Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer
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 posh 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 including 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]
Awards, honors and distinctions received 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[3] Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994[4] 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
Professional activities
Publications Columnist/ Feature Writer: Manila–U.S. Mail – 1992–1993 Editor-in-Chief: Balikatan Herald – 1994 Columnist: Isyu (broadsheet) – 1998 Contributor: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Workshops/ seminars/ lectures conducted Lecturer/Trainer on Media, Communications, Culture, Performing Arts, Public and Human Relations, Women, Family and Values
Conference/ conventions RP-China Film Exchange Program: Beijing, China – March 2002 20th UNESCO International Media Conference: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France – March 1999 International Congress on Communications: Mariapolis Center, Rome, Italy – June 2000
Community involvement Public Relations Officer: Assumption Alumnae – 1987–1993 Director for Philippine National Red Cross from 1980 to 1982[4] Director for U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation from 1979 to 1981[4] Director/ Board Member: National Commission on the Rehabilitation of the Disabled – 1979 Director/ Resource Person: Philippine Mental Health Association, Quezon City Chapter – 1979–1980 Director for DARE (Anti-Drug Foundation)[4] Adviser: Philippine Association for the Deaf – 1977–1982
Civil service Anson-Roa unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 under the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP) .[5] She was the President of MOWELFUND, Inc. from 2002 to 2020.[6] [7] 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] [4]
Filmography
Film El perro gancho (1968)Siete Dolores (1968)Ang Kawatan (1969)Adriana (1969)Rowena (1969) SonyaSi Darna at ang Planetman (1969) – CynthiaWanted: Perfect Mother (1970)Santiago! "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) CeciliaTatay Na Si Erap (1972)Santo Domingo (1972)Villa Miranda (1972)Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)Zoom, Zoom, Superman! 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 ElisaAng 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 NicolasAng 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 AverionTatlong 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 SuperiorCamerino (1978)Hermano Puli (1979)Warrant of Arrest (1979)Tonyong Bayawak (1979)Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina (1980) – Mother SuperiorHiwaga (1980)Tembong (1980)P.S. I Love You (1981) – IsabelJack en Jill sa Amerika (1988)Doring Dorobo (1993)The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! (1993)Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) – Mrs. HidalgoMay Minamahal Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994) – Julia Floreta-ClimacoBawal Na Gamot The Grepor Butch Belgica Story The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? The Anabelle Huggins Story – Ruben Ablaza Tragedy: Mea Culpa (1995)Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) – Aling CedesThe Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)Mangarap Ka (1995) – BelenKay Pait ng Bukas (1996)Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) – Cita NolascoIbulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (1997)Nagmumurang Kamatis (1997)Flames: The Movie (1997) – Amparo (segment "Pangako")Adarna: The Mythical Bird May Isang Pamilya (1999) – IsabelHinahanap-Hanap Kita (1999) – Mrs. MatiasGanito Ako Magmahal (1999)Kapalit? (2002)Mano Po The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003)Bridal Shower (2004) – Doña VergieMano Po III: My Love Ilusyon (2005) DoktorAng Anak ni Brocka (2005)Pepot Artista (2005) RichterBlue Moon Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006) Aling Tess (segment "Martes")White Lady Sukob Rekados (2006) JosefinaMano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Angels Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 When Love Begins Caregiver One True Love Lovebirds (2008)Tutok (2009) LydiaMano Po 6: A Mother's Love Till My Heartaches End Ang Babae Sa Sementeryo (2010) Sister SolIka-Sampu (2010) Mrs. Amada dela VegaShake, Rattle & Roll 13 My House Husband: Ikaw Na! Unfriend Third Eye
Television
Radio shows Boots Talk (DZMM)Music and Memories (DZMM)[3]
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 ^ a b c d e f "Pioneer TV host of the '60s Pete Roa passes away August 9". PEP.ph . Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ "Film Academy of the Philippines » BOOTS ANSON-ROA". filmacademyphil.org . Retrieved May 16, 2016 . ^ a b c "Boots Anson Roa on Mowelfund: "It's an advocacy; debosyon ito, hindi hanapbuhay."". PEP.ph . Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ a b c d e f "Boots' bio". The Manila Times . February 10, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ Lo, Ricky. "Family welfare, Boots' advocacy". Philstar.com . Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ Asilo, Rito P. (May 5, 2020). "Boots grateful for 18 years of satisfying service as Mowelfund head". INQUIRER.net . Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (October 13, 2011). "'Contravida' Boots Anson-Roa bowls for a cause". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved April 16, 2012 . ^ "Destined To Be Yours". www.gmanetwork.com . Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ "Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko". www.gmanetwork.com . Retrieved December 28, 2020 . ^ Noots Anson-Roa engaged to King Rodrigo, entertainment.inquirer.net; accessed March 11, 2015. ^ Anson-Roa and Rodrigo marry, philstar.com; accessed March 11, 2015.
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