Boots Anson-Roa
Known for Acting · 110 credits
- Born
- 1945-01-30 (age 81)
- Place of birth
- Manila, Philippines
- Also known as
- María Elisa Cristóbal 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
TV Shows (14)
Princess in the Palace
2015
as Victorina Jacinto
Sugo
2005
as Adela
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002
as Feliza
Strawberry Lane
2014
as Stella Tolentino
Aso ni San Roque
2012
as Doña Constancia Aragon
Kokey
2007
as Doña Ingrid
Obsession
2019
as Adora Divinagracia
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
2003
as Felisa Verder
Misibis Bay
2013
as Delia Ramirez
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
2011
as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
LolaBasyang.com
2015
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
2022
as Consuelo Yang-Chan
Rhodora X
2014
as Amparo "Panchang" Sales
Destined to be Yours
2017
as Helen Rosales
Movies (96)
Until She Remembers
2026
Ika-Sampu
2010
as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
The Goodfather
1975
Rekados
2006
as Josefina
Caregiver
2008
as Marissa Gonzales
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993
Always Looking for You
1999
as Mrs. Matias
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
Angelita's Eyes
1978
as Mother Superior
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Loving Someone
1993
as Becky
Postcards from China
1975
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011
as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Till My Heartaches End
2010
as Tita Baby
Angels
2007
as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
2018
as Norma's Lola
Kaibigan
2019
as Lola Alice
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993
as Mrs. Hidalgo
Sukob
2006
as Tessie
Anino ng Araw
1975
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974
as Femia
One True Love
2008
as Lola
White Lady
2006
as Lola Tasya
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009
as Jin Feng
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
2011
as Lilia
When Love Begins...
2008
as Marietta Caballero
Ikaw At Ako
2023
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
The Son of Brocka
2005
GG: Good Game
2024
as Griselda
Unfriend
2014
Flames: The Movie
1997
as Amparo (segment "Pangako")
Hermano Pule
1979
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
2007
as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
The Bells of San Jose
1974
as Lydia
Bridal Shower
2004
as Doña Vergie
Ilusyon
2005
as Doctor
Darna and the Planetman
1969
as Cynthia
Third Eye
2014
as Gloria
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
P.S. I Love You
1981
as Isabel
The Lady Next Door
2014
Lovebirds
2008
Santiago!
1970
as Lydia
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
1975
Adriana
1969
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Mano Po
2002
as Elisa Go
Blue Moon
2006
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
as Maria
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
Santo Domingo
1972
Mangarap Ka
1995
as Belen
The Rebel Hunter
1976
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
as Herself
Mayor Cesar Climaco
1994
Your Memory is My World
1974
Pepot Artista
2005
as Judge
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974
A World of Horror
1976
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Father, Mother, Child
1996
as Cita Nolasco
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997
May Isang Pamilya
1999
as Isabel
Rain Rain Go Away
2011
as Maritess Gomez
Leon ng Central Luzon
1980
Wanted: Perfect Mother
1970
as Carla
The Last Day of the Week
2006
as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
as Rosa Henson Averion
Tanikalang dugo
1973
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006
The Baggage
2017
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
El Vibora
1972
as Cecilia
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
Tutok
2009
as Lydia
Paru-parong itim
1973
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
2004
as Narrator (Voice)
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Superman's Creator
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
1980
as Lydia
Leslie
1969
as Andang
I Am Here
2018
as Nelia
Esoterica: Manila
2014
as Raul
Christmas Tree
2007
as Lola Susana
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
1973
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979
as Mother Superior
Maskara
2015
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
1975
Warrant of Arrest
1979
Naked Hero
1977
as Luisa
Pintakasi
2011
Garden of Eve
2011
Villa Miranda
1972
About 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… With 110 credits spanning from 1969 to 2026, Boots Anson-Roa has appeared in 96 films and 14 TV shows.
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- Until She Remembers (2026)
- Ika-Sampu (2010) — as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
- The Goodfather (1975)
- Rekados (2006) — as Josefina
- Caregiver (2008) — as Marissa Gonzales
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