Boots Anson-Roa
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.
Known For
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
Lola
One True Love
Lola Alice
Kaibigan
Tita Baby
Till My Heartaches End
Andang
Leslie
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
Santo Domingo
Warrant of Arrest
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
Mrs. Amada dela Vega
Ika-Sampu
Cecilia
El Vibora
Superman's Creator
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Unfriend
Griselda
GG: Good Game
Lydia
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
Femia
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
Judge
Pepot Artista
Gloria
Third Eye
Maria
Mano Po III: My Love
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Doctor
Ilusyon
Pintakasi
Ikaw At Ako
Lola Susana
Christmas Tree
Maritess Gomez
Rain Rain Go Away
Raul
Esoterika: Maynila
Postcards from China
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Tonyong Bayawak
Anino ng Araw
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Mrs. Hidalgo
Kadenang Bulaklak
Lovebirds
Blue Moon
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
Doña Vergie
Bridal Shower
Isabel
May Isang Pamilya
Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Lola Tasya
White Lady
Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Jin Feng
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Lilia
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
Herself
Salamat sa Alaala
Rosa Henson Averion
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Elisa Go
Mano Po
Marissa Gonzales
Caregiver
Ang Anak ni Brocka
Becky
May Minamahal
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
Angels
Cita Nolasco
Ama, Ina, Anak
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo
Mayor Cesar Climaco
Mother Superior
Mga Mata ni Angelita
Belen
Mangarap Ka
Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Flames: The Movie
Tessie
Sukob
Isabel
P.S. I Love You
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Marietta Caballero
When Love Begins...
Adriana
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
Lydia
Batingaw
Luisa
Hubad na Bayani
Tanikalang dugo
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
Lydia
Santiago!
Villa Miranda
Daigdig ng lagim
Maskara
Mrs. Matias
Hinahanap-hanap Kita
Josefina
Rekados
Lydia
Tutok
Hermano Pule
The Rebel Hunter
Carla
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Cynthia
Si Darna at ang Planetman
Bagahe
The Lady Next Door
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Ang Agila At Ang Araw
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Nelia
Dito Lang Ako
Ganap na Babae
Norma's Lola
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wi-Fi
Mother Superior
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
Leon ng Central Luzon
Ala-Ala Mo...daigdig ko!
Paru-parong itim
Narrator (Voice)
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
The Goodfather
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
95
Gender
Female
Birthday
1945-01-30
Place of Birth
Manila, Philippines
Also Known As
María Elisa Cristóbal Anson-Roa