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Elizabeth Oropesa

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.


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Born:
Jul 17, 1954 In Albay, Philippines
Movie/TV Credits:
56
First Appeared:
In the movie The Ghostly Face 1973-11-09
Latest Project:
Movie X&Y 2024-04-17
Known For
Filmography
Movie X&Y 2024-04-17
Movie Maid in Malacañang Manang Lucy (Maid) 2022-08-03
Movie The Influencer Des 2022-08-12
Movie Nerisa Segunda 2021-07-30
Movie Dark Is the Night 2018-08-15
Movie Elemento 2016-04-06
Movie Mrs. 2016-04-22
Movie Felix Manalo Cianang 2015-10-04
Movie Violator 2014-11-09
Movie Pride and Honor 2014-12-17
Movie Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Veron 2014-12-25
Movie Woman of the Ruins 2013-11-12
Series Angelito: Batang Ama Amparo "Pinang" Santos 2011-11-14
Movie Ded na si Lolo Dolores 2009-05-06
Movie Roxxxanne 2007-10-10
Movie Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin") 2005-12-25
Movie Lastikman: Unang Banat 2004-12-25
Movie A.B. Normal College 2003-02-12
Movie Lastikman Mrs. Orozco 2003-01-01
Movie Homecoming 2003-12-25
Movie Akala Mo... 2002-05-22
Movie Mamasan Sandra 2002-06-12
Movie Senswal 2000-05-15
Movie Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa 1999-06-23
Movie Mister Mo, Lover Ko Melody 1999-06-23
Movie Burlesk King Betty 1999-03-10
Movie Batang Pro 1999-08-11
Movie Naked Under the Moon 1999-09-08
Movie Esperanza: The Movie Sandra Salgado 1999-12-25
Movie Bulaklak ng Maynila Azun 1999-12-29
Movie Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal Mely 1999-09-29
Movie Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko! Sen. de Joya 1998-03-04
Movie Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko 1998-04-29
Movie In the Navel of the Sea Rosa 1998-06-24
Movie Milagros 1997-01-01
Movie NBI: The Mariano Mison Story 1997-02-26
Movie Bubot, kulang sa panahon 1997-01-27
Movie Campus Girls Becky 1995-01-01
Movie Pare Ko Aida 1995-01-11
Movie Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Feliza 1995-03-29
Movie The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! Estrellita Vizconde 1994-06-16
Movie Future Hunters Huntress 1986-01-01
Movie Ninja Kids Lotus 1986-06-04
Movie Kailan Tama Ang Mali? 1986-01-21
Movie Palabra de Honor Olivia 1983-02-10
Movie Caged Fury Chinh 1983-10-28
Movie Pompa Lota 1980-01-18
Movie Ang Kabiyak 1980-08-11
Movie Aguila Lilian 1980-02-14
Movie Return of Bruce Lisa 1977-06-20
Movie Nunal sa Tubig Maria 1976-08-05
Movie Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa Betty (segment 5) 1975-06-12
Movie Alupihang Dagat Odessa 1975-08-08
Movie The Most Beautiful Animal in the World Saling 1974-10-26
Movie The Pacific Connection Ligaya 1974-11-14
Movie The Ghostly Face 1973-11-09
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