Boots Anson-Roa
ActingMaría 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
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Norma's Lola
Until She Remembers
Angels
Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
Sukob
Tessie
Ilusyon
Doctor
El Vibora
Cecilia
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Kaibigan
Lola Alice
Mano Po
Elisa Go
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Superman's Creator
Filmography — Acting
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Norma's Lola
Until She Remembers
Angels
Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
Sukob
Tessie
Ilusyon
Doctor
El Vibora
Cecilia
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
Kaibigan
Lola Alice
Mano Po
Elisa Go
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Superman's Creator
Blue Moon
Angelita's Eyes
Mother Superior
The Son of Brocka
Mangarap Ka
Belen
Father, Mother, Child
Cita Nolasco
Salamat sa Alaala
Herself
Caregiver
Marissa Gonzales
Loving Someone
Becky
Third Eye
Gloria
Bridal Shower
Doña Vergie
One True Love
Lola
My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
Lilia
GG: Good Game
Griselda
The Baggage
Santiago!
Lydia
Pepot Artista
Judge
Unfriend
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Jin Feng
Flames: The Movie
Amparo (segment "Pangako")
May Isang Pamilya
Isabel
I Am Here
Nelia
Tutok
Lydia
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
Mano Po III: My Love
Maria
White Lady
Lola Tasya
Rain Rain Go Away
Maritess Gomez
Till My Heartaches End
Tita Baby
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Always Looking for You
Mrs. Matias
Warrant of Arrest
P.S. I Love You
Isabel
Ikaw At Ako
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Carla
Hermano Pule
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
Tonyong Bayawak
Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
Rekados
Josefina
Leslie
Andang
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
The Eagle and the Sun
Naked Hero
Luisa
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Mother Superior
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
Femia
Villa Miranda
Santo Domingo
Esoterica: Manila
Raul
Christmas Tree
Lola Susana
A World of Horror
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Anino ng Araw
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
Kadenang Bulaklak
Mrs. Hidalgo
When Love Begins...
Marietta Caballero
The Bells of San Jose
Lydia
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Rosa Henson Averion
Pintakasi
Adriana
Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
Lydia
Lovebirds
Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
Narrator (Voice)
Tanikalang dugo
The Lady Next Door
Ika-Sampu
Mrs. Amada dela Vega
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Garden of Eve
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Darna and the Planetman
Cynthia
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
The Last Day of the Week
Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
Leon ng Central Luzon
Postcards from China
The Rebel Hunter
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Maskara
The Goodfather
Mayor Cesar Climaco
Your Memory is My World