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.
Acted in 113
2020s
- 2026
I Fell, It's Fine
Espi
Graduation Day
Nelia
- 2025
Unconditional
Dolores
- 2024
X&Y
Movie
After All
Anita Lianzares
- 2023
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
Movie
- 2022
Maid in Malacañang
Manang Lucy (Maid)
- 2021
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Sor Fides (segment "Kumbento")
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Movie
Nerisa
Segunda
Agimat ng agila
Roberta Lagman / "Berta" · 27 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Ang Regalo
Lola Char · 105 episodes
Circa
Movie
Mystery of the Night
Movie
MOMOL Nights
Mother
- 2018
Pamilya Roces
Violet Bolocboc · 50 episodes
Dark Is the Night
Movie
Excuse Me
Movie
- 2017
Chedeng & Apple
Apple
Pastor
Movie
Bubog
Lola Ganda
Moonlight Over Baler
Fidela
- 2016
I America
Movie
Mrs.
Movie
Elemento
Movie
- 2015
Felix Manalo
Cianang
- 2014
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Veron
Maratabat
Movie
Violator
Movie
- 2013
Woman of the Ruins
Movie
- 2012
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
Josephina "Pinang" Santos · 110 episodes
- 2011
Angelito: Batang Ama
Amparo "Pinang" Santos · 110 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Adik Sa'Yo
Stella Maglipot · 70 episodes
Grandpa Is Dead
Dolores
- 2007
Roxxxanne
Movie
- 2006
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Mercedes
- 2005
Secret of San Joaquin
Sael's Wife
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
- 2004
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Movie
Wag Kukurap
TV
- 2003
Homecoming
Movie
The Last Virgin on Earth
Kapitana
A.B. Normal College
Movie
Kerida
Ellaine
Lastikman
Mrs. Orozco
- 2002
Flesh
Nipsie
Masarap Na Pugad
Movie
Mamasan
Sandra
Akala Mo...
Movie
- 2001
Balahibong Pusa
Vivian
- 2000
Senswal
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Azun
Esperanza: The Movie
Sandra Salgado
Naked Under the Moon
Clara Paharon
Batang Pro
Movie
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Movie
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Melody
Burlesk King
Betty
- 1998
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Amalia
In the Navel of the Sea
Rosa
Triangle
Minda
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
Mommy (Star's mom)
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
Sen. de Joya
- 1997
Ako Lang Sa Langit
Movie
Milagros
Miding
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Movie
- 1995
Redeem Her Honor
Feliza Saldaga
Pare Ko
Aida
Campus Girls
Becky
- 1994
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
Estrellita Vizconde
Secret Love
Sonia
1980s
- 1988
Future Hunters
Huntress
- 1986
When Is Right Wrong?
Movie
- 1983
Caged Fury
Chinh
The Killing of Satan
Lagring San Miguel
Palabra de Honor
Olivia
- 1982
Anak Ng Tulisan
Movie
- 1981
Kapitan Kidlat
Movie
Hotel House Detective
Movie
Uhaw na Dagat
Movie
- 1980
Ang Kabiyak
Movie
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Jane
Aguila
Lilian
Pompa
Lota
1970s
- 1979
Vontes V
Movie
- 1978
Iwasan Kabaret
Movie
- 1977
Bontoc
Movie
War Kami ng Misis Ko
Movie
Tisoy!
Maria (uncredited)
- 1976
A Speck in the Water
Maria
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Movie
- 1975
Kapitan Kulas
Movie
Marine Centipede
Odessa
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Betty (segment 5)
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Christina
Hit and Run
Movie
- 1974
The Pacific Connection
Ligaya
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Saling
Ugat
Movie
Enter Garote
Movie
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Elizabeth Dela Rama
- 1973
Dimas Guerrero
Movie
Nueva Vizcaya
Movie
- 1971
The Ghostly Face
Movie
No release date
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Lucy
Produced 1
2020s
- 2021
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Executive Producer