Boots Anson-Roa

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

(1945-01-30) January 30, 1945
Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
OccupationsActress, host, columnist, editor, lecturer
Years active1962–present
Political party
Pwersa 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)​
      Children4, including Chiqui
      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 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.[1] Her father, Oscar Moreno was an actor and merchant mariner and her mother Belen Cristobal-Anson was a chemist and a pharmacy graduate.[2]

      She finished her primary and secondary education at the Assumption Convent, Manila.[3] 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.[3]

      Career

      Acting career

      Anson-Roa 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival

      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.[4]

      Professional activities

      She was the director of the U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation from 1979 to 1981,[5] and the Philippine National Red Cross from 1980 to 1982.[5]

      Anson-Roa unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 for the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).[6]

      She was the president of MOWELFUND, Inc. from 2002 to 2020.[7][8] 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][5]

      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[9]
      • Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994[5]
      • 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)
      • 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)

      Television

      YearTitleRoleNotes
      1962–1967Two for the Road
      1962–1972Dance-O-Rama[1]Herself
      1966–1969Sunday Sweet Sunday
      1970–1972Elisa
      1975–1979Seeing Stars With Joe QuirinoHerselfGuest co-host
      1975Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko[5]HerselfHost
      1983Lovingly Yours, HelenHerselfHost
      1993–1994GMA Telecine Specials
      1993–1995Ako....Babae
      1993Da Look-A-Layks: Pinabiyak Na Bunga
      1995World Youth Day 1995 The Pope in ManilaHerselfHost
      1999Maalaala Mo Kaya: LollipopEpisode guest
      Saan Ka Man Naroroon Amparo
      2000Sharing in the City
      Alas Dose sa TreseHerselfHost
      2001–2002Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganCorazon MontenegroSupporting Role / Protagonist
      2002Ang Iibigin ay IkawFelisa
      2004Love to Love: Sweet ExchangeEpisode guest
      2005SugoAdela
      MagpakailanmanEpisode guest
      2006Pinoy Dream AcademyHerself/Media Ethics Teacher
      Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoAswang
      2007KokeyDoña Ingrid Allegre
      Pangarap na BituinPerla Ledesma
      2009May Bukas PaEsmeralda
      2011Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin[9]Remedios "Elena" SebastianoSupporting role / Antagonist
      Munting HerederaIngrid Spencer-LobregatSupporting role
      2012My BelovedOld Sharina
      Luna BlancaDonya Priscilla
      Maalaala Mo KayaRoseEpisode guest
      Aso ni San RoqueDoña Constancia "Connie" AragonSupporting role / Antagonist
      2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: KamisonTessaEpisode guest
      Misibis BayDelia Ramirez
      2014Rhodora XAmparo "Panchang" Sales
      Strawberry LaneStella TolentinoSpecial participation / Anti-hero
      2015Baker KingLee Hye Yeong
      LolaBasyang.comLola BNarrator
      Sabado BadooHerselfCameo Footage Featured
      Princess in the PalaceDoña Victorina JacintoSupporting role / Anti-hero
      Walang IwananInaSpecial participation
      2017Destined to be Yours[10]Helen RosalesSupporting role / Protagonist
      2019Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko[11]Adora "Abuela" DivinagraciaSupporting role / Anti-hero
      2021First YayaMadame President Diane CarlosSpecial participation
      2022Mano Po Legacy: The Family FortuneDoña Consuelo Yang-ChanSupporting 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.[12] They married on June 14, 2014.[13]

      References

      1. "Pioneer TV host of the '60s Pete Roa passes away August 9". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      2. "Boots Anson, 'colegiala': The way she was". PhilStar. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
      3. "Boots Anson-Roa turns 80 with a benefit show for colleagues at Mowelfund". ABSCBN. January 27, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
      4. "Film Academy of the Philippines » BOOTS ANSON-ROA". filmacademyphil.org. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
      5. "Boots' bio". The Manila Times. February 10, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      6. Lo, Ricky. "Family welfare, Boots' advocacy". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      7. Asilo, Rito P. (May 5, 2020). "Boots grateful for 18 years of satisfying service as Mowelfund head". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      8. San Diego, Bayani Jr. (October 13, 2011). "'Contravida' Boots Anson-Roa bowls for a cause". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
      9. "Boots Anson Roa on Mowelfund: "It's an advocacy; debosyon ito, hindi hanapbuhay."". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      10. "Destined To Be Yours". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      11. "Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
      12. Noots Anson-Roa engaged to King Rodrigo Archived December 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, entertainment.inquirer.net; accessed March 11, 2015.
      13. Anson-Roa and Rodrigo marry Archived December 6, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, philstar.com; accessed March 11, 2015.