
Boots Anson-Roa
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 30, 1945
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography

Unfiltered 2026
as Lola Belle

Until She Remembers 2026
Actor

GG: Good Game 2024
as Griselda

Ikaw At Ako 2023
Actor

Kaibigan 2019
as Lola Alice

The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi 2018
as Norma's Lola

I Am Here 2018
as Nelia

The Baggage 2017
Actor
- Salamat sa Alaala
Salamat sa Alaala 2015
as Herself

Maskara 2015
Actor

Esoterica: Manila 2014
as Raul

Third Eye 2014
as Gloria

Unfriend 2014
Actor

The Lady Next Door 2014
Actor

My House Husband - Ikaw Na! 2011
as Lilia

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 2011
as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")

Rain Rain Go Away 2011
as Maritess Gomez

Pintakasi 2011
Actor

Garden of Eve 2011
Actor

Ika-Sampu 2010
as Mrs. Amada dela Vega

Till My Heartaches End 2010
as Tita Baby

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love 2009
as Jin Feng

Tutok 2009
as Lydia

One True Love 2008
as Lola

Lovebirds 2008
Actor

Caregiver 2008
as Marissa Gonzales

When Love Begins... 2008
as Marietta Caballero

Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 2007
as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")

Christmas Tree 2007
as Lola Susana

Angels 2007
as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di 2006
Actor

Rekados 2006
as Josefina

White Lady 2006
as Lola Tasya

The Last Day of the Week 2006
as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")

Sukob 2006
as Tessie

Blue Moon 2006
Actor

The Son of Brocka 2005
Actor

Pepot Superstar 2005
as Judge

Ilusyon 2005
as Doctor

Mano Po III: My Love 2004
as Maria

Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art 2004
as Narrator (Voice)

Bridal Shower 2004
as Doña Vergie

Mano Po 2002
as Elisa Go

May Isang Pamilya 1999
as Isabel

Always Looking for You 1999
as Mrs. Matias

Wild Grass 1997
Producer

Flames: The Movie 1997
as Amparo (segment "Pangako")

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 1997
Actor

Father, Mother, Child 1996
as Cita Nolasco

Mangarap Ka 1995
as Belen

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part 1995
as Rosa Aguirre

Mayor Cesar Climaco 1994
Actor

The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) 1994
Actor

The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) 1994
Actor

Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas 1993
Actor

Loving Someone 1993
as Becky

Kadenang Bulaklak 1993
as Mrs. Hidalgo

The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) 1993
Actor

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika 1988
Actor

P.S. I Love You 1981
as Isabel

Leon ng Central Luzon 1980
Actor

Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak 1980
as Lydia

Tonyong Bayawak 1979
as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak

Warrant of Arrest 1979
Actor

Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina 1979
as Mother Superior

Hermano Pule 1979
Actor

Angelita's Eyes 1978
as Mother Superior

Asawa Ko Silang Lahat 1977
Actor

Naked Hero 1977
as Luisa
- The Rebel Hunter
The Rebel Hunter 1976
Actor
- A World of Horror
A World of Horror 1976
Actor

Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin 1976
as Rosa Henson Averion

The Goodfather 1975
Actor
- Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin 1975
Actor

Pagsapit ng Dilim 1975
Actor

Postcards from China 1975
Actor

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi 1975
Actor

Anino ng Araw 1975
Actor

Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak 1975
Actor

Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! 1974
Actor

Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin 1974
as Femia

Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo! 1974
Actor

Your Memory is My World 1974
Actor
- The Bells of San Jose
The Bells of San Jose 1974
as Lydia

Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae 1973
Actor

Tanikalang dugo 1973
Actor

Zoom, Zoom, Superman! 1973
as Superman's Creator

The Eagle and the Sun 1973
Actor

Paru-parong itim 1973
Actor

Santo Domingo 1972
Actor

Villa Miranda 1972
Actor

El Vibora 1972
as Cecilia

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria 1971
Actor

Santiago! 1970
as Lydia

Wanted: Perfect Mother 1970
as Carla

Leslie 1969
as Andang

Adriana 1969
Actor

Darna and the Planetman 1969
as Cynthia
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