Elizabeth Oropesa
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.
Known For
Lucy
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Sonia
Secret Love
Lola Ganda
Bubog
Iwasan... Kabaret
Lagring San Miguel
Lumaban ka, Satanas
Hotel House Detective
Hide and Seek
Chinh
Caged Fury
Betty (segment 5)
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Kapitan Kulas
Amalia
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Minda
Tatsulok
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
Hit and Run
Ellaine
Kerida
Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan
Elizabeth Dela Rama
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Azun
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Nueva Vizcaya
Dolores
Ded na si Lolo
Rosa
Sa Pusod ng Dagat
Lilian
Aguila
Maria
Nunal sa Tubig
Manang Lucy (Maid)
Maid in Malacañang
Anak Ng Tulisan
Des
The Influencer
Huling Sayaw
Masarap Na Pugad
Sael's Wife
Lihim ng San Joaquin
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Kapitan Kidlat
Enter Garote
Bontoc
Lisa
忠烈精武門
Maratabat
War Kami ng Misis Ko
Ugat
Nipsie
Laman
Betty
Burlesk King
Madilim ang Gabi
Mercedes
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Anita Lianzares
After All
Mommy (Star's mom)
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
Akala Mo...
Mrs. Orozco
Lastikman
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Veron
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Vontes V
Ligaya
The Pacific Connection
A.B. Normal College
Lotus
Ninja Kids
Becky
Campus Girls
Aida
Pare Ko
Feliza
Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
Lota
Pompa
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Cianang
Felix Manalo
Mely
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
Sandra Salgado
Esperanza: The Movie
Olivia
Palabra de Honor
Milagros
Kailan Tama Ang Mali?
Kapitana
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
X&Y
Saling
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Aling Rosa
Pula
Elemento
Mrs.
Amy
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Homecoming
Christina
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Odessa
Alupihang Dagat
Baryoke
Senswal
I America
Woman of the Ruins
Violator
Sandra
Mamasan
Fidela
Moonlight Over Baler
Estrellita Vizconde
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
鬼面人
Huntress
Future Hunters
Ang Kabiyak
Pastor
Apple
Si Chedeng at Si Apple
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
Batang Pro
Excuse Me Po
Roxxxanne
Lola Ramona
KontrAdiksyon
Misterio de la Noche
Mother
MOMOL Nights
Circa
Sen. de Joya
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
Melody
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Segunda
Nerisa
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Jane
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Diego Sta. Cruz
Dimas Guerrero
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Dolores
Unconditional
Uhaw na Dagat
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Maria (uncredited)
Tisoy!
Gising sa Magdamag
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
109
Gender
Female
Birthday
1954-07-17
Place of Birth
Albay, Philippines
Also Known As
Elizabeth Freeman