Boots Anson-Roa
Date of birth: 1945-01-30
Place of birth: Manila, Philippines
Known for: Acting
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.
Movie Credits
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974-12-06
A three-part, social drama on parent-child relationships, it stars the Philippine movies’ most beaut
One True Love
2008-11-19
Finally after three years of courtship, Migs, a medical intern, marries simple and unassuming Joy, a
Kaibigan
2019-12-04
In an age rocked by drugs and a culture in danger of folding to worldly influences, rival high schoo
Till My Heartaches End
2010-10-27
The moment these two saw each other at the café, they couldn’t take their eyes off each other. Their
Leslie
1969-12-04
Every emptiness that sadness makes, clears a little more room for happiness.
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975-08-15
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997-03-17
Santo Domingo
1972-07-06
Warrant of Arrest
1979-09-06
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977-11-11
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993-09-29
Based on the real life story of Myrna Diones, a 14 year-old survivor of a brutal massacre of her, he
Ika-Sampu
2010-11-30
A story about a descendant of a rich hispanic family that lived in the Philippines in the 1800s (189
El Vibora
1972-06-18
A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later America
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973-08-24
A Filipino parody film of DC's Superman in three segments directed by different directors.
Unfriend
2014-02-26
On Christmas Day, 15 year old David finds out that his boyfriend, Jonathan has taken another lover.
GG: Good Game
2024-01-24
Mourning the death of his beloved lola, an aspiring pro-gamer is forced to live with his estranged m
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
1980-08-01
This story revolves around a smart student named Guia Sison (Julie Ann Fortich) who is moving heaven
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974-11-08
Pepot Artista
2005-07-13
A story about a ten-year-old boy whose dream is to become a movie star. Pepot, the dreamer, is surro
Third Eye
2014-02-26
A young woman's supernatural ability to see ghosts is reawakened following the death of her mother.
Mano Po III: My Love
2004-12-25
Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husban
Ilusyon
2005-01-01
Set in Philippine post-American colonialist era, where the American influence was still apparent, Il
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988-11-30
Jack and Jill face a new whole adventure- this time in America! When they received a telegram from t
Pintakasi
2011-12-17
About a young painter who arrives at an island made of garbage. He uses the island and its denizens
Ikaw At Ako
2023-12-06
The film presents a tapestry of love stories that transcend time. From the challenges faced by a cou
Christmas Tree
2007-12-25
A family spends their Christmas vacation at their grandmother's house after a painful tragedy, all t
Rain Rain Go Away
2011-12-25
Mar and Cynthia celebrate their anniversary during the wrath of Ondoy. After the typhoon, they close
Esoterica: Manila
2014-11-09
Drawing from his personal adventures, film director, Elwood Perez veers away from standard-issue plo
Postcards from China
1975-09-21
Tonyong Bayawak
1979-10-15
Story of Tonyong Bayawak who was given strong powers but in return turns him into a wild boar whenev
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971-12-04
A story about a sergeant held captive by fugitives searching for a treasure hidden in a remote villa
Anino ng Araw
1975-05-16
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975-10-03
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993-11-06
Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.
Lovebirds
2008-08-24
When Mario invites his Internet pen pal all the way from Spain to his home in the Philippines to mee
Blue Moon
2006-01-01
Corazon (Boots Anson Roa), an old Filipina who lives in Boston, wrote to each Manuel Pineda in her h
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
1973-12-25
Bridal Shower
2004-01-01
Three advertising executives are doomed to perpetually look for the right man. Tates, Katie and Soni
May Isang Pamilya
1999-06-29
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
2007-12-25
This ninth installment in the classic horror series offers up a trio of spine-chillers from the Phil
White Lady
2006-07-19
Pearl,a simple and smart girl who just arrived in the city to attend college. For reasons she cannot
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011-12-25
An old man Lando (Ronnie Lazaro) has buried something under his house. When he is finished, he encou
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009-12-25
Melinda Uy is a half-Filipino, half-Chinese struggling mother to four children married to a full-Chi
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
2011-12-25
Nothing prepared ROD (Ryan Agoncillo ) and MIA ALVAREZ (Judy Ann Santos) for the major changes that
Salamat sa Alaala
2015-08-09
The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976-04-30
A story about the life of Rosa Henson and Kumander Lawin.
