Boots Anson-Roa
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
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)
- 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)
- FLAMES: The Movie (1997) – Amparo (segment "Pangako")
- Adarna: The Mythical Bird (1997) – Narrator
- May Isang Pamilya (1999) – Isabel
- Hinahanap-Hanap Kita (1999) – Mrs. Matias
- Ganito Ako Magmahal (1999)
- Kapalit? (2002)
- Mano Po (2002) – Elisa Go
- The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003)
- Bridal Shower (2004) – Doña Vergie
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004) – Maria
- Ilusyon (2005) Doktor
- Ang Anak ni Brocka (2005)
- Pepot Artista (2005) Richter
- Blue Moon (2005) Cora
- Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006) Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
- White Lady (2006) Lola Tasya
- Sukob (2006) Tessie
- Rekados (2006) Josefina
- Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (2006) Ama
- Angels (2007) Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 (2007) Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
- When Love Begins (2008) Marietta Caballero
- Caregiver (2008) Marissa Gonzales
- One True Love (2008) Lola
- Lovebirds (2008)
- Tutok (2009) Lydia
- Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009) Jin Feng
- Till My Heartaches End (2010) Tita Baby
- Ang Babae Sa Sementeryo (2010) Sister Sol
- Ika-Sampu (2010) Mrs. Amada dela Vega
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (2011) Marites
- My House Husband: Ikaw Na! (2011) Lilia
- Unfriend (2014) Grandma Ester
- Third Eye (2014) Gloria
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
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>
References
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