Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipino actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for Bulaklak Ng Maynila. 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 the television drama Esperanza. Aside from her work in the entertainment industry, Oropesa is currently working as a healer.

Oropesa is a Marcos loyalist, having participated in two coup attempts against the Aquino administration in 1986 and 1987.

Early life Oropesa grew up in Guinobatan, Albay.

Career In 1974, Oropesa starred in Celso Ad. Castillo's Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (; 1974), in which she is as a supporting actress 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 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 1970s. 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.

After a brief stay in the United States, Oropesa returned to the Philippines in 1985 and attempted to continue her local entertainment career. By then she had already starred in more than 100 films.

Participation in coup attempts In the aftermath of the People Power Revolution that overthrew the Marcos regime in February 1986, Oropesa was among the active pro-Marcos personalities who took part in coup attempts against the Corazon Aquino administration. Oropesa participated in both the July 1986 siege of the Manila Hotel and the January 1987 takeover of the GMA television station alongside actresses Alona Alegre and Annie Ferrer.

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

Personal life Oropesa was married three times, including to actors Dante Rivero and Meng Fei, and had several children from various relationships.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1973 Nueva Vizcaya Iking Boxer James Wong 1974 Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! Enter Garote credited as "Elizabeth Oropeza" Ugat credited as "Elizabeth Oropeza" Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa Saling The Pacific Connection Amor 1975 Ito'y Isang Baliw Na Baliw Na Daigdig Huwag Pamarisan! Mister Mo... Lover Boy Ko! First lead role Alupihang Dagat Kapitan Kulas Lumapit... Lumayo ang Umaga 1976 Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi Nunal sa Tubig Maria 1977 Pang-Umaga... Pang-Tanghali... Pang-Gabi... Tisoy! Maria Bontoc Bingbing 1978 Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin 1979 Vontes V 1980 Aguila Lilian T. Garrido Si Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin 1981 Uhaw Na Dagat Wanted: Sabas, ang Kilabot Dear Heart "Guest appearance" Dugong Mandirigma Deadly Commandos The Betamax Story Init o' Lamig Kapitan Kidlat 1982 Kalog at Kidlat Anak ng Tulisan 1983 Palabra de Honor Lumaban Ka, Satanas Hula Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti Kato: Son of the Dragon 1986 Kailan Tama ang Mali? Future Hunters Huntress 1994 Secret Love Sonia The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II: May the Lord Be with Us! Estrellita Vizconde 1995 Pare Ko Aida Sto. Domingo Campus Girls Becky Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Feliza Saldago segment "Qualified Seduction: Case No. 23450" Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray For Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore Flor Contemplacion 1997 Ilaban Mo... Bayan Ko! The Obet Pagdanganan Story Fidela Mariano Mison... NBI Ang Ambisyosa Milagros Miding Ako Lang sa Langit Evangeline Katorse: Reyna ng Stage Show The Sarah Balabagan Story Sarah's mother Bubot Aling Gloria 1998 Sa Pusod ng Dagat Rosa Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko Tatsulok Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) Amalia 1999 Burlesk King Betty Mister Mo, Lover Ko Melody Bulaklak ng Maynila Azon Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Mely Esperanza: The Movie Sandra Salgado 2000 Senswal 2001 Balahibong Pusa Vivian Tabi Tabi Po! 2002 Mama San 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 2005 Baryoke Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 Sael's wife segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin" 2006 Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar Aling Mercedes 2007 Roxxxanne 2009 Grandpa Is Dead Dolores 2014 Maratabat: Pride and Honor Bai Esperanza Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Veron 2015 Felix Manalo Cianang 2016 Elemento Mrs. Virginia I America 2017 Moonlight Over Baler Fidela Bubog Si Chedeng at si Apple Apple 2018 Excuse Me Po 2019 Circa 2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Fides segment "Kumbento" 2022 Maid in Malacañang Lucy 2023 Martyr or Murderer Sa Kamay ng Diyos 2024 Pula Aling Rosa 2026 I Fell, It's Fine Graduation Day Aling Nelia

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Awards and nominations Year Category Award Title Result 1976 Best Actress FAMAS Award Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975) 1979 Best Actress Gawad Urian Award Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin (1978) 1981 Best Actress FAMAS Award Si Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin (1980) 1996 Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie (1996) 1998 Best Supporting Actress FAMAS Award Milagros (1997) 1998 Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award 1999 Best Actress FAMAS Award Sa Pusod ng Dagat (1998) 1999 Best Actress Gawad Urian Award 1999 Best Actress Metro Manila Film Festival Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) 2000 Best Performance by Male or Female in Leading or Supporting Role YCC Award 2000 Actress of the Year Star Award 2000 Best Actress Gawad Urian Award 2000 Best Actress FAP Award 2000 Best Actress FAMAS Award 2000 Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Burlesk King (1999) 2001 Best Performance by Male or Female in Leading or Supporting Role YCC Award Senswal (2000) 2003 Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Award Laman (2002) 2004 Best Performance by Male or Female in Leading or Supporting Role YCC Award Homecoming (2003) 2004 Best Actress Gawad Urian Award 2010 Best Supporting Actress Gawad PASADO Award Grandpa Is Dead (2009) 2010 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Golden Screen Award 2016 Best Supporting Actress Cinemalaya 2016 I America (2016)