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