Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipino 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. Her father, Oscar Moreno was an actor and merchant mariner and her mother Belen Cristobal-Anson was a chemist and a pharmacy graduate.
She finished her primary and secondary education at the Assumption Convent, Manila. From 1960 to 1964 she studied for an A.B. in Speech and Drama at the University of the Philippines, but did not graduate. From 1983 to 1984 she studied Journalism and Public and Media Relations at Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
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.
Professional activities She was the director of the U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation from 1979 to 1981, and the Philippine National Red Cross from 1980 to 1982.
Anson-Roa unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 for the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).
She was the president of MOWELFUND, Inc. from 2002 to 2020. 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.
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 Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994 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
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) - Carla 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 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 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 guestSaan Ka Man NaroroonAmparo 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 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 Helen Rosales Supporting role / Protagonist 2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko 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-hero2027 Whispers From Heaven TBA TBA
Radio shows Boots Talk (DZMM) Music and Memories (DZMM)
Personal life In 1964, Boots Anson married Pedro "Pete" Roa who was her co-host in the television show Dance-o-Rama. They had four children. Pete Roa died in 2007.
On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo.Noots Anson-Roa engaged to King Rodrigo , entertainment.inquirer.net; accessed March 11, 2015. They married on June 14, 2014.Anson-Roa and Rodrigo marry , philstar.com; accessed March 11, 2015.
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