Boots Anson-Roa

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Template:Short description Template:Multiple issues Template:Philippine name Template:Use Philippine English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox person Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.

Early life and education

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-Anson, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> Her father, Oscar Moreno was an actor and merchant mariner and her mother Belen Cristobal-Anson was a chemist and a pharmacy graduate.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

She finished her primary and secondary education at the Assumption Convent, Manila.<ref name="Boots Anson-Roa turns 80">Template:Cite web</ref> From 1960 to 1964 she studied for an A.B. in Speech and Drama at the University of the PhilippinesTemplate:Which, but did not graduate. From 1983 to 1984 she studied Journalism and Public and Media Relations at Georgetown University, Washington D.C.<ref name="Boots Anson-Roa turns 80"/>

Career

Acting career

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Anson-Roa 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival

Anson-Roa began acting in 1968 and appeared in 110 featured films. She acted opposite actors Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada, and Fernando Poe Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Professional activities

She was the director of the U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation from 1979 to 1981,<ref name=":1" /> and the Philippine National Red Cross from 1980 to 1982.<ref name=":1" />

Anson-Roa unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 for the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

She was the president of MOWELFUND, Inc. from 2002 to 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 1982, she was appointed as Press Attaché and Cultural Officer as well as Special Assistant to the Ambassador at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Awards and honours

  • Outstanding Movie Personality: PMPC – 1979
  • FAMAS Award for Uplifting the Movie Industry: FAMAS Awards – 1976
  • Best Emcee ALIW Awards: – 1979–1981
  • Ten Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service Award: TOWNS Foundation – 1974<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994<ref name=":1" />
  • Outstanding Women in Media: Philippine Women's University – 1995
  • Outstanding Media Practitioner: Eastern Telecommunications – 1997
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Star Awards for Movies – March 2001
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: FAMAS Awards – March 2003
  • Best TV Actress (MMK:Kamison – 22nd Golden Dove Awards – 2014
  • Outstanding Manilan Award – 2017

Filmography

Film

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  • El perro gancho (1968)
  • Siete Dolores (1968)
  • Ang Kawatan (1969)
  • Adriana (1969)
  • Rowena (1969) Sonya
  • Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969) – Cynthia
  • Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
  • Santiago! (1970) – Rowena
  • "Ang Uliran: Imelda" (1970)
  • I Love Mama, I Love Papa (1971)
  • The Wonderful World of Music (1971)
  • Living Doll (1971)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
  • Liezl at ang 7 Hoods (1971)
  • El Vibora (1972) Cecilia
  • Tatay Na Si Erap (1972)
  • Santo Domingo (1972)
  • Villa Miranda (1972)
  • Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)
  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973) – Superman's Creator
  • Tanikalang Dugo (1973)
  • Ander Di Saya Si Erap (1973)
  • James Wong (1973)
  • Paruparong Itim (1973)
  • May Isang Tsuper ng Taksi (1974)
  • Dalawa Ang Nagdalantao Sa Akin (1974)
  • Bawal: Asawa Mo, Asawa Ko (1974)
  • Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Ibig Mo! (1974)
  • Lulubog Lilitaw Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (1974) – Sister Elisa
  • Ang Manika Ay Takot sa Krus (1975)
  • Pagsapit ng Dilim (1975)
  • Anak ng Araw (1975)
  • Anino ng Araw (1975)
  • Saan Ka Pupunta Ms. Lutgarda Nicolas? (1975) – Lutgarda Nicolas
  • Ang Pag-Ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin (1975)
  • Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak (1975)
  • Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae (1975)
  • Isinumpa (1975)
  • Postcards From China (1975)

