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.
128 acting credits
Acting · 128
Angelito: Batang Ama
2011
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
2004
Captain Barbell
2006
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
2001
I Fell, It's Fine
2026
Beauty Queen
2010
The Influencer
2022
Nerisa
2021
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2012
Impostora
2017
Roxxxanne
2007
Adik Sa'Yo
2009
Ang Regalo
2019
Wag Kukurap
2004
Agimat ng agila
2021
Pamilya Roces
2018
Margarita
2007
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
1999
Red
2024
Naked Under the Moon
1999
The Last Virgin on Earth
2003
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
2014
Mamasan
2002
Graduation Day
2026
Future Hunters
1986
The Killing of Satan
1983
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
Cat Hairs
2001
Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004
Redeem Her Honor
1995
Aguila
1980
Triangle
1998
The Pacific Connection
1974
Pare Ko
1995
Senswal
2000
Ninja Kids
1986
X&Y
2024
Violator
2014
Akala Mo...
2002
Tisoy!
1977
Burlesk King
1999
Lastikman
2003
Return of Bruce
1977
When Is Right Wrong?
1986
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
1994
Caged Fury
1983
Chedeng & Apple
2017
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
Maratabat
2014
A Speck in the Water
1976
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
1998
Campus Girls
1995
Felix Manalo
2015
KontrAdiksyon
2019
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
Dark Is the Night
2018
Elemento
2016
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
Pastor
2017
Milagros
1997
A.B. Normal College
2003
After All
2024
Moonlight Over Baler
2017
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
2006
Flesh
2002
I America
2016
Marine Centipede
1975
Mrs.
2016
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Grandpa Is Dead
2009
MOMOL Nights
2019
The Ghostly Face
1971
Bontoc
1977
Nueva Vizcaya
1973
Circa
2019
In the Navel of the Sea
1998
Baryoke
2005
Unconditional
2025
Woman of the Ruins
2013
Pompa
1980
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
Mystery of the Night
2019
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Huling Sayaw
1997
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
1999
Batang Pro
1999
Homecoming
2003
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
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Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
1998
Enter Garote
1974
Secret Love
1994
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
Secret of San Joaquin
2005
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
Bubog
2017
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
1997
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
1975
Kerida
2003
Hotel House Detective
1981
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
1980
Palabra de Honor
1983
Ang Kabiyak
1980
Ugat
1974
Vontes V
1979
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975
Excuse Me
2018
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
1998
Dimas Guerrero
1973
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
2023
Hide and Seek
1976
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
Iwasan Kabaret
1978
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021
Hit and Run
1975
Ako Lang Sa Langit
1997
Nag-iinit na Damdamin
1997
Diego Sta. Cruz
1980
Kato: Son of the Dragon
1974
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
Gising sa Magdamag
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