Cast & creator
Elizabeth Oropesa
Best known for Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, Captain Barbell
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.
Also known as: Elizabeth Freeman, Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman, La Oropesa, Boots, Dr. Elizabeth Freeman
116
film credits
13
television credits
128
1971–2026 · acting roles
6.5
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (129)
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Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Victoria Altamonte
2001
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
Belinda Manalo
2004Captain Barbell
Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
2006
Impostora
Denang
2017
Angelito: Batang Ama
Amparo "Pinang" Santos
2011
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
Josephina "Pinang" Santos
2012
Wag Kukurap
2004
Adik Sa'Yo
Stella Maglipot
2009Beauty Queen
Amparo Matias-San Miguel
2010
Ang Regalo
Lola Char
2019
Pamilya Roces
Violet Bolocboc
2018
Mamasan
Sandra
2002
Agimat ng agila
Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
2021
Campus Girls
Becky
1995Margarita
Jessica Beltran
2007
I Fell, It's Fine
Espi
2026
The Influencer
Des
2022
The Last Virgin on Earth
Kapitana
2003
Nerisa
Segunda
2021
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Melody
1999
Pompa
Lota
1980
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Veron
2014
Caged Fury
Chinh
1983
Graduation Day
Nelia
2026
Senswal
2000
Future Hunters
Huntress
1988
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
Mely
1999
Flesh
Nipsie
2002
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
Chedeng & Apple
Apple
2017
Redeem Her Honor
Feliza Saldaga
1995
Ako Lang Sa Langit
1997
Bubog
Lola Ganda
2017
Dark Is the Night
2018
Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004
Circa
2019
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Naked Under the Moon
Clara Paharon
1999
Grandpa Is Dead
Dolores
2009Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
A.B. Normal College
2003
In the Navel of the Sea
Rosa
1998
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Betty (segment 5)
1975
Red
Aling Rosa
2024
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Azun
1999
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Christina
1975
Maid in Malacañang
Manang Lucy (Maid)
2022Nag-iinit na Damdamin
1997
Balahibong Pusa
Vivian
2001
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
2005Kato: Son of the Dragon
1974
Mystery of the Night
2019
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
Estrellita Vizconde
1994Baryoke
2005
Return of Bruce
Lisa
1977Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Amy
1975
A Speck in the Water
Maria
1976
The Pacific Connection
Ligaya
1974
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Elizabeth Dela Rama
1974
When Is Right Wrong?
1986
Woman of the Ruins
2013
Secret of San Joaquin
Sael's Wife
2005Bubot, kulang sa panahon
1997
Lastikman
Mrs. Orozco
2003
Pastor
2017
Violator
2014
Roxxxanne
2007
Ninja Kids
Lotus
1986
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
2021
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
X&Y
2024
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Jane
1980
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
Sen. de Joya
1998
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
Elemento
2016
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
2023
MOMOL Nights
Mother
2019
Esperanza: The Movie
Sandra Salgado
1999
Akala Mo...
2002
Tisoy!
Maria (uncredited)
1977
Milagros
Miding
1997
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
Mommy (Star's mom)
1998
Palabra de Honor
Olivia
1983
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
Vontes V
1979
Kerida
Ellaine
2003
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Mercedes
2006
Aguila
Lilian
1980
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Executive Producer
2021
After All
Anita Lianzares
2024
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Saling
1974
Felix Manalo
Cianang
2015
Bontoc
1977
Pare Ko
Aida
1995
Unconditional
Dolores
2025
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Amalia
1998
Iwasan Kabaret
1978
Homecoming
2003
Burlesk King
Betty
1999Gising sa Magdamag
1979
Hit and Run
1975
KontrAdiksyon
Lola Ramona
2019
Mrs.
2016
Batang Pro
1999Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Triangle
Minda
1998
Ugat
1974
The Killing of Satan
Lagring San Miguel
1983
The Ghostly Face
1971
Nueva Vizcaya
1973
Ang Kabiyak
1980
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Lucy
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Uhaw na Dagat
1981Diego Sta. Cruz
1980
Marine Centipede
Odessa
1975
Maratabat
2014
Excuse Me
2018
Secret Love
Sonia
1994Huling Sayaw
1997
Hotel House Detective
1981
Dimas Guerrero
1973
Enter Garote
1974
I America
2016
Moonlight Over Baler
Fidela
2017