Biography
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.
Filmography
all 122
Movies 110
TV Shows 12
Producer 1
After All (2024)
Sa Kamay ng Diyos (2023)
The Influencer (2022)
Maid in Malacañang (2022)
Huwag Kang Lalabas (2021)
ECQ Diary (Bawal Lumabas) (2021)
Nerisa (2021)
Agimat ng agila (2021)
Ang Regalo (2019)
Circa (2019)
Mystery of the Night (2019)
MOMOL Nights (2019)
KontrAdiksyon (2019)
Pamilya Roces (2018)
Dark Is the Night (2018)
Excuse Me (2018)
Chedeng & Apple (2017)
Pastor (2017)
Bubog (2017)
Impostora (2017)
Moonlight Over Baler (2017)
I America (2016)
Mrs. (2016)
Elemento (2016)
Felix Manalo (2015)
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014)
Pride and Honor (2014)
Violator (2014)
Woman of the Ruins (2013)
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (2012)
Angelito: Batang Ama (2011)
Beauty Queen (2010)
Adik Sa'Yo (2009)
Ded na si Lolo (2009)
Roxxxanne (2007)
Margarita (2007)
Captain Barbell (2006)
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar (2006)
Secret of San Joaquin (2005)
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 (2005)
Baryoke (2005)
Lastikman: Unang Banat (2004)
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004)
Homecoming (2003)
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa (2003)
A.B. Normal College (2003)
Kerida (2003)
Lastikman (2003)
Flesh (2002)
Masarap Na Pugad (2002)
Mamasan (2002)
Akala Mo... (2002)
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001)
Balahibong Pusa (2001)
Senswal (2000)
Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999)
Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
Oo Na... Mahal Na Kung Mahal (1999)
Naked Under the Moon (1999)
Batang Pro (1999)
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)
Mister Mo, Lover Ko (1999)
Burlesk King (1999)
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) (1998)
In the Navel of the Sea (1998)
Triangle (1998)
Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko (1998)
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko! (1998)
Bawal (1998)
The Sarah Balabagan Story (1997)
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story (1997)
Bubot, kulang sa panahon (1997)
Huling Sayaw (1997)
Milagros (1997)
Evangeline Katorse (1996)
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (1995)
Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie (1995)
Pare Ko (1995)
Campus Girls (1995)
Tagos sa laman (1995)
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! (1994)
Secret Love (1994)
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa (1986)
Ninja Kids (1986)
Kailan Tama Ang Mali? (1986)
Future Hunters (1986)
Caged Fury (1983)
The Killing of Satan (1983)
Palabra de Honor (1983)
Anak Ng Tulisan (1982)
Kapitan Kidlat (1981)
Hotel House Detective (1981)
Ang Kabiyak (1980)
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin (1980)
Aguila (1980)
Pompa (1980)
Isang Araw, Isang Buhay (1979)
Vontes V (1979)
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin (1978)
Iwasan... Kabaret (1978)
Bontoc (1977)
War Kami ng Misis Ko (1977)
Return of Bruce (1977)
Voltes V The Movie (1977)
Nunal sa Tubig (1976)
Hide and Seek (1976)
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975)
Kapitan Kulas (1975)
Alupihang Dagat (1975)
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa (1975)
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (1975)
Hit and Run (1975)
The Pacific Connection (1974)
The Most Beautiful Animal in the World (1974)
Ugat (1974)
Enter Garote (1974)
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! (1974)
The Ghostly Face (1973)
Nueva Vizcaya (1973)
Ghostly Face (1971)
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Siya’y Nagdadalaga
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1954-07-17 (69 years old)
Birth PlacePhilippines, Philippines
CitizenshipsPhilippines
Also Known AsElizabeth Freeman, Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman, La Oropesa, Boots, Dr. Elizabeth Freeman
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