
Acting · Born Jan 30, 1945 · Manila, Philippines
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.

Until She Remembers
2026

GG: Good Game
20246.2

Ikaw At Ako
2023

Kaibigan
2019

The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
20186.3

I Am Here
2018

The Baggage
201710.0

Maskara
2015

Esoterica: Manila
2014

Unfriend
20144.2

Third Eye
20144.7

The Lady Next Door
2014

Rain Rain Go Away
2011

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
20114.3

My House Husband - Ikaw Na!
2011

Pintakasi
201110.0

Garden of Eve
2011

Ika-Sampu
20106.0

Till My Heartaches End
20105.3

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
20095.0

Tutok
20092.0

One True Love
20087.0

Lovebirds
20082.0

Caregiver
20085.7

When Love Begins...
20086.0

Christmas Tree
2007

Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
20075.5

Angels
20075.3

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006

Rekados
2006

White Lady
20064.8

The Last Day of the Week
2006

Sukob
20065.7

Blue Moon
20067.7

The Son of Brocka
2005

Pepot Superstar
20057.5

Ilusyon
20051.0

Mano Po III: My Love
20045.8

Bridal Shower
20045.6

Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art
2004

Mano Po
20027.3

May Isang Pamilya
1999

Always Looking for You
19997.0

Flames: The Movie
19979.0

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
19978.0

Father, Mother, Child
19969.0

Mangarap Ka
19957.7

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
19958.0

Mayor Cesar Climaco
1994

The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994

The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
19947.0

Loving Someone
199310.0

Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas
1993

Kadenang Bulaklak
199310.0

The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
19884.0

P.S. I Love You
19818.5

Leon ng Central Luzon
19804.0

Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak
1980

Tonyong Bayawak
19798.7

Warrant of Arrest
19799.0

Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
19796.0

Hermano Pule
1979

Angelita's Eyes
19786.5

Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977

Naked Hero
19778.0

Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976

The Goodfather
19755.0

Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975

Postcards from China
1975

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975

Anino ng Araw
1975

Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak
19754.0

Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
19747.0

Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974

Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974

Your Memory is My World
1974

Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
19739.0

Tanikalang dugo
1973

Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
197310.0

The Eagle and the Sun
19737.0

Paru-parong itim
19739.0

Santo Domingo
19729.0

El Vibora
1972

Villa Miranda
19729.0

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
19717.0

Santiago!
19707.0

Wanted: Perfect Mother
19709.0

Leslie
1969

Adriana
19698.0

Darna and the Planetman
1969