Acting
Elizabeth Oropesa
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.
Filmography
I Fell, It's Fine
Film · 2026
Graduation Day
Film · 2026
Unconditional
Film · 2025
After All
Film · 2024
X&Y
Film · 2024
Red
Film · 2024
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
Film · 2023
Maid in Malacañang
Film · 2022
The Influencer
Film · 2022
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Film · 2021
Nerisa
Film · 2021
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
Film · 2021
Agimat ng agila
Series · 2021
KontrAdiksyon
Film · 2019
Mystery of the Night
Film · 2019
MOMOL Nights
Film · 2019
Circa
Film · 2019
Ang Regalo
Series · 2019
Dark Is the Night
Film · 2018
Excuse Me
Film · 2018
Pamilya Roces
Series · 2018
Bubog
Film · 2017
Moonlight Over Baler
Film · 2017
Pastor
Film · 2017
Chedeng & Apple
Film · 2017
Impostora
Series · 2017
Elemento
Film · 2016
Mrs.
Film · 2016
I America
Film · 2016
Felix Manalo
Film · 2015
Maratabat
Film · 2014
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Film · 2014
Violator
Film · 2014
Woman of the Ruins
Film · 2013
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
Series · 2012
Angelito: Batang Ama
Series · 2011
Beauty Queen
Series · 2010
Grandpa Is Dead
Film · 2009
Adik Sa'Yo
Series · 2009
Roxxxanne
Film · 2007
Margarita
Series · 2007
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Film · 2006
Captain Barbell
Series · 2006
Secret of San Joaquin
Film · 2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Film · 2005
Baryoke
Film · 2005
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Film · 2004
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
Series · 2004
Wag Kukurap
Series · 2004
Kerida
Film · 2003
Lastikman
Film · 2003
A.B. Normal College
Film · 2003
The Last Virgin on Earth
Film · 2003
Homecoming
Film · 2003
Masarap Na Pugad
Film · 2002
Flesh
Film · 2002
Akala Mo...
Film · 2002
Mamasan
Film · 2002
Balahibong Pusa
Film · 2001
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Series · 2001
Senswal
Film · 2000
Naked Under the Moon
Film · 1999
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Film · 1999
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Film · 1999
Burlesk King
Film · 1999
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
Film · 1999
Esperanza: The Movie
Film · 1999
Batang Pro
Film · 1999
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Film · 1999
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
Film · 1998
Triangle
Film · 1998
In the Navel of the Sea
Film · 1998
Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko
Film · 1998
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko
Film · 1998
Huling Sayaw
Film · 1997
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Film · 1997
Milagros
Film · 1997
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
Film · 1997
Ako Lang Sa Langit
Film · 1997
Nag-iinit na Damdamin
Film · 1997
Campus Girls
Film · 1995
Pare Ko
Film · 1995
Redeem Her Honor
Film · 1995
Secret Love
Film · 1994
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
Film · 1994
Future Hunters
Film · 1988
Ninja Kids
Film · 1986
When Is Right Wrong?
Film · 1986
The Killing of Satan
Film · 1983
Caged Fury
Film · 1983
Palabra de Honor
Film · 1983
Anak Ng Tulisan
Film · 1982
Hotel House Detective
Film · 1981
Kapitan Kidlat
Film · 1981
Uhaw na Dagat
Film · 1981
Aguila
Film · 1980
Pompa
Film · 1980
Ang Kabiyak
Film · 1980
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
Film · 1980
Diego Sta. Cruz
Film · 1980
Vontes V
Film · 1979
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Film · 1979
Gising sa Magdamag
Film · 1979
Iwasan Kabaret
Film · 1978
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Film · 1978
Bontoc
Film · 1977
Return of Bruce
Film · 1977
War Kami ng Misis Ko
Film · 1977
Tisoy!
Film · 1977
Hide and Seek
Film · 1976
A Speck in the Water
Film · 1976
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Film · 1976
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Film · 1975
Kapitan Kulas
Film · 1975
Hit and Run
Film · 1975
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Film · 1975
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
Film · 1975
Marine Centipede
Film · 1975
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
Film · 1974
Enter Garote
Film · 1974
Ugat
Film · 1974
The Pacific Connection
Film · 1974
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Film · 1974
Kato: Son of the Dragon
Film · 1974
Nueva Vizcaya
Film · 1973
Dimas Guerrero
Film · 1973
The Ghostly Face
Film · 1971
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
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