Boots Anson-Roa
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.
Photos
Movies (98)
Unfiltered
2026 · Lola Belle
Until She Remembers
2026
GG: Good Game
2024 · Griselda
Ikaw At Ako
2023
Kaibigan
2019 · Lola Alice
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
2018 · Norma's Lola
I Am Here
2018 · Nelia
The Baggage
2017
Salamat sa Alaala
2015 · Herself
Maskara
2015
Esoterica: Manila
2014 · Raul
Unfriend
2014
Third Eye
2014 · Gloria
The Lady Next Door
2014
Rain Rain Go Away
2011 · Maritess Gomez
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011 · Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
2011 · Lilia
Pintakasi
2011
Garden of Eve
2011
Ika-Sampu
2010 · Mrs. Amada dela Vega
Till My Heartaches End
2010 · Tita Baby
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009 · Jin Feng
Tutok
2009 · Lydia
One True Love
2008 · Lola
Lovebirds
2008
Caregiver
2008 · Marissa Gonzales
When Love Begins...
2008 · Marietta Caballero
Christmas Tree
2007 · Lola Susana
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
2007 · Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
Angels
2007 · Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006
Rekados
2006 · Josefina
White Lady
2006 · Lola Tasya
The Last Day of the Week
2006 · Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Sukob
2006 · Tessie
Blue Moon
2006
The Son of Brocka
2005
Pepot Superstar
2005 · Judge
Ilusyon
2005 · Doctor
Mano Po III: My Love
2004 · Maria
Bridal Shower
2004 · Doña Vergie
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
2004 · Narrator (Voice)
Mano Po
2002 · Elisa Go
May Isang Pamilya
1999 · Isabel
Always Looking for You
1999 · Mrs. Matias
Wild Grass
1997 · Producer
Flames: The Movie
1997 · Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997
Father, Mother, Child
1996 · Cita Nolasco
Mangarap Ka
1995 · Belen
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995 · Rosa Aguirre
Mayor Cesar Climaco
1994
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Loving Someone
1993 · Becky
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993 · Mrs. Hidalgo
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
P.S. I Love You
1981 · Isabel
Leon ng Central Luzon
1980
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
1980 · Lydia
Tonyong Bayawak
1979 · Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Warrant of Arrest
1979
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979 · Mother Superior
Hermano Pule
1979
Angelita's Eyes
1978 · Mother Superior
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Naked Hero
1977 · Luisa
The Rebel Hunter
1976
A World of Horror
1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976 · Rosa Henson Averion
The Goodfather
1975
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Postcards from China
1975
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
Anino ng Araw
1975
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
1975
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974 · Femia
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
Your Memory is My World
1974
The Bells of San Jose
1974 · Lydia
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
1973
Tanikalang dugo
1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973 · Superman's Creator
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Paru-parong itim
1973
Santo Domingo
1972
El Vibora
1972 · Cecilia
Villa Miranda
1972
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
Santiago!
1970 · Lydia
Wanted: Perfect Mother
1970 · Carla
Leslie
1969 · Andang
Adriana
1969
Darna and the Planetman
1969 · Cynthia
TV shows (14)
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
2022 · Consuelo Yang-Chan
Obsession
2019 · Adora Divinagracia
Destined to be Yours
2017 · Helen Rosales
Princess in the Palace
2015 · Victorina Jacinto
LolaBasyang.com
2015
Strawberry Lane
2014 · Stella Tolentino
Rhodora X
2014 · Amparo "Panchang" Sales
Misibis Bay
2013 · Delia Ramirez
Aso ni San Roque
2012 · Doña Constancia Aragon
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
2011 · Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
Kokey
2007 · Doña Ingrid
Sugo
2005 · Adela
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
2003 · Felisa Verder
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002 · Feliza