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.
Acting (96 movies)
Secret Love
1994
Bubog
2017
Iwasan... Kabaret
1978
The Killing of Satan
1983
Hotel House Detective
1981
Caged Fury
1983
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
1998
Tatsulok
1998
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
2023
Hit and Run
1975
Kerida
2003
Naked Under The Moon
1999
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
Nueva Vizcaya
1973
Ded na si Lolo
2009
In the Navel of the Sea
1998
Aguila
1980
A Speck in the Water
1976
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
The Influencer
2022
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
Secret of San Joaquin
2005
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Enter Garote
1974
Bontoc
1977
Return of Bruce
1977
Maratabat
2014
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
Ugat
1974
Laman
2002
Burlesk King
1999
Dark Is the Night
2018
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
2006
After All
2024
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
1998
Akala Mo...
2002
Lastikman
2003
Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
2014
Vontes V
1979
The Pacific Connection
1974
A.B. Normal College
2003
Ninja Kids
1986
Campus Girls
1995
Pare Ko
1995
Redeem Her Honor
1995
Pompa
1980
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
Felix Manalo
2015
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
1999
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
Palabra de Honor
1983
Milagros
1997
Kailan Tama Ang Mali?
1986
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
2003
X&Y
2024
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
1974
Red
2024
Elemento
2016
Mrs.
2016
Homecoming
2003
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975
Alupihang Dagat
1975
Senswal
2000
I America
2016
Woman of the Ruins
2013
Violator
2014
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
1994
The Ghostly Face
1973
Future Hunters
1986
Ang Kabiyak
1980
Pastor
2017
Chedeng & Apple
2017
Batang Pro
1999
Excuse Me
2018
Roxxxanne
2007
KontrAdiksyon
2019
Mystery of the Night
2019
MOMOL Nights
2019
Circa
2019
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
1998
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
1999
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
Nerisa
2021
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
1980
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
Unconditional
2025
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
Tisoy!
1977
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas) | 2021 | Executive Producer |