Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipino former actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999). She was a former Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of the Philippines (RP) 1972. She was one of the Miss White Castle models in the mid-70s. Aside from showbiz assignments and commitments, Oropesa is currently working as a healer. Her father was Native American.

Elizabeth Oropesa
Born
Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman

(1954-07-17) July 17, 1954
Albay, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesLa Oropesa
OccupationActress
Years active1970–present

Career

In 1974, a young Elizabeth Oropesa was introduced in Celso Ad Castillo's Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa (1974) lending support to former Miss Universe, Gloria Diaz, who was then being launched to stardom. She portrayed the role of Saling, the barrio lass who is madly in love with Simon (Vic Vargas) and loathes the presence of Isabel (Gloria Diaz) on the barrio-island. She and Gloria Diaz made a big splash by introducing the "wet look" in Philippine cinema.

Oropesa was launched to stardom in Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (1975), produced by Jesse Ejercito and directed by Ishmael Bernal. She won the FAMAS Best Actress award for Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga (1975), also directed by Bernal. Again, Bernal directed Oropesa in Nunal sa Tubig (1976), considered one of the best films of the '70s. Oropesa is one of director Ishmael Bernal's favorites and he has directed her in classic movies.

Other notable movies she made are Alupihan Dagat (1975) and Aguila (1980) with Fernando Poe, Jr.; Si Rafael at Raquel (1976) and Hide and Seek sa Manila, Makati (1977) with Christopher de Leon; Mother and Daughter (1975) with Paraluman and Vic Vargas; Katawang Lupa (1975) with Eddie Gutierrez; Uhaw na Dagat (1981) with Gloria Diaz and Isabel Rivas; Iking boxer (1975) with Chiquito; Nueva Vizcaya (1974) with Vic Vargas; Si Malakas, Si Maganda at Si Mahinhin (1981) with Alma Moreno and Dindo Fernando; and Palabra de Honor (1983) with Eddie Garcia.

She received Best Supporting Actress trophies for Milagros (1997) and Sa Pusod Ng Dagat (1998), both directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and a Best Actress grand slam, five best actress trophies for Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999), directed by Joel Lamangan.

She did Mister Mo, Lover Ko (1999) a comedy film again directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Glydel Mercado, Eddie Gutierrez, Gary Estrada and Danny Ramos. In 2003, she made the movie Homecoming, an entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival, directed by Gil Portes, with Alessandra de Rossi, playing a mother and daughter caught in a heart-wrenching homecoming.

She played the mother of Jennica Garcia and stepmother of Jolina Magdangal in GMA's Adik Sa 'Yo (TV series) (2009) with Marvin Agustin, Dennis Trillo and Joey Marquez, directed by Joel Lamangan. She starred in a digital movie Ded Na Si Lolo (2009), about a family staying together and getting stronger amid personal differences and hardships, starring Roderick Paulate, Gina Alajar and Manilyn Reynes. Oropesa made a comeback as a grandmother in the TV drama, Angelito: Batang Ama which aired on ABS-CBN. In 2004, Elizabeth played a villain named Belinda Manalo in Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, the character was bitter and hot-headed. In 2017, she played a role in Impostora in which the character plays is calm and supportive of the main protagonist. In 2018, she was tapped to play the funny arrogant and brainless mother of Amber. Named Violet "Violy" Bolocboc, she is one of the anti-heroines of Pamilya Roces. She and her daughter scheme to become rich, but overall they are anti-heroes.

She has appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows since 1973.

Awards and nominations

YearResultCategoryAwardMovie Title
2016WonBest Supporting ActressCinemalaya 2016I America (2016)
2010NominatedBest Performance By An Actress In A Leading RoleGolden Screen AwardDed Na Si Lolo (2009)
2010NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad PASADO AwardDed Na Si Lolo (2009)
2004NominatedBest ActressGawad Urian AwardHomecoming (2003)
2004NominatedBest Performance By Male Or Female In Leading Or Supporting RoleYCC AwardHomecoming (2003)
2003WonBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardLaman (2002)
2001NominatedBest Performance By Male Or Female In Leading Or Supporting RoleYCC AwardSenswal: Bakit Masarap Ang Bawal (2000)
2000WonBest ActressFAMAS AwardBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)
2000WonBest ActressFAP AwardBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)
2000WonBest ActressGawad Urian AwardBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)
2000WonActress Of The YearStar AwardBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)
2000WonBest Performance By Male Or Female In Leading Or Supporting RoleYCC AwardBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)
2000NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardBurlesk King (1999)
1999WonBest ActressMetro Manila Film FestivalBulaklak ng Maynila (1999)
1999NominatedBest ActressGawad Urian AwardSa Pusod Ng Dagat (1998)
1999NominatedBest ActressFAMAS AwardSa Pusod Ng Dagat (1998)
1998WonBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardMilagros (1997)
1998NominatedBest Supporting ActressFAMAS AwardMilagros (1997)
1996NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardIpaglaban Mo: The Movie (1996)
1981NominatedBest ActressFAMAS AwardSi Malakas, Si Maganda At Si Mahinhin (1980)
1979NominatedBest ActressGawad Urian AwardIsang Gabi Sa Iyo... Isang Gabi Sa Akin (1978)
1976WonBest ActressFAMAS AwardLumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga (1975)

Selected filmography

Television Series

Television Series
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Ang Daigdig Ko'y IkawMayor Etta AlmazanNet 25
2019The GiftCharito "Char" ApostolGMA Network
2018Pamilya RocesVioleta "Violet/Violy" Bolocboc
ContessaRowena
2017ImpostoraMagdalena "Denang" Del Prado
2015FlordelizaLorena Sanchez-PerezABS-CBN
2014ObsessionRegina MendozaTV5
2012Angelito: Ang Bagong YugtoAmparo "Pinang" SantosABS-CBN
2011-2012Angelito: Batang Ama
2010Beauty QueenAmparo Matias-San MiguelGMA Network
2009Adik Sa 'YoMadame Stella Maglipot
2007MargaritaJessica BeltranABS-CBN
2006-2007Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbelMadame Aurora Salvacion / Lady AmorsekoGMA Network
2004Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka ManBelinda Manalo
2002Sana Ay Ikaw Na NgaDoña Victoria Altamonte
2000Kiss MunaAmparo aka Ampy
1997-1999EsperanzaSandra SalgadoABS-CBN
1995Familia ZaragozaDra. Bienvenida Perea

Movies

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References

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