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  • The Goodfather (1975)
  • Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson Sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (1976) – Rosa Henson Averion
  • Tatlong Kasalanan (1976)
  • Daigdig ng Lagim (1976)
  • Hubad Na Bayani (1977)
  • Hatiin Natin ang Gabi (1978)
  • Malabanan: Kilabot Hunter ng Cavite (1978)
  • Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978) – Mother Superior
  • Camerino (1978)
  • Hermano Puli (1979)
  • Warrant of Arrest (1979)
  • Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
  • Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina (1980) – Mother Superior
  • Hiwaga (1980)
  • Tembong (1980)
  • P.S. I Love You (1981) – Isabel
  • Jack en Jill sa Amerika (1988)
  • Doring Dorobo (1993)
  • The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! (1993)
  • Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) – Mrs. Hidalgo
  • May Minamahal (1993) – Becky
  • Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994) – Julia Floreta-Climaco
  • Bawal Na Gamot (1994)
  • The Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1994)
  • The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994)
  • The Anabelle Huggins Story – Ruben Ablaza Tragedy: Mea Culpa (1995)
  • Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) – Aling Cedes
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
  • Mangarap Ka (1995) – Belen
  • Kay Pait ng Bukas (1996)
  • Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) – Cita Nolasco
  • Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (1997)
  • Nagmumurang Kamatis (1997)

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Television

Year Title Role Notes
1962–1967 Two for the Road
1962–1972 Dance-O-Rama<ref name=":0" /> Herself
1966–1969 Sunday Sweet Sunday
1970–1972 Elisa
1975–1979 Seeing Stars With Joe Quirino Herself Guest co-host
1975 Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko<ref name=":1" /> Herself Host
1983 Lovingly Yours, Helen Herself Host
1993–1994 GMA Telecine Specials
1993–1995 Ako....Babae
1993 Da Look-A-Layks: Pinabiyak Na Bunga
1995 World Youth Day 1995 The Pope in Manila Herself Host
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lollipop Episode guest
Saan Ka Man Naroroon Amparo
2000 Sharing in the City
Alas Dose sa Trese Herself Host
2001–2002 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Corazon Montenegro Supporting Role / Protagonist
2002 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Felisa
2004 Love to Love: Sweet Exchange Episode guest
2005 Sugo Adela
Magpakailanman Episode guest
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Herself/Media Ethics Teacher
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Aswang
2007 Kokey Doña Ingrid Allegre
Pangarap na Bituin Perla Ledesma
2009 May Bukas Pa Esmeralda
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin<ref name=":2" /> Remedios "Elena" Sebastiano Supporting role / Antagonist
Munting Heredera Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat Supporting role
2012 My Beloved Old Sharina
Luna Blanca Donya Priscilla
Maalaala Mo Kaya Rose Episode guest
Aso ni San Roque Doña Constancia "Connie" Aragon Supporting role / Antagonist
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison Tessa Episode guest
Misibis Bay Delia Ramirez
2014 Rhodora X Amparo "Panchang" Sales
Strawberry Lane Stella Tolentino Special participation / Anti-hero
2015 Baker King Lee Hye Yeong
LolaBasyang.com Lola B Narrator
Sabado Badoo Herself Cameo Footage Featured
Princess in the Palace Doña Victorina Jacinto Supporting role / Anti-hero
Walang Iwanan Ina Special participation
2017 Destined to be Yours<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Helen Rosales Supporting role / Protagonist
2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Adora "Abuela" Divinagracia Supporting role / Anti-hero
2021 First Yaya Madame President Diane Carlos Special participation
2022 Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune Doña Consuelo Yang-Chan Supporting role / Anti-hero

Radio shows

  • Boots Talk (DZMM)
  • Music and Memories (DZMM)<ref name=":2" />

Personal life

In 1964, Boots Anson married Pedro "Pete" Roa who was her co-host in the television show Dance-o-Rama.<ref name=":0" /> They had four children.<ref name=":0" /> Pete Roa died in 2007.<ref name=":0" />

On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo.<ref>Noots Anson-Roa engaged to King Rodrigo Template:Webarchive, entertainment.inquirer.net; accessed March 11, 2015.</ref> They married on June 14, 2014.<ref>Anson-Roa and Rodrigo marry Template:Webarchive, philstar.com; accessed March 11, 2015.</ref>

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