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Boots Anson-Roa

Boots Anson-Roa

Birthday: 1945-01-30 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2014
Third Eye

as    Gloria

2014
Esoterica: Manila

as    Raul

2010
Ika-Sampu

as    Mrs. Amada dela Vega

2010
Till My Heartaches End

as    Tita Baby

2009
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

as    Jin Feng

2008
One True Love

as    Lola

2007
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

as    Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")

2006
White Lady

as    Lola Tasya

2004
Mano Po III: My Love

as    Maria

1995
Mangarap Ka

as    Belen

1993
Loving Someone

as    Becky

1981
P.S. I Love You

as    Isabel

1978
Mga Mata ni Angelita

as    Mother Superior