Acting · Manila, Philippines · Born January 30, 1945
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.
MovieUntil She Remembers
2026
MovieGG: Good Game
2024
as Griselda
MovieIkaw At Ako
2023
TVMano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
2022
as Consuelo Yang-Chan
MovieKaibigan
2019
as Lola Alice
TVObsession
2019
as Adora Divinagracia
MovieThe Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
2018
as Norma's Lola
MovieI Am Here
2018
as Nelia
MovieThe Baggage
2017
TVDestined to be Yours
2017
as Helen Rosales
TVPrincess in the Palace
2015
as Victorina Jacinto
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
as Herself
TVLolaBasyang.com
2015
MovieMaskara
2015
MovieEsoterica: Manila
2014
as Raul
TVStrawberry Lane
2014
as Stella Tolentino
MovieUnfriend
2014
MovieThird Eye
2014
as Gloria
MovieThe Lady Next Door
2014
TVRhodora X
2014
as Amparo "Panchang" Sales
TVMisibis Bay
2013
as Delia Ramirez
TVAso ni San Roque
2012
as Doña Constancia Aragon
MovieRain Rain Go Away
2011
as Maritess Gomez
MovieShake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011
as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")
MovieMy House Husband - Ikaw Na!
2011
as Lilia
MoviePintakasi
2011
MovieGarden of Eve
2011
TVMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin
2011
as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena
MovieIka-Sampu
2010
as Mrs. Amada dela Vega
MovieTill My Heartaches End
2010
as Tita Baby
MovieMano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2009
as Jin Feng
MovieTutok
2009
as Lydia
MovieOne True Love
2008
as Lola
MovieLovebirds
2008
MovieCaregiver
2008
as Marissa Gonzales
MovieWhen Love Begins...
2008
as Marietta Caballero
MovieChristmas Tree
2007
as Lola Susana
MovieShake, Rattle and Roll 9
2007
as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
TVKokey
2007
as Doña Ingrid
MovieAngels
2007
as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
MovieMano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006
MovieRekados
2006
as Josefina
MovieWhite Lady
2006
as Lola Tasya
MovieThe Last Day of the Week
2006
as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
MovieSukob
2006
as Tessie
MovieBlue Moon
2006
MovieThe Son of Brocka
2005
MoviePepot Artista
2005
as Judge
TVSugo
2005
as Adela
MovieIlusyon
2005
as Doctor
MovieMano Po III: My Love
2004
as Maria
MovieBridal Shower
2004
as Doña Vergie
MovieEdades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
2004
as Narrator (Voice)
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
2003
as Felisa Verder
MovieMano Po
2002
as Elisa Go
TVAng Iibigin Ay Ikaw
2002
as Feliza
MovieMay Isang Pamilya
1999
as Isabel
MovieAlways Looking for You
1999
as Mrs. Matias
MovieFlames: The Movie
1997
as Amparo (segment "Pangako")
MovieIbulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
1997
MovieFather, Mother, Child
1996
as Cita Nolasco
MovieMangarap Ka
1995
as Belen
MovieThe Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
MovieMayor Cesar Climaco
1994
MovieThe Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
MovieThe Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
MovieLoving Someone
1993
as Becky
MovieDoring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993
MovieKadenang Bulaklak
1993
as Mrs. Hidalgo
MovieThe Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993
MovieJack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
MovieP.S. I Love You
1981
as Isabel
Leon ng Central Luzon
1980
MovieSampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
1980
as Lydia
MovieTonyong Bayawak
1979
as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak
MovieWarrant of Arrest
1979
MovieAngelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979
as Mother Superior
MovieHermano Pule
1979
MovieAngelita's Eyes
1978
as Mother Superior
MovieAsawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
MovieNaked Hero
1977
as Luisa
The Rebel Hunter
1976
A World of Horror
1976
MovieAng Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
as Rosa Henson Averion
MovieThe Goodfather
1975
Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin
1975
MoviePagsapit ng Dilim
1975
MoviePostcards from China
1975
MovieMay Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
MovieAnino ng Araw
1975
MovieMga Uhaw na Bulaklak
1975
MovieIsang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974
MovieDalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974
as Femia
MovieSumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
MovieYour Memory is My World
1974
The Bells of San Jose
1974
as Lydia
MovieIsinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
1973
MovieTanikalang dugo
1973
MovieZoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Superman's Creator
MovieThe Eagle and the Sun
1973
MovieParu-parong itim
1973
MovieSanto Domingo
1972
MovieEl Vibora
1972
as Cecilia
MovieVilla Miranda
1972
MovieAng Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
MovieSantiago!
1970
as Lydia
MovieWanted: Perfect Mother
1970
as Carla
MovieLeslie
1969
as Andang
MovieAdriana
1969
MovieDarna and the Planetman
1969
as Cynthia
