Boots Anson-Roa

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1945-01-30 (79 years old)

Place of Birth Manila, Philippines

Also Known As María Elisa Cristóbal Anson-Roa

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

Actor

2024
GG: Good Game

as Griselda

2022
2019
Kaibigan

as Lola Alice

2019
Obsession

as Adora Divinagracia

2018
2018
I Am Here

as Nelia

2017
Destined to be Yours

as Helen Rosales

2015
2015
Princess in the Palace

as Victorina Jacinto

2014
2014
Third Eye

as Gloria

2014
Strawberry Lane

as Stella Tolentino

2014
Rhodora X

as Amparo "Panchang" Sales

2013
Misibis Bay

as Delia Ramirez

2012
Aso ni San Roque

as Doña Constancia Aragon

2011
Rain Rain Go Away

as Maritess Gomez

2011
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13

as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")

2011
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin

as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena

2010
Ika-Sampu

as Mrs. Amada dela Vega

2010
2009
Tutok

as Lydia

2008
2008
Caregiver

as Marissa Gonzales

2008
When Love Begins...

as Marietta Caballero

2007
Christmas Tree

as Lola Susana

2007
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")

2007
Angels

as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")

2007
Kokey

as Doña Ingrid

2006
Rekados

as Josefina

2006
White Lady

as Lola Tasya

2006
Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo

as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")

2006
Sukob

as Tessie

2005
2005
Illusion

as Doctor

2005
Sugo

as Adela

2003
2002
Mano Po

as Elisa Go

2002
1999
1999
Always Looking for You

as Mrs. Matias

1997
Flames: The Movie

as Amparo (segment "Pangako")

1996
Ama, Ina, Anak

as Cita Nolasco

1995
Mangarap Ka

as Belen

1993
1993
Kadenang Bulaklak

as Mrs. Hidalgo

1981
P.S. I Love You

as Isabel

1979
Tonyong Bayawak

as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak

1979
1978
Mga Mata ni Angelita

as Mother Superior

1977
1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

as Superman's Creator

1972
El Vibora

as Cecilia

1970
Santiago!

as Lydia

1969
Leslie

as Andang

Producer

1997
Wild Grass

as Producer