Elizabeth Oropesa

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Elizabeth Oropesa
Born
Jacqueline Elizabeth Oropesa Freeman

(1954-07-17) 17 July 1954 (age 69)
Albay, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesLa Oropesa
Occupation Actress
Years active1970–present
ChildrenHenry, Guinevieve, Gabriel, and Louie

Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of the Philippines (RP) 1972. She was one of the Miss White Castle models in the mid-70s. One of her notable roles is Sandra Salgado, the evil stepmother and the main villain in hit soap opera Esperanza . Aside from showbiz assignments and commitments, Oropesa is currently working as a healer.

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Career

In 1974, a young Elizabeth Oropesa was introduced in Celso Ad Castillo's Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa (1974) lending support to former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, who was then being launched to stardom. She portrayed the role of Saling, the barrio lass who is madly in love with Simon (Vic Vargas) and loathes the presence of Isabel (Gloria Diaz) on the barrio-island. She and Gloria Diaz made a big splash by introducing the "wet look" in Philippine cinema.

Oropesa was launched to stardom in Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (1975), produced by Jesse Ejercito and directed by Ishmael Bernal. She won the FAMAS Best Actress award for Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975), also directed by Bernal. Again, Bernal directed Oropesa in Nunal sa Tubig (1976), considered one of the best films of the '70s. Oropesa is one of director Ishmael Bernal's favorite actresses to work with.

Other notable movies she made are Alupihan Dagat (1975) and Aguila (1980) with Fernando Poe, Jr.; Si Rafael at Raquel (1976) and Hide and Seek sa Manila, Makati (1977) with Christopher de Leon; Mother and Daughter (1975) with Paraluman and Vic Vargas; Katawang Lupa (1975) with Eddie Gutierrez; Uhaw Na Dagat (1981) with Gloria Diaz and Isabel Rivas; Iking Boxer (1975) with Chiquito; Nueva Vizcaya (1974) with Vic Vargas; Si Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin (1981) with Alma Moreno and Dindo Fernando; and Palabra de Honor (1983) with Eddie Garcia.

She received Best Supporting Actress trophies for Milagros (1997) and Sa Pusod ng Dagat (1998), both directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and a Best Actress grand slam, five best actress trophies for Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999), directed by Joel Lamangan.

She did Mister Mo, Lover Ko (1999) a comedy film again directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Glydel Mercado, Eddie Gutierrez, Gary Estrada and Danny Ramos. In 2003, she made the movie Homecoming, an entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival, directed by Gil Portes, with Alessandra de Rossi, playing a mother and daughter caught in a heart-wrenching homecoming. She played the mother of Jennica Garcia and stepmother of Jolina Magdangal in GMA's Adik Sa'Yo (2009) with Marvin Agustin, Dennis Trillo and Joey Marquez, directed by Joel Lamangan. She starred in a digital movie Ded Na Si Lolo (2009), about a family staying together and getting stronger amid personal differences and hardships, starring Roderick Paulate, Gina Alajar and Manilyn Reynes. Oropesa made a comeback as a grandmother in the TV drama, Angelito: Batang Ama which aired on ABS-CBN. In 2004, Elizabeth played a villain named Belinda Manalo in Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man , the character was bitter and hot-headed. In 2017, she played a role in Impostora in which the character plays is calm and supportive of the main protagonist. In 2018, she was tapped to play the funny arrogant and brainless mother of Amber. Named Violet "Violy" Bolocboc, she is one of the anti-heroines of Pamilya Roces . She and her daughter scheme to become rich, but overall they are anti-heroes.

She has appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows since 1973.

