Boots Anson-Roa

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Cristobal, the birth surname or paternal family name is Anson, and the marital name is Rodrigo.

Boots Anson-Roa
Anson-Rodrigo in 2022
Born
Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson

(1945-01-30) January 30, 1945 (age 79)
Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actress, host, columnist, editor, lecturer
Years active1962–present
Political partyPwersa ng Masang Pilipino
Spouses
Pedro "Pete" Roa
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(m. 1964; died 2007)​
Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr.
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(m. 2014)​
Children(4) Joey, Chiqui, Leah and Ben
Parent(s)Oscar Moreno (father)
Belen Cristobal (mother)
RelativesAlvin Anson (brother)

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, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos.[1]

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..[citation needed]

Anson-Roa 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival

Acting career

Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite actors like 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.[2]

Professional activities

She was the director of the U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation from 1979 to 1981,[3] and the Philippine National Red Cross from 1980 to 1982.[3]

Anson-Roa unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 for the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).[4] She was the President of MOWELFUND, Inc. from 2002 to 2020.[5][6] 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.[1][3]

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[7]
  • Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994[3]
  • Outstanding Parents of the Year: Gintong Ina Foundation – 1994–1998
  • Women Who Make a Difference: Soroptimist International – 1995
  • Outstanding Women in Media: Philippine Women's University – 1995
  • Outstanding Media Practitioner: Eastern Telecommunications – 1997
  • Outstanding Alumna: University of the Philippines – June 2000
  • 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)
  • 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 Network Notes
1962–1967 Two for the Road ABS-CBN
1962–1972 Dance-O-Rama[1] Herself ABC
1966–1969 Sunday Sweet Sunday ABS-CBN
1970–1972 Elisa
1975–1979 Seeing Stars With Joe Quirino Herself IBC Guest co-host
1975 Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko[3] Herself GMA Network Host
1983 Lovingly Yours, Helen Herself Host
1993–1994 GMA Telecine Specials
1993–1995 Ako....Babae RPN
1993 Da Look-A-Layks: Pinabiyak Na Bunga GMA Network
1995 World Youth Day 1995 The Pope in Manila Herself Host
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lollipop ABS-CBN Episode guest
2000 Sharing in the City RPN
Alas Dose sa Trese Herself IBC Host
2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Corazon Montenegro ABS-CBN
2002 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Felisa GMA Network
2004 Love to Love: Sweet Exchange Episode guest
2005 Sugo Adela
Magpakailanman Episode guest
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Herself/Media Ethics Teacher ABS-CBN
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[7] Remedios "Elena" Sebastiano Supporting role / Antagonist
Munting Heredera Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat GMA Network Supporting role
2012 My Beloved Old Sharina
Luna Blanca Donya Priscilla
Maalaala Mo Kaya Rose ABS-CBN Episode guest
Aso ni San Roque Doña Constancia "Connie" Aragon GMA Network Supporting role / Antagonist
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison Tessa ABS-CBN Episode guest
Misibis Bay Delia Ramirez TV5
2014 Rhodora X Amparo "Panchang" Sales GMA Network
Strawberry Lane Stella Tolentino Special participation / Anti-hero
2015 Baker King Lee Hye Yeong TV5
LolaBasyang.com Lola B Narrator
Sabado Badoo Herself GMA Network Cameo Footage Featured
Princess in the Palace Doña Victorina Jacinto Supporting role / Anti-hero
Walang Iwanan Ina ABS-CBN Special participation
2017 Destined to be Yours[8] Helen Rosales GMA Network Supporting role / Protagonist
2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko[9] 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.[1] They had four children.[1] Pete Roa died in 2007.[1]

On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo.[10] They married on June 14, 2014.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Pioneer TV host of the '60s Pete Roa passes away August 9". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Film Academy of the Philippines » BOOTS ANSON-ROA". filmacademyphil.org. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Boots' bio". The Manila Times. February 10, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Lo, Ricky. "Family welfare, Boots' advocacy". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Asilo, Rito P. (May 5, 2020). "Boots grateful for 18 years of satisfying service as Mowelfund head". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  6. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (October 13, 2011). "'Contravida' Boots Anson-Roa bowls for a cause". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c "Boots Anson Roa on Mowelfund: "It's an advocacy; debosyon ito, hindi hanapbuhay."". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Destined To Be Yours". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  9. ^ "Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  10. ^ Noots Anson-Roa engaged to King Rodrigo, entertainment.inquirer.net; accessed March 11, 2015.
  11. ^ Anson-Roa and Rodrigo marry, philstar.com; accessed March 11, 2015.