Mano Po
2002-12-25
During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a y
Caregiver
2008-05-28
A grade school English teacher Sarah Gonzales joins the 150,000 Pinoy OFWs working in the United Kin
The Son of Brocka
2005-07-30
It is about a group of investigative journalists from a sub-par TV station who accidentally scores a
Loving Someone
1993-12-25
Only son, Carlitos, suddenly finds himself the man of an all-female household when his father dies o
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006-12-25
A culinary romance set in Binondo, where Chinese traditions are still very much observed, Mano Po 5:
Father, Mother, Child
1996-02-29
A married couple decides to adopt a baby girl and raise her as their own, but internal family proble
Angels
2007-06-13
"Angels" is a trilogy. The three episodes featured in the movies are: "Angel of Mine", "Daddy's Ange
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
1975-04-25
Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo
2006-07-18
Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo spans a week in a life of seven individuals with interconnected narratives
Mayor Cesar Climaco
1994-07-20
Mayor Cesar Climaco: Directed by Francis Posadas. With Eddie Garcia, Gardo Versoza, Boots Anson-Roa,
Mga Mata ni Angelita
1978-08-11
Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1
Mangarap Ka
1995-11-22
Childhood friends, Nonoy and Jenny, embark on their freshman year at a prestigious university togeth
Flames: The Movie
1997-07-09
FLAMES is former TV a teen-oriented drama series and becomes a movie that is divided into two separa
Sukob
2006-03-15
Sandy and Dale, both Overseas Workers in Dubai, are busy preparing for their wedding. Upon reaching
P.S. I Love You
1981-11-02
Kristine is a teenager living an affluent life with her mother whose managing the hacienda left them
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994-07-13
The 1967 story of young rising actress Maggie De La Riva's abduction and rape, and the trial against
When Love Begins...
2008-04-29
Benedicto "Ben" Caballero is an environmentalist who disapproves of deforestation for villages in mo
Adriana
1969-06-14
Filipino romantic horror movie from 1969.
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
1975-12-12
A Filipino drama film by Lamberto V. Avellana.
The Bells of San Jose
1974-03-08
The film tells a story of large rural families suffering from economic insecurity in a remote part o
Hubad na Bayani
1977-06-17
Hubad na Bayani explores the world of peasant revolts, cult organizations, talismans, and the fight
Tanikalang dugo
1973-10-06
Filipino horror movie from 1973.
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974-09-14
Filipino horror movie from 1974.
Santiago!
1970-11-13
A nighttime attempt to sabotage a Japanese munitions store in the little town of Santiago goes wrong
Villa Miranda
1972-06-18
Drama among family and friends unfold in Villa Miranda, a town in the world of false glories and tru
A World of Horror
1976-11-12
Filipino horror movie from 1976.
Maskara
2015-06-26
The Philippines is being geared up to be interconnected through a system called One Wired Nation (OW
Always Looking for You
1999-06-01
Adventure story of 2 young professionals, Jinny, a hotel junior executive, and her husband, Brian, a
Rekados
2006-11-24
Rekados is a magic-realist tragicomedy of three generations of cooks in the slums that own a karinde
Tutok
2009-05-27
An ambitious reporter and his cameraman attempt to get their big break by venturing into the mountai
Hermano Pule
1979-04-06
A story about a Filipino religious leader.
The Rebel Hunter
1976-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1976 directed by Jose Yandoc and starred R
Wanted: Perfect Mother
1970-06-14
It tells of a couple, Dante and Elsa who hires a new governess, Carla to care for their four childre
Darna and the Planetman
1969-01-18
Darna vs. Planetman
The Baggage
2017-08-05
Raped and pregnant, an OFW rids herself of unwanted baggage on the flight back home.
The Lady Next Door
2014-02-04
A troubled teen and a lonely older woman unexpectedly find solace and happiness in each other. She m
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995-02-08
Sharon Cuneta plays the biographical account of the murder case of Filipina movie actress Lilian Vel
The Eagle and the Sun
1973-06-17
The story revolves around themes of justice and revenge, as an honest doctor gets wrongfully accused
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994-04-09
Possessed by an evil spirit lurked into his soul Winifredo (Cesar Montano) brought misery and afflic
I Am Here
2018-08-08
Everyday, Nelia waits outside a store in Timog hoping for Delfin--a man that she lost 40 years ago--
Garden of Eve
2011-04-01
A woman (Mercedes Cabral) shares her story as a prostitute in front of the camera. A survivor, she l
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wi-Fi
2018-08-15
Norma, a typical teenager who is always online, created a joint social media account for her and her
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979-05-08
Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993-12-25
The life of a police officer is turned into a living hell because of two notorious criminals.
Leon ng Central Luzon
1980-08-29
An ambitious policeman and his journey from the ranks and his struggle to balance love and his dutie
Your Memory is My World
1974-06-23
Paru-parong itim
1973-04-14
An adaptation of The Miracle Worker with a Lenten theme.
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
2004-01-01
Nick Deocampo looks into the life of Filipino visual artist Victorio C. Edades. Recognized as the fa
The Goodfather
1975-12-25
The family that works together plays together.