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.
Acted in 103
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2023
Ikaw At Ako
Movie
- 2022
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
Consuelo Yang-Chan · 40 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Kaibigan
Lola Alice
Obsession
Adora Divinagracia · 78 episodes
- 2018
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Norma's Lola
I Am Here
Nelia
- 2017
The Baggage
Movie
Destined to be Yours
Helen Rosales · 63 episodes
- 2015
LolaBasyang.com
TV
Maskara
Movie
- 2014
Esoterica: Manila
Raul
Unfriend
Movie
Third Eye
Gloria
The Lady Next Door
Movie
Rhodora X
Amparo "Panchang" Sales · 88 episodes
- 2013
Misibis Bay
Delia Ramirez · 45 episodes
- 2012
Aso ni San Roque
Doña Constancia Aragon · 90 episodes
- 2011
Rain Rain Go Away
Maritess Gomez
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
Lilia
Pintakasi
Movie
Garden of Eve
Movie
- 2010
Till My Heartaches End
Tita Baby
2000s
- 2009
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Jin Feng
Tutok
Lydia
- 2008
One True Love
Lola
Lovebirds
Movie
Caregiver
Marissa Gonzales
When Love Begins...
Marietta Caballero
- 2007
Christmas Tree
Lola Susana
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
Kokey
Doña Ingrid · 70 episodes
Angels
Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
- 2006
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Movie
White Lady
Lola Tasya
The Last Day of the Week
Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Sukob
Tessie
Blue Moon
Movie
- 2005
The Son of Brocka
Movie
Pepot Superstar
Judge
Ilusyon
Doctor
- 2004
Mano Po III: My Love
Maria
Bridal Shower
Doña Vergie
- 2002
Mano Po
Elisa Go
1990s
- 1999
May Isang Pamilya
Isabel
Always Looking for You
Mrs. Matias
- 1997
Flames: The Movie
Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
Movie
- 1996
Father, Mother, Child
Cita Nolasco
- 1995
Mangarap Ka
Belen
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Rosa Aguirre
- 1994
Mayor Cesar Climaco
Movie
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Movie
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Movie
- 1993
Loving Someone
Becky
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
Movie
Kadenang Bulaklak
Mrs. Hidalgo
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
Movie
1980s
- 1988
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Movie
- 1981
P.S. I Love You
Isabel
- 1980
Leon ng Central Luzon
Movie
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
Lydia
1970s
- 1979
Tonyong Bayawak
Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Warrant of Arrest
Movie
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Mother Superior
Hermano Pule
Movie
- 1978
Angelita's Eyes
Mother Superior
- 1977
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Movie
Naked Hero
Luisa
- 1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Rosa Henson Averion
- 1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Movie
Postcards from China
Movie
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Movie
Anino ng Araw
Movie
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
Movie
- 1974
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
Movie
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
Femia
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
Movie
Your Memory is My World
Movie
- 1973
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
Movie
Tanikalang dugo
Movie
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Superman's Creator
The Eagle and the Sun
Movie
Paru-parong itim
Movie
- 1972
Santo Domingo
Movie
El Vibora
Cecilia
Villa Miranda
Movie
- 1971
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Movie
- 1970
Santiago!
Lydia
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Carla
1960s
- 1969
Leslie
Andang
Adriana
Movie
Darna and the Planetman
Cynthia
Produced 1
1990s
- 1997
Wild Grass
Producer
Appearances1
2000s
- 2004
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
Narrator (Voice)