot Artista

Judge

2005
Ilusyon

Ilusyon

Doctor

2005
Mano Po III: My Love

Mano Po III: My Love

Maria

2004
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art

Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art

Narrator (Voice)

2004
Bridal Shower

Bridal Shower

Doña Vergie

2004
Mano Po

Mano Po

Elisa Go

2002
May Isang Pamilya

May Isang Pamilya

Isabel

1999

Always Looking for You

Mrs. Matias

1999
Flames: The Movie

Flames: The Movie

Amparo (segment "Pangako")

1997
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2

1997
Father, Mother, Child

Father, Mother, Child

Cita Nolasco

1996
Mangarap Ka

Mangarap Ka

Belen

1995
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

1995
Mayor Cesar Climaco

Mayor Cesar Climaco

1994
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)

The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)

1994
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

1994
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas

Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas

1993
Loving Someone

Loving Someone

Becky

1993
Kadenang Bulaklak

Kadenang Bulaklak

Mrs. Hidalgo

1993
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)

The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)

1993
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

1988
P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Isabel

1981

Leon ng Central Luzon

1980
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak

Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak

Lydia

1980
Tonyong Bayawak

Tonyong Bayawak

Wife of Tonyong Bayawak

1979
Warrant of Arrest

Warrant of Arrest

1979
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina

Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina

Mother Superior

1979
Hermano Pule

Hermano Pule

1979
Angelita's Eyes

Angelita's Eyes

Mother Superior

1978
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

1977
Naked Hero

Naked Hero

Luisa

1977

The Rebel Hunter

1976

A World of Horror

1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

Rosa Henson Averion

1976

The Goodfather

1975

Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin

1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim

Pagsapit ng Dilim

1975
Postcards from China

Postcards from China

1975
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi

1975
Anino ng Araw

Anino ng Araw

1975
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak

Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak

1975
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!

Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!

1974
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin

Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin

Femia

1974
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!

Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!

1974
Your Memory is My World

Your Memory is My World

1974

The Bells of San Jose

Lydia

1974
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae

Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae

1973
Tanikalang dugo

Tanikalang dugo

1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

Superman's Creator

1973
The Eagle and the Sun

The Eagle and the Sun

1973
Paru-parong itim

Paru-parong itim

1973
Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo

1972
Villa Miranda

Villa Miranda

1972
El Vibora

El Vibora

Cecilia

1972
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

1971
Santiago!

Santiago!

Lydia

1970
Wanted: Perfect Mother

Wanted: Perfect Mother

Carla

1970
Leslie

Leslie

Andang

1969
Adriana

Adriana

1969
Darna and the Planetman

Darna and the Planetman

Cynthia

1969