Boots Anson-Roa
Acting • Born 1945-01-30
Biography
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.
Filmography
110 credits
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
Movie • 1974
One True Love
Movie • 2008
Lola
Kaibigan
Movie • 2019
Lola Alice
Till My Heartaches End
Movie • 2010
Tita Baby
Leslie
Movie • 1969
Andang
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Movie • 1975
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
Movie • 1997
Santo Domingo
Movie • 1972
Warrant of Arrest
Movie • 1979
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Movie • 1977
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
Movie • 1993
Ika-Sampu
Movie • 2010
Mrs. Amada dela Vega
El Vibora
Movie • 1972
Cecilia
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Movie • 1973
Superman's Creator
Unfriend
Movie • 2014
GG: Good Game
Movie • 2024
Griselda
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
Movie • 1980
Lydia
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
Movie • 1974
Femia
Pepot Artista
Movie • 2005
Judge
Third Eye
Movie • 2014
Gloria
Mano Po III: My Love
Movie • 2004
Maria
Ilusyon
Movie • 2005
Doctor
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Movie • 1988
Pintakasi
Movie • 2011
Ikaw At Ako
Movie • 2023
Christmas Tree
Movie • 2007
Lola Susana
Rain Rain Go Away
Movie • 2011
Maritess Gomez
Esoterica: Manila
Movie • 2014
Raul
Postcards from China
Movie • 1975
Tonyong Bayawak
Movie • 1979
Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Movie • 1971
Anino ng Araw
Movie • 1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Movie • 1975
Kadenang Bulaklak
Movie • 1993
Mrs. Hidalgo
Lovebirds
Movie • 2008
Blue Moon
Movie • 2006
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
Movie • 1973
Bridal Shower
Movie • 2004
Doña Vergie
May Isang Pamilya
Movie • 1999
Isabel
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Movie • 2007
Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
White Lady
Movie • 2006
Lola Tasya
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Movie • 2011
Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Movie • 2009
Jin Feng
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
Movie • 2011
Lilia
Salamat sa Alaala
Movie • 2015
Herself
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Movie • 1976
Rosa Henson Averion
Mano Po
Movie • 2002
Elisa Go
Caregiver
Movie • 2008
Marissa Gonzales
The Son of Brocka
Movie • 2005
Loving Someone
Movie • 1993
Becky
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Movie • 2006
Father, Mother, Child
Movie • 1996
Cita Nolasco
Angels
Movie • 2007
Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
Movie • 1975
The Last Day of the Week
Movie • 2006
Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Mayor Cesar Climaco
Movie • 1994
Angelita's Eyes
Movie • 1978
Mother Superior
To Dream
Movie • 1995
Belen
Flames: The Movie
Movie • 1997
Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Sukob
Movie • 2006
Tessie
P.S. I Love You
Movie • 1981
Isabel
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Movie • 1994
When Love Begins...
Movie • 2008
Marietta Caballero
Adriana
Movie • 1969
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
Movie • 1975
The Bells of San Jose
Movie • 1974
Lydia
Naked Hero
Movie • 1977
Luisa
Tanikalang dugo
Movie • 1973
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
Movie • 1974
Santiago!
Movie • 1970
Lydia
Villa Miranda
Movie • 1972
A World of Horror
Movie • 1976
Maskara
Movie • 2015
Always Looking for You
Movie • 1999
Mrs. Matias
Rekados
Movie • 2006
Josefina
Tutok
Movie • 2009
Lydia
Hermano Pule
Movie • 1979
The Rebel Hunter
Movie • 1976
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Movie • 1970
Carla
Darna and the Planetman
Movie • 1969
Cynthia
The Baggage
Movie • 2017
The Lady Next Door
Movie • 2014
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Movie • 1995
The Eagle and the Sun
Movie • 1973
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Movie • 1994
I Am Here
Movie • 2018
Nelia
Garden of Eve
Movie • 2011
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Movie • 2018
Norma's Lola
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Movie • 1979
Mother Superior
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
Movie • 1993
Leon ng Central Luzon
Movie • 1980
Your Memory is My World
Movie • 1974
Paru-parong itim
Movie • 1973
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
Movie • 2004
Narrator (Voice)
The Goodfather
Movie • 1975
Until She Remembers
Movie • 2026
Aso ni San Roque
TV • 2012
Doña Constancia Aragon
Sugo
TV • 2005
Adela
Misibis Bay
TV • 2013
Delia Ramirez
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
TV • 2003
Felisa Verder
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
TV • 2002
Feliza
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
TV • 2011
Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
Kokey
TV • 2007
Doña Ingrid
LolaBasyang.com
TV • 2015
Destined to be Yours
TV • 2017
Helen Rosales
Obsession
TV • 2019
Adora Divinagracia
Princess in the Palace
TV • 2015
Victorina Jacinto
Strawberry Lane
TV • 2014
Stella Tolentino
Rhodora X
TV • 2014
Amparo "Panchang" Sales
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
TV • 2022
Consuelo Yang-Chan