Elizabeth Oropesa
Acting • Born 1954-07-17
Biography
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.
Filmography
124 credits
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Movie
Lucy
Secret Love
Movie • 1994
Sonia
Bubog
Movie • 2017
Lola Ganda
Iwasan... Kabaret
Movie • 1978
The Killing of Satan
Movie • 1983
Lagring San Miguel
Hotel House Detective
Movie • 1981
Hide and Seek
Movie • 1976
Caged Fury
Movie • 1983
Chinh
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Movie • 1975
Betty (segment 5)
Kapitan Kulas
Movie • 1975
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Movie • 1998
Amalia
Tatsulok
Movie • 1998
Minda
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
Movie • 2023
Hit and Run
Movie • 1975
Kerida
Movie • 2003
Ellaine
Naked Under the Moon
Movie • 1999
Clara Paharon
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Movie • 1974
Elizabeth Dela Rama
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Movie • 1999
Azun
Nueva Vizcaya
Movie • 1973
Ded na si Lolo
Movie • 2009
Dolores
A Speck in the Water
Movie • 1976
Maria
In the Navel of the Sea
Movie • 1998
Rosa
Aguila
Movie • 1980
Lilian
Maid in Malacañang
Movie • 2022
Manang Lucy (Maid)
Anak Ng Tulisan
Movie • 1982
The Influencer
Movie • 2022
Des
Huling Sayaw
Movie • 1997
Masarap Na Pugad
Movie • 2002
Secret of San Joaquin
Movie • 2005
Sael's Wife
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Movie • 1999
Kapitan Kidlat
Movie • 1981
Enter Garote
Movie • 1974
Bontoc
Movie • 1977
Return of Bruce
Movie • 1977
Lisa
Maratabat
Movie • 2014
War Kami ng Misis Ko
Movie • 1977
Ugat
Movie • 1974
Flesh
Movie • 2002
Nipsie
Burlesk King
Movie • 1999
Betty
Dark Is the Night
Movie • 2018
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Movie • 2006
Mercedes
After All
Movie • 2024
Anita Lianzares
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
Movie • 1998
Mommy (Star's mom)
Akala Mo...
Movie • 2002
Lastikman
Movie • 2003
Mrs. Orozco
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Movie • 2004
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Movie • 2005
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Movie • 2014
Veron
Vontes V
Movie • 1979
The Pacific Connection
Movie • 1974
Ligaya
A.B. Normal College
Movie • 2003
Ninja Kids
Movie • 1986
Lotus
Campus Girls
Movie • 1995
Becky
My Pal
Movie • 1995
Aida
Redeem Her Honor
Movie • 1995
Feliza Saldaga
Pompa
Movie • 1980
Lota
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Movie • 1997
Felix Manalo
Movie • 2015
Cianang
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
Movie • 1999
Mely
Esperanza: The Movie
Movie • 1999
Sandra Salgado
Palabra de Honor
Movie • 1983
Olivia
Milagros
Movie • 1997
When Is Right Wrong?
Movie • 1986
The Last Virgin On Earth
Movie • 2003
Kapitana
X&Y
Movie • 2024
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Movie • 1974
Saling
Red
Movie • 2024
Aling Rosa
Elemento
Movie • 2016
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Movie • 1975
Amy
Mrs.
Movie • 2016
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Movie • 1978
Homecoming
Movie • 2003
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Movie • 1975
Christina
Marine Centipede
Movie • 1975
Odessa
Baryoke
Movie • 2005
Senswal
Movie • 2000
I America
Movie • 2016
Woman of the Ruins
Movie • 2013
Violator
Movie • 2014
Mamasan
Movie • 2002
Sandra
Moonlight Over Baler
Movie • 2017
Fidela
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
Movie • 1994
Estrellita Vizconde
The Ghostly Face
Movie • 1971
Future Hunters
Movie • 1986
Huntress
Ang Kabiyak
Movie • 1980
Pastor
Movie • 2017
Chedeng & Apple
Movie • 2017
Apple
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
Movie • 1997
Batang Pro
Movie • 1999
Excuse Me
Movie • 2018
Roxxxanne
Movie • 2007
KontrAdiksyon
Movie • 2019
Lola Ramona
Mystery of the Night
Movie • 2019
MOMOL Nights
Movie • 2019
Mother
Circa
Movie • 2019
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
Movie • 1998
Sen. de Joya
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Movie • 1999
Melody
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Movie • 2021
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
Nerisa
Movie • 2021
Segunda
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Movie • 2021
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Movie • 1980
Jane
Diego Sta. Cruz
Movie • 1980
Dimas Guerrero
Movie • 1973
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Movie • 1976
Unconditional
Movie • 2025
Dolores
Uhaw na Dagat
Movie • 1981
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Movie • 1979
Tisoy!
Movie • 1977
Maria (uncredited)
Gising sa Magdamag
Movie
Ako Lang Sa Langit
Movie • 1997
I Fell, It's Fine
Movie • 2026
Espi
Captain Barbell
TV • 2006
Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
Adik Sa'Yo
TV • 2009
Stella Maglipot
Beauty Queen
TV • 2010
Amparo Matias-San Miguel
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
TV • 2004
Belinda Manalo
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
TV • 2012
Josephina "Pinang" Santos
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
TV • 2001
Victoria Altamonte
Margarita
TV • 2007
Jessica Beltran
Angelito: Batang Ama
TV • 2011
Amparo "Pinang" Santos
Agimat ng agila
TV • 2021
Roberta Lagman / "Berta"
Ang Regalo
TV • 2019
Lola Char
Pamilya Roces
TV • 2018
Violet Bolocboc
Impostora
TV • 2017
Denang
Wag Kukurap
TV • 2004