Political involvement

In 1987, Oropesa was charged with rebellion by the Northern Police District for her participation in the January 27 takeover of the GMA Network television station. [1]

Awards and nominations

YearCategoryAwardMovie TitleResult
1976Best Actress FAMAS Award Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga (1975)Won
1979Best Actress Gawad Urian Award Isang Gabi Sa Iyo... Isang Gabi Sa Akin (1978)Nominated
1981Best Actress FAMAS Award Si Malakas, Si Maganda At Si Mahinhin (1980)Nominated
1996Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie (1996)Nominated
1998Best Supporting Actress FAMAS Award Milagros (1997)Nominated
1998Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Milagros (1997)Won
1999Best Actress FAMAS Award Sa Pusod Ng Dagat (1998)Nominated
1999Best Actress Gawad Urian Award Sa Pusod Ng Dagat (1998)Nominated
1999 Best Actress Metro Manila Film Festival Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999)[ citation needed ]Won
2000Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Burlesk King (1999)Nominated
2000Best Performance By Male Or Female In Leading Or Supporting Role YCC Award Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)Nominated
2000Actress of the YearStar AwardBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)Won
2000Best Actress Gawad Urian Award Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)Won
2000Best Actress FAP Award Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)Won
2000Best Actress FAMAS Award Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)Won
2001Best Performance By Male Or Female In Leading Or Supporting Role YCC Award Senswal: Bakit Masarap Ang Bawal (2000)Nominated
2003Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Laman (2002)Won
2004Best Performance By Male Or Female In Leading Or Supporting Role YCC Award Homecoming (2003)Nominated
2004Best Actress Gawad Urian Award Homecoming (2003)Nominated
2010Best Supporting ActressGawad PASADO AwardDed Na Si Lolo (2009)Nominated
2010Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading RoleGolden Screen AwardDed Na Si Lolo (2009)Nominated
2016Best Supporting ActressCinemalaya 2016I America (2016)Won

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNote(s)Ref(s).
1974 Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
1976 Nunal sa Tubig Maria
1979Vontes V
Bulaklak ng Maynila
1980 Aguila Lilian T. Garrido
1994 Secret Love Sonia
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II: May the Lord Be with Us! Estrellita Vizconde
1995 Campus Girls Becky
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray For Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore [2] [3] Flor Contemplacion
1997 Milagros Miding
The Sarah Balabagan Story Sarah's mother
1998 Sa Pusod ng Dagat Rosa
Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko
1999 Burlesk King Betty
Mister Mo, Lover Ko Melody
Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Mely
2000Tabi Tabi Po
2003 Lastikman Mrs. Orozco
A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! Miguel's mother
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
Homecoming
2004 Lastikman: Unang Banat Susan
2005Baryoke
Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 Sael's wife"Lihim ng San Joaquin" segment
2006Apoy sa Dibdib ng SamarAling Mercedes
2007Roxxxanne
2009 Grandpa Is Dead Dolores
2014 Maratabat: Pride and Honor Bai Esperanza [4]
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Veron
2015 Felix Manalo Cianang
2017 Moonlight Over Baler Fidela
2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Fides"Kumbento" segment
2022 Maid in Malacañang Lucy
2023 Martyr or Murderer
Sa Kamay ng Diyos [5]
2024 Pula

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1996–1997 Familia Zaragoza Dra. Bienvenida Perea ABS-CBN
1997–1999 Esperanza Sandra Salgado
2000–2001 Kiss Muna Amparo aka Ampy GMA Network
2001–2003 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Doña Victoria Altamonte
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Belinda Manalo
2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbel Madame Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
2007 Margarita Jessica Beltran ABS-CBN
2009 Adik Sa 'Yo Madame Stella Maglipot GMA Network
2010–2011 Beauty Queen Amparo Matias-San Miguel
2011–2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Amparo "Pinang" Santos ABS-CBN
2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto
2014 Obsession Regina Mendoza TV5
2015 Flordeliza Lorena Sanchez-Perez ABS-CBN
2017–2018 Impostora Magdalena "Denang" Del Prado GMA Network
2018 Contessa Rowena
Pamilya Roces Violeta "Violet/Violy" Bolocboc
2019–2020 The Gift Charito "Char" Apostol
2020Ang Daigdig Ko'y IkawMayor Etta Almazan Net 25
2021Ikaw Ay AkinAdelina Miranda
2021–2022 Agimat ng Agila Berta Lagman GMA Network
2024 Asawa ng Asawa Ko Musa

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