Elizabeth Oropesa
Acting
Born July 17, 1954 · Albay, Philippines
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.
Films (111)
I Fell, It's Fine
2026
Graduation Day
2026
Unconditional
2025
Red
2024
X&Y
2024
After All
2024
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
2023
The Influencer
2022
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Huwag Kang Lalabas
2021
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas)
2021
Nerisa
2021
Circa
2019
Mystery of the Night
2019
MOMOL Nights
2019
KontrAdiksyon
2019
Dark Is the Night
2018
Excuse Me
2018
Chedeng & Apple
2017
Pastor
2017
Bubog
2017
Moonlight Over Baler
2017
I America
2016
Mrs.
2016
Elemento
2016
Felix Manalo
2015
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
2014
Maratabat
2014
Violator
2014
Woman of the Ruins
2013
Ded na si Lolo
2009
Roxxxanne
2007
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
2006
Secret of San Joaquin
2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
Baryoke
2005
Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004
Homecoming
2003
The Last Virgin On Earth
2003
A.B. Normal College
2003
Kerida
2003
Lastikman
2003
Flesh
2002
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
Mamasan
2002
Akala Mo...
2002
Cat Hairs
2001
Senswal
2000
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1999
Esperanza: The Movie
1999
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal
1999
Naked Under the Moon
1999
Batang Pro
1999
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Mister Mo, Lover Ko
1999
Burlesk King
1999
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
1998
In the Navel of the Sea
1998
Tatsulok
1998
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
1998
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
1998
Ako Lang Sa Langit
1997
Milagros
1997
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
1997
Huling Sayaw
1997
Redeem Her Honor
1995
My Pal
1995
Campus Girls
1995
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
1994
Secret Love
1994
Ninja Kids
1986
When Is Right Wrong?
1986
Future Hunters
1986
Caged Fury
1983
The Killing of Satan
1983
Palabra de Honor
1983
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Hotel House Detective
1981
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
Ang Kabiyak
1980
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
1980
Diego Sta. Cruz
1980
Aguila
1980
Pompa
1980
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
Vontes V
1979
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
Iwasan... Kabaret
1978
Bontoc
1977
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
Return of Bruce
1977
Tisoy!
1977
A Speck in the Water
1976
Hide and Seek
1976
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
1975
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Marine Centipede
1975
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975
Hit and Run
1975
The Pacific Connection
1974
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
Ugat
1974
Enter Garote
1974
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
Dimas Guerrero
1973
Nueva Vizcaya
1973
The Ghostly Face
1971