Boots Anson-Roa
Actor
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.
Filmography
Unfriend
2014
Third Eye
as Gloria 2014
Mano Po
as Elisa Go 2002
Caregiver
as Marissa Gonzales 2008
Sukob
as Tessie 2006
Bridal Shower
as Doña Vergie 2004
White Lady
as Lola Tasya 2006
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away") 2011
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
as Jin Feng 2009
Angels
as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love") 2007
One True Love
as Lola 2008
Till My Heartaches End
as Tita Baby 2010
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Tonyong Bayawak
as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak 1979
Lovebirds
2008
Blue Moon
2006