Boots Anson-Roa
Acting
Born January 30, 1945 · Manila, Philippines
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.
Films (96)
Until She Remembers
2026
GG: Good Game
2024
Ikaw At Ako
2023
Kaibigan
2019
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
2018
I Am Here
2018
The Baggage
2017
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
Maskara
2015
Esoterica: Manila
2014
Unfriend
2014
Third Eye
2014
The Lady Next Door
2014
Rain Rain Go Away
2011
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
2011
Pintakasi
2011
Garden of Eve
2011
Ika-Sampu
2010
Till My Heartaches End
2010
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009
Tutok
2009
One True Love
2008
Lovebirds
2008
Caregiver
2008
When Love Begins...
2008
Christmas Tree
2007
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
2007
Angels
2007
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006
Rekados
2006
White Lady
2006
The Last Day of the Week
2006
Sukob
2006
Blue Moon
2006
The Son of Brocka
2005
Pepot Artista
2005
Ilusyon
2005
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
Bridal Shower
2004
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
2004
Mano Po
2002
May Isang Pamilya
1999
Always Looking for You
1999
Flames: The Movie
1997
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997
Father, Mother, Child
1996
To Dream
1995
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
Mayor Cesar Climaco
1994
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Loving Someone
1993
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
P.S. I Love You
1981
Leon ng Central Luzon
1980
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
1980
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Warrant of Arrest
1979
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979
Hermano Pule
1979
Angelita's Eyes
1978
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Naked Hero
1977
The Rebel Hunter
1976
A World of Horror
1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
The Goodfather
1975
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Postcards from China
1975
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
Anino ng Araw
1975
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
1975
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
Your Memory is My World
1974
The Bells of San Jose
1974
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
1973
Tanikalang dugo
1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Paru-parong itim
1973
Santo Domingo
1972
El Vibora
1972
Villa Miranda
1972
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
Santiago!
1970
Wanted: Perfect Mother
1970
Leslie
1969
Adriana
1969
Darna and the Planetman
1969