Elizabeth Oropesa
Born July 17, 1954 (Age: 71)
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Albay, Philippines
Biography
Born July, 17 1954 under the name Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman in Albay, Philippines. In 1972, her mother falsified registration documents claiming she was the minimum age of 18 so she could join the Miss RP pageant. After winning the Miss RP Luzon title, her real age was discovered and she was dethroned just hours later. Using this notoriety as a stepping stone, she made her film debut in 1973's Daredevil Rider and has been a busy and acclaimed actress in the Philippines ever since. Just a few years into her acting career she'd be launched to stardom with the films Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko and Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga (both 1975). The latter netted her the FAMAS Best Actress award, an award she'd win again in 2000 for Bulaklak ng Maynila. She has received five nominations in total to date. In addition, she's won acting awards from Young Critics Circle, Star, FAP, Gawad Urian Awards and others. Despite the acclaim as one of her country's finest veteran actresses, Elizabeth took a long hiatus from acting and traveled to Indonesia to become a Master of Tetada Kalimasadam; a type of healing using martial arts, breathing and full concentration. She studied at the International Open University for Complementary Medicine in Sri Lanka and graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Alternative Medicine. Though she returned to acting and continues to appear in films and on TV to this day, she also has a clinic in Quezon City specializing in psychic healing and alternative medicine and uses the professional name Dr. Elizabeth Freeman. In her personal life, Elizabeth married at the age of 16 only to find herself widowed with a young daughter at 23. She later married martial arts actor Meng-Fei, though the relationship didn't last. Her current husband is bodybuilder and physical therapist Joe Valdez.
Born July, 17 1954 under the name Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman in Albay, Philippines. In 1972, her mother falsified registration documents claiming she was the minimum age of 18 so she could join the Miss RP pageant. After winning the Miss RP Luzon title, her real age was discovered and she was dethroned just hours later. Using this notoriety as a stepping stone, she made her film debut in 1973's Daredevil Rider and has been a busy and acclaimed actress in the Philippines ever since. Just a few years into her acting career she'd be launched to stardom with the films Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko and Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga (both 1975). The latter netted her the FAMAS Best Actress award, an award she'd win again in 2000 for Bulaklak ng Maynila. She has received five nominations in total to date. In addition, she's won acting awards from Young Critics Circle, Star, FAP, Gawad Urian Awards and others.
Despite the acclaim as one of her country's finest veteran actresses, Elizabeth took a long hiatus from acting and traveled to Indonesia to become a Master of Tetada Kalimasadam; a type of healing using martial arts, breathing and full concentration. She studied at the International Open University for Complementary Medicine in Sri Lanka and graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Alternative Medicine. Though she returned to acting and continues to appear in films and on TV to this day, she also has a clinic in Quezon City specializing in psychic healing and alternative medicine and uses the professional name Dr. Elizabeth Freeman.
In her personal life, Elizabeth married at the age of 16 only to find herself widowed with a young daughter at 23. She later married martial arts actor Meng-Fei, though the relationship didn't last. Her current husband is bodybuilder and physical therapist Joe Valdez.
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Filmography
Roxxxanne
2007
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Age: 53
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
2006
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as Mercedes
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Age: 51
Secret of San Joaquin
2005
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as Sael's Wife
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Age: 51
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
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as Sael's Wife (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin")
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Age: 51
No Image
Baryoke
2005
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Age: 50
Flesh
2002
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as Nipsie
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Age: 48
Masarap Na Pugad
2002
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Age: 47
Mamasan
2002
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as Sandra
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Age: 47
Akala Mo...
2002
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Age: 47
Senswal
2000
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Age: 45
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)
1998
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as Amalia
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Age: 44
In the Navel of the Sea
1998
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as Rosa
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Age: 43
Tatsulok
1998
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as Minda
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Age: 43
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
1998
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as Mommy (Star's mom)
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Age: 43
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko!
1998
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as Sen. de Joya
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Age: 43
Ako Lang Sa Langit
1997
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Age: 43
Milagros
1997
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Age: 42
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
1997
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Age: 42
No Image
Bubot, kulang sa panahon
1997
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Age: 42
No Image
Huling Sayaw
1997
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Age: 42
Secret Love
1994
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as Sonia
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Age: 39
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
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Age: 27
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
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Age: 27
Hotel House Detective
1981
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Age: 27
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
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Age: 26
Ang Kabiyak
1980
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Age: 26
Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin
1980
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as Jane
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Age: 25
No Image
Diego Sta. Cruz
1980
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Age: 25
Aguila
1980
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as Lilian
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Age: 25
Pompa
1980
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as Lota
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Age: 25
No Image
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
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Age: 25
No Image
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1978
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Age: 23
Iwasan... Kabaret
1978
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Age: 23
Bontoc
1977
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Age: 23
War Kami ng Misis Ko
1977
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Age: 23
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
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Age: 21
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
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as Betty (segment 5)
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Age: 20
Hit and Run
1975
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Age: 20
The Pacific Connection
1974
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as Ligaya
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Age: 20
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
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as Saling
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Age: 20
Ugat
1974
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Age: 20
Enter Garote
1974
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Age: 20
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
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as Elizabeth Dela Rama
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Age: 19
No Image
Dimas Guerrero
1973
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Age: 19
Nueva Vizcaya
1973
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Age: 18